towing INFINITI QX80 2023 Owners Manual

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1. Hood (P.3-21)
2. Windshield wiper and washer— Switch operation (P.2-40)
— Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(P.2-41)
— Wiper blade replacement (P.8-15) — Window washer fluid (P.8-10)
3. Moonroof (P.2-76)
4. Power windows (P.2-73)
5. Roof rack (P.2-72)
6. Towing hook (P.6-18)
7. Front view camera (P.4-4) 8. Sonar sensors
— Camera aiding sonar function
(P.4-17)
9. Headlight washers (if so equipped) (P.2-50)
10. Fog light (P.2-52)
11. Headlight (P.2-44) — Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped) (P.2-50)
12. Front parking light/daytime running light/front turn signal light (P.2-44)
13. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-27, P.10-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (P.2-16, P.5-5)
14. Outside mirrors (P.3-37) — Side view camera (P.4-4)
— Welcome light (P.2-78)
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.3-19)
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EXTERIOR FRONT

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1. Fuel-filler door (P.3-26)— Fuel information (P.10-4)
2. Antenna (P.4-36)
3. Rear combination light (P.8-23)
4. Rear window defroster (P.2-43)
5. Satellite antenna (P.4-36) 6. Smart Rearview Mirror camera (if so
equipped) (P.3-31)
7. High-mounted stop light (P.8-23)
8. Liftgate (P.3-22) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
9. Rear window wiper and washer — Switch operation (P.2-42)
— Window washer fluid (P.8-10)
10. Spare tire (under the vehicle) (P.6-3)
11. Rear turn signal light
— Switch operation (P.2-52)
12. Towing hook (P.6-18)
13. Sonar sensors — Camera aiding sonar function
(P.4-17)
14. Rear view camera (P.4-4)
15. Trailer hitch (P.10-23)
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EXTERIOR REAR

1-12Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
equipped) to avoid possible damage
to the console.
. When folding or returning the seat(s)
to the upright position, to avoid
injury to yourself and others:
— Make sure that the seat path is clear before moving the seat.
— Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in
the seat.
Stowing 2nd and 3rd row seats
To stow 2nd and 3rd row seats for maximum
cargo capacity:
Manual Operation:SSS1119
1. Pull lever located on the 2nd row seat. The seatback folds down and the seat
base will tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd
row seat” (P.1-6).
Power Operation:
1. Push and hold the corresponding switch located on the instrument panel below
the audio system. The seatback will fold
down and tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd
row seat” (P.1-6).
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2. Push the folded seat down until it locks in position.

