light INFINITI QX 2011 Owners Manual

Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from
Transport Canada’s Road Safety Informa-
tion Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Informa-
tion Centre toll free at 1-800-361-4792.
A vehicle equipped with Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing), or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped with
4WD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready
condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test of the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M
test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
Contact an INFINITI retailer to set “ready condi-
tion” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
Technical and consumer information9-31

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......5-97
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) ....2-40
Advanced air bag system ...........1-55
Aiming control Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) . . 2-40
Headlights ................. 2-39
Air bag system Advanced air bag system .........1-55
Front passenger air bag and status
light ..................... 1-57
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ......1-60
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system . . 1-60
Air bag warning labels ............1-63
Air bag warning light ..........1-63, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-18
Air conditioner Advanced Climate Control System
(ACCS) ................... 4-35
Air conditioner service ..........4-40
Air conditioner specification label ....9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .....4-40, 9-7
Automatic climate control .....4-31, 4-34
In-cabin microfilter ............4-39
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) .........2-31
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...........5-8
Antenna .................... 4-82Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
.......5-97
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ....................... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ..........7-4
Armrest ..................... 1-16
Around View™ Monitor ............4-19
Audible reminders ............... 2-20
Audio operation precautions .........4-40
Audio system ................. 4-40
Steering wheel audio controls ......4-81
Auto closure .................. 3-23
Autolight system ................ 2-37
Automatic Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Climate control ........... 4-31,
4-34
Door locks ..................3-5
Drive positioner .............. 3-30
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-15
Moonroof .................. 2-64
Seat positioner .............. 3-30
Average fuel consumption and speed ....2-27
Avoiding collision and rollover ........5-6
B
Back door (See lift gate) ...........3-19
Battery ..................... 8-15
Battery saver system ........2-39, 2-66
Intelligent Key ............... 8-24
Variable voltage control system .....8-16 Before starting the engine
..........5-13
Belts (See drive belts) .............8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system . . . . . . 5-29
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warning
light ....................... 2-12
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System . . . 4-96
Booster seats ................. 1-47
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . ....5-97
Brake booster ............... 8-21
Brake fluid .............. 8-12, 8-13
Brake system ............... 5-94
Parking brake operation .........5-19
Warning light ................ 2-12
Break-in schedule ............... 5-83
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...........4-7
Instrument panel .............. 2-41
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-11
Bulb replacement ............... 8-26
C
Cabin air filter ................. 4-39
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............4-95
Cargo floor box ................ 2-60
Cargo light ................... 2-68
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ....5-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning . . . 4-80
Center
multi-function control panel . . ....4-3

Child restraints................. 1-30
Booster seats ................ 1-47
LATCH system ................ 1-32
Precautions on child restraints ......1-30
Top tether strap ............... 1-34
Child safety ................... 1-28
Child safety rear door lock ...........3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ............. 2-20
Seat belt warning light and chime ....2-16
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior .......7-2, 7-4
Climate control Automatic climate control ......4-31, 4-34
Clock ....................... 2-51
Coat hooks ................... 2-59
Cockpit ......................2-2
Cold weather driving .............5-101
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ............... 4-57
Console box ................... 2-57
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel .......................4-3
Controls Control panel button ............4-3
INFINITI Controller ..............4-3
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level .......8-8
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruise control .................. 5-37
Fixed speed cruise control
(on ICC system) ............... 5-58
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . 5-39 Cup holders
................... 2-54
D
Daytime running light system .........2-39
Dimensions ....................9-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ....5-62
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warning
light ....................... 2-13
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .......2-21
Drive belts .................... 8-17
Drive positioner ................. 3-30
Driving Cold
weather driving ........... 5-101
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-15
On-pavement and off-road driving .....5-6
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
Safety precautions ..............5-8
Dual head restraint DVD system .......4-83
E
Economy, Fuel ................. 5-83
Elapsed time .................. 2-27
Emission control information label ......9-11
Emission control system warranty ......9-29
Engine Before starting the engine .........5-13
Break-in schedule ............. 5-83
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-8
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine coolant level .......8-8Checking engine oil level
..........8-9
Coolant temperature gauge . . .......2-7
Emergency engine shut off .........5-12
Engine block heater ............5-102
Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ...............9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .....2-25
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-10
Engine specifications ............9-8
Engine start operation indicator .....2-23
If your vehicle overheats ..........6-13
Oil pressure gauge .............2-8
Protection mode ............... 5-14
Starting the engine ............. 5-13
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive
positioner .................... 3-30
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..........9-32
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-23
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . 9-11
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Changing engine oil and filter . . .....8-9
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) . ....2-43
Flat tire ......................
6-2
Flat towing ................... 9-28
Flexible seating ................. 1-16
10-2

