key INFINITI QX60 2018 Owner's Guide

Answer back horn feature
If desired, the answer back horn feature can
be deactivated using the Intelligent Key.
When it is deactivated and the
but-
ton is pressed, the hazard indicator lights
flash twice. When the
button is
pressed, neither the hazard indicator lights
nor the horn operates. NOTE:
If you change the answer back horn and light
flash feature with the Intelligent Key, the
vehicle information display screen will show
the current mode after the ignition switch
has been cycled from the OFF to the ON
position. The vehicle information display
screen can also be used to change the answer
back horn mode.
To deactivate:
Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds.
The hazard indicator lights will flash three
times to confirm that the answer back horn
feature has been deactivated.
To activate: Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds once
more.
The hazard indicator lights will flash once and
the horn will sound once to confirm that the
horn beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not
silence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving un-
expectedly by erroneous operation of the In-
telligent Key or to help prevent the vehicle
from being stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds
from inside and outside the vehicle and a
warning is displayed in the instrument panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or a warning is
displayed, be sure to check the vehicle and
the Intelligent Key.
For additional information, refer to the
“Troubleshooting guide” in this section and
“Vehicle information display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that
are programmed for the vehicle. If another
Intelligent Key is in range or inside the vehicle,
the vehicle system may respond differently
than expected.
SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When stopping the engine The Shift to Park warning appears on
the display and the inside warning chime
sounds continuously. The shift lever is not in the P (Park)
position.Move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position.
When shifting the shift lever to the P
(Park) position The Push ignition to OFF warning ap-
pears in the display. The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When opening the driver’s door to get
out of the vehicle The Door Open warning appears on the
display and the inside warning chime
sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When closing the door after getting out
of the vehicle The No Key Detected warning appears
on the display, the outside chime sounds
three times and the inside warning
chime sounds for approximately 3 sec-
onds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The Rear Door Alert warning message
appears on the display, the horn sounds
three times twice, or a Check Back Seat
For All Articles warning appears on the
display. The rear door alert is activated.
Check the back seat for all articles,
press the ENTER button to clear the
Rear Door Alert warning message.
The Shift to Park warning appears on
the display and the outside chime
sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC posi-
tion and the shift lever is not in the P
(Park) position.Move the shift lever to the P (Park) po-
sition and place the ignition switch in
the OFF position.
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SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When closing the door with the inside
lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all the doors
unlock.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the door handle request
switchorthe
buttononthe
Intelligent Key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine The Intelligent Key battery indicator ap-
pears on the display.
The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one. For
additional information, refer to “Battery
replacement” in the “Do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
The No Key Detected warning appears
on the display, the outside chime sounds
three times and the inside warning
chime sounds for approximately 3 sec-
onds. The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch The Intelligent Key system warning light
in the meter illuminates in yellow. It warns of a malfunction with the Intel-
ligent Key system.It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer.
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Thebutton will be on the INFINITI In-
telligent Key if the vehicle has Remote Engine
Start. This feature allows the engine to start
from outside the vehicle.
The following features may be affected
when Remote Engine Start is used:
∙ Vehicles with an automatic climate con- trol system will default to either a heating
or cooling mode depending on outside
and cabin temperatures. For additional
information, refer to “Remote Engine
Start with Intelligent Climate Control” in
the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section of this
manual. Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws require a person using Remote
Engine Start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any requirements.
Other conditions may affect the function of
the Remote Engine Start feature. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Conditions the
Remote Engine Start will not work” in this
section.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the Intelligent Key transmitter. For addi-
tional information, refer to “INFINITI Intelli-
gent Key” in this section.
REMOTE ENGINE START
OPERATING RANGE
WARNING
To help avoid risk of injury or death through
unintended operation of the vehicle and/or
its systems, including entrapment in win-
dows or inadvertent door lock activation,
do not leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unattended
in your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm day
can quickly become high enough to cause a
significant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
CAUTION
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or other strong radio wave sources
are present near the operating location, the
Intelligent Key operating range becomes
narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
The Remote Engine Start function can only
be used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the vehicle.
