air condition INFINITI QX 2011 Owners Manual

1. Cargo light (P. 2-68)
2. Cup holders (3rd row seat) (P. 2-56)
3. Rear ventilators (P. 4-30)
4. Coat hooks (P. 2-59)
5. Rear personal lights (P. 2-66)6. Tray (P. 2-58)
— USB memory operation* (P. 4-61)
— iPod player operation* (P. 4-70)
7. Door armrest — Power window controls (P. 2-61)
— Power door lock switch (P. 3-5) 8.
Automatic drive positioner switch (P. 3-30)
9. Sun visors (P. 3-26)
10. Moon roof switch (P. 2-63)
11. Map lights (P. 2-66)
12. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-56)
13. Inside rearview mirror (P. 3-27)
— HomeLink universal transceiver
(P. 2-68)
14. Cargo area — Power outlet (P. 2-52)
— Cargo floor box (P. 2-60)
— Luggage hooks (P. 2-59)
— Jacking tools (P. 6-4)
15. Rear console box (P. 2-58) — Cup holders (2nd row seat)* (P. 2-54)
— Pocket* (P. 2-58)
16. Cup holders (2nd row seat)* (P. 2-54)
17.
Dual head restraint DVD system* (P. 4-83)
18. Console box (P. 2-57) — Power outlet (P. 2-52)
— Auxiliary input jacks* (P. 4-84)
— Rear automatic air conditioning
system* (P. 4-37)
19. Power outlet (P. 2-52)/Front cup holders (P. 2-54)
*: if so equipped
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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PREGNANT WOMEN
INFINITI recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as
possible around the hips, not the waist, and
place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and
across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder
belt over your abdominal area. Contact your
doctor for specific recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
INFINITI recommends that injured persons use
seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with
your doctor for specific recommendations.
PRE-CRASH SEAT BELTS WITH
COMFORT FUNCTION (if so equipped
for front seats)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat belt
with a motor to help restrain front seat occu-
pants. This helps reduce the risk of injury in a
collision.
The motor retracts the seat belt under the
following emergency conditions:
●During emergency braking
● During sudden steering maneuvers ●
Activation of the Intelligent Brake Assist
(IBA) system. (See “INTELLIGENT BRAKE AS-
SIST (IBA) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)
● In the event of a high severity rollover colli-
sion.
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active when:
● the seat belt is not fastened
● the vehicle speed is under 10 MPH (15 km/h)
during emergency braking
● the vehicle speed is under 19 MPH (30 km/h)
during sudden steering maneuvers or in the
event of a high severity rollover collision.
The pre-crash seat belt will not be active when
the brake pedal is not depressed except when
sudden steering maneuvers occur or the Intel-
ligent Brake Assist (IBA) system activates.
The motor also retracts the seat belt when the
seat belt is fastened or unfastened. When the
seat belt is fastened, the motor tightens the
seat belt for a snug fit. When the seat belt is
unfastened, the motor retracts the seat belt. If
the seat belt is not fully retracted, the motor
retracts the seat belt when the door is opened. Always wear your seat belt correctly and sit
upright and well back.
If the motor cannot retract the seat belt when
the seat belt is fastened or unfastened, it may
indicate the pre-crash seat belt system has a
malfunction. Have your INFINITI retailer check
and repair the system.
When the seat belt is retracted repeatedly in a
short period of time, the motor may not be able
to retract the seat belt. After 8 minutes, the
motor reactivates and retracts the seat belt. If
the seat belt still cannot be retracted by the
motor, the pre-crash seat belt system has a
malfunction. Have your INFINITI retailer check
and repair the system.
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●The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that de-
tect if the seat belts are fastened. The Ad-
vanced Air Bag System monitors the severity
of a collision and seat belt usage then in-
flates the air bags. Failure to properly wear
seat belts can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.
● The front passenger seat is equipped with
occupant classification sensors (weight sen-
sors) that turn the front passenger air bag
OFF under some conditions. This sensor is
only used in this seat. Failure to be properly
seated and wearing the seat belt can in-
crease the risk or severity of injury in an
accident. See “Front passenger air bag and
status light” later in this section.
● Keep hands on the outside of the steering
wheel. Placing them inside the steering
wheel rim could increase the risk of injury if
the front air bag inflates.
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●Do not position the front passenger seat so it
contacts the rear seat. If the front seat does
contact the rear seat, the air bag system may
determine a sensor malfunction has oc-
curred and the front passenger air bag sta-
tus light may illuminate and the supplemen-
tal air bag warning light may flash.
