sport mode INFINITI Q70 2019 Owners Manual

WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Re-
tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat
belt becomes wrapped around a child’s
neck with the ALR mode activated, the
child can be seriously injured or killed if
the seat belt retracts and becomes tight.
This can occur even if the vehicle is
parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release
the child. If the seat belt can not be
unbuckled or is already unbuckled, re-
lease the child by cutting the seat belt
with a suitable tool (such as a knife or
scissors) to release the seat belt.
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available
from many other sources, including doctors,
teachers, government traffic safety offices,
and community organizations. Every child is
different, so be sure to learn the best way to
transport your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems: .
Rear-facing child restraint
. Forward-facing child restraint
. Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year
and less than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed
in rear-facing child restraints. Forward-
facing child restraints are available for
children who outgrow rear-facing child re-
straints and are at least 1 year old. Booster
seats are used to help position a vehicle lap/
shoulder belt on a child who can no longer
use a forward-facing child restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special protec-
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit
them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious or
fatal injury. Always use appropriate
child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved child
restraints for infants and small children. See
“Child restraints” (P.1-19). A child restraint may be secured in the
vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower
Anchor and Tethers for CHildren) system or
with the vehicle seat belt. See “Child re-
straints” (P.1-19) for more information.
INFINITI recommends that all pre-teens and
children be restrained in the rear seat.
Studies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint system
(Air bag system) for the front passenger.
See “Supplemental restraint system” (P.1-
38).INFANTS
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be
placed in a rear-facing child restraint.
INFINITI recommends that infants be placed
in child restraints that comply with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Cana-
dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions for installation and use.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-17
CHILD SAFETY

2-24Instruments and controls
For more details, see “Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC)” (P.5-67), “Distance Control
Assist (DCA)” (P.5-88), “Forward Emer-
gency Braking (FEB)” (P.5-101) or “Predic-
tive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)”
(P.5-108).
19. Back-up Collision Intervention
(BCI) not available warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Back-up
Collision Intervention (BCI) system is tem-
porarily not available.
For more details, see “Back-up Collision
Intervention (BCI)” (P.5-54).
20. Back-up Collision Intervention
(BCI) malfunction warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Back-up
Collision Intervention (BCI) system is not
functioning properly.
For more details, see “Back-up Collision
Intervention (BCI)” (P.5-54).
21. Cruise indicator (if so equipped)
Cruise main switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When themain switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator:
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
See “Cruise control” (P.5-65) for details.
22. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator (if so
equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) system main
switch is pushed. When the main switch is
pushed again, the indicator disappears.
While the main switch indicator is displayed,
the ICC system is operational. (See “Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-67).)
23. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system switch indicator (if so
equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the dynamic
driver assistance switch is pushed on. When
the switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. While the indicator is displayed,
the DCA system is operational. (See “Dis-
tance Control Assist (DCA)” (P.5-88).)
24. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
indicator
When a driving mode is selected, the
selected mode indicator is displayed for
approximately 2 seconds.
. STANDARD
. SPORT
. ECO
. SNOW
(See “INFINITI Drive Mode Selector” (P.5-
20).)
25. Back-up Collision Intervention
(BCI) system indicator (if so
equipped)
The BCI ON indicator (SYSTEM ON) ap-
pears when the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position with the Back-up Collision
Intervention (BCI) system turned on.

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .............................. 5-4
Three-way catalyst ..................................................... 5-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........... 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-7
Off-road recovery ....................................................... 5-8
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-8
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ....................... 5-9
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving safety
precautions (AWD models) ...................................... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch ........................................ 5-10 Operating range for engine start function ........ 5-10
Push-button ignition switch operation ............... 5-11
Steering lock (if so equipped) ................................ 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions ................ 5-12
Emergency engine shut off .................................... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge .......................... 5-13
Before starting the engine ........................................... 5-13
Starting the engine ......................................................... 5-14
Driving the vehicle .......................................................... 5-15
Automatic transmission ........................................... 5-15
Parking brake ................................................................... 5-19
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ................................... 5-20
Standard mode ......................................................... 5-20
Sport mode ................................................................ 5-20 Snow mode .............................................................. 5-20
Eco mode ................................................................... 5-21
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) ............................. 5-22 LDW system operation ......................................... 5-24
Turning the LDW system ON/OFF ................... 5-25
How to enable/disable the LDW system ........ 5-26
LDP system operation ........................................... 5-26
Turning the LDP system ON/OFF .................... 5-27
How to enable/disable the LDP system .......... 5-28
LDW/LDP system limitations ............................. 5-28
System temporarily unavailable ......................... 5-30
System malfunction ................................................ 5-31
System maintenance .............................................. 5-31
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) ........... 5-32 BSW system operation .......................................... 5-33
Turning the BSW system ON/OFF ................... 5-34
How to enable/disable the BSW system ......... 5-34
BSW system limitations ........................................ 5-35
BSW driving situations .......................................... 5-36
System temporarily unavailable .......................... 5-39
System malfunction ............................................... 5-40
System maintenance ............................................. 5-40
Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI) (if so equipped) ..... 5-41
BSI system operation ............................................. 5-42

