power steering INFINITI Q70-HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

0-10Illustrated table of contents
JVM0034X
VQ35HR ENGINE
1. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-8)
2. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
3. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-19)
4. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
5. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-11)
6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P.8-7)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-16)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-5)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-8)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-5)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Warninglight Name
Page
12-volt battery charge
warning light 2-11
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-11
Automatic Transmission
check warning light
2-11
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (or-
ange) (if so equipped)2-11
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
2-12
Brake warning light (red) 2-12
Direct Response Hybrid®
System warning light2-13
Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system warning light
(orange) (if so equipped)2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light
2-13
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if
so equipped) 5-
101
High temperature warning
light 2-14Warning
light Name
Page
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light 2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system warning light
(orange) (if so equipped) 2-15
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator light (or-
ange) (if so equipped)2-15
Low tire pressure warning
light
2-15
Master warning light 2-16
Seat belt warning light and
chime 2-17
Supplemental air bag warn-
ing light
2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light2-17Indicator
light Name
Page
Adaptive Front lighting Sys-
tem (AFS) off indicator light
(if so equipped) 2-18
Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF
indicator light2-18
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
2-18
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
ON indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)2-18
ECO drive indicator light 2-18
EV indicator light
2-18
Exterior light indicator 2-18
Front fog light indicator light 2-19
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light 2-19
High beam indicator light 2-19
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
2-19
READY to drive indicator
light2-20
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................................................\
.......... 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................................ 2-5
Meters and gauges............................................................ 2-6Speedometer and odometer....................................... 2-7
Tachometer .................................................................... 2-8
Assist charge gauge..................................................... 2-8
Fuel gauge...................................................................... 2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders............................................................. 2-10 Checking lights............................................................ 2-11
Warning lights ............................................................. 2-11
Indicator lights............................................................. 2-18
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-20
Vehicle information display........................................... 2-21 Operational indicators............................................... 2-23
Maintenance indicators ............................................ 2-27
Trip computer.............................................................. 2-28
Security systems............................................................... 2-32 Vehicle Security System ........................................... 2-32
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System................... 2-34
Wiper and washer switch.............................................. 2-35 Rain-sensing auto wiper system............................ 2-36
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................................... 2-37 Headlight and turn signal switch................................ 2-38
Headlight switch....................................................... 2-38
Turn signal switch .................................................... 2-42
Fog light switch ........................................................ 2-43
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .................... 2-43
Horn ........................................................................\
........... 2-44
Heated seats (if so equipped)..................................... 2-44
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped)................. 2-45
Warning systems switch (if so equipped)................. 2-46
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .......... 2-47
Clock ........................................................................\
.......... 2-48 Adjusting the time................................................... 2-48
Power outlet.................................................................... 2-48
Ashtrays........................................................................\
..... 2-49 Rear........................................................................\
...... 2-49
Storage........................................................................\
....... 2-49
Cup holders ................................................................ 2-49
Sunglasses holder ................................................... 2-50
Glove box.................................................................... 2-51
Console box................................................................ 2-51
Card holder................................................................. 2-52
Storage box................................................................ 2-52
Rear pocket................................................................ 2-53
Coat hooks................................................................. 2-53

2-10Instruments and controls
12-volt battery charge warning lightLane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (orange) (if so equipped)High beam indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic transmission check warning
lightSeat belt warning light and chimeREADY to drive indicator light
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange) (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Brake system warning light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Brake warning light (red)
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-
cator light
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) OFF indicator light
Direct Response Hybrid®System warning
lightAutomatic transmission (AT) position in-
dicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange) (if so equipped)Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightECO drive indicator light
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if so equipped)EV indicator light
High temperature warning lightExterior light indicator
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering)
warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange) (if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

