stop start INFINITI QX60 2014 Owner's Guide

R (Reverse):
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the
P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when
the vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position.The brake
pedal must be depressed and the shift lever
button pushed in to move the shift lever
from P (Park) , N (Neutral) or any drive po-
sition to R (Reverse) .
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The
engine can be started in this position. You may
shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine
while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
Manual shift mode
When the shift lever is in the manual shift gate,
the transmission is ready for the manual shift
mode. Shift ranges can be selected manually by
moving the shift lever up or down. To cancelmanual shift mode, return the shift lever to the D
(Drive) position. The transmission returns to au-
tomatic driving mode.
When the shift lever is shifted from D (Drive) to
the manual shift gate with the vehicle stopped or
while driving, the transmission enters the manual
shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manu-
ally. In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the meter.
When shifting the shift lever to the manual shift
gate, the position indicator displays 1 (first) up to
7 (seventh) depending on vehicle speed.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
1⇔2⇔3⇔4⇔5⇔6⇔7
7 (7th):
Use this position for all normal forward driving at
highway speeds.
5 (5th) and 6 (6th):
Use this position when driving up long slopes, or
for engine braking when driving down long
slopes.
4 (4th) , 3 (3rd) and 2 (2nd):
Use these positions for hill climbing or engine
braking on downhill grades.1 (1st)
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly
or when driving slowly, or for maximum engine
braking on steep downhill grades.
●Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time in lower than 7th
gear. This reduces fuel economy.
When shifting up:
Move the shift lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts to
higher range.)
When shifting down:
Move the shift lever to the(down) side. (Shifts
to lower range.)
●The transmission will automatically down-
shift the gears. (For example, if you select the
3rd range, the transmission will shift down
between the 3rd and 1st gears.)
●Moving the shift lever rapidly to the same
side twice will shift the ranges in succession.
When canceling the manual shift mode:
Return the shift lever to the D (Drive) position to
return the transmission to the normal driving
mode.
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●In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected gear.
This helps maintain driving perfor-
mance and reduces the chance of ve-
hicle damage or loss of control.
●When this situation occurs, the Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light will blink and
the chime will sound.
●In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may shift up automatically to a
higher range than selected if the en-
gine speed is too high. When the ve-
hicle speed decreases, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts down and
shifts to 1st gear before the vehicle
comes to a stop.
●CVT operation is limited to automatic drive
mode when CVT fluid temperature is ex-
tremely low even if manual shift mode is
selected. This is not a malfunction. When
CVT fluid warms up, manual mode can be
selected.
●When the CVT fluid temperature is high, the
shift range may upshift in lower rpm than
usual. This is not a malfunction.
Shift lock release
If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
shift lever may not be moved from the P (Park)
position even with the brake pedal depressed
and the shift lever button pushed. To move the
shift lever, perform the following procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover
Aus-
ing a suitable tool.
4. Push down the shift lock release
Busing a
suitable tool.5. Press the shift lever button
Cand move the
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
D
while holding down the shift lock release.
The vehicle may be moved to the desired
location. Replace the removed shift lock re-
lease cover after the operation. If the shift
lever cannot be moved out of the P (Park)
position, have an INFINITI retailer check the
CVT system as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the
P (Park) position while the engine is run-
ning and the brake pedal is depressed, the
stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning
stop lights could cause an accident injur-
ing yourself and others.
Accelerator downshift
— in D position —
For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel-
erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis-
sion down into a lower gear, depending on the
vehicle speed.
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on the instrument panel blinks in orange and a
warning chime sounds. When the LDP system is
on, it will automatically apply the brakes for a
short period of time, using the function of the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
(LDW) SYSTEM
Precautions on LDW system
WARNING
●This system is only a warning device to
inform the driver of a potential unin-
tended lane departure. It will not steer
the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It
is the driver’s responsibility to stay
alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in
the traveling lane, and be in control of
the vehicle at all times.
●The system will not operate at speeds
below approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h)
or if it cannot detect lane markers.●If the LDW system malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically, and “Please see
owner’s manual” will appear in the ve-
hicle information display. If “Please see
owner’s manual” appears in the vehicle
information display, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop the vehicle.
