brake INFINITI QX55 2023 Owners Manual

12. Front passenger supplemental knee airbag (P. 1-41)
13. Glove box (P. 2-59)
14. Audio system controls*
15. INFINITI controller*
16. Power outlet (P. 2-55) USB port*
Cup holders (P. 2-61)
Storage (P. 2-57)
17. Shift lever (P. 5-18)
18. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13) Electronic parking brake switch (P. 5-24)
Automatic brake hold switch (P. 5-27)
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (P. 5-29)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
20. ProPILOT Assist switches (P. 5-76) Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-20)
21. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-41)
22. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel control
(P. 3-32)
23. Hood release (P. 3-21) 24. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-46)
Front and rear sonar system switch
(P. 5-147)
Steering assist switch (for vehicles with
ProPILOT Assist) (P. 5-83)
Instrument panel liftgate switch (P. 3-27)
Headlight switch (P. 2-40)
Fog light switch (P. 2-47)
Head Up Display (HUD) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
*: Refer to the separate INFINITI InTouchTM
Owner's Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine model)
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-15)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)
5. Battery (P. 8-12)
6. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-20)7. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
8. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with an
engine cover.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
or
Brake warning
light
2-10
Charge warning
light2-10
Electric shift con-
trol system
warning light 2-11
or
Electronic parking
brake indicator
light2-11
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Engine oil pressure
warning light
2-11
Master warning
light2-11
Pop-up engine
hood warning light
(if so equipped)2-12
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-12
Security indicator
light2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-12
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-13
or
Electronic parking
brake warning
light2-13
Forward Emer-
gency Braking
(FEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light2-13
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Warning/Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Front passenger
air bag status light
2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light2-13
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL) 2-15
Master warning
light2-16
Power steering
warning light2-16
Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)
warning light5-104
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Slip indicator light 2-17
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC)
OFF indicator light
2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Automatic brake
hold indicator light
(white/green)
2-17
Eco drive indicator
light (green) (if so
equipped)2-18
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Front fog light in-
dicator light
(green)
2-18
High Beam Assist
indicator light
(green)2-18
High beam indica-
tor light (blue)
2-18
Side light and
headlight indicator
light (green)2-18
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
(green)2-18
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12. Front passenger supplemental knee airbag (P. 1-41)
13. Glove box (P. 2-59)
14. Audio system controls*
15. INFINITI controller*
16. Power outlet (P. 2-55) USB port*
Cup holders (P. 2-61)
Storage (P. 2-57)
17. Shift lever (P. 5-18)
18. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13) Electronic parking brake switch (P. 5-24)
Automatic brake hold switch (P. 5-27)
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (P. 5-29)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
20. ProPILOT Assist switches (P. 5-76) Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-20)
21. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-41)
22. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel control
(P. 3-32)
23. Hood release (P. 3-21) 24. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-46)
Front and rear sonar system switch
(P. 5-147)
Steering assist switch (for vehicles with
ProPILOT Assist) (P. 5-83)
Instrument panel liftgate switch (P. 3-27)
Headlight switch (P. 2-40)
Fog light switch (P. 2-47)
Head Up Display (HUD) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
*: Refer to the separate INFINITI InTouchTM
Owner's Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
orBrake warning lightorAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightAutomatic brake hold indicator light (white/
green)
Charge warning lightorElectronic parking brake warning
lightEco drive indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Electric shift control system warning lightForward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green)
orElectronic parking brake
indicator lightFront passenger air bag status lightHigh Beam Assist indicator light (green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Pop-up engine hood warning light
(if so equipped)Master warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Seat belt warning light and chimePower steering warning light
Security indicator lightRear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light
Supplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if so
equipped) will come on:
,,,,or,
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,,or,,,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunc-
tion. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer. For
additional information, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display” (P. 2-19).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(red)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for the foot brake system.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine is
running, with the parking brake not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluidas necessary. For additional information,
see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-10).
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it to
be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driving
it could be dangerous. •
Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or a low brake fluid level
may increase your stopping distance and
braking will require greater pedal effort
as well as pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the MINI-
MUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the charging system is
not functioning properly. Turn the engine off
and check the generator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, or missing or if the light re-
mains on, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
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Electric shift control system
warning light
This light illuminates when a malfunction oc-
curs in the electric shift control system. When
the master warning light illuminates, the
chime sounds and the following message is
displayed in the vehicle information display:
“When parked apply parking brake”.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF posi-
tion, the chime sounds continuously. Ensure
the parking brake is applied
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
orElectronic parking
brake indicator
light
This light illuminates when the electronic
parking brake system is operating.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the electronic parking brake indica-
tor light illuminates. When the engine is
started and the parking brake is released, the
indicator light turns off.If the parking brake is not released, the elec-
tronic parking brake indicator light remains
illuminated. Ensure the electronic parking
brake indicator light has turned off before
driving.
If the electronic parking brake indicator light
illuminates or flashes while the electronic
parking brake system warning light
or(yellow) illuminates, it may indicate that
the electronic parking brake system is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-24).
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop
the engine immediately and call an INFINITI
retailer or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, see “Engine oil” (P. 8-6).
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause seri-
ous damage to the engine almost immedi-
ately. Such damage is not covered by war-
ranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the master warning light illuminates if
any of the following (if so equipped) are dis-
played on the vehicle information display:
• Parking brake warning
• Door warning (when vehicle is moving)
• Shift position warning
• Low battery warning
• Handle Release warning
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
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WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock as-
sistance. For additional information, see
“Brake system” (P. 5-139).
orElectronic parking
brake warning light
The electronic parking brake system warning
light functions for the electronic parking
brake system. If the warning light illuminates,
it may indicate the electronic parking brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-24).
Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the FEB with Pe-
destrian Detection system is set to OFF in the
lower display. If the light illuminates when the FEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, see “Forward Emer-
gency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detec-
tion system” (P. 5-109) and “Predictive For-
ward Collision Warning (PFCW)” (P. 5-120).
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For additional information, see “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” (P. 1-52).
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the
tire pressure of all tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of
low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS
is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 sec-
ond and turns off.
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When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, the power
assist to the steering will cease operation but
you will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds. For additional
information, see “Power steering” (P. 5-136).
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) warning light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the RAB system is
turned off in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the RAB system
is on, it may indicate that the system is un-
available. For additional information, see
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-104).
Slip indicator light
This indicator light will blink when the VDC
system is operating, thus alerting the driver to
the fact that the road surface is slippery and
the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working; this
is normal.The light will blink for a few seconds after the
VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on when
you place the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion. The light will turn off after a period of
time if the system is operational. If the light
does not come on have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the VDC is
turned off in the lower display. This indicates
the VDC has been turned off.
Turn the VDC on again by reactivating it in
the lower display, or restarting the engine.
The system will be reactivated. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P. 5-141).
The VDC light also comes on when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will turn off after a period of time if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the
indicator light
while you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a ve-
hicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
Automatic brake hold
indicator light (white/green)
This light illuminates to show the status of
the automatic brake hold system.
When the automatic brake hold system is on
standby, the indicator will illuminate white.
When the automatic brake hold system is
operating, the indicator will illuminate green.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-26).
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