ignition INFINITI QX60 2016 Owner's Guide
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WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a
vehicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you might
feel a slight vibration or hear the system working
when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this
is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, 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
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
OFF position or placed in the OFF or LOCK
position with the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle.
Make sure the ignition switch is placed in the
LOCK position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
warning chime (if so equipped)
When the LDW or LDP system is on, the chime
sounds if the vehicle is traveling close to either
the left or the right of a traveling lane with detect-
able lane markers.
For additional information, refer to “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW) system (if so equipped)” or
“Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system (if so
equipped)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-
tion, 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 leav-
ing the vehicle.
Intelligent Key door buzzer
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any one
of the following improper operations is found.
●The ignition switch is not returned to the
LOCK position when locking the doors.
●The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle
when locking the doors.
●The Intelligent Key is taken outside the ve-
hicle when operating the vehicle.
●Any doors are not closed securely when
locking the doors.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key System. For
additional information, refer to “INFINITI Intelli-
gent Key” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual.
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Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to change the
settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and
other vehicle settings.
Menu itemResult
Welcome Light Allows the user the turn the Welcome Light ON/OFF
Auto Room Lamp Allows the user to turn the Auto Room Lamp ON/OFF
Light Sensitivity Allows the user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle
Light Off Delay Allows the user to change the duration of time, from 0 to 180 seconds, that the automatic headlights stay on after the vehicle is shut off
Rain Sensor (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Rain Sensor ON/OFF. For additional information, refer to “Wiper and washer switch” in this section.
Wiper with Speed Allows user to turn the Wiper with Speed feature ON/OFF. For additional information, refer to Wiper and washer switch” in this section.
I-Key Door Lock Allows user to turn the I-Key Door Lock ON/OFF. When this item is turned on, the request switch on the door is activated.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn Selective Unlock ON/OFF. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked after the door unlock operation. Whenthe door
handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All
the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 1 minute. When this item is turned to OFF, all the doors will be
unlocked after the door unlock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock Displays the options for the Auto Door Unlock
Off Doors will have to be manually unlocked
IGN Off Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned OFF
Shift into P Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park)
Answer Back Horn Allows user to turn Answer Back Horn ON/OFF. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the hazard indicators will flash once when locking the
vehicle with the Intelligent Key. For additional information, refer to “Answer back horn feature” in the “pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
of this manual.
Remote Start (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Remote Start ON/OFF. When turned off, the vehicle cannot be started using the Intelligent Key.
Battery Saver Allows the user to turn the Battery Saver feature ON/OFF. When turned on, this feature will turn off the ignition switch after a period of time if left
in the ACC or ON position.
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Menu itemResult
Exit Seat Slide (if so equipped) Allows the user to turn the Exit Seat Slide ON/OFF. When turned on, this feature will move the driver’s seat backward foran easy exit when the
ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ACC position, the driver’s
seat will move to the previous set position. For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual.
Exit Steering Up (if so equipped) Allows the user to turn the Exit Steering Up feature ON/OFF. When turned on, this feature will move the steering wheel upward for an easy exit
when the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ACC position,
the steering wheel moves to the previous position. For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Main Menu Selection
The main menu selection menu allows the user to
customize the information that appears in the
vehicle information display when the ignition is
placed in the ON position.
Menu itemResult
Driver Assistance (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Driver Assistance display ON/OFF in the vehicle information display
Trip Computer Allows user to turn the Trip Computer display ON/OFF in the vehicle information display
Tire Pressures Allows user to turn the Tire Pressures display ON/OFF in the vehicle information display
Fuel Economy Allows user to turn the Fuel Economy display ON/OFF in the vehicle information display
Body Color
The body color menu allows the user to custom-
ize the information that appears in the vehicle
information display.
Menu itemResult
Body Color Allows user to select the color of the vehicle that appears in the vehicle information display
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Units
The Units menu allows the user to change the
units shown in the vehicle information display.
The units of the center display/navigation can be
changed independently of the vehicle information
display. For additional information, refer to “How
to use the Setting Button” in the “Monitor, cli-
mate, audio, phone and voice recognition sys-
tems” section of this manual.
Menu itemResult
Mileage Allows user to select different mileage display units
Tire Pressures Allows user to select different pressure display units
Temperature Allows user to select different temperature display units
Welcome Effect
The Welcome Effect menu allows the user to
customize the Welcome Effect feature that ap-
pears when the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position.
Menu itemResult
Welcome Effect Allows user to turn the Welcome Effects ON/OFF
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key ID Incorrect
3. Shift to Park4. Push ignition to OFF
5. Key Battery Low
6. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key sys-
tem
7. Release Parking Brake8. Low Fuel
9. Low Washer Fluid
10. Door Open
11. Liftgate Open
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12. Time for a driver break?
