light INFINITI Q70 HYBRID 2014 Owner's Manual
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Hybrid System-4Hybrid System Overview
The emergency shut-off system is activated
and the high-voltage system automatically
turns off in the following conditions:
.Front and side collisions in which the
air bags are deployed.
. Certain rear collisions.
. Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid
®System malfunctions
For the above collisions and the certain
hybrid system malfunctions, the READY to
drive indicator light will turn off. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders” (P.2-10).
The emergency shut-off activates for the
above collisions to minimize risk of an
event that could cause injury or an
accident. If the emergency shut-off system
activates, the hybrid system may not
switched to READY to drive position,
contact an INFINITI retailer. Even if the
ignition switch is switched to READY to
drive position, the system may shut-off
suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously to the
nearest INFINITI retailer or contact an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible. To start the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System:
1. Depress the brake pedal and place the ignition switch in the ON position when
the transmission is in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position (P is recommended).
(For more details, see “Push-button
ignition switch” (P.5-9).)
2. The READY to drive indicator light
flashes, then turns illuminated. (The
hybrid system switched to the READY to
drive mode when the indicator light
illuminates.)
When the READY to drive indicator light
illuminates, the vehicle can be
driven, even if the gasoline engine is not
running.
NOTE:
The gasoline engine starts and stops
automatically. It may stop during low
speed driving, deceleration or when the
vehicle is stopped.
The gasoline engine may automatically
run in the following conditions:
. The level of remaining charge in the
Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery is low. The
engine runs to charge the Li-ion
battery and to provide power to the drive the vehicle.
. The temperature of the engine coolant
is low.
. Based on driving conditions.
. The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position, the driver’ s seat belt is
released and the driver’s side door is
then opened.
The hybrid system operates as follows
based on driving conditions and the Li-ion
battery charge.
STARTING AND SLOW SPEED DRIV-
ING
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING
The system automatically controls the
gasoline engine and electric motor in order
to obtain the optimum fuel mileage and
performance, depending on the driving
situation and available Li-ion battery
charge.
When the remaining battery level is low,
the Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that is driven to generate electric
power while the vehicle is driving.
EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM
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Hybrid System-6Hybrid System Overview
If you use the system with the hybrid
system off (ignition switch placed in the
ACC position) for a long time, it will
discharge the 12-volt battery power, and
the hybrid system will not start.
Energy Flow for various operating modes
can be displayed on the navigation system
monitor.
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Push the INFO button on the control panel
and highlight the“Energy Flow”key on the
display using the INFINITI controller then
push the ENTER button.
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This is an example of the Energy Flow
display. The Energy Flow display changes,
depending on the following operating
conditions. The graphic indicates the
amount of power in the Li-ion battery.
The following are displayed on the Energy
Flow screen.
. When the vehicle is powered only by
the electric motor or gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is powered by both
the electric motor and the gasoline
engine.
. When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion
battery with the regenerative brake and
gasoline engine.
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.When the vehicle is powered by the
gasoline engine and is charging the Li-
ion battery.
. When there is no Energy Flow in the
vehicle
The Energy Flow and remaining Li-ion
battery charge can be also shown on the
dot matrix display. See “Trip computer”
(P.2-28).
FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
with navigation system)
The Fuel Economy History screen appears
in the display with the navigation system
when the screen is in the Fuel Economy
History mode.JVH0034M
1. Push the INFO button on the control
panel and highlight the “Energy Flow”
key on the display using the INFINITI
controller. Then push the ENTER button.
2. Highlight the “History”key, and push
the ENTER button.
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The Fuel Economy History can be displayed
on the navigation system monitor. This
displays the vehicle’s average fuel con-
sumption and regenerative electric power
at 2 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen in-
dicate general driving conditions. Accuracy
varies with driving habits and road condi-
tions.
1. Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes: The regenerated energy in
the past 12 minutes is indicated with
symbols. One symbol indicates 30
watt-hour. The energy of 30 watt-hour
illuminates a 30 watt bulb for an hour.
Hybrid System OverviewHybrid System-7
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The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) system is a function that uses
sound to help alert pedestrians of the
presence of the vehicle when it is being
driven at a low speed in the electric drive
mode under the following conditions:
.The sound starts when the vehicle
starts accelerating.
. The sound stops when the vehicle
speed is more than 19 MPH (30 km/h)
while accelerating.
. The sound starts when the vehicle
speed is less than 16 MPH (25 km/h)
while decelerating.
. The sound stops when the vehicle
stops.
. The sound does not stop with the
vehicle in the R (Reverse) position even
if the vehicle stops.
The VSP system is automatically turned on
when the vehicle is in the READY to drive
mode.
If there is a malfunction in the VSP system,
the VSP OFF indicator light in the meter
illuminates. See “Approaching Vehicle
Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light” (P.2-18).
WARNING
.If the sound from the VSP system is not
heard while driving, stop the vehicle in a
safe and quiet location. Open a window,
and then place the vehicle in the R
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
firmly depressed. Check that the operat-
ing sound can be heard from the front
side of the vehicle.
