Infiniti M45 (2010 year). Manual

Speaker adaptation function

The voice recognition system has a function to

learn the user’s voice for better voice recogni-

tion performance. The system can memorize the

voices of up to three persons.
Having the system learn the user’s voice:
1. Push the

SETTING button on the instru-

ment panel, highlight the “Others” key on

the display and then push the

ENTER

button.

2. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key and

then push the

ENTER button.

3. Highlight the “Speaker Adaptation” key

and then push the

ENTER button.

4. Select the user whose voice is memorized

by the system and push the

ENTER but-

ton.

5. Select a category to be learned by the

system from the following list and then

push the

ENTER button.

● Navigation
● Phone
● Audio
● Information
● Climate

The voice commands in the category are

displayed.

6. Select a voice command and then push

the

ENTER button.

The voice recognition system starts.

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7. The system requests that you repeat a

command after a tone.

8. After the tone sounds and the icon on the

screen changes from

speak the command that the system re-

quested.

9. When the system has recognized the

voice command, the voice of the user is

learned.

Push the

switch or

BACK button to return

to the previous screen.
If the system has learned the command cor-

rectly, the voice command indicator on the

screen turns on.

Speaker Adaptation function settings :
Edit Name
Edit the user name using the keypad displayed

on the screen.
Store Result
When this item is turned to ON, the voice

recognition system can easily recognize the

user’s voice that it has learned.
Reset Result
Resets the user’s voice that the voice recogni-

tion system has learned.

Continuous Learning
When this item is turned to ON, you can have

the system learn the voice commands in suc-

cession, without selecting commands one by

one.

Minimize voice feedback

To minimize the voice feedback from the sys-

tem, perform the following steps.
1. Push the

SETTING button on the instru-

ment panel.

2. Highlight the “Others” key using the

INFINITI controller and push the

ENTER

button.

3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key and

then push the

ENTER button.

4. Highlight the “Minimize Voice Feedback”

key and push the

ENTER button.

5. The item is turned to ON and the vocal

feedback is reduced if the voice recogni-

tion system is activated.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in this guide for

the appropriate error.
Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved.

Symptom/error message

Solution

Displays “COMMAND NOT RECOGNIZED” or the
system fails to interpret the command correctly.

1. Ensure that the command format is valid, see “Command List” earlier in this section.
2. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level.
3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive, for example, windows open or defrost on.

NOTE:
If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that voice commands will not be recognized.

4. If optional words of the command have been omitted, then the command should be tried with these

in place.

The system consistently selects the wrong voic-
etag in the phonebook.

1. Ensure that the voicetag requested matches what was originally stored. (See “BLUETOOTH

T HANDS-

FREE PHONE SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM” earlier in this section; page 4-74.)

2. Replace one of the voicetags being confused with a different voicetag.

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WARNING

● Do not leave children or adults who would

normally require the support of others alone

in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone

either. They could accidentally injure them-

selves or others through inadvertent opera-

tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,

temperatures in a closed vehicle could

quickly become high enough to cause severe

or possibly fatal injuries to people or

animals.

● Closely supervise children when they are

around cars to prevent them from playing

and becoming locked in the trunk where they

could be seriously injured. Keep the car

locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid

securely latched when not in use, and pre-

vent children’s access to car keys.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain

colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause

unconsciousness or death.

● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-

ing the vehicle, drive with all windows fully

open, and have the vehicle inspected

immediately.

● Do not run the engine in closed spaces such

as a garage.

● Do not park the vehicle with the engine run-

ning for any extended length of time.

● Keep the trunk lid closed while driving, oth-

erwise exhaust gases could be drawn into

the passenger compartment. If you must

drive with the trunk lid open, follow these

precautions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the

air recirculation to off and

the fan control to high to circulate the air.

● The exhaust system and body should be in-

spected by a qualified mechanic whenever:

– The vehicle is raised for service.
– You suspect that exhaust fumes are en-

tering into the passenger compartment.

– You notice a change in the sound of the

exhaust system.

– You have had an accident involving dam-

age to the exhaust system, underbody, or

rear of the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST

The three-way catalyst is an emission control

device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust

gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at

high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.

WARNING

● The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are

very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable

materials away from the exhaust system

components.

● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam-

mable materials such as dry grass, waste

paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a

fire.

CAUTION

● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from

leaded gasoline will seriously reduce the

three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce

exhaust pollutants.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND

DRIVING

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● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in

the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical sys-

tems can cause overrich fuel flow into the

three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat.

Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or

if noticeable loss of performance or other

unusual operating conditions are detected.

Have the vehicle inspected promptly by an

INFINITI retailer.

● Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel

level. Running out of fuel could cause the

engine to misfire, damaging the three-way

catalyst.

● Do not race the engine while warming it up.
● Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the

engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(TPMS)

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),

should be checked monthly when cold and

inflated to the inflation pressure recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size than the size

indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has

been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-

sure telltale when one or more of your tires is

significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when

the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you

should stop and check your tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-

sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated

tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel

efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the

vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s

responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,

even if under-inflation has not reached the level

to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire

pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a

TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when

the system is not operating properly. The TPMS

malfunction indicator is combined with the low

tire pressure telltale. When the system detects

a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-

mately one minute and then remain continu-

ously illuminated. This sequence will continue

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as

the malfunction exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the system may not be

able to detect or signal low tire pressure as

intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a

variety of reasons, including the installation of

replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the

vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning

properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction

telltale after replacing one or more tires or

wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the

replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow

the TPMS to continue to function properly.

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Additional information

● The TPMS does not monitor the tire pressure

of the spare tire.

● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle

is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h).

Also, this system may not detect a sudden

drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire

while driving).

● The low tire pressure warning light does not

automatically turn off when the tire pressure

is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the

recommended pressure, the vehicle must be

driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to

activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire

pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure

gauge to check the tire pressure.

● Tire pressure rises and falls depending on

the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation

and the outside temperature. Low outside

temperature can lower the temperature of

the air inside the tire which can cause a

lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause

the low tire pressure warning light to illumi-

nate. If the warning light illuminates in low

ambient temperature, check the tire pres-

sure for all four tires.

● You can also check the pressure of all tires

(except the spare tire) on the display. (See

“HOW TO USE INFO BUTTON” in the “4.

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice

recognition systems” section.)
After tire rotation is performed, tire pressure

will not be displayed in the actual tire posi-

tion. Drive the vehicle at over 25 MPH (40

km/h) for approximately 10 minutes to reset

the display.

For additional information, see “Low tire pres-

sure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and

controls” section and “TIRE PRESSURE MONI-

TORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of

emergency” section.

WARNING

● If the low tire pressure warning light illumi-

nates or LOW PRESSURE information is dis-

played on the monitor screen while driving,

avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt

braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the

road to a safe location and stop the vehicle

as soon as possible. Driving with under-

inflated tires may permanently damage the

tires and increase the likelihood of tire fail-

ure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and

may lead to an accident and could result in

serious personal injury. Check the tire pres-

sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure

to the recommended COLD tire pressure

shown on the Tire and Loading Information

label to turn the low tire pressure warning

light OFF. If you have a flat tire, replace it

with a spare tire as soon as possible. (See

“FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency”

section for changing a flat tire.)

● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is

replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated,

the TPMS will not function and the low tire

pressure warning light will flash for approxi-

mately 1 minute. The light will remain on

after 1 minute. Contact your INFINITI retailer

as soon as possible for tire replacement

and/or system resetting.

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● Replacing tires with those not originally

specified by INFINITI could affect the proper

operation of the TPMS.

● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire

sealant into the tires, as this may cause a

malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.

CAUTION

● The TPMS may not function properly when

the wheels are equipped with tire chains or

the wheels are buried in snow.

● Do not place metalized film or any metal

parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This

may cause poor reception of the signals from

the tire pressure sensors, and the TPMS will

not function properly.

Some devices and transmitters may temporarily

interfere with the operation of the TPMS and

cause the low tire pressure warning light to

illuminate. Some examples are:
– Facilities or electric devices using similar

radio frequencies are near the vehicle.

– If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is

being used in or near the vehicle.

– If a computer (or similar equipment) or a

DC/AC converter is being used in or near the

vehicle.

FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-

tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in-

terference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of the de-

vice.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and

prudent manner may result in loss of control or

an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey

all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,

high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma-

neuvers, because these driving practices could

cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

with any vehicle, a loss of control could result in

a collision with other vehicles or objects, or

cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if the

loss of control causes the vehicle to slide side-

ways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid

driving when tired. Never drive when under the

influence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-

scription or over-the-counter drugs which may

cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt

as outlined in the “SEAT BELTS” in the “1. Safety

— Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint

system” section of this manual, and also in-

struct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in

collisions and rollovers.