Floor mat cleaning................7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Brake fluid .............. 8-12, 8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................9-2
Engine coolant ................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid ............8-12
Window washer fluid ............8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ...................... 4-54
Fog light switch ................. 2-42
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system . . . 5-75
Front passenger air bag and status light . . . 1-57
Front power seat adjustment ..........1-2
Front seat Front seat adjustment .........1-2, 1-16
Front-seat active head restraint ........1-12
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................9-2
Fuel economy ................ 5-83
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating ..............9-4
Fuel recommendation ............9-4
Fuel-filler cap ................ 3-23
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-23
Gauge .....................2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning .........3-25
Fuses ....................... 8-21
Fusible links .................. 8-22 G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... 2-68
Gascap ..................... 3-23
Gauge .......................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge .........2-8
Fuel gauge ..................2-8
Odometer ...................2-6
Speedometer .................2-6
Tachometer ..................2-7
Trip computer ................ 2-27
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box .................... 2-57
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth . . . 4-96
Hazard warning flasher switch ........2-43
Head

restraints ..................1-8
Headlight washer ................ 2-41
Headlights Aiming control ............... 2-39
Aiming control (See adaptive front
lighting system (AFS)) ...........2-40
Bulb replacement .............. 8-27
Headlight switch .............. 2-37
Xenon headlights .............. 2-36
Heated seats .................. 2-44
Heated steering wheel .............2-43
Heater Automatic climate control ......4-31, 4-34
Engine block heater ............5-102
Hill start assist system .............5-91HomeLink
Universal Transceiver .......2-68
Hood release .................. 3-18
Hook Coat hooks ................. 2-59
Luggage hook ................ 2-59
Horn ....................... 2-44
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) .........5-10
Immobilizer system ............... 2-31
In-cabin microfilter ............... 4-39
Indicator Dot matrix display ............. 2-21
Lights ..................... 2-17
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System . ....2-31
INFINITI voice recognition system ......4-106
INFO button ....................4-7
Inside mirror .................. 3-27
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ......9-31
Instrument brightness control .........2-41
Instrument panel .................2-4
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light ....................... 2-18
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system .....5-80
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ....5-39
Main

switch indicator ........... 2-24
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................. 2-14
Intelligent Key ..................3-2
Intelligent Key system ..............3-6
Battery replacement ............8-24
Key operating range .............3-8
Key operation ................3-9
Warning light ................ 2-14
10-3

Warning signals............... 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ..........2-14
Interior light control switch ..........2-67
Interior light replacement ...........8-27
Interior lights .................. 2-66
iPod player operation ............. 4-70
ISOFIX child restraint .............. 1-32
J
Jump starting .................. 6-11
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-15
Keys ........................3-2
For Intelligent Key system .........3-6
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ...........1-63
Air conditioner specification label ....9-12
Emission control information label ....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label ..................... 9-11
Tire and Loading information
label .................. 8-31, 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....9-10
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light .................. 2-19Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system . . . 5-24
Lane departure warning (LDW) system
....5-20
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Prevention (LDP)
system ...................... 5-20
Lane departure warning light .........2-14
LATCH system .................. 1-32
License plate, Installing front
license plate ................... 9-12
Lift gate ..................... 3-19
Light Air bag warning light ............1-63
Bulb replacement .............. 8-26
Cargo light ................. 2-68
Fog light switch ............... 2-42
Headlight switch .............. 2-37
Headlights bulb replacement .......8-27
Indicator lights ............... 2-17
Interior