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Stowing 3rd row center seat belt:
When folding down the 3rd row seat, the
3rd center seat belt can be retracted into a
stowed position.
1. Hold the connector tongue
so that the
seat belt does not retract suddenly when
the tongue is released from the connec-
tor buckle. Release the connector tongue
by inserting a suitable tool such as key
into the connector buckle.
2. Store the seat belt tongue into the tongue holder
first.
3. Store the connector tongue into the retractor base
.
WARNING
Do not unfasten the 3rd center seat belt
connector except when folding down the
3rd seat.
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at the same time.
To enable or disable the MOD system, use
the camera settings menu. See “MOD func-
tion settings” (P.4-25).
MOD FUNCTION SETTINGS
The MOD function settings can be changed
using the following procedures.
1. Push the MENU button on the INFINITIcontroller.
2. Touch the “Settings” key on the touch screen display.
3. Touch the “Camera” key.
4. Touch the “Camera” key.
Available setting items:
Moving Object Detection:
When this item is turned on, the MOD
system is activated. When this item is turned
off (indicator turns off), the MOD system is
deactivated.
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When the MOD system is deactivated, the
MOD iconwill disappear.
When the sonar is turned off on the settings
menu as well, the “P” key
will disappear.
MOD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for MOD. Failure to operate the vehicle
in accordance with these system limita-
tions could result in serious injury or
death. .
Do not use the MOD system when
towing a trailer. The system may not
function properly.
. Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume or open vehicle win-
dow) will interfere with the chime
sound, and it may not be heard.
. The MOD system performance will be
limited according to environmental
conditions and surrounding objects
such as:
— When there is low contrast be- tween background and the mov-
ing objects.
— When there is blinking source of light.
— When strong light such as an- other vehicle’s headlight or sun-
light is present.
— When camera orientation is not in its usual position, such as when
mirror is folded.
— When there is dirt, water drops or snow on the camera lens.
— When the position of the moving objects in the display is not chan-
ged.
. The MOD system might detect flow-
ing water droplets on the camera
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5-12Starting and driving
it rolls forward, backward or side-
ways, you could be injured.
. Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as deep
as the wheel hub, more frequent
maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance schedules shown in
the "9. Maintenance and schedules"
section.
. Spinning the rear wheels on slippery
surfaces may cause the 4WD warn-
ing light to flash. The 4WD system
may also automatically switch from
the 4WD mode to the 2WD mode.
This could reduce traction. Be espe-
cially careful when towing a trailer
(4WD models).WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in
an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to
a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the shift lever to the
P (Park) position.
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OPERATING RANGE FOR EN-
GINE START FUNCTION
The operating range for starting the engine
inside the vehicleis shown in the illustra-
tion.
. If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument
panel, cargo area, inside the glove box or
door pocket, or the corner of interior
compartment, it may not be possible to
start the engine.
. If the Intelligent Key is near the door or
door glass outside the vehicle, it may be
possible to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The engine has an engine protection mode to
reduce the chance of damage if the coolant
temperature becomes too high (for example,
when climbing steep grades in high tem-
perature with heavy loads, such as when
towing a trailer).
When the engine temperature reaches a
certain level:
.The engine coolant temperature gauge
will move toward the H position.
. Engine power may be reduced.
. The air conditioning cooling function may
be automatically turned OFF for a short
time (the blower will continue to oper-
ate).
Engine power and, under some conditions,
vehicle speed will decrease. Vehicle speed
can be controlled with the accelerator pedal,
but the vehicle may not accelerate at the
desired speed. The transmission will down-
shift or upshift as it reaches prescribed shift
points. You can also shift manually.
As driving conditions change and engine
coolant temperature is reduced, vehicle
speed can be increased using the accelerator
pedal, and air conditioning cooling function
will automatically be turned back ON. If:
1. The engine coolant temperature is not
reduced.
2. The air conditioning cooling function does not turn back ON.
3. The engine oil pressure warning light
illuminates or engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge does not return to the normal
range from the H position, this may
indicate a malfunction. Move the vehicle
off the road to a safe area and allow the
engine to cool. If after checking the oil
and coolant, the
remains on or
engine coolant temperature does not
return to the normal range, do not
continue to drive. It is recommended
you contact an INFINITI retailer.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may also come ON. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed, unless it remains on, but
have it inspected soon. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
See “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P.2-11).
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a
collision. Be especially careful when
driving. If the vehicle cannot maintain a
safe driving speed, pull to the side of the
road in a safe area. Allow the engine to
cool and return to normal operation. See
“If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-14).
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE

play. Use thebutton to select “Driver
Assistance”. Then push the OK button.
2. Select “Lane” and push the OK button.
3. Select “Warning(LDW)” and push the OK button.
The warning systems switch
is used to
turn on and off the LDW system when it is
activated on the vehicle information display.
When the warning systems switch
is
turned off, the warning systems ON indica-
tor light
on the switch is off.
The warning systems switch
will turn on
and off the LDW and BSW systems at the
same time.
NOTE:
If you disable the LDW system, the system
will remain disabled the next time you start
the vehicle’s engine.
LDW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the LDW system. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions for proper
use of the LDW system could result in
serious injury or death. .
The system will not operate at speeds
below approximately 37 MPH (60
km/h) or if it cannot detect lane
markers.
. Do not use the LDW system under
the following conditions as it may not
function properly:
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
— When driving on slippery roads, such as on ice or snow.
— When driving on winding or un- even roads.
— When there is a lane closure due to road repairs.
— When driving in a makeshift or temporary lane.
— When driving on roads where the lane width is too narrow.
— When driving without normal tire conditions (for example, tire wear,
low tire pressure, installation of
spare tire, tire chains, non-stan-
dard wheels).
— When the vehicle is equipped with non-original brake parts or sus-
pension parts. — When towing a trailer or other
vehicle.
. The system may not function prop-
erly under the following conditions:
— On roads where there are multi- ple parallel lane markers; lane
markers that are faded or not
painted clearly; yellow painted
lane markers; non-standard lane
markers; or lane markers covered
with water, dirt, snow, etc.
— On roads where discontinued lane markers are still detectable.
— On roads where there are sharp curves.
— On roads where there are sharply contrasting objects, such as sha-
dows, snow, water, wheel ruts,
seams or lines remaining after
road repairs. (The LDW system
could detect these items as lane
markers.)
— On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling di- rection does not align with the
lane marker.
— When traveling close to the ve- hicle in front of you, which ob-
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your turn signal or, for example, if a
construction zone directs traffic to
cross an existing lane marker. If this
occurs you may need to apply correc-
tive steering to complete your lane
change.
. Because the LDP may not activate
under the road, weather, and lane
marker conditions described in this
section, it may not activate every
time your vehicle begins to leave its
lane and you will need to apply
corrective steering.
. The LDP system will not operate at
speeds below approximately 37 MPH
(60 km/h) or if it cannot detect lane
markers.
. When the LDP system is operating,
avoid excessive or sudden steering
maneuvers. Otherwise, you could lose
control of the vehicle.
. Do not use the LDP system under the
following conditions as it may not
function properly:
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
— When driving on slippery roads, such as on ice or snow.
— When driving on winding or un- even roads. — When there is a lane closure due
to road repairs.
— When driving in a makeshift or temporary lane.
— When driving on roads where the lane width is too narrow.
— When driving without normal tire conditions (for example, tire wear,
low tire pressure, installation of
spare tire, tire chains, non-stan-
dard wheels).
— When the vehicle is equipped with non-original brake parts or sus-
pension parts.
— When towing a trailer or other vehicle.
— On roads where there are multi- ple parallel lane markers; lane
markers that are faded or not
painted clearly; yellow painted
lane markers; non-standard lane
markers; or lane markers covered
with water, dirt, snow, etc.
— On roads where discontinued lane markers are still detectable.
— On roads where there are sharp curves. — On roads where there are sharply
contrasting objects, such as sha-
dows, snow, water, wheel ruts,
seams or lines remaining after
road repairs. (The LDP system
could detect these items as lane
markers.)
— On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling di- rection does not align with the
lane marker.
— When traveling close to the ve- hicle in front of you, which ob-
structs the lane camera unit
detection range.
— When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the windshield in front of the
lane camera unit.
— When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or
if the aiming is not adjusted
properly.
— When strong light enters the lane camera unit. (For example, the
light directly shines on the front
of the vehicle at sunrise or sun-
set.)
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.The BSW system cannot detect all
vehicles under all conditions.
. The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSW when cer-
tain objects are present such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
— Vehicles such as motorcycles, low height vehicles, or high ground
clearance vehicles.
— Oncoming vehicles.
— Vehicles remaining in the detec- tion zone when you accelerate
from a stop.
— A vehicle merging into an adja- cent lane at a speed approxi-
mately the same as your vehicle.
— A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind.
— A vehicle which your vehicle over- takes rapidly.
— A vehicle that passes through the detection zone quickly.
— When overtaking several vehicles in a row, the vehicles after the
first vehicle may not be detected
if they are traveling close to-
gether. .
The radar sensor’s detection zone is
designed based on a standard lane
width. When driving in a wider lane,
the radar sensors may not detect
vehicles in an adjacent lane. When
driving in a narrow lane, the radar
sensors may detect vehicles driving
two lanes away.
. The radar sensors are designed to
ignore most stationary objects, how-
ever objects such as guardrails, walls,
foliage and parked vehicles may oc-
casionally be detected. This is a
normal operation condition.
. The following conditions may reduce
the ability of the radar to detect
other vehicles:
— Severe weather
— Road spray
— Ice/frost/dirt build-up on the vehicle
. Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material), install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
the radar sensors. These conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles.
. When towing a trailer or other ve-
hicle, turn the BSW system off to
prevent the occurrence of an unex- pected accident resulting from sud-
den system operation.
. Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle window)
will interfere with the chime sound,
and it may not be heard.
BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS
Indicator on
Indicator off
Indicator flashing
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