warning INFINITI QX 2011 Owners Manual

WARNING
●Always have the doors locked while driving.
Along with the use of seat belts, this pro-
vides greater safety in the event of an acci-
dent by helping to prevent persons from be-
ing thrown from the vehicle. This also helps
keep children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help keep
out intruders.
● Before opening any door, always look for and
avoid oncoming traffic.
● Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious accidents.
LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors simultaneously using the
mechanical key.
● Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to the
front of the vehicle
1will lock all doors.
● Turning the driver’s door key cylinder once
to the rear of the vehicle
2will unlock the
driver’s door. After returning the key to the
neutral position
3, turning it to the rear
again within 5 seconds will unlock all doors. ●
You can switch the lock system to the mode
that allows you to open all the doors when
the key is turned once. (See “HOW TO USE
SETTING BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor, cli-
mate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems” section.)
OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS
WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY
The driver’s door key operation also allows you
to open and close all door windows.
To open the windows, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for longer than
1 second . The door is unlocked and the window
keeps opening while turning the key.
This function can also be performed by pushing
and holding the door UNLOCK button of the
Intelligent Key. (See “REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM” later in this section.)
To close the windows, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to the front of the vehicle for longer
than 1 second . The door is locked and the
window keeps closing while turning the key.
SPA2457B
DOORS
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4. When activated, the hazard indicator willflash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each
setting change.
When the automatic door unlock system is
deactivated, the doors do not unlock when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. To
unlock the door manually, use the inside lock
knob or the power door lock switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s side).
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety rear door locks help prevent doors
from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position
1, the
rear doors can be opened only from the outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock
position
2.
WARNING
● Radio waves could adversely affect electric
medical equipment. Those who use a pace-
maker should contact the electric medical
equipment manufacturer for the possible in-
fluences before use.
● The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves
when the buttons are pushed. The FAA ad-
vises 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 op-
erated unintentionally when the unit is
stored during a flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks 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 con-
ditions may affect the Intelligent Key system
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
SPA2745
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
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BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
When all the following conditions are met for 60
minutes, the battery saver system will cut off
the power supply to prevent battery discharge.
●The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
● All doors are closed, and
● The selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelli-
gent Key listed on the following chart or to help
prevent the vehicle from being stolen, chime or
beep sounds inside and outside the vehicle and
a warning displays in the dot matrix liquid
crystal display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
displays, be sure to check the vehicle and
Intelligent Key.
See “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” later in this
section and “DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DIS-
PLAY” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the ignition switch to
stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the
display and the inside warning chime
sounds continuously or for a few
seconds. The selector lever is not in the P
(Park) position.
Shift the selector lever to the P
(Park) position.
When shifting the selector lever to
the P (Park) position. The inside warning chime sounds
continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
When opening the driver’s door to
get out of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds
continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
When closing the door after getting
out of the vehicle The NO KEY warning appears on the
display, the outside chime sounds 3
times and the inside warning chime
sounds for a few seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
The SHIFT P warning appears on the
display and the outside chime
sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or
OFF position and the selector lever is
not in the P (Park) position.Move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position and push the ignition
switch to the OFF position.
When closing the door with the in-
side lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds and all the doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the ve-
hicle or luggage room.Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the request switch or
the LOCK
button on the Intel-
ligent Key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
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SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the door handle re-
quest switch to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the ve-
hicle or luggage room.Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
The door handle request switch is
pushed before the door is closed. Push the door handle request switch
after the door is closed.
When pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine The Intelligent Key battery indicator
appears on the display. The battery charge is low.
Replace the battery with a new one.
(See “BATTERY” in the “8. Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section.)
The NO KEY warning appears on the
display and the inside warning chime
sounds for a few seconds. The Intelligent Key is not in the
vehicle.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch The Intelligent Key system warning light in the meter illuminates in
yellow. It warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system or the
Intelligent Key system.Contact an INFINITI retailer.
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WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when
the buttons are pushed. The FAA advises that
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 for a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-filler
door, activate the panic alarm and open the
windows by pushing the buttons on the Intelli-
gent Key from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the Intelli-
gent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key
can operate at a distance of approximately 33 ft
(10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective distance
depends upon the conditions around the ve-
hicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning the
purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys,
contact an INFINITI retailer. The lock and unlock buttons on the Intelligent
Key will not operate when:
●
the distance between the Intelligent Key and
the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
● the Intelligent Key battery runs down.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure the
doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies de-
pending on the environment. To securely oper-
ate the lock and unlock buttons, approach the
vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the door.