The Remote Engine Start operating range is
approximately 197 ft (60 m) from the vehicle.
LPD2272
REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)
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REMOTE STARTING THE
VEHICLE
To use the Remote Engine Start feature to
start the engine perform the following:1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Press the
button to lock all
doors.
3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the
button until the turn signal
lights flash and the tail lamps turn on. If
the vehicle is not within view press and
hold the
button for at least 2 sec-
onds.
The following events will occur when the en-
gine starts:
∙ The parking lights will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
∙ The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
∙ The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps to extend
the time for an additional 10 minutes. For
additional information, refer to “Extend-
ing engine run time” in this section.
Depress and hold the brake then push the
push-button ignition switch to the ON posi- tion before driving. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The Remote Engine Start feature can be ex-
tended one time by performing the steps
listed in “Remote starting the vehicle” in this
section. Run time will be calculated as fol-
lows:
∙ The first 10 minute run time will start when the Remote Engine Start function
is performed.
∙ The second 10 minutes will start immedi- ately when the Remote Engine Start
function is performed again. For ex-
ample, if the engine has been running for
5 minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the
engine will run for a total of 15 minutes.
∙ Extending engine run time will bring you to the two Remote Engine Start limit.
A maximum of two Remote Engine Starts, or
a single start with an extension, are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The ignition switch must be cycled to the ON
position and then back to the OFF position
before the Remote Engine Start procedure
can be used again.
CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
START
To cancel a Remote Engine Start, perform
one of the following: ∙ Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and press
until the parking lights turn
off.
∙ Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
∙ Cycle the ignition switch ON and then OFF.
∙ The extended engine run time has ex- pired.
∙ The first 10 minute timer has expired.
∙ The engine hood has been opened.
∙ The shift lever is moved out of park.
∙ The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
∙ The ignition switch is pushed without an Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
∙ The ignition switch is pushed with an In- telligent Key in the vehicle but the brake
pedal is not depressed.
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CONDITIONS THE REMOTE
ENGINE START WILL NOT WORK
The Remote Engine Start will not operate if
any of the following conditions are present:∙ “Remote Engine Start” is turned off in the “Locking” section of the Vehicle Settings
menu.
∙ The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
∙ The hood is not securely closed.
∙ The hazard indicator lights are on.
∙ The engine is still running. The engine must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from
running to off. This is not applicable when
extending engine run time.
∙ The
button is not pressed and held
for at least 2 seconds.
∙ The
button is not pressed and held
within 5 seconds of pressing the lock but-
ton.
∙ The brake is pressed.
∙ The doors are not closed and locked.
∙ The liftgate is open. ∙ The I–Key Indicator Light remains solid is
in the vehicle information display.
∙ The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
∙ Two Remote Engine Starts, or a single Remote Engine Start with an extension,
have already been used.
∙ The vehicle is not in P (Park).
∙ There is a detected registered key already inside of the vehicle.
∙ The Remote Engine Start function has been switched to the OFF position in
Vehicle Settings of the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information,
refer to “Vehicle information display” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of
this manual.
The Remote Engine Start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle information display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
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OPERATING THE POWER
LIFTGATE
WARNING
∙ Make sure that all passengers have theirhands, etc., inside the vehicle before clos-
ing the liftgate.
∙ Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly acti-
vate switches or controls or make the ve-
hicle move. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents.
NOTE:
To open, close or reverse the power liftgate,
the shift lever must be in P (Park). Also, the
power liftgate will not operate if battery
voltage is low.
Power Open:
The power liftgate automatically moves from
the fully closed position to the fully open
position in approximately5–8seconds. The
power open feature can be activated by the
button on the Intelligent Key, the instrument
panel switch or the liftgate opener switch. A
chime sounds to indicate the power open
sequence has been started. ∙ When the vehicle is locked, the liftgate
can be opened by the instrument panel
switch, Intelligent Key or liftgate opener
switch
A(with the Intelligent Key in lift-
gate range). The liftgate will individually
unlock and open. Once the liftgate is
closed, the vehicle will remain in the un-
lock status.
∙ The Intelligent Key button must be held for 0.5 seconds before the liftgate opens.