2-14Instruments and controls
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level.(See “Engine
oil” (P.8-8).)
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.
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the hybrid system is started.
This light illuminates when the Forward
Emergency Braking (FEB) system is set to
OFF on the center display.
If the light illuminates when the FEB system
is ON, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. See “Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB)” (P.5-101) for more details.
This light will also illuminates if the Active
Trace Control is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. (See “Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) system” (P.5-122).)
High temperature warning
light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the high temperature warning light
illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
that the high temperature sensor in the
engine coolant system is operational.
CAUTION
If the high temperature warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, it may indicate the
engine temperature is extremely high.
Stop the vehicle safety as soon as
possible.
If the vehicle is overheated, continuing
vehicle operation may seriously damage
the engine. (See “If your vehicle over-
heats” (P.6-12) for the immediate action
required.)
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light illuminates. After
starting the hybrid system, the Hybrid EPS
warning light turns off. This indicates that
the electrical power steering system is
operational.
If the Hybrid EPS warning light illuminates
while the hybrid system is running, it may
indicates the Hybrid EPS system is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the Hybrid EPS system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
When the Hybrid EPS warning light illumi-
nates with the hybrid system running, the
power assist to the steering will cease
operation but you will still have control of
the vehicle. At this time, greater steering
efforts are required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds. However, if the steering wheel
operation is still performed, the Hybrid EPS
may stop and the Hybrid EPS warning light
will illuminate. Place the ignition switch in
the OFF position. For a while after it refrains
from the steering wheel control, the tem-
perature of the Hybrid EPS system will go

2-24Instruments and controls
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. (See “Intelligent Key battery
replacement” (P.8-21).)
7. Intelligent Key ignition indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power and
when the Intelligent Key System and vehicle
are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the ignition
switch with the Intelligent Key while depres-
sing the brake pedal. (See “Intelligent Key
battery discharge” (P.5-12).)
8. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
9. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in
the tank when the fuel gauge reaches the
empty (0) position.
10. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. (See “Window washer fluid” (P.8-
12).)
11. Door/trunk open warning (igni-
tion switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
12. Intelligent Key system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunc-
tion in the steering lock system or Intelligent
Key system.
If this warning appears while the hybrid
system is stopped, the steering lock (if so
equipped) cannot be released or the hybrid
system cannot be started. If this warning
appears while the hybrid system is running,
the vehicle can be driven. However, it is
recommended you contact an INFINITI
retailer for repair as soon as possible.
13. Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler
cap” (P.3-22).)
14. Check tire pressure warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. If
this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Low tire pressure warning light” (P.2-15)
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ” (P.5-5).)
15. “TIMER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “TIMER”
indicator activates. You can set the time for
up to 6 hours. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-
28).)
16. Low outside temperature
warning
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-28).)
17. Hybrid system over heat warn-
ing
This warning appears when the temperature
of the hybrid system is too high. Stop the
vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys........................................................................\
................ 3-2Intelligent Key................................................................ 3-2
Valet hand-off............................................................... 3-3
Doors........................................................................\
............. 3-4 Locking with mechanical key .................................... 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key .............................................................. 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob................................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .................... 3-5
Automatic door locks .................................................. 3-6
Child safety rear door lock ........................................ 3-6
Intelligent Key system........................................................ 3-7 Intelligent Key operating range ............................... 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ............................... 3-9
Intelligent Key operation.......................................... 3-10
Battery saver system................................................. 3-11
Warning signals........................................................... 3-12
Troubleshooting guide .............................................. 3-13
Remote keyless entry system....................................... 3-14 How to use remote keyless entry system ........... 3-14
Hood........................................................................\
............ 3-17 Trunk lid ........................................................................\
..... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch.......................................... 3-18
Trunk open request switch .................................... 3-19
Trunk button.............................................................. 3-19
Opening with key ..................................................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch.................... 3-20
Auto closure.............................................................. 3-20
Interior trunk lid release ......................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ................................................................. 3-21 Opening the fuel-filler door................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler cap............................................................. 3-22
Tilt/telescopic steering.................................................. 3-24 Electric operation ..................................................... 3-24
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.. 3-24
Mirrors ........................................................................\
....... 3-25 Inside mirror............................................................... 3-25
Outside mirrors ......................................................... 3-26
Vanity mirror.............................................................. 3-27
Automatic drive positioner........................................... 3-28 Entry/exit function .................................................. 3-28
Memory storage ....................................................... 3-28
Setting memory function ....................................... 3-29
System operation .................................................... 3-30