5-20Starting and driving
SPA2331
To apply:Fully depress the parking brake
pedal.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake
.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal
and
the parking brake will be released.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
SSD1024
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
Four driving modes can be selected by using
the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector, STAN-
DARD, SPORT, ECO and SNOW.
NOTE:
. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
selects a mode, the mode may not
switch quickly. This is not a malfunction.
. Select the STANDARD mode for normal
driving.
STANDARD MODE
Recommended for normal driving. Turn the
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector to the
position. “STANDARD” appears in the vehi-
cle information display for 2 seconds.
SPORT MODE
Adjusts the engine and transmission points
to enhance performance. If the vehicle is
equipped with the active trace control
system, the amount of brake control pro-
vided by active trace control is reduced. (See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
(P.5-123).) Turn the INFINITI Drive Mode
Selector to the SPORT position. “SPORT”
appears in the vehicle information display for
2 seconds.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may be
reduced.
SNOW MODE
Used on snowy roads or slippery areas.
When the SNOW mode is activated, engine
output is controlled to avoid wheel spin.
Turn the SNOW mode off for normal driving.
Turn the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector to
the SNOW position. “SNOW” appears in the
vehicle information display for 2 seconds.
INFINITI DRIVE MODE SELECTOR

5-22Starting and driving
accelerator pedal.
When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is
rotated from the ECO mode to another
mode (STANDARD, SPORT or SNOW) while
the ECO pedal system is operating, the ECO
pedal system continues to operate until the
pedal is released.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed quickly,
the ECO pedal system will not increase the
reaction force of the acceleration pedal. The
ECO pedal system is not designed to prevent
the vehicle from accelerating.
Adjusting the ECO pedal system reaction
force:
The ECO pedal system reaction force can be
adjusted. The reaction force setting will be
maintained until the setting is changed even
if the engine is turned off.
JVS1081X
Setting ECO pedal reaction force:
1. Push the SETTING button
.
2. Touch [Drive Mode Enhancement].
3. Touch [ECO Pedal].
4. To set the reaction force of the ECO pedal system, touch [Standard] or [Soft].
5. To turn off the ECO pedal system, touch [OFF].
When the ECO pedal system is turned off,
the accelerator will operate normally.
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the LDW
and LDP systems could result in serious
personal injury or death.
. The LDW and LDP systems will not
steer the vehicle or prevent loss of
control. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely, keep the
vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in
control of the vehicle at all times.
. The LDP system may activate if you
change lanes without first activating
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 cor-
rective steering to complete your lane
change.
. Because the LDP system 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.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
(LDW)/LANE DEPARTURE
PREVENTION (LDP) (if so equipped)

5-124Starting and driving
The computer has a built-in diagnostic
feature that tests the system each time you
start the engine and move the vehicle
forward or in reverse at a slow speed. When
the self-test occurs, you may hear a “clunk”
noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and is not an indication
of a malfunction.
ACTIVE TRACE CONTROL (if so
equipped)
This system senses driving based on the
driver’s steering and acceleration/braking
patterns, and controls brake pressure at
individual wheels to help smooth vehicle
response.
When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is
set to the “SPORT” mode, the amount of
brake control provided by active trace con-
trol is reduced.
When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn
off the VDC system, the active trace control
system is also turned off.
If the active trace control is not functioning
properly, the Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light illuminates in the
instrument panel.
RISE-UP AND BUILD-UP
The system gradually adjusts braking power
during normal braking to help provide an
enhanced brake feel.
BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
During braking while driving through turns,
the system optimizes the distribution of
force to each of the four wheels depending
on the radius of the turn.
WARNING
.The VDC system is designed to help
the driver maintain stability but does
not prevent accidents due to abrupt
steering operation at high speeds or
by careless or dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed
and be especially careful when driving
and cornering on slippery surfaces
and always drive carefully.
. The active trace control (if so
equipped), rise-up and build-up and
brake force distribution systems may
not be effective depending on the
driving condition. Always drive care-
fully and attentively.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspen-
sion. If suspension parts such as shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta-
bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are
not INFINITI recommended for your
vehicle or are extremely deteriorated,
the VDC system may not operate
properly. This could adversely affect
vehicle handling performance, and
the VDC warning light
may
illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
INFINITI recommended or are extre-
mely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly and the
VDC warning light
may illumi-
nate.
. If engine control related parts are not
INFINITI recommended or are extre-
mely deteriorated, the VDC warning
light
may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked cor-
ners, the VDC system may not oper-
ate properly and the VDC warning
light
may illuminate. Do not drive
on these types of roads.
. When driving on an unstable surface
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the VDC warning light
may
illuminate. This is not a malfunction.
Restart the engine after driving onto