1LOCK button
2UNLOCK button
3Power lift gate button
4PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors or the lift
gate, the hazard indicator will flash and the
horn (or the outside chime) will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” later in this section.
SPA2436
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
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Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)position, push the ignition switch to the
OFF position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors and the lift gate.*2
3. Push the LOCK
button1on the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors, the lift gate and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door is open.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door and fuel-filler door will un-
lock.
The puddle light and the passenger cabin illu-
mination will illuminate and stay on for a short
period of time.
3. Push the UNLOCKbutton on the
Intelligent Key again within 60 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All the doors will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless
one of the following operations is performed
within 1 minute after pushing the UNLOCK but-
ton on the Intelligent Key while the doors are
locked. If during this 1-minute time period, the
UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key is
pushed, all doors will be locked automatically
after another 1 minute.
●Opening any door
● Pushing the ignition switch
Opening windows
To open the windows, push the door UNLOCKbutton on the Intelligent Key for about 3
seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Window cannot be closed using the Intelligent
Key.
The door windows can be opened or closed by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock. (See
“DOORS” earlier in this section.)
Opening/closing lift gate (if so
equipped)
1. Push the power lift gate button
3for more than 1 second.
2. The lift gate will automatically open.
The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and the
outside chime sounds for approximately 3 sec-
onds.
To close the lift gate, push the power lift gate
button
3.
The lift gate will automatically close.
If the button
3is pushed while the
lift gate is being opened or closed, the lift gate
will reverse.
The power lift gate button
3cannot
be operated when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANICbutton4on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
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Switching procedure :
Push the LOCK
1and UNLOCK2
buttons on the Intelligent Key simultaneously
for more than 2 seconds to switch the mode
from one to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
2up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down and make sure it locks into
place.
WARNING
●Make sure the hood is completely closed and
latched before driving. Failure to do so could
cause the hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, to avoid injury do not
open the hood.
SPA2775
HOOD
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WARNING
●Always be sure the lift gate has been closed
securely to prevent it from opening while
driving.
● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle. See “EXHAUST GAS
(carbon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
● Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious accidents.
● Always be sure that hands and feet are clear
of the door frame to avoid injury while clos-
ing the lift gate.
OPERATING MANUAL LIFT GATE
To open the lift gate, unlock it and push the lift
gate opener switch
A. Pull up the lift gate to
open.
The lift gate can be unlocked by:
● pushing the unlock button
on the
Intelligent Key twice.
● pushing the lift gate request switch with the
Intelligent Key carried on you. ●
pushing the door handle request switch
twice with the Intelligent Key carried on you.
● pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
● inserting the mechanical key into the driv-
er’s door key cylinder and turning it to the
rear of the vehicle twice.
To close the lift gate, pull down until it securely
locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFT GATE
To operate the power lift gate, the selector lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
The power lift gate will not operate if the battery
voltage is low.SPA2774
LIFT GATE
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Power open
When the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate
will fully open automatically by:
●pushing the power lift gate switch
Aon the
instrument panel
● pushing the lift gate opener switch
B
●pushing the power lift gate buttonCon the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts opening.
NOTE:
The lift gate can be opened by the power lift gate
switch
A, the lift gate opener switchBor the
lift gate button
Ceven if the lift gate is
locked. The lift gate will individually unlock and
open.
Power close
When the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
● pushing the power lift gate switch
Aon the
instrument panel
● pushing the lift gate release button
Con
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
● pushing the power lift gate switch
Don the
lower part of the lift gate The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
NOTE:
When the lift gate is closed, it remains unlocked.
Manually lock the lift gate.
Reverse function
The power lift gate will reverse immediately if
one of the following actions is performed during
power open or power close.
●
pushing the power lift gate switch
Aon the
instrument panel
● pushing the lift gate button
Con
the Intelligent Key.
● pushing the lift gate switch
Don the lower
part of the lift gate
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
The power lift gate button
Con the
Intelligent Key cannot be operated when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Auto reverse function
The auto-reverse function enables the lift gate
to automatically reverse when something is
caught in the lift gate as it is opening or closing.
When the control unit detects an obstacle, the
lift gate will reverse and return to the full open
or full close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gate
motion will stop and the drive motor will disen-
gage. The lift gate will enter the manual mode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the
lift gate. If an obstacle is detected by the pinch
sensor during power close, the lift gate will
reverse and return to the full open position
immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed, the
power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immediately before
the closed position that cannot be detected.
Make sure that all passengers keep their
hands, etc., clear from the lift gate opening
before closing the lift gate.
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