2011 Infiniti M Owner's Manual - Page 88

If the IBA off indicator light illuminates after following the procedures above, it may indicate that the system or Active Trace Control (if so equipped) is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is still driveable under normal conditions, have the vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer. (See "INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST (IBA) SYSTEM" in the "5. Starting and driving" section and "VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM" in the "5. Starting and driving" section.) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) If the malfunction indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction. The malfunction indicator light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. light should After a few driving trips, the turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists. If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/maintenance test. (See "READINESS FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)" in the "9. Technical and consumer information" section.) Operation : The malfunction indicator light will come on in one of two ways: ● Malfunction indicator light on steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning (if so equipped) appears in the dot matrix crystal display. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the light should turn off after vehicle. The light does a few driving trips. If the not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI retailer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the retailer. ● Malfunction indicator light blinking - An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h). b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. c) Avoid steep uphill grades. d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indicator light (green; if so equipped) The light comes on in green when the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system is turned on. The light turns off when the system is turned off. NOTE: This light is common with the lane departure warning light (orange). (See "Lane departure warning light" earlier in this section.) For more details, see "LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM/LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP) SYSTEM" in the "5. Starting and driving" section. Instruments and controls 2-17