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2012 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Switch Name And Function
OPERATION
FOREST AIR SYSTEM : Switch Name and Function
OPERATION AND DISPLAY
Forest Air Display
- Forest Air system state is indicated on the display.
- "Climate" menu is indicated on display when CLIMATE switch of multifunction switch is pressed while FOREST switch is ON. Operation status of Forest Air system is displayed when "Forest Air Info" is touched.
- Display is switched as per the following description depending on interior air status
- Interior air status display (1) is blue, while interior air is in clean status.
- Interior air status display (1) is orange, while interior air is in dirty status.
NOTE:
Interior air status display is not indicated, while air inlet is in manual control status.
- Display is switched as shown in the figure, depending on type of aroma, while aroma diffuser operates.
- Leaf scent
- Fragrant wood
- Window portion (1) changes to white and automatic defogging operates, when windshield fogging is detected.
- Display is switched as per the following description depending on ambient air status, air inlet status, and switching status of recirculation and fresh air intake.
- Ambient air status display (1) is blue, while ambient air is in clean status.
- Ambient air status display (1) is orange, while ambient air is in dirty status.
NOTE:
Ambient air status display is not indicated, while air inlet is in manual control status.
- Air inlet status is indicated by an arrow (1). Lower display (2) indicates air inlet status and control status (automatic control / manual control)
- Animation that is imaged from breezy air (1) is displayed, while breezy air control is operated.
- Plasmacluster (tm) ion display is switched as shown in the figure depending on air flow.
NOTE:
- Plasmacluster(tm) ion technology developed by Sharp Corporation is installed in this item.
- Plasmacluster(tm) is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.
- When air flow is small
- When air flow is large
Forest Air Controller (Multifunction switch)
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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.
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