∙ The liftgate must be unlocked to open it with the liftgate opener switch
Aand
without Intelligent Key in liftgate range.
Instrument panel switch
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Liftgate opener switch
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∙ The switch on the liftgateAcan only be
used to open the liftgate if the power
liftgate main switch on the instrument
panel (if so equipped) is in the ON posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Power liftgate main switch” in this sec-
tion.
A warning chime will sound if the shift lever is
moved out of P (Park) during a power open
operation.
Power Close:
The power liftgate automatically moves from
the fully open position to the secondary po-
sition. When the liftgate reaches the second-
ary position, the cinching motor engages and
pulls the liftgate to its primary latch position.
Power close takes approximately7–10sec-
onds. The power close feature can be acti-
vated by the button on the Intelligent Key, the
instrument panel switch or the liftgate switch
Bon the liftgate. A chime sounds to indicate
the power close sequence has been started. ∙ If the liftgate opener switch
Ais acti-
vated while the cinching motor is en-
gaged, the cinching motor will disengage
and release the latch.
∙ The Intelligent Key button must be held for 0.5 seconds before the liftgate closes.
∙ The switch on the liftgate
Bcan only be
used to close the liftgate if the power
liftgate main switch (if so equipped) is in
the ON position.
Stop - Reverse:
During the open/close movement, the lift-
gate can be stopped if the Intelligent Key,
instrument panel or liftgate switch (
AorB)
is pressed. The liftgate can be reversed if the
Intelligent Key, instrument panel or liftgate
switch (
AorB) is pressed again.
Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power open
or power close, a warning chime will sound
and the liftgate will reverse direction and re-
turn to the full open or full close position. If a
second obstacle is detected, the liftgate mo-
tion will stop and the liftgate will enter
manual mode.
Liftgate close switch
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MOTION-ACTIVATED LIFTGATE
(if so equipped)
The liftgate can be opened/closed using a
foot kicking motion when it is locked or un-
locked. Two sensors along the rear bumper
(center area) can detect a forward kicking
motion
B. The Intelligent Key must be pres-
ent within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate to allow
using the motion-activated feature to
open/close the liftgate. NOTE:
To achieve proper motion activation, kick
within the kicking zone
A2 ft (60 cm). Im-
proper kicking either from side to side
Cor
at angles
Dwill not open/close the liftgate.
CAUTION
Before performing the kicking motion,
steady your stance to prevent any loss of
balance. Also, while making the kicking mo-
tion, take caution around hot exhaust sys-
tem parts. Otherwise, there may be danger
of injury. While positioned at the rear of the vehicle
(center) at arms’ length distance away, begin
making the forward kicking motion. Kick the
foot under the rear bumper then immediately
return the foot back to standing position. The
kicking motion should be straight, smooth
and consistent. Your leg does not need to
touch the bumper surface but be within
3/4 inch (2 cm) to 4 inches (10 cm) of the
bumper surface. After your kick motion is
completed step back to allow the liftgate to
open/close. The liftgate should begin moving
within 1–2 seconds after the kick. This time is
needed to verify the Intelligent Key and to
validate the kick motion. Kicking again within
LPD2513
Example of a proper kick
LPD2484
Proper kicking zone and method
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this time frame (1–2 seconds) could cause the
liftgate to reverse or stop.
WARNING
Prevent unintentional liftgate
opening/closing. There may be conditions
when opening/closing the liftgate is not
desired. Keep the Intelligent Key out of the
range of the liftgate (3 ft or 1 m), when
washing or working around the back of the
vehicle.
CAUTION
Interference or malfunction can be caused
by parking in close proximity to radio or
satellite towers.
POWER LIFTGATE MAIN
SWITCH (if so equipped)
The power liftgate operation can be turned
on or off by the power liftgate main switch on
the instrument panel.
When the power liftgate main switch is
pushed to the OFF position, the power op-
eration is not available by the power liftgate
switch on the liftgate and liftgate opener
switch.
Power operation is available when the power
liftgate main switch is in the OFF position by
pushing the instrument panel switch or
pressing the key fob button.
Improper kicking methods
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