Place the shift lever into the P (Park)
position and the ignition switch to the
off position and restart the engine. If
“Please see owner’s manual” continues
to appear in the vehicle information dis-
play, have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
●Excessive noise will interfere with the
warning chime sound, and the chime
may not be heard.
●Do not use the LDW system under the
following conditions as it may not func-
tion properly:
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
wind, etc.) .
– When driving on slippery roads, such
as on ice or snow, etc.
– When driving on winding or uneven
roads.– When there is a lane closure due to
road repairs.
– When driving in a makeshift or tem-
porary lane.
– When driving on roads where the
lane width is too narrow.
– When driving without normal tire
conditions (for example, tire wear,
low tire pressure, installation of
spare tire, tire chains, nonstandard
wheels) .
– When the vehicle is equipped with
nonoriginal brake parts or suspen-
sion parts.
– When you are towing a trailer or
other vehicle.
The system may not function properly under the
following conditions:
●On roads where there are multiple parallel
lane markers; lane markers that are faded or
not painted clearly; yellow painted lane
markers; non-standard lane markers; or lane
markers covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
●On roads where the discontinued lane mark-
ers are still detectable.
●On roads where there are sharp curves.
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●On roads where there are sharply contrast-
ing objects, such as shadows, snow, water,
wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after
road repairs. (The LDW system could detect
these items as lane markers.)
●On roads where the traveling lane merges or
separates.
●When the vehicle’s traveling direction does
not align with the lane marker.
●When traveling close to the vehicle in front of
you, which obstructs the lane camera unit
detection range.
●When rain, snow, dirt or object adheres to
the windshield in front of the lane camera
unit.
●When the headlights are not bright due to
dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not adjusted
properly.
●When strong light enters the lane camera
unit. (For example, the light directly shines on
the front of the vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)
●When a sudden change in brightness oc-
curs. (For example, when the vehicle enters
or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
LDW system operation
The LDW system provides a lane departure
warning function when the vehicle is driven at
speeds of approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h) and
above and the lane markings are clear. When the
vehicle approaches either the left or the right side
of the traveling lane, a warning chime will sound
and the Lane Departure Warning indicator light
on the instrument panel will blink to alert the
driver.
The warning function will stop when the vehicle
returns inside of the lane markers.The LDW system is not designed to warn under
the following conditions.
●When you operate the lane change signal
and change traveling lanes in the direction of
the signal. (The LDW system will become
operable again approximately 2 seconds af-
ter the lane change signal is turned off.)
●When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).
●When the Blind Spot Intervention™ system
activates an audible warning or when the
brakes are automatically applied by the sys-
tem.
After the above conditions have finished and the
necessary operating conditions are satisfied, the
LDW functions will resume.
How to enable/disable the LDW system
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the LDW system.
1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display. Use
the
to select “Driver Assistance”.
Then press the ENTER button.
2. Select “Driver Aids”, and press the ENTER
button.
Lane Departure Warning indicator light
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3. To set the LDW system to on or off, use
the
buttons to navigate in the menu
and use the ENTER button to select or
change an item:
●Select “Lane” and press the ENTER but-
ton.
– To turn on the warning, use the ENTER
button to check box for “Warning (LDW)”
– To turn on the assistance system, use the
ENTER button to check box for “Assis-
tance (LDP)”
Temporary disabled status at high
temperature
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under
high temperature conditions (over approximately
104°F (40°C) and then started, the LDW system
may be deactivated automatically, the warning
systems ON indicator on the switch will flash and
the following message will appear in the vehicle
information display. - “Unavailable High Cabin
Temp. ”
When the interior temperature is reduced, the
LDW system will resume operating automatically
and the warning systems ON indicator will stop
flashing.
LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION
(LDP) SYSTEM
Precautions on LDP system
WARNING
●The LDP system will not steer the ve-
hicle or prevent loss of control. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling
lane, and be in control of vehicle at all
times.
●The LDP system is primarily intended
for use on well-developed freeways or
highways. It may not detect the lane
markers in certain roads, weather or
driving conditions.
●Using the LDP system under some con-
ditions of road, lane marker or weather,
or when you change lanes without us-
ing the lane change signal could lead to
an unexpected system operation. In
such conditions, you need to correct the
vehicle’s direction with your steering
operation to avoid accidents.●When the LDP system is operating,
avoid excessive or sudden steering ma-
neuvers. Otherwise, you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle.
