Panel INFINITI QX 2013 Owner's Manual

cause undesired operation of the device.
SIC2045
Security indicator light
The security indicator light is located on
the meter panel. It indicates the status of
the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks after the ignition switch
was in the ACC, OFF and LOCK position.
This function indicates the security sys-
tems equipped on the vehicle are opera-
tional.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
is malfunctioning, this light will remain on
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see an INFINITI
retailer for INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System service as soon as possible.
Please bring all Intelligent Keys that you
have when visiting an INFINITI retailer for
service.
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SIC3268
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off
automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
*1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
orposition. The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark
and turn off the headlights when it is light.
For US models: The headlights will also be
turned on automatically at twilight or in
rainy weather (when the windshield wiper
is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you push the ignition
switch to OFF and open any door then close
all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see “Comfort settings” in the“4. Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-
tion systems” section.
SAA0642A
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*Alocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
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SIC4378
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the dot matrix liquid crystal
display switches to the brightness adjust-
ment mode.
Push the upper switch
*Ato brighten the
instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves
to the + side. When reaching the maximum
brightness, “MAX”appears on the display
*2.
Push the lower switch
*Bto dim the instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves
to the −side. When reaching the minimum
brightness, “MIN”appears on the display
*3. However, “MIN” does not appear
during the nighttime.
The dot matrix liquid crystal display
returns to the normal display under the
following conditions:
. when the instrument brightness control
switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.
. when the
orswitch on the right
side of the combination meter panel is
pushed.SIC3271
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
*1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
*2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where lights begin
flashing.
If the lever is moved back right after
moving up or down, the light will flash 3
times (if so equipped).
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2-46Instruments and controls
SIC2770
FRONT
The front seats can be warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the
instrument panel can be operated inde-
pendently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
.For high heat, push the HI (High)side of the switch
*1..For low heat, push the LO (Low) sideof the switch
*2..The indicator light*3will illuminate
when the heater is on. 3. To turn off the heater, push the
“HI”or
“LO ”side (whichever is selected) of the
switch. Make sure the indicator light
turns off.
SIC2770
REAR
The 2nd row outboard seats are warmed by
built-in heaters. The switches located on
the back side of the center console can be
operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
*1For high heat, push the HI (High)
side of the switch.
*2For low heat, push the LO (Low) side
of the switch.
The indicator light in the switch
*3will
illuminate when the heater is on.

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)

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CAUTION
.Use power outlet with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any liquid to
contact the outlet.
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Instrument panel
SIC4453
Center console
SIC4456
Back side of front console
SIC4391
Luggage room
POWER OUTLET

When you carry the Intelligent Key with
you, you can lock or unlock all doors by
pushing the door handle request switch
(driver’s or front passenger’s)
*Aor the lift
gate request switch
*Bwithin the range of
operation.
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.
Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Move the shift 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.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passenger’s)
*Aor the
lift gate request switch
*Bwhile
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*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.
*3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch with the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle, doors can be locked with
another registered Intelligent Key.
CAUTION
.
After locking the doors using the request
switch, make sure that the doors have
been securely locked by operating the
door handles.
. When locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession before
operating the request switch to prevent
the Intelligent Key from being left in the
vehicle.
. The request switch is operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been
detected by the Intelligent Key system.
Lockout protection:
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the
doors are locked, and then the Intelligent
Key is put inside the vehicle and all the
doors are closed; the lock will automati-
cally unlock and the door buzzer sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is
operating the request switch to lock the
door. Put the Intelligent Key in a purse,
pocket or your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
.When the Intelligent Key is placed on top
of the instrument panel.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
the glove box or a storage bin.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
the door pockets.
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3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2775
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1
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.
WARNING
.Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing 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. Unat-
tended children could become involved
in serious accidents.
. Always be sure that hands and feet are
clear of the door frame to avoid injury
while closing the lift gate.
HOOD LIFT GATE

SPA2774
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
driver’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 shift
lever must be in the P (Park) position.
The power lift gate will not operate if the
battery voltage is low.
SPA2547
Power lift gate main switch
The power lift gate operation can be turned
on or off by the power lift gate main switch
on the instrument panel.
When the power lift gate main switch is
pushed to the “OFF”position, the power
operation is not available by the power lift
gate switch on the lift gate and lift gate
opener switch.
The lift gate can still be operated by the
power lift gate switch on the instrument
panel and the power lift gate button on the
Intelligent Key.
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3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2793
Power lift gate switch—Instrument panel
SPA2776
Lift gate opener switch
JVP0214X
Intelligent Key
SPA2796
Power lift gate switch —Lift gate
Power open
When the lift gate is fully closed, the lift
gate will fully open automatically by:
. pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on the instrument panel
. pushing the lift gate opener switch
*B
.pushing the power lift gate button*C
on 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
switch
*Bor the lift gate button*C
even 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
*A
on the instrument panel
. pushing the lift gate release button
*C
on the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second