WARNING
.Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment man-
ufacturer for the possible influences
before use.
. The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio
waves may affect aircraft navigation
and communication systems. Do not
operate the Intelligent Key while on
an airplane. Make sure the buttons
are not operated unintentionally
when the unit is stored during a
flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all
the doors and the trunk lid using the remote
controller function or pushing the request
switch on the vehicle without taking the key
out from a pocket or purse. The operating
environment and/or conditions may affect
the Intelligent Key system operation.
Be sure to read the following before using
the Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating
with the vehicle as it receives radio waves.
The Intelligent Key system transmits weak
radio waves. Environmental conditions may
interfere with the operation of the Intelligent
Key system under the following operating
conditions.
. When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such
as a TV tower, power station and broad-
casting station.
. When in possession of wireless equip-
ment, such as a cellular telephone,
transceiver, and CB radio.
. When the Intelligent Key is in contact
with or covered by metallic materials.
. When any type of radio wave remote
control is used nearby.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed near
an electric appliance such as a personal
computer. .
When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key func-
tion or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions, the
battery’s life is approximately 2 years. If the
battery is discharged, replace it with a new
one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged, see “Intelligent Key battery dis-
charge” (P.5-12) to start the Direct Re-
sponse Hybrid
®System.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously
receiving radio waves, if the key is left near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and
personal computer, the battery life may
become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a
battery, see “Intelligent Key battery replace-
ment” (P.8-21).
For models with a steering wheel lock
mechanism: Because the steering wheel is
locked electrically, unlocking the steering
wheel with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position is impossible when the vehicle
battery is completely discharged. Pay special
attention that the vehicle battery is not
completely discharged.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-7
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM

Turning the BSI system ON/OFF ......................... 5-43
How to enable/disable the BSI system .............. 5-44
BSI system limitations.............................................. 5-44
BSI driving situations................................................. 5-45
System temporarily unavailable ............................. 5-51
System malfunction ................................................... 5-52
System maintenance.................................................. 5-52
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) (if
so equipped) ...................................................................... 5-53 BCI system operation................................................ 5-55
Turning the BCI system ON/OFF........................ 5-60
How to enable/disable the BCI system.............. 5-60
BCI system limitations .............................................. 5-61
System temporarily unavailable ............................. 5-62
System malfunction ................................................... 5-63
System maintenance.................................................. 5-63
Cruise control (if so equipped) ..................................... 5-64 Precautions on cruise control ................................. 5-64
Cruise control operations......................................... 5-64
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) ..... 5-66 How to select the cruise control mode................ 5-68
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode........... 5-68
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode............................................................... 5-84
Distance Control Assist (DCA) (if so equipped) ..... 5-88 DCA system operation............................................. 5-90
Turning the DCA system ON/OFF....................... 5-93
How to enable/disable the DCA system............. 5-94
DCA system display and indicators....................... 5-94 DCA system limitations .......................................... 5-95
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-98
System malfunction.............................................. 5-100
System maintenance ............................................ 5-100
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if
so equipped)................................................................... 5-101 FEB system operation ......................................... 5-103
Turning the FEB system ON/OFF................... 5-104
FEB system limitations........................................ 5-105
System temporarily unavailable ........................ 5-106
System malfunction.............................................. 5-107
System maintenance ............................................ 5-108
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
(if so equipped).............................................................. 5-108
PFCW system operation..................................... 5-110
Turning the PFCW system ON/OFF............... 5-111
PFCW system limitations..................................... 5-113
System temporarily unavailable ......................... 5-114
System malfunction............................................... 5-115
Sensor maintenance .............................................. 5-115
Break-in schedule.......................................................... 5-116
Fuel efficient driving tips ............................................ 5-116
Increasing fuel economy.............................................. 5-117
Parking/parking on hills .............................................. 5-118
Power steering............................................................... 5-119
Brake system ................................................................. 5-120 Braking precautions.............................................. 5-120
Parking brake break-in ........................................ 5-120

the road so the vehicle will move away
from the center of the road if it
moves.
4. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
WARNING
.If the hybrid system is not in the
READY to drive mode or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
. When the power steering warning
light illuminates with the hybrid sys-
tem in the READY to drive mode,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
When the steering wheel is operated re-
peatedly or continuously while parking or
driving at a very low speed, or when the
steering wheel is operated keeping full-
steer, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent
overheating of the Hybrid EPS (Electrical
Power Steering) and protect it from getting
damaged. While the power assist is reduced,
steering wheel operation will become heavy.
but, this is not a malfunction. If the steering
wheel is still operated, the Hybrid EPS may
stop and the Hybrid EPS warning light will illuminate. Stop the hybrid system and push
the ignition switch to the “OFF” position. If
the steering wheel is not operated for a
while, the temperature of Hybrid EPS will go
down and the power assist level will return
to normal after starting the hybrid system.
Avoid repeating such steering wheel opera-
tions that could cause the electric power
steering system to overheat. You may hear a
operational noise from the vehicle when the
steering wheel is operated quickly this is not
malfunction.
Starting and driving5-119
POWER STEERING