●The LDP system will not operate at
speeds below approximately 45 MPH
(70 km/h) or if it cannot detect lane
markers.
●Do not use the LDP system under the
following conditions as it may not func-
tion properly:
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
wind, etc.) .
– When driving on slippery roads, such
as on ice or snow, etc.
– When driving on winding or uneven
roads.
– When there is a lane closure due to
road repairs.
– When driving in a makeshift or tem-
porary lane.
– When driving on roads where the
lane width is too narrow.
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– When driving without normal tire
conditions (for example, tire wear,
low tire pressure, installation of
spare tire, tire chains, non-standard
wheels) .
– When the vehicle is equipped with
nonoriginal brake parts or suspen-
sion parts.
– When you are towing a trailer or
other vehicle.
●If the LDP system malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically. The LDP system
warning light (orange) will illuminate in
the display.
●If LDP system warning light (orange)
illuminates in the display, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop the
vehicle. Turn the engine off and restart
the engine. If the LDP system warning
light (orange) continues to illuminate,
have the LDP system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
●Excessive noise will interfere with the
warning chime sound, and the chime
may not be heard.The functions of the LDP system (warning and
system application of the brakes) may or may not
operate properly under the following conditions:
●On roads where there are multiple parallel
lane markers; lane markers that are faded or
not painted clearly; yellow painted lane
markers; non-standard lane markers; or lane
markers covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
●On roads where discontinued lane markers
are still detectable.
●On roads where there are sharp curves.
●On roads where there are sharply contrast-
ing objects, such as shadows, snow, water,
wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after
road repairs. (The LDP system could detect
these items as lane markers.)
●On roads where the traveling lane merges or
separates.
●When the vehicle’s traveling direction does
not align with the lane marker.
●When traveling close to the vehicle in front of
you, which obstructs the lane camera unit
detection range.
●When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the wind-
shield in front of the lane camera unit.●When the headlights are not bright due to
dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not adjusted
properly.
●When strong light enters the lane camera
unit. (For example, the light directly shines on
the front of the vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)
●When a sudden change in brightness oc-
curs. (For example, when the vehicle enters
or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
While the LDP system is operating, you may hear
a sound of brake operation. This is normal and
indicates that the LDP system is operating prop-
erly.
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LDP system operation
The LDP system provides a lane departure warn-
ing and can automatically apply the brakes when
the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately
45 MPH (70 km/h) and above. When the vehicle
approaches either the left or the right side of the
traveling lane, a warning chime will sound and the
LDW indicator light (orange) on the instrument
panel will blink to alert the driver. Then, the LDP
system will automatically apply the brakes for a
short period of time to help assist the driver to
return the vehicle to the center of the traveling
lane.The warning and assist functions will stop when
the vehicle returns to a position inside of the lane
marker.
To turn on the LDP system, push the dynamic
driver assistance switch on the steering wheel
after starting the engine. The LDW indicator light
(green) on the instrument panel will illuminate.
Push the dynamic driver assistance switch again
to turn off the LDP system. The LDP/Warning
indicator light will turn off.
How to enable/disable the LDP system
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the LDP system.
1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display. Use
the
to select “Driver Assistance”.
Then press the ENTER button.
LDP ON indicator light/Warning light (orange)
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When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
1on the switch is off. The indicator
will also be off if the BSW, the Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) and the Forward Collision Warn-
ing (FCW) systems are deactivated.
How to enable/disable the BSW
system
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the BSW system.
1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display. Use
the
to select “Driver Assistance”.
Then press the ENTER button.2. Select “Driver Aids”, and press the ENTER
button.
3. To set the BSW system to on or off, use
the
buttons to navigate in the menu
and use the ENTER button to select or
change an item:
●Select “Blind Spot” and press the ENTER
button.
– To turn on the warning, use the ENTER
button to check box for “Warning (BSW)”
– To turn on the assistance system, use the
ENTER button to check box for “Assis-
tance (BSI)”
– Use the ENTER button to toggle through
the brightness choices — “Bright / STD
/Dark”
BSW temporarily not available
When the “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction”
message will appear in the vehicle information
display, a chime will sound, the warning systems
switch indicator will blink and the BSW system
will be not available.