JVM0694X
Example
TIN (Tire Identification Number) for
a new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “De- partment of Transportation”. The
symbol can be placed above, be-
low or to the left or right of the
Tire Identification Number.
2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark
3. Two-digit code: Tire size
4. Three-digit code: Tire type code (Optional) 5. Four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 3103
means the 31st week of 2003. If
these numbers are missing, then
look on the other sidewall of the
tire.
Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount of
air pressure that should be put in the
tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure.
Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that can
be carried by the tire. When replacing
the tires on the vehicle, always use a
tire that has the same load rating as
the factory installed tire.
Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
Indicates whether the tire requires an
inner tube (“tube type”) or not (“tube-
less”).
The word “radial”
The word “radial” is shown, if the tire
has radial structure.
Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or brand name is
shown.
Other tire-related terminology:
In addition to the many terms that are
defined throughout this section, In-
tended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the
sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering or bears manu-
facturer, brand and/or model name
molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or (2) the outward
facing sidewall of an asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Do-it-yourself8-35

JVT0338X
Use the following steps to mount the license
plate:
Before mounting the license plate, confirm
that the following parts are enclosed in the
plastic bag.
Only use the recommended mounting posi-
tion, otherwise the radar sensor (Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system) (if so equipped)
obstruction may result.
.License plate bracket
. J-nut × 2
. Screw × 2
. Screw grommet × 2
1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground.
2. Locate the center position
as illu-
strated. Position the license plate brack-
et at a distance of approximately 0.74 in
(18.8 mm) (Standard models) or 0.84 in
(21.3 mm) (Sports models)
from the
bottom of the bumper. Hold the license
plate bracket in place.
3. Mark the center of the hole
with a felt-
tip pen.
4. Carefully drill two pilot holes using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the marked
locations. (Be sure that the drill only
goes through the bumper fascia.)
5. Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia.
Technical and consumer information10-17
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

11-6
RecordersEvent data .................................................... 10-25
Registering in another country ..................... 10-14
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................ 10-24
Rise-up and build-up ........................................ 5-124
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover ..................................................................... 5-7
Roof Moonroof ......................................................... 2-54
S
SafetyChild seat belts ............................................... 1-17
Reporting safety defects .......................... 10-24
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seats ......................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................................... 1-17
Infants ............................................................... 1-17
Injured persons ............................................... 1-12
Larger children ............................................... 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-10
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ............................................ 1-12
Pregnant women ........................................... 1-12
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-6
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-16
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-15 Seat belts ......................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-50
Shoulder belt height adjustment ............... 1-15
Small children .................................................. 1-18
Three-point type ............................................ 1-13
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats .............................. 2-43
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-28
Heated seats ................................................... 2-41
Seats .................................................................... 1-2
Security system Vehicle security system ................................ 2-29
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System) Engine start .................................................... 2-30
Servicing air conditioner (See automatic
climate control) .................................................... 4-32
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-37
Shift lever
Shift lock release ........................................... 5-18
Shift lock release, Transmission ...................... 5-18
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment ...................... 1-15
SNOW mode ......................................................... 5-20
Spare tire ............................................................. 10-12
Spark plugs ............................................................ 8-19
Speedometer ............................................................ 2-7
SPORT mode ........................................................ 5-20
Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7
STANDARD mode ............................................... 5-20 Starting
Before starting the engine .......................... 5-13
Jump starting .................................................. 8-17
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Push starting ................................................... 6-11
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-14
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-46
Steering Heated steering wheel ................................ 2-40
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Power steering system ............................. 5-120
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator (if so equipped) ............................. 2-22
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................ 3-24
Steering lock (if so equipped) ............................ 5-11
Storage ................................................................... 2-47
Storage box ........................................................... 2-50
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-25
Sunglasses holder ................................................ 2-48
Sunshade (rear) .................................................... 2-55
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............. 1-51
Supplemental air bag warning light .... 1-52, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-38 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ............................................. 1-38
Switch Autolight switch ............................................. 2-35
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-34
Ignition switch ................................................ 5-15