light control switch ........2-67
Interior lights ................ 2-66
Map lights .................. 2-66
Replacement ................ 8-26
Vanity mirror lights ............2-68
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. 2-11
Xenon headlights .............. 2-36
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement ................... 8-27
Loading information
(See vehicle loading information) .......9-12
Lock Automatic door locks ............3-5
Door locks ..................3-4
Lift gate lock ................ 3-19
Power door lock ...............3-4
Locking with mechanical key ..........3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ............3-23Low outside temperature warning
......2-24
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ......5-3
Luggage hooks ................. 2-59
M
Maintenance Battery .................... 8-15
General maintenance ............8-2
Indicators for maintenance ........2-25
Inside the vehicle ..............8-3
Maintenance precautions ..........8-5
Maintenance requirements .........8-2
Outside the vehicle .............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-28
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......2-19
Map lights .................... 2-66
Master warning light .............. 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ....3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner .................... 3-31
Meter Trip computer ................ 2-27
Meters and gauges ...............2-5
Instrument brightness control . . . ....2-41
Mirror Inside mirror ................ 3-27
Outside

mirrors ............... 3-28
Vanity mirror ................ 3-30
Moonroof .................... 2-63
10-4

N
New vehicle break-in .............. 5-83
O
Odometer .....................2-6
Off-road recovery .................5-7
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine oil level ..........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil pressure gauge .........2-8
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ......2-25
Operation, Indicators for operation ......2-23
Outside air temperature ............2-28
Outside mirrors ................. 3-28
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ......6-13
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................... 9-32
P
Panic alarm ................... 3-16
Parking Brake break-in ............... 5-94
Parking brake operation ..........5-19
Parking on hills ............... 5-92
Phone Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System . . 4-96
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-95Pocket
...................... 2-58
Power Front seat adjustment ............1-2
Power door lock ...............3-4
Power outlet ................. 2-52
Power steering fluid ............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-94
Power windows ............... 2-61
Precautions Audio operation .............. 4-40
Braking precautions ............5-94
Child restraints ............... 1-30
Cruise control ................ 5-37
Driving safety .................5-8
Lane departure warning (LDW) system . . 5-20
Maintenance .................8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving .....5-6
Seat belt usage ............... 1-18
Supplemental

restraint system ......1-50
When starting and driving .........5-2
Preview function ................ 5-95
Preview Function warning light ........2-16
Push starting .................. 6-13
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-10
R
Radio ...................... 4-40
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-95
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player .................... 4-54
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-33
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test........................ 9-31Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . . 3-6
Rear personal lights
.............. 2-66
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . 2-34
Rear window wiper blades ..........8-20
Recorders, Event data .............9-32
Registering your vehicle in another
country ......................9-9
Remote controller (DVD) ............4-92
Remote keyless entry system .........3-15
Reporting safety defects ............9-30
Roadside assistance program . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Rollover ......................5-6
Roof Moonroof .................. 2-64
Roof rack .................. 2-60
S
Safety Child seat belts ............... 1-28
Towing safety ................ 9-21
Satellite radio operation ............4-55
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ........1-2
Front seats ............... 1-2, 1-16
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................. 1-28
Infants .................... 1-29
Injured persons ............... 1-21
Larger children ............... 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage . . ....1-18
Pregnant women .............. 1-21
Seat

belt cleaning ..............7-6
Seat belt extenders ............. 1-27
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-28
10-5