. If the sound cannot be heard, immedi-
ately contact an INFINITI retailer for
inspection.
Hybrid System OverviewHybrid System-9
APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR
PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM
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tion. High voltage harnesses are orange.
The system can be hot while and after
starting. Be careful of both the high voltage
and the high temperature.
HYBRID VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
WARNING
.When you leave your vehicle, be sure to
place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
. Be sure to put the transmission in the P
(Park) position because the vehicle can
move when the READY to drive indicator
light is on even if the gasoline engine is
not running. When the READY to drive
indicator light is on, do not leave your
vehicle in a shift position other than the
P (Park) position. The vehicle will creep
and start abruptly if the accelerator
pedal is depressed by mistake. This
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is parked for a long period of
time, the battery discharges gradually. To avoid this occurrence, drive the vehicle for
approximately 30 minutes at least once
every two to three months. Otherwise, the
Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery may be da-
maged. If the Li-ion battery is completely
discharged and the hybrid system cannot be
activated, contact an INFINITI retailer.
High voltage parts and harnesses on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves
as the conventional gasoline-powered ve-
hicles or home electronic appliances de-
spite of their electromagnetic shieldings.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception
of a mobile two-way radio.
Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is
important. The vehicle cannot run if the Li-
ion battery is discharged. In the N (Neutral)
position, the Li-ion battery does not
recharge. Leaving the transmission in the
N (Neutral) position for an extended period
of time may discharge the Li-ion battery.
The Li-ion battery recharges when the shift
lever is in any position other than N
(Neutral).
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An air vent*Ais located on the rear parcel
shelf to cool the Li-ion battery. If the vent is
covered, the battery will overheat resulting
in reduced output performance of the
hybrid system. See “Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
battery air vent” (P.7-5).
Hybrid System OverviewHybrid System-11
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)....................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ....................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear......................................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-5
Cockpit ................................................................ 0-6 Instrument panel................................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ............................................. 0-9
Engine compartment ......................................... 0-10
VQ35HR engine ........................................... 0-10
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-11
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1. Hood (P.3-16)
2. Headlight and turn signal—Operation (P.2-38)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-29)
3. Windshield wiper and washer —Operation (P.2-35) —
Maintenance (P.8-21)
4. Moonroof (P.2-57)
5. Power windows (P.2-55)
6. Recovery hook (P.6-15)
7. Fog light (P.2-43)
8. Tires —
Wheel and tires (P.8-32, P.9-8)
— Flat tire (P.6-3)
— Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (P.2-15, P.5-4)
9. Outside mirrors (P.3-25)
10. Doors —Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-13)
— Welcome light (P.2-60)
Illustrated table of contents0-3
EXTERIOR FRONT
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0-4Illustrated table of contents
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1. Trunk—Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-13)
— Trunk lid (P.3-17)
— 12-volt battery (P.8-18) 2. High-mounted stop light (bulb repla-
cement) (P.8-29)
3. Rear combination light (bulb replace- ment) (P.8-29)
4. Satellite antenna (P.4-48)
5. Rear window defroster (P.2-37) 6. Sonar system (if so equipped) (P. 5-
93)
7. Rear view camera (P.4-26)
8. Fuel-filler door —Operation (P.3-20)
— Fuel information (P.9-4)
9. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)
EXTERIOR REAR
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1. Rear sunshade (if so equipped)(P.2-59)
2. Coat hooks (P.2-54)
3. Rear personal light (P.2-61)
4. Sun visors (P.3-23)
5. Power windows (P.2-55) 6. Moonroof switch (P.2-57)
7. Map light (P.2-61)
—Active noise control system
(P.5-105)
— SOS call switch* (Refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
8. Sunglasses holder (P.2-52)
9. Inside rearview mirror —Operation (P.3-24)
— HomeLink
®(P.2-63)
10. Rear armrest (P.1-4)
11. Rear cup holders (P.2-51)
12. Console box —Power outlet (P.2-49)
— USB input operation (P.4-69)
— iPod
®player operation (P.4-79)
13. Front cup holders (P.2-51)
Illustrated table of contents0-5
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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0-6Illustrated table of contents
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1. Instrument brightness control switch(P.2-42)
2. AFS switch (if so equipped) (P.2-40)
3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-38)
4. Trip computer switch (P.2-28) 5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-
ometer (P.2-7)
6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-35)
7. Shift lever (P.5-14) 8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.5-100)
9. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped) (P.2-59)
10. Steering heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-43)
11. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-17)
12. Sonar system off switch (if so equipped) (P.5-95)
13. Warning systems switch (if so equipped) (P.5-21, P.5-31, P.5-82)
14. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P.5-86)
15. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-22)
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
—Menu control switch (models with
navigation system)/Audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system) (P.4-82)
— Hands-Free Phone System switch
(P.4-97, P.4-86)
17. Steering wheel —Horn (P.2-44)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-37)
COCKPIT