● If a forward facing child restraint is installed
in the front passenger seat, do not position
the front passenger seat so the child re-
straint contacts the instrument panel. If the
child restraint does contact the instrument
panel, the system may determine the seat is
occupied and the passenger air bag may de-
ploy in a collision. Also the front passenger
air bag status light may not illuminate. See
“CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this section
for information about installing and using
child restraints.
● Confirm the operating condition with the
front passenger air bag status light.
● If you notice that the front passenger air bag
status light is not operating in accordance
with the above description, please take your
vehicle to your INFINITI retailer to check the
passenger seat advanced air bag system. ●
Until you have confirmed with your retailer
that your passenger seat advanced air bag is
working properly, position the occupants in
the rear seating positions.
This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Ad-
vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to
meet certification requirements under U.S.
regulations. It is also permitted in Canada.
However, all of the information, cautions and
warnings in this manual still apply and must be
followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is
mounted in the instrument panel above the
glove box. The front air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, al-
though they may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or
lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
front air bag operation. The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System has dual
stage air bag inflators. The system monitors
information from the Air bag Control Unit (ACU),
seat belt buckle sensors and the occupant
classification sensors (weight sensors). Inflator
operation is based on the severity of a collision
and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front
passenger, the occupant classification sensors
are also monitored. Based on information from
the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate
in a crash, depending on the crash severity and
whether the front occupants are belted or un-
belted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag
may be automatically turned OFF under some
conditions, depending on the information pro-
vided by the occupant classification sensors. If
the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passen-
ger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the
seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illumi-
nated, but the air bag will be off). (See “Front
passenger air bag and status light” later in this
section for further details.) One front air bag
inflating does not indicate improper perfor-
mance of the system.
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If you have any questions about your air bag
system, contact INFINITI or an INFINITI retailer. If
you are considering modification of your vehicle
due to a disability, you may also contact
INFINITI. Contact information is contained in the
front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by release of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate
a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as
it may cause irritation and choking. Those with
a history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the head
and chest of the front occupants. They can help
save lives and reduce serious injuries. However,
an inflating front air bag may cause facial
abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do
not provide restraint to the lower body.
Even with INFINITI advanced air bags, seat belts
should be correctly worn and the driver and
passenger seated upright as far as practical
away from the steering wheel or instrument
panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order
to help protect the front occupants. Because of
this, the force of the front air bag inflating canincrease the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the air bag module
during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a colli-
sion.
The front air bags operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light illu-
minates. The supplemental air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is
operational.
Front passenger air bag and status
light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed to au-
tomatically turn OFF under some conditions.
Read this section carefully to learn how it oper-
ates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child
restraints is necessary for most effective pro-
tection. Failure to follow all instructions in this
manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts
and child restraints can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
Front passenger air bag status light
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Status light :
The front passenger air bag status light
is located on the instrument panel.
The light operates as follows:
●Unoccupied passenger seat: The
light
is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF
and will not inflate in a crash.
● Passenger seat occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in this
section: The
light illuminates to indi-
cate that the front passenger air bag is OFF
and will not inflate in a crash.
● Occupied passenger seat and the passenger
meets the conditions outlined in this sec-
tion: The
light is OFF to indicate that
the front passenger air bag is operational.
Front passenger air bag :
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is
operated under some conditions as described
below as permitted by U.S. regulations. If the
front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate
in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags
in your vehicle are not part of this system.
The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inflating air
bag to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be
automatically turned OFF.
The occupant classification sensors (weight
sensors) are on the seat cushion frame under
the front passenger seat and are designed to
detect an occupant and objects on the seat. For
example, if a child is in the front passenger
seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed
to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance
with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of
the type specified in the regulations is on the
seat, the occupant classification sensors can
detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as
outlined in this manual should not cause the
passenger air bag to be automatically turned
OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF,
however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat
properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by
sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise
being out of position), this could cause the
sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure to
be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for
the most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.
INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and chil-
dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.
INFINITI also recommends that appropriatechild restraints and booster seats be properly
installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible,
the occupant classification sensors are de-
signed to operate as described above to turn
the front passenger air bag OFF for specified
child restraints. Failing to properly secure child
restrains and to use the ALR mode may allow
the restraint to tip or move in an accident or
sudden stop. This can also result in the passen-
ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being
OFF. (See “CHILD RESTRAINTS” earlier in this
section for proper use and installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant
classification sensors. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child
is standing on the seat, or if two children are on
the seat, contrary to the instructions in this
manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle
occupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you
can monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-
pied. The light will not illuminate when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
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collisions, although they may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar to
those of a higher severity side impact. They are
designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in
certain side collisions on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.
Curtain and rollover air bags are also designed
to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions
or near rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle
movements (for example, during severe off
roading) may cause the curtain and rollover air
bags to inflate.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper side air bag and curtain
and rollover air bag operation.
