steering wheel INFINITI QX 2011 User Guide

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-6
Tachometer .................................... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-7
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge ...................... 2-8
Voltmeter ...................................... 2-9
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ........ 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .....2-10
Checking bulbs ................................ 2-11
Warning lights ................................. 2-11
Indicator lights ................................. 2-17
Audible reminders ............................. 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-21
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-23
Indicators for maintenance .....................2-25
Trip computer ................................. 2-27
Security systems ................................. 2-29
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-29
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-32Washer operation
............................. 2-33
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................2-33
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............2-34
Rear window and outside mirror defroster/
windshield deicer (if so equipped) switch ..........2-35
Rear window and outside mirror defroster .......2-35
Windshield deicer (if so equipped) ..............2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ..................2-36
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-36
Headlight switch .............................. 2-37
Headlight washer (if so equipped) ..............2-41
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-42
Fog light switch ............................... 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-43
Heated steering wheel ............................ 2-43
Horn ............................................ 2-44
Heated

seats (if so equipped) ..................... 2-44
Front ......................................... 2-45
Rear ......................................... 2-46
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...........2-46
Warning systems switch (Type A) (if so equipped) . . . 2-47
Warning systems switch (Type B) (if so equipped) . . . 2-48
SNOW mode switch .............................. 2-49

1. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)switch*
2. Instrument brightness control switch
3. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer 4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal
— Fog light 5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(left side)
— Audio control steering switch
— Hands-Free Phone System switch
6. Trip computer switch
7. Wiper and washer switch
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control system*
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system*
9. Dynamic driver assistance switch* — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system*
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) system*
10. Selector lever
11. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch*/ SNOW mode switch/TOW MODE switch/
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
12. Headlight aiming control*
13. Power lift gate main switch
14. Outside rearview mirror remote control switch
15. Warning systems switch* — Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)*
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
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COCKPIT
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16. Power lift gate switch
17. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheelswitch
18. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch*
*: if so equipped
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1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Hazard indicator flasher switch
4. Center ventilator5.Center multi-function control panel
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
6. Center display — Around View Monitor
— Navigation system**
— DVD player operation 7. Clock
8. Defroster switch/Deicer switch*
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
10. Fuse box
11. Parking brake
12. Hood release handle
13. Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
— Power steering system
14. Push-button ignition switch
15. Climate controlled seat switch*/Heated seat switch*
16. Remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch*
17. Heated steering wheel switch
18. Power outlet
19. Front passenger air bag status light
20. Cup holder
21. Automatic air conditioning system
22. Audio system
23. Glove box*: if so equipped
**: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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When the low tire pressure warning light illumi-
nates, you should stop and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label. The low tire pressure warning light does
not automatically turn off when the tire pres-
sure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning (if so
equipped) is active as long as the low tire
pressure warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “DOT MATRIX
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section,
“TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section and
“TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “6. In case of emergency” section.
TPMS malfunction :
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
pushed ON. The light will remain on after 1
minute. Have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning (ifso equipped) does not appear if the low tire
pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a
TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.
WARNING
●
If the light does not illuminate with the igni-
tion switch pushed ON, have the vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon as
possible.
● If the light illuminates or LOW PRESSURE
information is displayed on the monitor
screen while driving, avoid sudden steering
maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving
with under-inflated tires may permanently
damage the tires and increase the likelihood
of tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading In-
formation label to turn the low tire pressure
warning light OFF. If the light still illumi-
nates while driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat. If you have a flat
tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function and the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Contact your INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for tire replace-
ment and/or system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.
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INDICATORS FOR OPERATION
1. Engine start operation indicator
This indicator appears when the selector lever
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed.
2. Steering lock release malfunction
indicator
This indicator appears when the steering wheel
cannot be released from the LOCK position.
If this indicator appears, push the push-button
ignition switch while lightly turning the steering
wheel right and left.
3. NO KEY warning
This warning appears in either of the following
conditions.
No key inside the vehicle :
The warning appears when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle
and the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle.Unregistered Intelligent Key :
The warning appears when the ignition switch
is pushed from the LOCK position and the
Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key. Use the registered Intelligent
Key.
See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section for
more details.
4. SHIFT “P” warning