13. Low Outside Temperature
14. Power will turn off to save the battery
15. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
16. Turn off the lights
17. Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
18. Key Registration Complete
19. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
20. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
21. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual
22. Push brake and start button to drive
23. I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
24. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
25. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicators (if
so equipped)
26. INFINITI drive mode selector indicators
27. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
28. AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
29. AWD High Temp. Stop Vehicle (if so
equipped)30. Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual (if
so equipped)
31. Unavailable: Road is slippery (if so
equipped)
32. Unavailable: Snow Mode Active (if so
equipped)
33. Unavailable: VDC OFF (if so equipped)
34. Unavailable: High Cabin Temp (if so
equipped)
35. Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction (if so
equipped)
36. Unavailable: High Accelerator Temp (if so
equipped)
37. BCI OFF (if so equipped)
38. Loose Fuel Cap
39. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent Key is
left outside the vehicle with the ignition switch in
the ON or ACC position. Make sure the Intelli-
gent Key is inside the vehicle.
Key ID Incorrect
The warning appears when the ignition switch is
turned from the OFF position and the IntelligentKey is not recognized by the system. You cannot
start the engine with an unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI Intel-
ligent Key System” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Shift to Park
This warning illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ACC or OFF position and the shift lever
is in any position other than P (Park) . Also, a
chime sounds when the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position or start the engine.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI Intel-
ligent Key” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual.
Push ignition to OFF
After the Push ignition to OFF warning illumi-
nates, the warning will illuminate if the ignition
switch is placed in the ACC position when the
shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
To turn off the Push warning, place the ignition
switch in the ON position and then in the LOCK
position.
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Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information, refer
to “Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Engine start operation for Intelligent Key
system
This indicator appears when the battery of the
Intelligent Key is low and when the Intelligent Key
system and the vehicle are not communicating
normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with the
Intelligent Key while depressing the brake pedal.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI Intel-
ligent Key battery discharge” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gaugereaches 0 (Empty) .There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty) .
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Windshield-washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has been
opened when the engine is running.
Liftgate Open
This warning illuminates when the liftgate has
been opened when the engine is running.
Time for a driver break?
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to six hours. For
additional information, refer to “Settings” in this
section.
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 37°F (3°C) . The temperature can bechanged to display in Celsius or Fahrenheit. For
additional information, refer to “Unit” in this sec-
tion.
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 shift lever has not moved from the P (Park)
position.
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning illuminates when the there is a prob-
lem with the CVT system. If this warning comes
on, have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Turn off the lights
This warning appears when the headlights are
left in the ON position when exiting the vehicle.
Place the headlight switch to OFF or AUTO po-
sition. For additional information, refer to “Head-
light and turn signal switch” in this section.
Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears in the message area of the
vehicle information display if low oil pressure is
detected. This gauge is not designed to indicate
low oil level.The low oil pressure warning is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
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information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Key Registration Complete
This appears when a new Intelligent Key is regis-
tered to the vehicle.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
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
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this section
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an error with
your TPMS. If this warning comes on, it is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer.Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning illuminates when there is an error
with the system. For additional information, refer
to “Front and rear sonar system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Push brake and start button 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 with the remote start function (if so
equipped) .
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.
I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off.
The I-Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system. If the
light comes on while the engine is stopped, it may
be impossible to start the engine.If the light comes on while the engine is running,
you can drive the vehicle. However in these
cases, it is recommended you contact an
INFINITI retailer for repair as soon as possible.
Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the cruise control system
status.
For additional information, refer to “Cruise con-
trol” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator
(if so equipped)
This indicator shows the Intelligent Cruise Con-
trol (ICC) system status. The status is shown by
the color. For additional information, refer to “In-
telligent Cruise Control (ICC) System” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
INFINITI drive mode selector indicators
These indicators show the current drive mode of
the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI drive
mode selector” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
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4. Confirm that theindicator light comes
on. The
indicator stays illuminated for
a period of time indicating that the system is
in the pre-armed phase.
The
indicator light will blink every
3 seconds once the security system is
armed.
If during the pre-armed phase one of the
following occurs, the system will not arm:
●Any door is unlocked with the mechanical
key
●A door is opened with the release button
with the Intelligent Key on your person
●The doors are unlocked using the unlock
button on the Intelligent Key
●The ignition switch is placed in the ACC
or ON position
●Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate when all the doors, hood and
liftgate are locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position, the system will be
released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
●The turn signals blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
●The alarm automatically turns off after a pe-
riod of time. However, the alarm reactivates if
the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm
can be shut off by unlocking the driver’s door
or liftgate with the key, or by pressing
the
button on the Intelligent Key.
The alarm is activated by:
●opening the door or liftgate without using the
key or Intelligent Key (even if the door is
unlocked by releasing the door inside lock
switch) .
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s
door or the liftgate with the key, pressing
the
button on the Intelligent Key, or press-
ing the request switch on the driver’s or passen-
ger’s door with the Intelligent Key in range of the
door handle.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of a
registered INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key (for ex-
ample, when interference is caused by another
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an au-
tomated toll road device or automatic payment
device on the key ring) , restart the engine using
the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered INFINITI Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI rec-
ommends placing the registered INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System key on a separate key ring to
avoid interference from other devices.
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FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light blinks whenever the
ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ACC
position. This function indicates the INFINITI Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System is operational.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal-
functioning, the light will remain on while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the en-
gine will not start, seek service for the
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System as
soon as possible. Please bring all regis-
tered keys that you have. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
LIC0474
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2897
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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