When side air bags and curtain and rollover air
bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care
should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest
and pelvis of the front occupants. Curtain and
rollover air bags help to cushion the impact
force to the head of occupants in the front andrear (2nd and 3rd) outboard seating positions.
They can help save lives and reduce serious
injuries. However, an inflating side air bags and
curtain and rollover air bags may cause abra-
sions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain
and rollover air bags do not provide restraint to
the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain and rollover
air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect
the occupants. Because of this, the force of the
side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags
inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against, these air
bag modules during inflation. The side air bags
will deflate quickly after the collision is over.
The curtain and rollover air bag will remain
inflated for a while.
The side air bags and curtain and rollover air
bags operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light illu-
minates. The air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the systems are opera-
tional.
WARNING
●
Do not place any objects near the seatback
of the front seats. Also, do not place any
objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the
front door finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if side air bag inflates.
● Right after inflation, several side air bags
and curtain and rollover air bag system com-
ponents will be hot. Do not touch them; you
may severely burn yourself.
● No unauthorized changes should be made to
any components or wiring of side air bag and
curtain and rollover air bags. This is to pre-
vent damage to or accidental inflation of the
side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag
systems.
● Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle’s electrical system, suspension sys-
tem or side panel. This could affect proper
operation of the side air bag and curtain and
rollover air bag systems.
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●Tampering with the air bag system may re-
sult in serious personal injury. For example,
do not change the front seats by placing
material near the seatback or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat cov-
ers, around the side air bags.
● Work around and on the side air bag and
curtain and rollover air bag systems should
be done by an INFINITI retailer. Installation
of electrical equipment should also be done
by an INFINITI retailer. The Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) wiring harnesses*
should not be modified or disconnected. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on the
side-impact air bag system.
*1.The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identifica-
tion.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bag and
curtain and rollover air bag systems and guide
the buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.
SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS
(front seats)
WARNING
●The pretensioners cannot be reused after ac-
tivation. They must be replaced together
with the retractor and buckle as a unit.
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal,
side impact and rollover collision but a pre-
tensioner is not activated, be sure to have
the pretensioner system checked and, if nec-
essary, replaced by an INFINITI retailer.
● No unauthorized changes should be made to
any components or wiring of the preten-
sioner system. This is to prevent damage to
or accidental activation of the pretension-
ers. Tampering with the pretensioner sys-
tem may result in serious personal injury.
● Work around and on the pretensioner sys-
tem should be done by an INFINITI retailer.
Installation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an INFINITI retailer. Unau-
thorized electrical test equipment and prob-
ing devices should not be used on the pre-
tensioner system. ●
If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or
scrap the vehicle, contact an INFINITI re-
tailer. Correct pretensioner disposal proce-
dures are set forth in the appropriate
INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect disposal
procedures could cause personal injury.
The pre-tensioner system activates when any of
the air bags deploy. Working with the seat belt
retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the
vehicle becomes involved in certain types of
collisions, helping to restrain front seat occu-
pants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor and buckle anchor. These seat belts
are used the same way as conventional seat
belts.
When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. The
smoke is not harmful, and it does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those with a
history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters al-
low the seat belt to release webbing (if neces-
sary) to reduce forces against the chest.
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When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover
air bag and pretensioner systems need servic-
ing:
●The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on approximately 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bags, and curtain and rollover air bags or
pretensioner systems may not operate properly.
They must be checked and repaired. Take your
vehicle to the nearest INFINITI retailer.WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on,
it could mean that the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an accident.
To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked by a retailer as soon as
possible.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain and
rollover air bags and pretensioners are de-
signed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As
a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supple-
mental air bag warning light will remain illumi-
nated after inflation has occurred. Repair and
replacement of these systems should be done
only by an INFINITI retailer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
and rollover air bags, pretensioners and related
parts should be pointed out to the person
conducting the maintenance. The ignition
switch should always be in the LOCK position
when working under the hood or inside the
vehicle.
WARNING
● Once a front air bag, side air bag or curtain
and rollover air bag has inflated, the air bag
module will not function again and must be
replaced. Additionally, the activated preten-
sioner must also be replaced. The air bag
module and pretensioner should be replaced
by an INFINITI retailer. The air bag module
and pretensioner system cannot be
repaired.
● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain and
rollover air bag and the pretensioner should
be inspected by an INFINITI retailer if there is
any damage to the front end or side portion
of the vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of a supplemental air
bag or pretensioner or scrap the vehicle,
contact an INFINITI retailer. Correct supple-
mental air bag and pretensioner system dis-
posal procedures are set forth in the appro-
priate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause personal
injury.
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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
2-4Instruments and controls