Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Infiniti M45 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Customize Parameters
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
The following items can be customized.
NOTE:
- When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that the function can be customized.
- Be sure to make a note of the current settings before customizing.
- When troubleshooting a function, first make sure that the function is set to the default setting.
- CUSTOMIZING FUNCTION WITH THE TECHSTREAM
- POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM
Tilt & Telescopic
TILT AND TELESCOPIC CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERSDisplay Default Contents Setting Autoaway/Return function ON ON/OFF of the auto away/return function ON/OFF - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)
Air Conditioner
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (FOR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM) CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERSDisplay Default Contents Setting Set Temperature Shift Normal Function to control the shifted temperature in relation to the displayed temperature +2 C/+1 C/Normal/-1 C/-2 C Air Inlet Mode Automatic In case of turning the A/C ON to cool down the cabin quickly, this is the function to change the mode automatically to RECIRCULATION mode Manual/Automatic Compressor Mode Automatic Function to turn the A/C ON automatically by pressing the AUTO button when the blower is ON and the A/C is OFF Manual/Automatic Compressor/Air Inlet DEF Operation Link Function to turn the A/C ON automatically Inked with the FRONT DEF button when A/C is OFF Normal/Link Foot/DEF Auto Mode ON Function to turn the airflow from FOOT/DEF ON automatically when AUTO MODE is ON OFF/ON Foot/DEF Autotic Blow Up Function ON Function to change the blower level automatically when the defroster is ON OFF/ON Ambient Temperature Shift Normal Function to control the shifted ambient temperature in relation to the displayed ambient temperature +3 C/+2 C/+1 C/Normal/-1 C/-2 C/-3 C - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Manual Air Conditioning System)
Air Conditioner
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (FOR MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM) CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERSDisplay Default Contents Setting Ambient Temperature Shift Normal Function to control the shifted ambient temperature in relation to the displayed ambient temperature +3 C/+2 C/+1 C/Normal/-1 C/-2 C/-3 C - THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
Main Body
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM (MAIN BODY) CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERSDisplay Default Contents Setting Warning by Horn ON Function that allows vehicle horns and theft deterrent horn to be used as warning device. ON or OFF Passive Mode (Security system) OFF Passive arming mode is function that switches theft deterrent system from arming preparation state to armed state 30 seconds after key is not inside vehicle and driver side door is closed. In passive arming mode, theft deterrent system will judge that theft is taking place and switch to alarm sounding state if one of following operations are not performed within 14 seconds (see entry delay below) after door is opened: - Unlock any door by key or wireless operation
- Turn ignition switch ON
ON or OFF Entry Delay 14 s Function that changes entry delay time (time before warning starts) for PASSIVE ARMING MODE 0 s/14 s/30 s Warning by Glass Broken Sensor* ON Function that turns glass breakage sensor ON/OFF.
This function is only effective for vehicles with glass breakage sensor.ON or OFF HINT:
*: w/ Glass Breakage Sensor - LIGHTING SYSTEM
Main Body
LIGHTING SYSTEM (MAIN BODY) CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERSDisplay Default Contents Setting I/L ON/ACC OFF ON Illuminates light when ignition switch turned to ACC (Room light illuminated when interior light switch set to DOOR) ON/OFF Lighting Time 15s Changes illumination duration after door closure (It will quickly fade out when turning ignition switch ON) 7.5s/15s/30s I/L ON/Unlock ON Function to light up room light when unlocking with door key cylinder (Room light illuminated when interior light switch set to DOOR) ON/OFF Light OFF Delay 30s Function to continue illuminating headlight for certain period of time after closing all doors with ignition switch turned from ON to OFF under condition that light control switch is at HEAD or AUTO with the headlight ON OFF/30s/60s/90s Sensitivity NORMAL Function to adjust sensitivity of lighting illumination*1 LIGHT2/LIGHT1/NORMAL/DARK1/DARK2 Disp Ex ON Sen NORMAL Changes brightness when lowering lights such as combination meter indicator light, A/C indicator light, and clock light*2 LIGHT2/LIGHT1/NORMAL/DARK1/DARK2 Disp Ex OFF Sen NORMAL Changes brightness when canceling lowering lights such as combination meter indicator light, A/C indicator light, and clock light*3 LIGHT2/LIGHT1/NORMAL/DARK1/DARK2 HINT:
*1: The sensitivity adjustment may be difficult to confirm. Check by driving the customer's vehicle.
- POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