Seat belt warning light and chime....2-16
Seat belts .................. 1-18
Seat belts with pretensioners .......1-62
Small children ................ 1-29
Three-point type ............... 1-22
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ..........2-46
Driver-side memory ............3-30
Heated seats ................ 2-44
Seats .....................1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system . . 2-29
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start .............. 2-31
Selector lever, Shift lock release .......5-18
Servicing climate control ...........4-40
SETTING button ................. 4-11
Shift lock release Transmission ................ 5-18
Shifting, Automatic transmission .......5-15
SNOW mode ................... 5-93
Snow mode switch ............... 2-49
Spare tire ................. 8-38, 9-9
Spark plugs ................... 8-17
Speedometer ...................2-6
Starting Before starting the engine .........5-13
Jump starting ................ 6-11
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
Push starting ................ 6-13
Starting the engine ............. 5-13
STATUS button ..................4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag .....1-57
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-43
Power steering fluid ............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-94Steering lock release malfunction
indicator
................... 2-23
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio ..................... 4-81
Tilt/telescopic steering ..........3-26
Storage ..................... 2-54
Sun visors .................... 3-26
Sunglasses
holder............... 2-56
Supplemental air bag warning labels .....1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light . . 1-63, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system ........1-50
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .................... 1-50
Switch Autolight switch .............. 2-37
Fog light switch ............... 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-43
Headlight aiming control .........2-39
Headlight switch .............. 2-37
Ignition switch ................ 5-15
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF
switch .................... 2-50
Power door lock switch ...........3-5
Snow mode switch ............. 2-49
Turn signal switch ............. 2-42
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .................... 2-51
T
2nd row seat .................. 2-55
3rd row seat .................. 2-56
Tachometer ....................2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................2-7 Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start
................... 2-31
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering ............3-26
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ..................... 2-14
Tire replacement indicator . . . ......2-25
Tires Flat tire ....................6-2
Low tire pressure warning system .....5-3
Tire and Loading information label . 8-31, 9-11
Tire chains ................. 8-35
Tire dressing .................7-4
Tire pressure ................ 8-29
Tire pressure information (display) ....4-9
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................. 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation ................. 8-36
Types of tires ................ 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ........9-28
Wheel/tire

size ................9-9
Wheels and tires .............. 8-29
Top Tether strap child restraints ........1-34
Touch screen ...................4-4
Tow mode .................... 5-93
Tow mode switch ................ 2-49
Towing Flat towing ................. 9-28
Tow truck towing .............. 6-14
Towing a trailer ............... 9-17
Towing safety ................ 9-21
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ....5-3
TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator . . . . . 5-5
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .....6-2
10-6

Trailer towing.................. 9-17
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... 2-68
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-15
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................... 5-18
Transmitter
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-15
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................9-9
Trip computer .................. 2-27
Trip odometer .................. 2-27
Turn signal switch ............... 2-42
U
Underbody cleaning ...............7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ..........9-28
USB memory operation ............4-61
V
Vanity mirror .................. 3-30
Vanity mirror lights .............. 2-68
Variable voltage control system ........8-16
Vehicle Dimensions ..................9-9
Identification number (VIN) ........9-10
Loading information ............9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .....6-17
Security system ............... 2-29Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch
.................... 2-51
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . . 5-98
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning
light ..................... 2-17
Vehicle information and settings
(display) ....................4-7
Ventilators ................... 4-30
Voice command (INFINITI voice recognition
system) ................. 4-112, 4-122
Voice recognition system ...........4-106
Voice recognition, Alternate command
mode ...................... 4-119
Voltmeter .....................2-9
W
Warning Check tire pressure warning .......2-24
Dot matrix display ............. 2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-43
Lane departure warning (LDW) system . . 5-20
Lights ..................... 2-11
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-24
Tire
pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................. 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels . . . 1-63
Warning light 4WD warning light ............. 5-89
Air bag warning light .........1-63, 2-16
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ...................... 2-11
Brake warning light ............. 2-12Intelligent Key warning light
........2-14
Lane departure warning light . . . . . . . 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light . .....2-14
Seat belt warning light and chime ....2-16
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty ..................... 9-29
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switch .................... 2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . 2-32
Washing ......................7-2
Waxing ......................7-3
Welcome light .................. 2-65
Wheel/tire size ..................9-9
Wheels and tires ................ 8-29
Care of wheels ................7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels . . . . . . 7-4
Window washer fluid .............. 8-14
Window(s) Cleaning ....................7-3
Power windows ............... 2-61
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-32
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system .....2-33
Rear window wiper and washer
switch .................... 2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . 2-32
Wiper blades ................ 8-19
X
Xenon headlights ................ 2-36
10-7