INFINITI Q70 2018 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: INFINITI, Model Year: 2018, Model line: Q70, Model: INFINITI Q70 2018Pages: 458, PDF Size: 2.21 MB
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.Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto
wiper system when you use a car wash.
. Using genuine wiper blades is recom-
mended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. (See
“Windshield wiper blades” (P.8-21) for
wiper blade replacement.)
SIC4330
To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors, start the engine and push
the switch
on. The indicator lightwill
come on. Push the switch again to turn the
defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
SIC3267
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, tail and
license plate lights will come on.
Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
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SIC3268
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off auto-
matically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the head- lights automatically when it is dark and turn
off the headlights when it is light.
For US models: The headlights will also be
turned on automatically at twilight or in
rainy weather (when the windshield wiper is
operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and
this condition is continued, the headlights
remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the
doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
SIC3784A
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensorlocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor controls
the autolight; if it is covered, the photo
sensor reacts as if it is dark and the head-
lights will illuminate.
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SIC3269
To select the low beam, put the lever in
the neutral position as shown.
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position.
Headlight beam select
Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the driver side door
is opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in theACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off after a period of time when the
ignition switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on when
the engine is not running for a period
of time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to theposition for full illumination when driv-
ing at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on
until the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
will automatically adjust the headlights (low
beam) toward the turning direction to
improve the driver’s view. When the head-
light switch is ON and the driver operates
the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS system
will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
. when the headlight switch is ON.
. when the shift lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
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.when the vehicle is driven at above 3
MPH (5 km/h) for the left-side head-
light. Note that the right-side low beam
headlight will swivel but the left side will
not swivel when the vehicle is below 3
MPH (5 km/h) and the steering wheel is
turned.
SIC4333
To turn the AFS off, push the AFS switch.
(The AFS OFF indicator light will illuminate.)
Push the switch again to turn the system on
again.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number
of occupants in the vehicle, the load the
vehicle is carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS OFF indicator light blinks after
the ignition switch has been placed in the
ON position, this may indicate that the AFS
is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. When the
engine is started, the headlights will vibrate
to check the system condition. This is not a malfunction.
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SIC4331
SIC3270
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch is
in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the vehicle information display
switches to the brightness adjustment
mode.
Push the upper switch
to brighten the
instrument panel lights. The barmoves to
the + side. When reaching the maximum
brightness, “MAX” appears on the display
.
Push the lower switch
to dim the instru-
ment panel lights. The barmoves to the −
side. When reaching the minimum bright-
ness, “MIN” appears on the display
.
However, “MIN” does not appear during
the nighttime.
The vehicle information display returns to
the normal display under the following
conditions:
. when the instrument brightness control
switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.
. when the side or front of the
switch
orswitch on the right side of the
combination meter panel is pushed.
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SIC3271
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
.Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold
the lever until the lane change is com-
pleted.
. Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, and release the lever. The turn signal will automatically flash three
times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a
lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
SIC3272
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights
to operate. The fog lights automatically turn
off when the high beam headlights are
selected.
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JVI0395X
The heated steering wheel system is de-
signed to operate only when the surface
temperature of the steering wheel is below
68°F (20°C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel after the engine
starts. The indicator light
on the switch
will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and on
to maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C). The indicator light will remain on as
long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The indicator light will turn off.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
SIC4332
To sound the horn, push the center pad area
of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped)
HORN
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WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants can
not monitor elevated seat temperatures
or have an inability to feel pain in those
body parts in contact with the seat. Use
of the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater. .
Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
SSS0911
FRONT SEATS (if so equipped)
The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the center
console can be operated independently of
each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
to the rightand select the desired heat range..For higher heat, turn the knob to the
right..For lower heat, turn the knob to the
left..The indicator lightwill illuminate
when the heater is on.
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HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
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3. To turn off the heater, return the knob tothe OFF position. Make sure that the
indicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a thermistor,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to
turn off the switch.
SSS0884
Rear outboard seats (if so equipped)
REAR OUTBOARD SEATS (if so
equipped)
The rear outboard seats can be warmed by
built-in heaters. The switches located on the
inside of the rear center armrest can be
operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select the desired heat range.
.For high heat, push the “HI” (High) side of the switch..For low heat, push the “LO” (Low) sideof the switch..The indicator lightwill illuminate
when low or high is selected. 3. To turn off the heater, push the “HI” or
“LO” side (which is selected) of the
switch. Make sure the indicator light
turns off.
The heater is controlled by a thermistor,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to
turn off the switch.
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SIC4334
The climate controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seats by blowing warm
or cool air from the surface of the seat. The
switches located on the center console can
be operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
to the heat sideor to the cool side. The indicator
lighton the control knob will illumi-
nate.
3. Adjust the temperature using the control knob
.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the
vehicle, be sure to turn the control knob
to the OFF position (center). The indi- cator light
on the control knob goes
off at the OFF position.
The climate controlled seat has air filters.
If the climate controlled seat is not
functioning properly, it may indicate the
air filters may be clogged. To check the
air filters for the climate controlled seat,
it is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
climate controlled seats if you or the
occupants can not monitor seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel pain
in those body parts in contact with the
seat. Use of the climate controlled seats
by such people could result in serious
injury.
CAUTION
. The battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is operated
while the engine is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled seat
for extended periods or when no one
is using the seat. .
Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the climate controlled
seat.
. Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
. The climate controlled seat has an air
filter. Do not operate climate con-
trolled seat without an air filter. This
may result in damage to the system.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not op-
erate, turn the switch off and have
the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS
(if so equipped)