INFINITI QX80 2016 Warranty Information Booklet
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NO CHARGE
Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts
and/or labor (except for tires, in which case you may pay
certain charges). Any needed parts replacement will be
made using genuine Infiniti or Infiniti approved new or
remanufactured parts approved by Infiniti for use on
Infiniti vehicles. Infiniti reserves the right to make
changes at any time, without notice, to production and
service parts in their specifications, colors, and materi-
als, including those usedin connection with warranty
repairs. For this reason, when approved by Infiniti and
at Infiniti’s discretion, functionally equivalent replace-
ment parts may be used that do not exactly match the
original production part.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
●You must take the vehicle to an authorized Infiniti
retailer in the United States or Canada during regular
business hours at your expense in order to obtain
warranty service. The names and addresses of autho-
rized Infiniti retailers are listed in telephone directo-
ries.
●If you require warranty service outside of the United
States (see terms under caption “APPLICABILITY”),
contact an Infiniti retailer in that country.
MAINTENANCE, DATA ACCESS, AND RECORDS
As a condition of this warranty, you are responsible for
properly using, maintaining and caring for your vehicle
as outlined in your Owner’s Manual, and of maintaining
copies of all maintenance records & receipts for review
by Infiniti. Failure to do so is likely to result in the denial
of warranty. You are also required to provide consent to give Infiniti
access to data stored on vehicle systems. Failure to do
so is likely to result in the denial of warranty coverage.
Evidence of the performance of the required mainte-
nance should be kept and may need to be presented as
proof of such maintenance in connection with related
warranty rep
airs. Toassist you in maintainin g appropri-
ate records, the Maintenance Log located in your Own-
er’s Literature Kit can be u sed along with supporting
repair invoices, receipts and other such records.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
●Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with the
Owner’s Manual
●Misuse, such as using the vehicle to tow
●Failure of a component not covered by warranty
●Racing and competitive driving
●Theft, vandalism, fire, or flooding (including engine
water ingestion)
●Accident, collision, being towed
●Repairs performed by anyone other than an autho-
rized Infiniti retailer
●Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in ma-
terial or workmanship
●Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, chips,
or scratches
●Damage caused by any automated or manually oper-
ated car wash or by using a pressure washer Note that complaints related to failure to comply with
proper use of the vehicle as described in the applicable
Owner’s Manual (including the lack
of availability or use
of proper fluid), or the vehicle’s lack of compliance with
local regulations or environmental requirements of any
country (other than the U.S. or Canada) are NOT covered
by this warranty.
DAMAGE OR FAILURES DUE TO ALTERATION
OR MODIFICATION
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
●Alteration, tampering, or improper repair
●Installation of non-Infiniti approved accessories or
components
●Improper installation of any Infiniti approved after-
market accessory or component
●A vehicle whose odometer mileage has been altered,
or the odometer repaired or replaced and the actual
vehicle mileage cannot be correctly and readily de-
termined
SALVAGE TITLE
This limited warranty does not apply to any vehicle, and
is rendered void if the vehicle is (or ever has been)
issued a “salvage” or similar title including, but not
limited to junk, scrap, rebuilt, or flood titles, under any
state’s law; or has ever been determined to be a “total
loss” or equivalent by any insurance company, such as
by payment of a cash payment of a claim in lieu of
repairs because of a determination that the cost of
repairs exceeded the actual cash value of the vehicle.
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DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
●Stone chipping, chemical fallout, tree sap, salt, hail,
windstorm, lightning, flood or other environmental
conditions.
●The items listed below are not covered under corro-
sion coverage (perforation from corrosion).
– Exhaust system components.
– Corrosion other than perforation, such as cos- metic or surface corrosion due to defects in ma-
terial or workmanship. This is covered under the
Basic Coverage of the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION DUE TO
LACK OF OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
REPAIRS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
●Lack of performance of proper maintenance services
as outlined in your Owner’s Manual.
●Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are contaminated or
that do not meet the specification as outlined in your
Owner’s Manual.
●Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to
parts supplied by Infiniti for use on Infiniti vehicles.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE EXPENSE
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance ser-
vices as specified in both your Owner’s Manual and
Infiniti Service & Maintenance Guide such as cleaning
and polishing, wheel alignment, headlight aiming, re-
placement of filters, replacement of windshield wiper
inserts, lubricants, coolant, worn brake shoes, pads,
drums and rotors and worn clutch discs, for example.
