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.
Symptom Description
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Symptom |
Probable cause |
Action |
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A function interlocked with the key does not work according to driver's settings. |
Driver's settings is changed by other users. |
Reconfigure and check operation. |
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The key link function does not work. |
The key link function is deactivated. |
Activate the key link function. |
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Not changed to a set position of automatic drive positioner. |
If a seat position is changed manually before starting the AV system, then automatic adjustment to a set value is not performed. |
This is not a malfunction. |
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The key link function is deactivated. |
Activate the key link function. |
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Air conditioner does not work according to driver's settings. |
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This is not a malfunction. |
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The welcome screen is not displayed. |
The key link function is deactivated. |
Activate the key link function. |
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The showing of the welcome screen is disabled. |
Enable the showing of the welcome screen. |
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A user other than the driver is shown on the welcome screen. |
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If two or more keys are in the vehicle, the system may be misidentified. Select user from User list or turn OFF the key switch to unlock the door with driver-owned key. |
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User icons of other users are not displayed on the welcome screen. |
No users except for guest are registered. |
Perform user registration. |
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"You can store setting values for each user with a connected key" is shown on the display screen. |
For a key newly identified by the system, a message of user setting is displayed. |
If the user has a history of user registration with a different key, press the "Select User" button. For new registration, press the "Add User" button to perform the user registration. |
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User registration cannot be performed on the welcome screen. |
This is not a malfunction. The user selection screen is displayed for approximately 5 seconds after the end of AV system startup. |
After starting the integral switch (lower display), select user by pressing the user icon or User Edit. |
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"I-Key is turned off. To turn it on, turn on the I-Key link in the settings" is shown on the display screen. |
The key link function is deactivated. |
Activate the key link function. |
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Infiniti drive mode selector does not work according to driver's settings. |
When the key switch is turned ON from the OFF condition, the STANDARD mode starts according to the specification. |
Switch the mode to the PERSONAL mode interlocked with the log-in function. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
