Headlight and turn signal swith
Headlight swith
Headlight and turn signal swith
Lighting
- Turn the switch to the position:
The front parking, side marker, tail and license plate lights will come on. Auto-light system will be set (Type B). - Turn the switch to the position:
Headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on.
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
- Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position .
- Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
- The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to the OFF, or position.
The autolight system can turn on the head-lights automatically when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is light.
The headlights will also be turned on auto-matically at twilight or in rainy weather (when the windshield wiper is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and one of the doors is opened and this condition is continued, the headlights remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180 seconds after you push the ignition switch to OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180 seconds. The factory default setting is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see the INFINITI InTouchTM Owner’s Manual.
Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo sensor located on the top of the instrument panel. The photo sensor controls the autolight; if it is covered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the head-lights will illuminate.
Headlight beam select
- To select the low beam, put the lever in the neutral position as shown.
- To select the high beam, push the lever forward while the switch is in the position. Pull it back to select the low beam.
- Pulling the lever toward you will flash the headlight high beam even when the headlight switch is in the OFF position (if so equipped).
High beam assist (if so equipped)
The high beam assist system will operate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 22 MPH (35 km/h) and above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle appears in front of your vehicle when the headlight high beam is on, the headlight will be switched to the low beam automatically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
- The high beam assist system is a convenience but it is not a substitute for safe driving operation. The driver should remain alert at all times, ensure safe driving practices and switch the high beams and low beam manually when necessary.
- The high beam or low beam may not switch automatically under the fol-lowing conditions. Switch the high beam and low beam manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
— When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the vicinity of the vehicle.
— When the headlights of the on-coming vehicle or the leading vehicle are turned off, when the color of the light is affected due to foreign materials on the lights, or when the light beam is out of position.
— When there is a sudden, contin-uous change in brightness.
— When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road that has level differences.
— When driving on a road with many curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like sur-face is reflecting intense light towards the front of the vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, being towed, etc.
- The timing of switching the low beam and high beam may change under the following situations.
— The brightness of the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle.
— The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the leading vehicle.
— When only one light on the on-coming vehicle or the leading vehicle is illuminated.
— When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle.
— Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
— The number of passengers and the amount of luggage.
High beam assist operations:
To activate the high beam assist system, turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position or position (for Canada) and push the lever forward 
(high beam posi-tion). The high beam assist indicator light in the meter will illuminate while the headlights are turned on.
If the high beam assist indicator light does not illuminate in the above condition, it may indicate that the system is not functioning properly. It is recommended you have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than approximately 12 MPH (20 km/h), the head light remains the low beam.
To turn off the high beam assist system, turn the headlight switch to the position or select the low beam position by placing the lever in the neutral position.
Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor for the high beam assist system is located in front of the inside mirror. To keep the proper operation of the high beam assist system and prevent a system malfunction, be sure to observe the following:
- Always keep the windshield clean.
- Do not attach a sticker (including trans-parent material) or install an accessory near the ambient image sensor.
- Do not strike or damage the areas around the ambient image sensor. Do not touch the sensor lens that is located on the ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged due to an accident, it is recommended you contact an INFINITI retailer.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound and the light reminder warning will appear in the vehicle informa-tion display when the driver side door is opened with the headlight switch in the or position and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the or position while the ignition switch is in the ON position, the lights will automatically turn off after a period of time when the ignition switch has been pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the or position after the lights auto-matically turn off, the lights will turn on when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
CAUTION
- When you turn on the headlight switch again after the lights auto-matically turn off, the lights will not turn off automatically. Be sure to turn the headlight switch to the OFF position (if so equipped) or AUTO position when you leave the vehicle for extended periods of time, other-wise the battery will be discharged.
- Never leave the headlight switch on when the engine is not running for a period of time even if the headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically illuminate when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the AUTO or position, when the headlights are off. Turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumina-tion when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate once the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is active with the headlight switch in the OFF position (if so equipped), tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) will automatically adjust the headlights (low beam) toward the turning direction to improve the driver’s view. When the head-
light switch is ON and the driver operates the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS system will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
- when the headlight switch is ON.
- when the shift lever is in any position other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
- when the vehicle is driven at above 3 MPH (5 km/h) for the left-side head-light. Note that the right-side low beam headlight will swivel but the left-side headlight will not swivel when the vehicle is below 3 MPH (5 km/h) and the steering wheel is turned.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper axis automatically, depending on the number of occupants in the vehicle, the load the vehicle is carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS warning appears in the vehicle information display after the ignition switch has been pushed to the ON position, this may indicate that the AFS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. When the engine is started, the headlights will vibrate to check the system condition. This is not a malfunction.
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch can be operated when the ignition switch is in the ON position. When the switch is operated, the vehicle information display switches to the brightness adjustment mode.
Push the + side of the switch to brighten the instrument panel lights. The bar moves to the + side.
Push the - side of the switch to dim the instrument panel lights. The bar moves to the − side. When the brightness level reaches the minimum, the instrument panel lights will turn off during the nighttime.
When the brightness level reaches the max-imum or minimum, a beep will sound.
The vehicle information display returns to the normal display when the instrument brightness control switch is not operated for more than 5 seconds.