SEAT BELTS, TIRES AND EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM
Seat belts, tires and the emission control system are
covered by separate warranties.
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EMISSION DEFECTS WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
Infiniti1warrants that your vehicle was designed, built
and equipped to conform at the time of sale with all
applicable Unit ed States emiss ion standards.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct de-
fects in materials or workmanship which would cause
your vehicle not to meet these standards.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE DEFECTS
WARRANTY
Covered components are listed below under the caption
“WARRANTY PARTS LIST.” Exceptions to this warranty
are listed below under the caption “WHAT IS NOT COV-
ERED UNDER EITHER THE DEFECTS OR PERFORMANCE
WARRANTIES.”
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
This warranty is for 4 years or 60,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. The warranty begins the date the vehicle is
delivered to the first retail buyer or put into use, which-
ever is earlier. Additionally, the engine control
module/onboard diagnostic device and catalytic con-
verter(s) listed below and indicated by an “ ” under the
caption “Warranty Parts List” are covered for 8 years or
80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
WHEN DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLY
The Emissions Performance Warranty applies to your
2016 Infiniti vehicle ONLY when both of the following
occur.
1. The vehicle fails to meet a pplicable emissions stan-
dards as judged by an emissions test approved by
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
2. This failure results or will result in some penalty to you, such as a monetary fine or the denial of the
right to use your vehicle, under local, state or fed-
eral law.
For example, if your state requires an EPA ap-
proved yearly vehicle inspection before you re-
ceive a renewed license, this warranty applies to
your vehicle. In areas where there is no approved
test program, this warranty does not apply.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
UNDER THE PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
Infiniti* warrants that it will remedy any non-conformity
in your vehicle which causes it to fail an approved emis-
sions test during the first 24 months or 24,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. The warranty begins the date the
vehicle is delivered to the first retail buyer or put into
use, whichever is earlier.
Additionally, fai lure of an approved emissions test re-
sulting from the failure of those parts listed below under
the caption “Warranty Parts List” are covered by the
Emissions Defects Warranty described above. Exceptions to this warranty are listed below under the
caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER EITHER THE
DEFECTS OR PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES.”
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER EITHER THE
DEFECTS OR PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES
These warranties do not cover:
1. Normal maintenance, service and parts replace- ment as outlined in the emissions control mainte-
nance instructions of your Owner’s Manual.
2. Failures directly as a result of: ●Failure to perform r equired emission control
maintenance as outlined in your Owner’s
Manual.
● Misuse, accident or modification.
● Improper adjustment or installation of parts
during the performance of maintenance ser-
vices.
● Tampering with or disconnecting any part af-
fecting vehicle emissions.
● Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are contaminated
or that do not meet the specification as outlined
in your Owner’s Manual.
3. In the case of the Performance Warranty, the use of any part not certified in accordance with Federal
requirements which is defective or not equivalent
from an emissions standpoint to the original equip-
ment part.
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1 Infiniti indicates Infin iti Division of Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin , Tennessee, 37068-5003, whichdistributes Infiniti vehicles in the United States.
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4. In the case of the Performance Warranty, costs ofdetermining the cause of a vehicle failing an EPA
approved emissions test if such failure is found not
to be covered.
5. In the case of the Defects Warranty, parts not sup- plied by Infiniti or damage to other parts caused
directly by non-Infiniti parts.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
These emissions warranties do not cover incidental
or consequential damages such as loss of the use of
the vehicle, inconvenience or commercial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL
BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THESE WRITTEN
WARRANTIES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. These warranties give you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
statetostate.
Infiniti does not authorize any person to create for it
any other warranty, obligation or liability in connec-
tion with this vehicle.
WHATYOUMUSTDO
In order to obtain warranty service you must deliver the
vehicle to an authorized Infiniti retailer in the United
States at your expense.
You must also maintain your vehicle as outlined in the
maintenance instructions in your Owner’s Manual.
WHAT INFINITI WILL DO
Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts
and/or labor, including di agnosis and tax. Any needed
parts replacement will be made using new or remanu-
factured parts.
