fuel pressure INFINITI QX 2010 Owners Manual

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-9
Automatic transmis-
sion check warning
light2-9
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-9
or
Brake warning light 2-9
Charge warning
light
2-10
Check suspension
warning light2-10
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pressure
low/engine coolant
temperature high
warning light 2-10
4WD warning light
(
model)
2-11
Low fuel warning
light 2-11
Low tire pressure
warning light2-11
Master warning light 2-12
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-13
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-13
Indicator
light Name Page
Front passenger air
bag status light 2-13
High beam indicator
light (Blue)2-13
Malfunction indica-
tor lamp (MIL)2-14
Security indicator
light2-14
Slip indicator light 2-14
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights2-15
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off
indicator light2-15
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge . . ..................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................2-6
Voltmeter ......................................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-8
Checking bulbs ................................2-8
Warning lights .................................2-8
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-16
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-17
Security systems ................................. 2-20
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-20
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ..............2-21
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-22
Switch operation .............................. 2-22
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .....2-24 Headlight and turn signal switch
....................2-24
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-24
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-25
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-28
Instrument brightness control ...................2-28
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-29
Fog light switch ............................... 2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-29
Horn ............................................ 2-30
Heated seats .................................... 2-30
Heated steering wheel ............................ 2-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .........2-32
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-32
Front sonar system off switch (If so equipped) .......2-33
Tow mode switch ................................. 2-33
Clock ........................................... 2-34
Adjusting
the time............................. 2-34
Power outlet ..................................... 2-34
Storage ......................................... 2-36
Console box .................................. 2-36
Glove box .................................... 2-37
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-37
Map pockets .................................. 2-38
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17. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
18. Heated seat switch (P. 2-30)
19. Tow mode switch (P. 2-33)
20. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-32)
21. Shift selector (P. 5-12)
22. Heated steering wheel switch (P.2-31)
23. Clock (P. 2-34)
24. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
25. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-61)
26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-39
27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-41)
28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-24)
29.. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (P. 5-52)
30. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-25)
31. Headlight aiming control (P. 2-27)
32. Power vent windows switch (P. 2-50)
33. Lift gate open/close switch (P. 3-18)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Engine oil pressure gauge 6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer, A/T po-
sition indicator, 4WD shift indicator
light (if so equipped)/vehicle information
display
7. Voltmeter
8. Fuel gauge
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METERS AND GAUGES
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty) . The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel,
the
malfunction indicator light
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips,
the
light should turn off. If the
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI dealer.
● For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in
this section.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys-
tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The
needle should be in the middle of the gauge when
the engine is running.
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orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light4WD warning light (model)High beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission check warning lightLow fuel warning lightMalfunction indicator light (MIL)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Low tire pressure warning lightSecurity indicator light
orBrake warning lightMaster warning lightSlip indicator light
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Check suspension warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightVehicle dynamic control off indicator light
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant tem-
perature high warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
or,,,,,
,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indi-
cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Also see “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
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.
● If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature over the normal range,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos-
sible. If the engine is overheated, con-
tinued operation of the vehicle may se-
riously damage the engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section for immediate ac-
tion required.
4WD warning light (
model)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off soon after the engine is started. If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly,
the warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting
and driving” section.
CAUTION
●
If the warning light comes on or blinks
during operation, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon
as possible.
● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:
– in the AUTO or 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle, move the automatic transmission
shift selector lever to the N position
and shift the 4WD shift switch to
2WD.
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer as soon
as possible.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E
(Empty) . There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty) .
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 second
and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pres-
sure, the warning light will illuminate. If you select
the tire pressure information in the display, the
LOW PRESSURE warning message will be dis-
played. The tire pressure for each tire will also be
displayed.
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Audio Command:
COMMANDACTION
Radio Turns the radio on, selecting the station and band last played.
Radio AM Turns to the AM band, selecting the station last played.
Radio FM Turns to the FM band, selecting the station last played.
Satellite Radio Turns to the SAT band, selecting the station last played.
Music Box Turns to the Music Box hard-disk drive audio system.
CD Starts to play a CD.
Vehicle Information Command:
COMMANDACTION
Traffic Info Turns the traffic information system on and off.
Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy information.
Trip Computer Displays Trip information.
Maintenance Display Maintenance information.
Tire Pressure Displays the Tire Pressure screen.
Climate Control Command:
COMMANDACTION
Climate Control Turns the climate control system on and operates it in the AUTO mode.
Climate Control Off Turns the climate control system off.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions . . ..................................5-3
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ....................5-6
Off-road recovery ...............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-7
Driving safety precautions .......................5-7
Ignition switch. . . ..................................5-9
INFINITI Intelligent Key System ..................5-10
Ignition switch positions ........................ 5-10
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ..............5-11
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-11
Starting the engine ............................... 5-12
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-12
Engine protection mode ........................ 5-12
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-13
Parking brake . . . ................................. 5-17
Cruise control (if so equipped) .....................5-17
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-17Cruise control operations
.......................5-18
Intelligent Cruise Control system (if so equipped) ....5-19
Selecting the intelligent cruise control mode ......5-20
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode .........5-20
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode .................................. 5-20
Conventional (FIXED SPEED) cruise control
mode ........................................ 5-35
Brake Assist (WITH PREVIEW FUNCTION)
(for Intelligent Cruise Control System equipped
models) ......................................... 5-38
Brake assist .................................. 5-38
Preview function ............................... 5-38
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-40
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-40
Using four wheel drive (4WD) .............5-41
Transfer case shifting procedures ...............5-42
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-48
Power steering ................................... 5-49
Brake system .................................... 5-49
Brake precautions ............................. 5-49
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-50
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-51
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CAUTION
●Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to
help reduce exhaust pollutants.
● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep driv-
ing if the engine misfires, or if notice-
able loss of performance or other un-
usual operating conditions are
detected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly by an INFINITI dealer.
● Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
three-way catalyst.
● Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
● Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than passen-
ger cars to make them capable of performing in a
variety of on-pavement and off-road applications.
This gives them a higher center of gravity than
ordinary cars. An advantage of higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road, allowing
you to anticipate problems. However, they are not
designed for cornering at the same speeds as
conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at
all possible, avoid sharp turns at high speeds. As
with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate
this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control
or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read the driving safety precautions
later in this section.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided) ,
should be checked monthly when cold and in-
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
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If the indicator stays on, it may indicate that
the Preview Function is malfunctioning
(the brake is operative) . Although the Ve-
hicle is still driveable under normal condi-
tions, have the vehicle checked at an
INFINITI dealer.
Sensor maintenance
The sensor for the Preview Function, is common
with Intelligent Cruise Control and is located
below the front bumper.
To keep the Preview Function operating properly,
be sure to observe the following:● Always keep the sensor clean. Wipe with a
soft cloth carefully so as not to damage
them.
● Do not impact the areas around the sensor.
Do not touch or disassemble the screw lo-
cated on the sensor. Doing so could cause
failure or malfunction. If the sensor installa-
tion part is deformed due to an accident,
contact an INFINITI dealer.
● Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
sensor. This could cause failure or malfunc-
tion.
CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ,
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and en-
sure the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in short-
ened engine life and reduced engine
performance.
● Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
● Avoid quick starts.
● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) . Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged. ●
Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.
● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.
● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Maintain a safe distance behind other ve-
hicles.
● Use a proper gear range which suits road
conditions. On level roads, shift into high
gear as soon as possible.
● Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended periodic mainte-
nance schedule.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the front wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● Air conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
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