Temperature control INFINITI QX 2013 User Guide

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sensor even if it is raining.
. When the windshield glass is coated
with water repellent, the speed of the
rain-sensing auto wipers may be high-
er even though the amount of the
rainfall is small.
. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing
auto wiper system when you use a car
wash.
. Using genuine wiper blades is recom-
mended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. (See
“Windshield wiper blades” in the“8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion for wiper blade replacement.)WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the rear window glass
and obscure your vision. Warm the rear
window with the defroster before you wash
the rear window.
CAUTION
. Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
. Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’ s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow etc. on and around the
wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn the
switch ON again to operate the wiper.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH

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SIC3272
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them
off, turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog
lights to operate.
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, turning the fog light switch to the
position will turn on the headlights,
fog lights and the other lights while the
ignition switch is in the ON position or the
engine is running (if so equipped).
SIC4401
The heated steering wheel system is
designed to operate only when the surface
temperature of the steering wheel is below
688F (208C).
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 688F (208C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and
on to maintain a temperature above 688F
(208C). The indicator light will remain on as
long as the system is on. Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will turn off.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 688
F (208C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a
malfunction.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL

SIC4444
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 supple-
mental 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
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates 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 materi-
als.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by an INFINITI retailer.
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HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)

3. To turn off the heater, return the switchto the level position. Make sure the
indicator light goes off.
The heater is controlled by a thermo-
stat, automatically turning the heater
on and off. The indicator light will
remain on as long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed,
or before you leave the vehicle, be sure
to turn off the switch.
SIC4334
The climate controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seats by blowing
warm or cool air from the surface of the
seat. The switches located on the instru-
ment panel can be operated independently
of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the heat
side
*1or to the cool side*2. The
indicator light
*Bon the control knob
will illuminate.
3. Adjust the temperature using the con- trol knob
*A.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the
vehicle, be sure to turn the control
knob to the OFF position (center). The
indicator light
*Bon the control knob
goes off at the OFF position.
To check the air filter for the climate
controlled seat, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
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 climate
controlled seat is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled seat
for extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if so
equipped)

Type A
The power outlet is used for powering
electrical accessories such as cellular
telephones.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that exceed
a combined power draw of 12 volts,
120W (10A) for all the power outlets. Do
not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
. This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
SIC2648
Main switch
Type B (if so equipped)
The power outlet (plug type) is located on
the back side of the front console. It can
operate when the ignition switch in the ON
position and the main switch (located in
the console box) is ON.
The specification of this power outlet is for
use of a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A) power
draw.
To turn on or off the power supply to the
outlet, push the ON
*1or OFF*2side of
the main switch. When the switch is turned
to the ON position, the indicator light
*A
will illuminate.
SIC4451
Power outlet
Pull up the cover and plug in.
After using the power outlet, be sure to
turn off the main switch.
CAUTION
. Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A) power draw.
. Use this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped, this
could result in a discharged battery.)
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—The Intelligent Key is water resis-tant; however, wetting may damage
the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent
Key gets wet, immediately wipe until
it is completely dry.
—Do not bend, drop or strike it
against another object.
—If the outside temperature is below 148 F(−108 C), the battery of the
Intelligent Key may not function
properly.
—Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in a place where
temperatures exceed 1408F (608C).
—Do not change or modify the In-telligent Key.
—Do not use a magnet key holder.
—Do not place the Intelligent Key near
an electric appliance such as a
television set or personal computer.
—Do not allow the Intelligent Key tocome into contact with water or salt
water, and do not wash it in a
washing machine. This could affect
the system function. .
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code
of that Intelligent Key. This will prevent
the Intelligent Key from unauthorized
use to unlock the vehicle. For informa-
tion regarding the erasing procedure,
please contact an INFINITI retailer.
SPA2033
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release the
lock knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert
it into the Intelligent Key until the lock
knob returns to the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock
the doors and the glove box.
See “Doors” later in this section, “Storage”
in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
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WARNING
.Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in
accidents, fire, or electric shock.
. Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
. In case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from it,
stop using the system immediately and
contact your nearest INFINITI retailer.
Ignoring such conditions may lead to
accidents, fire, or electric shock.
. Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake to view the
images on the front center display
screen.
Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
−48F( −208C) and above 1588F (708C)].
Operating this system under these condi-
tions may result in system malfunctions.
SAA3020
1. “CAMERA” Around View Monitor dis-
play button (P.4-21)
2, 6, 7. For navigation system control buttons
(Refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.)
3. INFINITI controller (P.4-4)
4. “INFO” vehicle and navigation infor-
mation button (P.4-7)
5. “SETTING” button (P.4-12)
8. “STATUS” status display button (P.4-7)
9. “
OFF” brightness control and
display ON/OFF button (P.4-7)
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SAFETY NOTE CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL PANEL

Fuel Economy information
The approximate distance to empty, aver-
age fuel economy and current fuel econo-
my will be displayed for reference.
To reset the average fuel economy (Avg
Fuel Econ), select the“Reset Fuel Eco”key.
If the “Fuel Eco History” key is selected,
the average fuel consumption history will
be displayed in graph form along with the
average for the previous Reset-to-Reset
period.
The unit can be converted between “US”
and “Metric”. (See “How to use SETTING
button” later in this section.)
The fuel economy information may differ
from the information displayed on the
vehicle information display. This is due to
the timing difference in updating the
information and does not indicate a mal-
function.
SAA3146
TIRE PRESSURE information
WARNING
. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI retailer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting. .
Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
The tire pressure will be displayed for
reference.
The pressure indication “** kPa”or“**
psi ”on the screen means that the pressure
is being measured. After a few driving
trips, the pressure for each tire will be
displayed.
To change the measurement units, select
the “Select Units” key with the INFINITI
controller and push the ENTER button.
In case of low tire pressure, LOW PRES-
SURE information will be displayed on the
screen. Check the pressure of all tires.
Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s traveling
condition and the temperature.
After tire rotation is performed, tire pres-
sure will not be displayed in the actual tire
position. Drive the vehicle at over 25 MPH
(40 km/h) for approximately 10 minutes to
reset the display.
For more details about the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS), see “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the“5.
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WARNING
.The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is run-
ning.
. Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
not be left alone either. On hot, sunny
days, temperatures in a closed vehicle
could quickly become high enough to
cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
. Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
. Do not adjust the heating and air
conditioning controls while driving so
that full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Start the engine and operate the automatic
climate control system.
SAA2723
When the STATUS button is pushed, the
automatic climate control status screen
will appear. (See “How to use STATUS
button” earlier in this section.)
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

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SAA3059
Without Advanced Climate Control System
SAA3161
With Advanced Climate Control System1.
“AUTO” automatic climate control ON
button/Temperature control dial (dri-
ver side)
2. “
”front defroster button
3. “
”rear window defroster button
(See “Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch” in the“2. Instru-
ments and controls” section.)
4. “
”fan speed decrease button
5. “OFF” button for climate control sys-
tem
6. “
”fan speed increase button
7. “
”intake air control button
8. “
”air recirculation button
9. “DUAL” zone control ON/OFF button/
Temperature control dial (passenger
side)
10. “MODE” manual air flow control but-
ton
11. “REAR” control button
12. “A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button
13. “
”upper vent button
14. “
”auto-recirculation button