engine coolant INFINITI QX70 2014 Owner's Manual

SIC3825
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-13)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8) 5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-22)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
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METERS AND GAUGES

0-10Illustrated table of contents
SDI2262
VQ37VHR ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-25)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
7. Window washer fluid reservoir
(P.8-16)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
9. Air cleaner (P.8-21)
10. Drive belts (P.8-19) 11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

SDI2264
VK50VE ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-25)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)
4. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
7. Window washer fluid reservoir
(P.8-16)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
9. Air cleaner (P.8-21)
10. Drive belt location (P.8-19) 11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-9
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ...... 2-9
Compass (if so equipped) .................................. 2-10 Zone variation change procedure ................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-13 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-13
Warning lights ............................................... 2-14
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-19
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-22
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-22 Indicators for operation ................................. 2-25
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-27
Trip computer ................................................ 2-29
Security systems ............................................... 2-31 Vehicle security system ................................. 2-31
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ............... 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-34 Windshield wiper and washer operation ........ 2-35 Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) ............................................... 2-36
Rear window wiper and washer operation.... 2-37
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-37
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-38 Xenon headlights......................................... 2-38
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-38
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-43
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-44
Horn ................................................................. 2-44
Heated Seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-44
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-46
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-47
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-48
Continuous damping control mode select switch
(if so equipped) ................................................ 2-48 Auto mode................................................... 2-48
Sport mode ................................................. 2-48
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if
so equipped)..................................................... 2-49
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch .......... 2-49
Clock................................................................. 2-50
Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-50
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-50>

2-6Instruments and controls
SIC3825
1. Tachometer
2. Warning/Indicator lights
3. Speedometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/Odometer/twin trip odometer 6. Fuel gauge
The needle indicators in the speedometer,
tachometer, engine coolant temperature
gauge and fuel gauge may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position. This is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampened
with water. Never use a rough cloth,
alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of
solvent or paper towel with a chemical
cleaning agent. They will scratch or
cause discoloration to the lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as water on
the meter lens. Spraying liquid may
cause the system to malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES

2-8Instruments and controls
SIC3828
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM).Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
*1.
The red zone varies with each models.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
SIC3255
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone
*1shown in the
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving
conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible and let the engine idle. If the
engine is overheated, continued operation
of the vehicle may seriously damage the
engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-
12) for immediate action required.

SAA2734
Ion control:
This unit generates highly concentrated
Plasmacluster
®ions into the air blown
from the ventilators and reduces odors
absorbed into the interior trim.
The high-density Plasmacluster
®ions gen-
erated in the air conditioner’s air stream
not only suppress airborne bacteria and
reduce the adherence of odors to the
interior trim, but also have a proven skin
moisture preserving effect.
When the air conditioner is turned on, the
system generates Plasmacluster
®ions
automatically. The amount of Plasmacluster
®ions in-
creases according to the amount of air
flow. When the air flow is high, “
”is
displayed on the screen and when the air
flow is low, the indication in the screen
changes to “
”.
Plasmacluster®and Plasmacluster®ion
are registered trademarks of Sharp Cor-
poration.
Outside odor and exhaust gas detection
sensor:
This vehicle is equipped with an outside
odor and exhaust gas detection sensor.
When the automatic intake air control is
ON, the sensor detects odors and exhaust
gases, and then the system automatically
changes from the outside air circulation
mode to the recirculation mode.
When the intake air control button is
pushed under the following conditions,
the indicator light on the “
”side will
illuminate and the outside odor and
exhaust gas detection sensor will turn on.
. The air flow control is not in the front
defroster mode (the indicator light on
the “
”front defroster button is
turned off). .
The outside temperature is about 328F
(08C) or more.
. The outside odor and exhaust gas
detection sensor detects industrial
odors such as pulp or chemicals, and
exhaust gases such as gasoline or
diesel.
When the automatic intake air control is
ON, for the first 5 minutes, the recircula-
tion mode is selected to prevent dust, dirt
and pollen from entering the vehicle and
cleans the air inside of the vehicle with
positive and negative ions that are emitted
from the ventilator.
After the 5 minutes, the sensor detects
outside odors and exhaust gases and
automatically alternates between the re-
circulation mode and outside air circula-
tion mode.
OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate.
This is not a malfunction. After the coolant
temperature warms up, air will flow nor-
mally from the foot outlets.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-53

Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-54Precautions on Distance Control
Assist system ................................................ 5-55
Distance Control Assist operation .................. 5-56
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-67 Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-68
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-70 Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-71
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-74
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips................................... 5-74
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-76
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) .............. 5-76
Parking/parking on hills .................................... 5-78
Power steering................................................... 5-79
Continuous damping control (if so equipped)..... 5-79
Brake system..................................................... 5-80 Braking precautions ...................................... 5-80 European design brake pads (if
so equipped) ............................................... 5-80
Parking brake break-in................................. 5-80
Brake assist ...................................................... 5-81
Brake assist................................................. 5-81
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................ 5-81
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-83
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............. 5-85
Rear active steer system (if so equipped) .......... 5-86
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-87
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................... 5-87
Antifreeze .................................................... 5-87
Battery......................................................... 5-87
Draining of coolant water............................. 5-87
Tire equipment ............................................ 5-87
Special winter equipment ............................ 5-88
Driving on snow or ice ................................. 5-88
Engine block heater (if so equipped)............ 5-88

5-14Starting and driving
.Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning/indica-
tor lights and audible reminders” (P.2-
13).) 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either of the
above positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and
push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to startbecause it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal
by depressing the brake pedal
and pushing the push-button igni-
tion switch to start the engine. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to OFF and
wait 10 seconds before cranking again,
otherwise the starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE

5-30Starting and driving
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL
.If the cruise control system malfunc-
tions, it will cancel automatically. The
SET indicator on the dot matrix crystal
display will then blink to warn the
driver.
. If the engine coolant temperature be-
comes excessively high, the cruise
control system will be canceled auto-
matically.
. If the SET indicator blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have
the system checked by your INFINITI
retailer.
. The SET indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned ON while pushing the ACCELER-
ATE/RESUME, COAST/SET or CANCEL
switch. To properly set the cruise
control system, perform the steps
below in the order indicated.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
. when it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed .
in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
. on winding or hilly roads
. on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
. in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
SSD0788
1. ACCELERATE/RESUME switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accel-
erator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
MAIN switch on. The CRUISE indicator will
come on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)