parking brake INFINITI QX55 2023 Owners Manual
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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) 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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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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ECO drive indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)
When the ECO mode has been selected, the
ECO drive indicator light will illuminate, blink,
or remain off depending on the accelerator
pedal operation. This is to help the driver drive
economically. For additional information, see
“ECO mode” (P. 5-31).
Front fog light indicator
light (green)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. For addi-
tional information, see “Fog light switch”
(P. 2-47).
High Beam Assist indicator
light (green)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist is operational.
For additional information, see “Headlight
switch” (P. 2-40).
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beams are on and goes out when the
low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Side light and headlight
indicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or headlights
are on (not including daytime running or sig-
nature lights). If the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the side light and headlight
indicator light will illuminate when the head-
lights turn on. For additional information, see
“Headlight switch” (P. 2-40).
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a disc brake pad requires replace-
ment, it makes a high pitched scraping sound
when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Key reminder chime (if so equipped)
A chime sounds if the driver's door is opened
while the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position or placed in the OFF or LOCK posi-
tion with the key left in the vehicle. Make sure
the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK
position, and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
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Low Fuel
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches 0 (Empty).There will be a
small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).
Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional in-
formation, see “Windshield-washer fluid”
(P. 8-11).
Neutral Hold Mode activated indicator
This indicator appears when the Neutral hold
mode is activated. To exit the Neutral hold
mode, place the vehicle in any other shift
position other than N (Neutral). For addi-
tional information, see “Neutral hold mode
function” (P. 5-21).
Neutral Hold Mode guidance indicator
This indicator appears after approximately 5
seconds when the shift position is in the N
(Neutral) position (Neutral hold mode is avail-
able). For additional information, see “Neu-
tral hold mode function” (P. 5-21).
Neutral Hold Mode was not activated
indicator
This indicator appears when the Neutral hold
mode is unavailable. To activate the Neutral
hold mode, wait for a while without shifting
and then perform the operations again. For
additional information, see “Neutral hold
mode function” (P. 5-21).
Power will turn off to save the battery
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display after a period
of time if the Park button has not been
pressed to engage the P (Park) position.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button ignition
switch positions” (P. 5-13).
Press Brake Pedal
This message may appear in the following
situations:
• The driver tries to release the electronic parking brake manually without depressing
the brake pedal. • The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and
there is a possibility of moving backwards,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• The vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is activated.
For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-24).
Push brake and start switch
to drive
This indicator appears when the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the vehicle
has been started using the Remote Engine
Start (if so equipped) function.
This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.
Rear seat belt reminder
This rear seat belt reminder appears after
starting the engine.
If any of the rear passenger seat belts are not
fastened, the seat belt icon appears in red to
show which seat belt is not fastened. When a
rear passenger’s seat belt has been securely
fastened, the color of the corresponding seat
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belt icon will change. The warning will auto-
matically turn off after approximately 35
seconds.
A chime will sound one time and the rear seat
belt warning will appear if a rear passenger’s
seat belt is unfastened.
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the
parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
Reminder: Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF
or AUTO position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight switch” (P. 2-40).
Shift system malfunction: Visit Dealer
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system at 6
mph (10 km/h) or higher.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Shift to Park
This warning appears only when all the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
• The ignition switch is in the ON position.
• The driver’s door is open.
• Vehicle is stopped (or vehicle speed is lessthan 1.8 mph (3 km/h).
• Shift position is in a position other than the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, press the P (Park)
button.
Shift to P range
This warning appears when the driver’s door
is opened with the shift position in any posi-
tion other than the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift posi-
tion to the P (Park) position.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended stor-
age switch to turn off the warning. For addi-
tional information, see “Extended storage
switch” (P. 2-56).
Stop vehicle and Apply
parking brake
This message may appear when the battery
charge is low.
Please park vehicle as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer.
Transmission Shift Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shift
position.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates
and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long as
the low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated. If this warning appears, stop the
vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of all four
tires to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, see
“Low tire pressure warning light” (P. 2-13)
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
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