2007 Infiniti M45 Owner's Manual - Page 242

When the ignition switch cannot be pushed toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows: 1. Move the selector lever into the P 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 position if the ignition switch is in the ON position 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 steering wheel, push the ignition switch while slightly 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 display in the tachometer. See "Dot matrix liquid crystal display" in the "2. Instruments 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 inserted 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. SSD0447 INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE If the battery of the Intelligent Key is alB most discharged, the guide light k of the A Intelligent Key port k 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 1 into the port k allows you to start the engine. Make sure the Intelligent Key is placed in the correct direction: The front side faces upward and the key ring 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. 5-8 Starting and driving