INFINITI QX80 2018 Owner's Manual


2018 OWNER’S MANUAL
AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

This manual was prepared to help you
understand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please
read through this manual before operating
your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
is included in your Owner’s literature port-
folio. Always carry it with you when you
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer.
The Warranty Information Booklet con-
tents provide complete information about
all warranties covering this vehicle, the
requirements to keep the warranties in
effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside
Assistance program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will ex-
plain how to resolve any concerns you may
have with your vehicle, as well as clarify
your rights under your state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by INFINITI or by your
INFINITI retailer prior to delivery. It is
important that you familiarize yourself with
all disclosures, warnings, cautions and in-
structions concerning proper use of such
accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for details concern-
ing the particular accessories with whichyour vehicle is equipped.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Own-
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
. NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for
conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety information.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-
ROAD DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger car
because it has a higher center of gravity
for off-road use. As with other vehicles
with features of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be sure to
read “On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions”, “Avoiding collision and roll-
over” and “Driving safety precautions” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Foreword

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI-
CLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Mod-
ification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition, da-
mage or performance problems resulting
from modification will not be covered
under the INFINITI warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for
example remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by INFINITI. The vehicle war-
ranty may not cover damage caused by
any aftermarket plug-in device.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your
vehicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro-
duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or installed
on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right
to change specifications, performance, de-
sign or component suppliers without notice
and without obligation. From time to time,
INFINITI may update or revise this manual to
provide owners with the most accurate
information currently available. Please care-
fully read and retain with this manual all
revision updates sent to you by INFINITI to
ensure you have access to accurate and up-
to-date information regarding your vehicle.
Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals
and any updates can also be found in the
Owner section of the INFINITI website at
https://owners.infinitiusa.com/owners/na-
vigation/manualsandGuides. If you have
questions concerning any information in
your Owner’s Manual, contact INFINITI
Consumer Affairs. See the INFINITI CUS-
TOMER CARE PROGRAM page in thisOwner’s Manual for contact information.IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or mod-
erate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.

SIC0697
If you see the symbol above, it means“Do
not do this” or“Do not let this happen”.
If you see a symbol similar to those above in
an illustration, it means the arrow points to
the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Operating,
servicing and maintaining a passenger
vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose
you to chemicals including engine ex-
haust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing ex-
haust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-
ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
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photocopying, recording or otherwise, with-
out the prior written permission of Nissan
Motor Co., Ltd.

INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
INFINITI CARES ...
Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your
INFINITI retailer are our primary concerns. Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service
needs.
However, if there is something that your
INFINITI retailer cannot assist you with or
you would like to provide INFINITI directly
with comments or questions, please contact
our (INFINITI’s) Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment using our toll-free number:For U.S. customers1-800-662-6200
For Canadian customers 1-800-361-4792
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask
for the following information:
. Your name, address, and telephone num-
ber
. Vehicle identification number (on dash
panel)
. Date of purchase
. Current odometer reading
. Your INFINITI retailer’s name
. Your comments or questions
OR You can write to INFINITI with the informa-
tion on the left at:
For U.S. customersINFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com
For Canadian customers INFINITI Division
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada.
com If you prefer, visit us at:
www.InfinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customers)
or
www.Infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and
thank you for buying a quality INFINITI
vehicle.

Illustrated table of contents0
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system1
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Table of
Contents
11Index

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ...................................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ..................................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear ....................................................................... 0-5
Passenger compartment ................................................. 0-6
Cockpit ........................................................................\
......... 0-8Instrument panel ........................................................... 0-10
Meters and gauges ........................................................ 0-11
Engine compartment ..................................................... 0-12
VK56VD engine ....................................................... 0-12
Warning and indicator lights ...................................... 0-13

0-2Illustrated table of contents
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1. Seat belt for 3rd row center seat belt(P.1-25)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-52)
3. Head Restraints (P.1-13) — Front-seat Active Head Restraints
(P.1-17)
4. Seat belts (P.1-18)
5. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags (P.1-52) 6. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-52)
7. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-44,
P.1-48)
8. 3rd row seats (P.1-8) — Child restraints (P.1-31)
9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-34)
10. Armrest (2nd row seat) (P.1-10)
11. 2nd row seats (P.1-5) — Child restraints (P.1-31)
12. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-67)
13. Front armrest (P.1-10)
14. Front seats (P.1-4) — Occupant classification sensors
(weight sensors) (P.1-58)
15. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-60)
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)

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1. Hood (P.3-21)
2. Windshield wiper and washer— Switch operation (P.2-33)
— Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(P.2-35)
— Wiper blade replacement (P.8-15) — Window washer fluid (P.8-10)
3. Moonroof (P.2-64)
4. Power windows (P.2-61)
5. Roof rack (P.2-60)
6. Towing hook (P.6-18)
7. Front view camera (P.4-3) 8. Sensors
— Camera aiding sonar function
(P.4-16)
9. Headlight washers (if so equipped) (P.2-42)
10. Fog light (P.2-44)
11. Headlight (P.2-37) — Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped) (P.2-42)
12. Front parking light/daytime running light/front turn signal light (P.2-37)
13. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-27, P.10-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (P.2-15, P.5-5)
14. Outside mirrors (P.3-36) — Side view camera (P.4-3)
— Welcome light (P.2-65)
15. Side turn signal lights (P.8-23)
16. Doors — Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-15)
— Remote engine start (if so equipped)
(P.3-18)
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EXTERIOR FRONT