In a rollover crash, an

unbelted or improperly belted person is signifi-

cantly more likely to be injured or killed than a

person properly wearing a seat belt.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

While driving, the right side or left side wheels

may unintentionally leave the road surface. If

this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by

following the procedure below. Please note that

this procedure is only a general guide. The

vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on

the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.

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3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel

with both hands and try to hold a straight

course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-

celerator pedal to gradually slow the ve-

hicle.

5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the

vehicle to follow the road while the ve-

hicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt to

drive the vehicle back onto the road sur-

face until vehicle speed is reduced.

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn

the steering wheel until both tires return

to the road surface. When all tires are on

the road surface, steer the vehicle to stay

in the appropriate driving lane.

● If you decide that it is not safe to return the

vehicle to the road surface based on vehicle,

road or traffic conditions, gradually slow the

vehicle to a stop in a safe place off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can

occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due

to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure

loss can also be caused by driving on under-

inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling

and stability of the vehicle, especially at high-

way speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-

taining the correct air pressure and visually

inspect the tires for wear and damage. See

“WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance

and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”

while driving maintain control of the vehicle by

following the procedure below. Please note that

this procedure is only a general guide. The

vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on

the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

WARNING

The following actions can increase the chance

of losing control of the vehicle if there is a

sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control

of the vehicle may cause a collision and result

in personal injury.

● The vehicle generally moves or pulls in the

direction of the flat tire.

● Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
● Do not rapidly release the accelerator pedal.
● Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel

with both hands and try to hold a straight

course.

3. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-

celerator pedal to gradually slow the ve-

hicle.

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe loca-

tion off the road and away from traffic if

possible.

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually

stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

either contact a roadside emergency ser-

vice to change the tire or see “CHANGING

A FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emer-

gency” section of this Owner’s Manual.

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DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND

DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alcohol or

drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces co-

ordination, delays reaction time and impairs

judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol in-

creases the likelihood of being involved in an

accident injuring yourself and others. Addition-

ally, if you are injured in an accident, alcohol

can increase the severity of the injury.

INFINITI is committed to safe driving. However,

you must choose not to drive under the influ-

ence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people

are injured or killed in alcohol-related acci-

dents. Although the local laws vary on what is

considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is

that alcohol affects all people differently and

most people underestimate the effects of alco-

hol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And

that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter,

prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if

your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired

by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical con-

dition.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) DRIVING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (for AWD

models)

Observe the following precautions when you

drive an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle.

WARNING

● This vehicle is not designed for off-road

(rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy or

muddy roads that tires may get stuck in.

● Do not drive beyond the performance capa-

bility of the tires, even with AWD engaged.

● For AWD equipped vehicles, do not attempt

to raise two wheels off the ground and shift

the transmission to any drive or reverse po-

sition with the engine running. Doing so may

result in drivetrain damage or unexpected

vehicle movement which could result in seri-

ous vehicle damage or personal injury.

● Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped ve-

hicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer, (such as

the dynamometers used by some states for

emissions testing), or similar equipment

even if the other two wheels are raised off

the ground. Make sure you inform test facil-

ity personnel that your vehicle is equipped

with AWD before it is placed on a dynamom-

eter. Using the wrong test equipment may

result in drivetrain damage or unexpected

vehicle movement which could result in seri-

ous vehicle damage or personal injury.

● When a wheel is off the ground due to an

unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel

excessively.

● Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneu-

vers or sudden braking may cause loss of

control.

● Always use tires of the same type, size,

brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or ra-

dial), and tread pattern on all four wheels.

Install tire chains on the rear wheels when

driving on slippery roads and drive carefully.

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WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignition switch

while driving the vehicle except in an emer-

gency. (The engine will stop when the ignition

switch is pushed 3 consecutive times or the

ignition switch is pushed and held for more

than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while the

vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a

crash and serious injury.

Before operating the push-button ignition

switch, be sure to move the selector lever to the

P (Park) position.

OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE

START FUNCTION

The operating range for starting the engine

inside the vehicle

is shown in the illustra-

tion.
● The trunk area is not included in the operat-

ing range of the engine start function.

● If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument

panel, rear parcel shelf, inside the glove box

or door pocket, it may not be possible to

start the engine.

● If the Intelligent Key is near the door or door

glass outside the vehicle, it may be possible

to start the engine.

When the ignition switch is pushed without

depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch

position will change as follows:
● Push the center once to change to ACC.
● Push the center two times to change to ON.
● Push the center three times to return to

LOCK.

The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-

theft steering lock device.
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition

switch position cannot be switched to LOCK

until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)

position.

