warning INFINITI QX60 2023 Repair Manual

FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down
hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The low fuel warning message shows in the
vehicle information display when the amount
of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty).
Theindicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver's side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
• If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible. Af-
ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
• For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P. 2-19)
or “Malfunction Indicator (MIL)”
(P. 2-64).
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)
Displays the estimated distance the vehicle
can be driven before refueling. The value is
calculated based on recent fuel economy, the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank, and
the actual fuel consumption.
Changes in driving patterns or conditions can
cause the DTE value to vary. As a result, the
value displayed may differ from the actual
distance that can be driven.
DTE display will change to “---” when the fuel
level in the tank is getting low, prior to the fuel
gauge reaching 0 (Empty).
LIC2222
7 inch (18 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
LIC4670
12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B (if so equipped)
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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) (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightElectric power steering warning lightHigh Beam Assist indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Electric shift control system warning light
(if so equipped)Electronic parking brake warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
(if so equipped)
orElectronic parking brake
indicator lightForward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning lightLow beam indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning light
(if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status lightSide light and headlight indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)
Master warning light (if so equipped)Low tire pressure warning light
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
(if so equipped)
Seat belt warning light (if so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
(if so equipped)
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
Steering Assist Hands Off warning light
(if so equipped)Master warning light (if so equipped)
Supplemental air bag warning lightRear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light
(if so equipped)
Slip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
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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:
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The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
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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–7 inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-22)
or “Vehicle information display—12.3 inch (31
cm) Type B” (P. 2-44).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(red)
For additional information on warnings and
indicators, see “Vehicle information display–7
inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-22) or “Vehicle
information display—12.3 inch (31 cm) Type
B” (P. 2-44).
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
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. 8-11). 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.
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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.
Electric shift control system
warning light (if so equipped)
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 warning light
(yellow)
illuminates, it may indicate that the electronic
parking brake system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake (switch type)” (P. 5-25).
Engine oil pressure warning
light (if so equipped)
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 se-
rious damage to the engine almost im-
mediately. Such damage is not covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so.
• The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate oil level. The oil
level should be checked using the dip-
stick. For additional information, see
“Engine oil” (P. 8-6 ).
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Master warning light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if a warning
message appears in the vehicle information
display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-22) or “Vehicle information display—
12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-44).
Seat belt warning light (if so
equipped)
The light and chime reminds you to fasten the
driver and front passenger seat belts.
The 2nd and 3rd row seats may also be
equipped with a seat belt reminder.
For additional information, see “Seat belts”
(P. 1-17).
Steering Assist Hands Off
warning light (if so equipped)
When the Steering Assist is activated, it
monitors the driver’s steering wheel opera-
tion. If the steering wheel is not operated or
the driver takes his/her hands off the steering
wheel for a period of time, the warning light
illuminates. If the driver does not operate thesteering wheel after the warning light has
been illuminated, an audible alert sounds and
the warning flashes in the vehicle information
display, followed by a quick brake application
to request the driver to take control of the
vehicle again. If the driver remains unrespon-
sive, the vehicle will automatically turn on the
hazard lights and slow to a complete stop.
For additional information, see “Steering As-
sist” (P. 5-111).
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
and pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for these services. Unless checked and repaired, the supplemen-
tal restraint system (air bag system) and/or
the pretensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemen-
tal Restraint System (SRS)” (P. 1-54).
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 on warnings and
indicators, see “Vehicle information display–
7 inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-22) or “Vehicle
information display—12.3 inch (31 cm) Type
B” (P. 2-44).
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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. 5-165).
Electric power steering
warning light
WARNING
• If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
harder to operate. •
When the electric power steering
warning light illuminates with the engine
running, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will be harder
to operate. Have the power steering sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the electric power steering warning
light illuminates. After starting the engine, the
electric power steering warning light turns
off. This indicates that the electric power
steering system is operational.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the hydraulic pump electric power
steering system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the steering
but you will still have control of the vehicle. At
this time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds. For additional information, see “Power steer-
ing” (P. 5-164).
Electronic parking brake
warning light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the electronic parking brake warning
light illuminates and then turns off.
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 “Parking
brake” (P. 5-25).
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 or the Predictive
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Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) system is
set to OFF in the vehicle information 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. 5-128) and “Predictive For-
ward Collision Warning (PFCW)” (P. 5-140).
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. 1-65).
Low tire pressure warning
light (if so equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the
tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
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.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate. A
“Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning also
appears in the vehicle information display.
When the low tire pressure warning light il-
luminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all four tires to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label located in
the driver's door opening. The low tire pres-
sure warning light does not automatically
turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted.
After the tire is inflated to the recommended
pressure, the vehicle must be driven at
speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate
the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to
check the tire pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the
low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-22) or “Vehicle information display—
12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-44), “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5)
or (P. 6-3).
TPMS malfunction
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The light
will remain on after 1 minute. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service. The "Tire
Pressure Low — Add Air" warning does not
appear if the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5) and “Tire
pressure” (P. 8-28).
WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect elec-
tric medical equipment. Those who use a
pacemaker should contact the electric
medical equipment manufacturer for the
possible influences before use.
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•If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch placed in the ON position,
have the vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
•
If the light illuminates while driving, avoid
sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Driving with under-
inflated tires may permanently damage
the tires and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage could oc-
cur and may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury or death.
Check the tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure show on the
Tire and Loading Information label lo-
cated in the driver’s door opening to turn
the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while driving af-
ter adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may
be flat or the TPMS may be malfunction-
ing. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible. If no tire is
flat and all tires are properly inflated, have
the vehicle checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
• When using a wheel without the TPMS
such as the spare tire, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will remain on
after 1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for these
services.
• Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
• The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
• If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of
less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the TPMS
may not operate correctly.
• Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) (if so equipped)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may indi-
cate a potential emission control
malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
that the vehicle has at least 3 gal (11.4 L) of
fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance test.
For additional information, see “Readiness
for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test”
(P. 10-34).
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Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
• MIL on steady — An emission control sys-tem malfunction has been detected. Have
the vehicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. You do not need to have your ve-
hicle towed to the retailer.
• MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission
control system. To reduce or avoid emis-
sion control system damage:– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the retailer.CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Master warning light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if a warning
message appears in the vehicle information
display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-22) or “Vehicle information display—
12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-44).
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) warning light (if so
equipped)
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. 5-121).
Slip indicator light
This indicator 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 approxi-
mately 2 seconds 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
system is disabled in the vehicle information
display. This indicates the VDC has been
turned off.
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