INFINITI QX55 2023 Owners Manual

2023 OWNER’S MANUAL
AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

The information contained within this supplement revises or adds to the
“Foreword” section in the 2023 INFINITI Owner’s Manual.
• INFINITI SOFTWARE LICENSE
Read carefully and keep in the vehicle.
Printing: May 2022
Publication No. SU23EA IALLUO
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT

• Your vehicle includes physical parts and/or physical components of such parts on which software and/or firmware (“Software”) is embedded
or installed. Additionally, updates to Software may be made available by INFINITI for download and installation by owners from time to time
as determined by INFINITI in its sole discretion. Such Software, and all updates thereto, including updates delivered by INFINITI to your vehicle
over the air (collectively “Updates”), are licensed, and not sold, to you. A portion of the Software may contain or consist of open source
software, which may be used under the terms and conditions of the specific license under which the open source software is distributed. For
other Software, including Software for which there is no separate license agreement between you and the manufacturer or owner of the
Software, the terms and conditions governing your right to use and the use of the installed Software, including any Updates, applications,
services, and content provided for or through the Software, are set forth in the End User License Agreement found at https://
www.infinitiusa.com/owners/ownership/vehicle-software.html. Your use of the Software, including any Updates, constitutes consent to the
End User License Agreement’s terms and conditions.
• PLEASE NOTE: The End User License Agreement contains an arbitration clause. You may opt out of this arbitration clause within 30 days of
the date of your vehicle purchase by sending a signed, written notice to INFINITI at the following address:
Infiniti Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003
• Please refer to “Updating system software” in the 5. Information and vehicle settings or 5. Information section of the INFINITI InTouch®
Owner's Manual for information about installing Over-the-Air Updates. For questions or assistance concerning installation of any over-the-
air Update, you may contact INFINITI Consumer Affairs at 1-833-283-1886. You may also choose to visit an INFINITI Retailer for assistance
- charges may apply.
INFINITI SOFTWARE LICENSE

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or
off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-
ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles
(kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read
through this manual before operating your
vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet is
included in your Owner’s literature portfolio.
The “Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual explains details about maintain-
ing and servicing your vehicle. Always carry
it with you when you take your vehicle to an
INFINITI retailer. The Warranty Information
Booklet contents provide complete informa-
tion about all warranties covering this ve-
hicle, the requirements to keep the warran-
ties in effect as well as the INFINITI
Roadside Assistance program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain
how to resolve any concerns you may have
with your vehicle, as well as clarify your
rights under your state’s lemon law.In addition to factory-installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed prior to delivery. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for details concerning the particular ac-
cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
It is important that you familiarize yourself
with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and
instructions concerning proper use of such
accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for details con-
cerning the particular accessories with which
your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance re-
quirements, assisting you in the safe opera-
tion of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for
you and your passengers!
• NEVER drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.
• ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
• ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle features
or taking other actions that could dis-
tract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
• ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

For descriptions specified for all-wheel drive
models, anAWDmark is placed at the begin-
ning of the applicable sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for off-
road use, failure to operate all-wheel drive
models correctly may result in loss of control
or an accident. For additional information,
see “Driving safety precautions” (P. 5-10).
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver dif-
ferently from an ordinary passenger car be-
cause it has a higher center of gravity for
off-road use. As with other vehicles with
features of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of con-
trol or an accident.
For additional information, see “On- pave-
ment and off-road driving precautions”
(P. 5-8), “Avoiding collision and roll- over”
(P. 5-9) and “Driving safety precautions”
(P. 5-10).
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
fication could affect its performance,
safety, emissions or durability and may
even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from modifications may not be
covered under INFINITI warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diag-
nostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses the
port during normal driving, for example re-
mote insurance company monitoring, re-
mote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or en-
gine reprogramming, may cause
interference or damage to vehicle systems.
We do not recommend or endorse the use
of any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices,
unless specifically approved by INFINITI.
The vehicle warranty may not cover dam-
age caused by any aftermarket plug-in
device. This manual includes information for all fea-
tures and equipment available on this model.
Features and equipment in your vehicle may
vary depending on model, trim level, options
selected, order, date of production, region or
availability. Therefore, you may find informa-
tion about features or equipment that are not
included or installed on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right
to change specifications, performance, de-
sign or component suppliers without notice
and without obligation. From time to time,
INFINITI may update or revise this manual to
provide Owners with the most accurate in-
formation currently available. Please care-
fully read and retain with this manual all revi-
sion updates sent to you by INFINITI to
ensure you have access to accurate and up-
to-date information regarding your vehicle.
Current versions of vehicle Owner's Manuals
and any updates can also be found in the
Owner section of the INFINITI website at
https://owners.infinitiusa.com/iowners/
navigation/manualsAndGuides. If you have
questions concerning any information in your
Owner's Manual, contact INFINITI Con-
sumer Affairs. See the INFINITI CUSTOMER
CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s
Manual for contact information.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moderate
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures
must be followed carefully. If you see this symbol, it means
“Do not do
this” or“Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the
front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these call attention to an item in the
illustration.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries,
may contain perchlorate material. The fol-
lowing advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply. For
additional information, refer to
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/”.
© 2022 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form,
or by any means, electronic, mechanical, pho-
tocopying, recording or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Nissan Motor
Co., Ltd.
APD1005

INFINITI CARES...
Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are
dedicated to serving all your automotive
needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle
and your INFINITI retailer are our primary
concerns. Your INFINITI retailer is always
available to assist you with all your automo-
bile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your
INFINITI retailer cannot assist you with or
you would like to provide INFINITI directly
with comments or questions, please contact
our (INFINITI’s) Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment using our toll-free number:
For U.S. customers1-800-662-6200
For Canadian customers 1-800-361-4792 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask
for the following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone
number
– Vehicle identification number (on dash panel)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your INFINITI retailer's name
– Your comments or questions
OR You can write to INFINITI with the informa-
tion on the left at:
For U.S. customers
INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
[email protected]
For Canadian customers INFINITI Division
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada. com
If you prefer, visit us at:
www.infinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customers)
or
www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.
INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

Table of
contentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
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