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

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When the ignition switch cannot be pushed

toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park)

position.

2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition

switch position will change to the ON

position.

3. Push the ignition switch again to the

LOCK position.

The selector lever can be moved from the P (Park)

position if the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion and the brake pedal is depressed.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it

must be turned about 1/8 of a right or left turn

from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, push the ignition

switch to the LOCK position. To unlock the steer-

ing wheel, push the push-button ignition switch

again while lightly turning the steering wheel

right and left.
If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the

push-button ignition switch cannot be turned

from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for operation are

displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis-

play in the tachometer. (See “DOT MATRIX

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in the “2. Instru-

ments and controls” section.)

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in this

position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is

pushed to the ACC position while carrying the

Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key in-

serted in the port.

ACC (Accessories)

This position activates electrical accessories

such as the radio, when the engine is not

running.

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system and

electrical accessories.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button

ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the

engine is not running for an extended period.

This can discharge the battery.

INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost

discharged, the guide light

of the Intelligent

Key port

blinks and the indicator appears on

the dot matrix liquid crystal display. (See “DOT

MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” in the “2.

Instruments and controls” section.)
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key into

the port

allows you to start the engine. Make

sure that the key ring side faces backward as

illustrated. Insert the Intelligent Key in the port

until it is latched and secured.

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To remove the Intelligent Key from the port,

push the ignition switch to the LOCK position

and push in the Intelligent Key

. Then the

Intelligent Key will be ejected from the port. Pull

the Intelligent Key out.

NOTE:
The Intelligent Key port does not charge the In-

telligent Key battery. If you see the low battery

indicator in the dot matrix liquid crystal display,

replace the battery as soon as possible. (See

“BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in the “8. Mainte-

nance and do-it-yourself” section.)

CAUTION

● Never place anything except the Intelligent

Key in the Intelligent Key port. Doing so may

cause damage to the equipment.

● Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the cor-

rect direction when inserting it to the Intelli-

gent Key port. The engine may not start if it is

in the incorrect direction.

● Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelli-

gent Key port after the ignition switch is

pushed to the LOCK position.

● Do not pull out the Intelligent Key from the

Intelligent Key port until the Intelligent Key

is ejected to the removal position.

● Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-

ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as

frequently as possible, or at least whenever

you refuel.

● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance

and condition. Also check tires for proper

inflation.

● Lock all doors.
● Position seat and adjust head restraints.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to

do likewise.

● Check the operation of warning lights when

the ignition switch is pushed to the ON

position. (See “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the “2. Instru-

ments and controls” section.)

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1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or

N (Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless

the selector lever is in either of the above

positions.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion. Depress the brake pedal and push

the ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and

release the ignition switch while depressing

the brake pedal with the ignition switch in

any position.
● If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or when restart-

ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little

(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while

holding, crank the engine. Release the

accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

● If the engine is very hard to start because

it is flooded, depress the accelerator

pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.

Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion for 5 to 6 seconds to start cranking

the engine. After cranking the engine,

release the accelerator pedal. Crank the

engine

with your foot off the accelerator

pedal by depressing the brake pedal and

pushing the push-button ignition switch

to start the engine. If the engine starts,

but fails to run, repeat the above proce-

dure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than 15

seconds at a time. If the engine does not start,

push the ignition switch to LOCK and wait 10

seconds before cranking again, otherwise the

starter could be damaged.

Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30

seconds after starting. Do not race the en-

gine while warming it up. Drive at moderate

speed for a short distance first, especially in

cold weather. In cold weather, keep the

engine running for a minimum of 2 - 3

minutes before shutting it off. Starting and

stopping the engine over a short period of

time may make the vehicle more difficult to

start.

5. To stop the engine, shift the selector lever

to the P (Park) position, and push the

ignition switch to the LOCK position.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The automatic transmission in your vehicle is

electronically controlled to produce maximum

power and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures for

this transmission are shown on the following

page. Follow these procedures for maximum

vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.

Starting the vehicle

1. After starting the engine, fully depress the

foot brake pedal before moving the selec-

tor lever out of the P (Park) position.

This AT is designed so that the foot brake pedal

must be depressed before shifting from P (Park)

to any driving position while the ignition switch

is in the ON position.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of the P

(Park) position and into any of the other posi-

tions if the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK

or ACC position.
2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed,

push the selector lever button and move

the selector lever to a driving position.

STARTING THE ENGINE

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

Starting and driving

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05/19/09—tbrooks

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Infiniti M45 (2010 year). Manual - part 18