This warning appears when the ignition switch
is pushed to stop the engine with the selector
lever in any position except the P (Park) posi-
tion.
If this warning appears, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position or push the ignition
switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section.)
5. “PUSH” warning
This warning appears when the selector lever is
moved to the P (Park) position with the ignition
switch in the ACC position after the SHIFT “P”
warning appears.To push the ignition switch to the OFF position,
perform the following procedure:
SHIFT “P” warning →(Move the selector lever
to “P”) →PUSH warning →(Push the ignition
switch →ignition switch position is turned to
ON) →PUSH warning →(Push the ignition
switch →ignition switch position is turned to
OFF)
6. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. (See “INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
7. Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system 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 depressing
the brake pedal. (See “INTELLIGENT KEY BAT-
TERY DISCHARGE” in the “5. Starting and driv-
ing” section.)
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WARNING
When the daytime running light system is ac-
tive, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an accident injur-
ing yourself and others.
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
(if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) will
automatically adjust the headlights (low beam)
toward the turning direction to improve the
driver’s view. When the headlight switch is ON
and the driver operates the steering wheel in a
turn, the AFS system will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
●when the headlight switch is ON.
● when the selector lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse). ●
when the vehicle is driven at above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) for the left-side headlight. Note
that the right-side low beam headlight will
swivel but the left side will not swivel when
the vehicle is at a stop and the steering
wheel is turned. The vehicle must attain a
speed above 16 MPH (25 km/h) before AFS
activates the left-side headlight.
To turn the AFS off, push the AFS switch. (The
AFS OFF indicator light will illuminate.) Push the
switch again to turn the system on again.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number of
occupants in the vehicle, the load the vehicle is
carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS OFF indicator light blinks after the
ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position, this may indicate that the AFS is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by an INFINITI retailer. When the engine is
started, the headlights will vibrate to check the
system condition. This is not a malfunction.
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Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.
WARNING
●If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
● Do not use the hazard warning flashers while
moving on the highway unless unusual cir-
cumstances force you to drive so slowly that
your vehicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
● Turn signals do not work when the hazard
warning flasher lights are on. The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch in any position.
When an impact that could activate the supple-
mental air bags is detected, the hazard warning
flasher lights blink automatically. If the hazard
warning flasher switch is pushed twice, the
hazard warning flashers will turn off.
WARNING
Do not turn the hazard warning flasher switch
to off until you can make sure that it is safe to
do so. Also, the hazard flasher warning may not
blink automatically depending on the force of
impact.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of the
hazard warning flasher switch while driving. The heated steering wheel system is designed
to operate only when the surface temperature of
the steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light
1on the switch will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel
is below 68°F (20°C), the system will heat the
steering wheel and cycle off and on to maintain
a temperature above 68°F (20°C). The indicator
light will remain on as long as the system is on.
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Push the switch again to turn the heated steer-
ing wheel system off manually. The indicator
light will turn off.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel
is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch is turned
on, the system will not heat the steering wheel.
This is not a malfunction.To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could
affect proper operation of the supplemental
front air bag system. Tampering with the
supplemental front air bag system may result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat
heater if you or the occupants cannot monitor
elevated seat temperatures or have an inability
to feel pain in body parts that contact the seat.
Use of the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
●The battery could run down if the seat heater
is operated while the engine is not running.
● Do not use the seat heater for extended pe-
riods or when no one is using the seat.
● Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat
cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object.
This may result in damage to the heater.
● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should
be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
● When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline,
thinner, or any similar materials.SIC4444
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
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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 broadcasting sta-
tion.
● When in possession of wireless equipment,
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 com-
puter. ●
When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions, the battery’s
life is approximately 2 years. If the battery is
discharged, replace it with a new one.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiv-
ing radio waves, if the key is left near equip-
ment 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 bat-
tery, see “INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACE-
MENT” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.
Because the steering wheel is locked electri-
cally, unlocking the steering wheel with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position is impos-
sible when the vehicle battery is completely
discharged. Pay special attention that the ve-
hicle battery is not completely discharged.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered
and used with one vehicle. For information
about the purchase and use of additional Intel-
ligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which con-
tains electrical components, to come into
contact with water or salt water. This could
affect the system function.
● Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
● Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
● Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately
wipe until it is completely dry.
● If the outside temperature is below 14°F
(10°C), the battery of the Intelligent Key
may not function properly.
● Do not place the Intelligent Key for an ex-
tended period in an area where tempera-
tures exceed 140°F (60°C).
● Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key
holder that contains a magnet.
● Do not place the Intelligent Key near equip-
ment that produces a magnetic field, such as
a TV, audio equipment and personal
computers.
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