OTHER WARRANTY TERMS
PERFORMANCE WARRANTY CLAIMS PROCEDURE
You may make a claim under the Performance Warranty
immediately after the failur e of an EPA approved emis-
sions test. You must provide proof of this failure when
making your claim.
You will be told whether Infiniti will honor your claim
within 30 days of the date you make the claim unless a
shorter time period is required by law. If your claim is
denied, Infiniti will notify you in writing of the reason. If
we do not notify you within this time period, we will
repair your vehicle under this warranty at no cost to you.
The time period for notification will not apply if you
request a delay or a delay is caused by events not under
the control of Infiniti retailers.
No claim will be denied under the Performance Warranty
because you use a non-Infiniti certified part but EPA
certified part for maintenance or repair. MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
Important information concerning maintenance service
and replacement parts is on page 14 of this booklet.
MAINTENANCE RECORDS
Receipts covering the performance of regular mainte-
nance should be kept in the event questions arise con-
cerning maintenance. The receipts should be trans-
ferred to subsequent owners.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
You may obtain further information concerning these
warranties by following the procedure outlined in the
“INFINITI OWNER SATISFACTION & ASSISTANCE” sec-
tion of this booklet. In the case of the Performance
Warranty, you may also contact or report any violations
to the Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Vehicle
Compliance Programs Group
, U.S. Environmental Pro-
tection Agency, Ariel Rios Building (6405J), 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20460
OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Infiniti does not authorize any person to create for it any
other warranty, obligation or liability in connection with
this vehicle.
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WARRANTY PARTS LIST
●Fuel injection system
Engine control module/onboard diagnostic device
●Oxygen sensor(s)
●Mass air flow sensor
●Intake manifold
●Throttle body
Catalytic converter(s)
●Exhaust manifold
●Exhaust tube from manifold to catalytic converter
Front exhaust tube with catalytic converter
●Camshaft position sensor(s)
●Crankshaft position sensor(s)
●Spark plugs, ignition coils and wires
●Evaporative emission control system
●Fuel filler neck restrictor and check valve
●Fuel tank and filler cap
●Positive crankcase ventilation system
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter perma-
nently attached
●Intake manifold collector
●Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control system
●Hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing, sealing gaskets or
devices, and mounting hardware used in above sys-
tems
●Vacuum and temperature sensitive valves and
switches used in above systems
●Electronic sensors and controls used in above sys-
tems
The Emission Performance or Defect Warranty may be
subject to future governmental administrative action.
Infiniti reserves the right to change the terms of the
warranty to be consistent w ith these actions. See your
retailer for information regarding possible changes.
o = Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months/or 80,000 miles.
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The following statement is required to be provided by
regulations of the California Air Resources Board.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board is pleased to explain
the emission control system warranty on your 2016
vehicle. In California, new motor vehicles must be de-
signed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent
anti-smog standards. Infiniti
2must warrant the emis-
sion control system on your vehicle for the periods of
time listed below provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the
fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic con-
verter and engine computer. Also included may be hoses,
belts, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Infiniti will repair your
vehicle at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE
For 4 years or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first):
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by
Infiniti to ensure that your vehicle passes the in-
spection. This is your emission control system PER-
FORMANCE WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle is de- fective, the part will be repaired or replaced by
Infiniti. This is your short-t erm emission control
system DEFECTS WARRANTY. For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever occurs first):
If an emission-related part listed in this warranty book-
let specially noted with coverage for 7 years or
70,000 miles is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by Infiniti. This i
s your long term emission
control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
OWNER’S WARRANTY R ESPONSIBILITIES
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the perfor-
mance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner’s
Manual. Infiniti recommends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your vehicle, but Infiniti cannot
deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure
to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to an
Infiniti retailer as soon as a problem exists. The war-
ranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that
Infiniti may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle
or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact Infiniti’s Con-
sumer Affairs Department at 1-800- 662-6200 or the
California Air Resources Board at 9528 Telstar Avenue,
El Monte CA 91731.
The following is Infiniti’s
1new vehicle emission control
warranty statement for vehicles certified for sale in California and sold for registration as a new vehicle in
California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington only.
EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
Infiniti*warrants that your vehicle was designed, built and
equipped to conform with all applicable requirements of
the California Air Resources Board. This warranty covers
any part which affects app licable regulated emission(s).
Exceptions to this warranty are listed below under the
caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
This warranty is for 4 years or 60,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. Additionally, the components listed under
the caption “Long-Term Em ission System Defects War-
ranty Parts List” are covered for 7 years or 70,000 miles,
whichever occurs first, except that the catalytic convert-
er(s) and engine control module (ECM) are warranted for
8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The
warranty begins the date the vehicle is delivered to the
first retail buyer or put into use, whichever is earlier.
Some items require scheduled replacement before
60,000 miles. These items are warranted only up to the
replacement interval. The replacement intervals are outlined
in the maintenance instructions in your Owner’s Manual.
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1 These warranties apply to all Calif ornia emission2016 Infiniti vehicles sold for registration as new vehicles in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington only.
2 Infiniti indicates Infin iti Division of Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin , Tennessee, 37068-5003, whichdistributes Infiniti vehicles in the United States.
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LONG-TERM EMISSION SYSTEM DEFECTS
WARRANTY PARTS LIST
Transmission Control Module
EGI Wiring Harness
Exhaust Manifold
Fuel Tank
Front Exhaust Tube
Torque Converter
Drive Plate
Throttle Body
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor
Intake Manifold
Intake Manifold Collector
Flywheel
Knock Sensor
Fuel Injector Assembly
Engine Control Module°
Catalytic Converter°
Exhaust Manifold
with Catalytic Converter°
Front Exhaust Tube
with Catalytic Converter°
Q50 2.0L Non-HEV TBD
Q50 3.0L Non-HEV TBD
Q703.7L XXXXXX X X XX
QX70 5.6L X X X X X X X X X
QX50 X LH XXXX XX X XX
QX60 Non-HEV X X X X X X X X X X X
QX70 X LH XXXX X X XX
QX80 X X X X X X X X X
° Long Term Federal Emiss ion Parts covered for 96 months or 80,000 miles.
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EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
WHEN DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLY
This warranty applies to your 2016 Infiniti vehicle only if
it fails to pass a California “smog check” test or equiva-
lent.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Infiniti warrants that if your vehicle fails to pass a
California “smog check” test, it will make the necessary
repairs so that your vehicle will pass. This warranty is for
4 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The
warranty begins the date the vehicle is delivered to the
first retail buyer or the date itis first put in to service,
whichever is earlier.
Exceptions to this warranty are listed below under the
caption “ WHAT IS NOT COVERED”.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
These warranties do not cover:
1. Normal maintenance, service and parts replace- ment as outlined in the emissioncontrol mainte-
nance instructions of your Owner’s Manual.
2. Failures directly as a result of: ●Lack of performance o f required emission con-
trol maintenance as outlined in your Owner’s
Manual.
● Misuse, accident or modification.
● Improper adjustment or installation of parts
during the performance of maintenance (non-
warranty) services.
● Tampering with or disconnecting any part af-
fecting vehicle emissions. ●
Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are contaminated
or that do not meet the specification as outlined
in your Owner’s Manual.
3. In the case of the Performance Warranty, the use of any non-Infiniti part not certified in accordance
with Federal requirements which is defective or not
equivalent from an emissions standpoint to the
original equipment part.
4. In the case of the Defects Warranty, parts not sup- plied by Infiniti or damage to other parts caused
directly by non-Infiniti parts.
5. In the case of the Performance Warranty, costs of determining the cause of a vehicle failing a
California “smog check” test if such failure is found
not to be covered.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
These emissions warranties do not cover incidental
or consequential damages such as loss of the use of
the vehicle, inconvenience or commercial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL
BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THESE WRITTEN
WARRANTIES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. These warranties give you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
statetostate.
Infiniti does not authorize any person to create for it
any other warranty, obligation or liability in connec-
tion with this vehicle.
WHATYOUMUSTDO
In order to obtain warranty service you must deliver the
vehicle to any authorized Infiniti retailer in the United
States at your expense. You are responsible for the re-
quired maintenance on your vehicle as outlined in the
maintenance instructions in your Owner’s Manual. Infiniti
recommends that you retain all receipts covering mainte-
nance on your vehicle, but Infiniti cannot deny warranty
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
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