When the above condition no longer exists, the
BSW system will resume automatically. For addi-
tional information, see “Side radar maintenance”
in this section.BSW malfunction
When the BSW system malfunctions, the system
will turn off automatically, a chime will sound and
the “Please see owner’s manual” will appear in
the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the engine
off and restart the engine. If the message contin-
ues to appear, have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
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The BSI system turns on when the dynamic driver
assistance switch on the steering wheel is
pushed when the “Blind Spot Intervention” is
enabled in the settings menu on the vehicle infor-
mation display. The BSI ON indicator light on the
instrument panel illuminates when the BSI sys-
tem is turned on.
The BSI system provides a chime and turns on or
flashes the Blind Spot Warning indicator light
even if the BSW system is off.
How to enable/disable the BSI system
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the BSI system.1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display. Use
the
to select “Driver Assistance”.
Then press the ENTER button.
2. Select “Driver Aids”, and press the ENTER
button.
3. To set the BSI system to on or off, use
the
buttons to navigate in the menu
and use the ENTER button to select or
change an item:
●Select “Blind Spot” and press the ENTER
button.
– To turn on the warning, use the ENTER
button to check box for “Warning (BSW)”
– To turn on the assistance system, use the
ENTER button to check box for “Assis-
tance (BSI)”
– Use the ENTER button to toggle through
the brightness choices — “Bright / STD
/Dark”
BSI temporarily not available
When any of the following messages appear on
the vehicle information display, a chime will sound
and the BSI system will be turned off automati-
cally.●“Unavailable Road is slippery” :
When the VDC system (except traction con-
trol system function) or ABS operates.
●“Unavailable VDC OFF” :
When the VDC system is turned off.
●“Unavailable Snow mode active” :
When the drive mode select switch is turned
to the SNOW mode.
●“Unavailable High Cabin Temp. ” :
When the camera detects that the interior
temperature is high (over approximately
104°F (40°C)) .
●“Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction” :
When side radar blockage is detected.
Turn off the BSI system and turn it on again when
the above conditions no longer exist.
BSI malfunction
When the BSI system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will sound and
the BSI system warning light (orange) will illumi-
nate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the engine
off and restart the engine. If the warning light
(orange) continues to illuminate, have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
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BSW/BSI system precautions
WARNING
●The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSW/BSI when cer-
tain objects are present such as:
– Pedestrians, bicycles, or animals.
– Vehicles such as motorcycles, low
height vehicles, or high ground clear-
ance vehicles.
– Oncoming vehicles.
– Vehicles remaining in the detection
zone when you accelerate from a
stop. For additional information see
“BSW/BSI driving situations” in this
section.
– A vehicle merging into an adjacent
lane at a speed approximately the
same as your vehicle. For additional
information see “BSW/BSI driving
situations” in this section.
– A vehicle approaching rapidly from
behind. For additional information
see “BSW/BSI driving situations” in
this section.– A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly. For additional informa-
tion see “BSW/BSI driving situa-
tions” in this section.
●The radar sensors detection zone is de-
signed based on a standard lane width.
When driving in a wider lane, the radar
sensors may not detect vehicles in an
adjacent lane. When driving in a narrow
lane, the radar sensors may detect ve-
hicles driving two lanes away.
●The radar sensors are designed to ig-
nore most stationary objects, however
objects such as guardrails, walls, foli-
age and parked vehicles may occasion-
ally be detected. This is a normal driving
condition.
●Severe weather or road spray condi-
tions may reduce the ability of the radar
to detect other vehicles.
●The camera may not detect lane mark-
ers in the following situations and the
BSI system may not operate properly.– On roads where there are multiple
parallel lane markers; lane markers
that are faded or not painted clearly;
yellow painted lane markers; non-
standard lane markers; lane markers
covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
– On roads where discontinued lane
markers are still detectable.
– On roads where there are sharp
curves.
– On roads where there are sharply
contrasting objects, such as shad-
ows, snow, water, wheel ruts, seams
or lines remaining after road repairs.
– On roads where the traveling lane
merges or separates.
– When the vehicle’s traveling direc-
tion does not align with the lane
markers.
– When traveling close to the vehicle in
front of you, which obstructs the lane
camera unit detection range.
– When rain, snow or dirt adheres to
the windshield in front of a lane cam-
era unit.
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