lights INFINITI QX80 2014 Workshop Manual

8-28Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2606
1. Map light
2. Front parking light
3. Front side marker light
4. Front turn signal light
5. Fog light
6. Headlight (high-beam, low-beam)7. Puddle light
8. Step light
9. Side turn signal light
10. Cargo light
11. High-mounted stop light
12. Front armrest light13. Rear armrest light
14. Rear personal light
15. Rear combination light (tail/stop/turn
signal/side marker light)
16. Tail light
17. Back-up light
18. License plate light
LIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS
Replacing
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of
the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If
large drops of water collect inside the lens,
contact an INFINITI retailer.
Xenon headlight bulb:
If replacement is required, see an INFINITI
retailer.
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they pro-
duce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disas-
semble. Always have your xenon headlights
replaced at an INFINITI retailer. For addi-
tional information, see “Headlight and turn
signal switch” in the“2. Instruments and
controls” section.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight*
High/Low beams (Xenon) 35D2S
Front turn signal light* 21WY21W
Fog light* 35H8
Front parking light* 5W5W
Front side marker light* 5W5W
Rear combination light*
tail 5W5W
back-up 16W16W
stop/tail LED—
side marker LED—
turn signal 21WY21W
License plate light 5W5W
Puddle light* LED—
Front and rear armrest light* LED—
Map light 8—
Rear personal light 8—
Cargo light 8—
Vanity mirror light 2—
Step light* 8—
High-mounted stop light* LED—
*: See an INFINITI retailer for replacement.
NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department at an INFINITI retailer for the latest
information about parts.
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Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C, D, E
or F. When replacing a bulb, first remove
the lens and/or cover.
SDI1679
SDI2030
Map light
SDI2031
Rear personal light

10,000 lb (4,545 kg). A weight distributing
hitch should be used to tow trailers that
weigh over 5,000 lb (2,267 kg).
Your vehicle may be equipped with Class IV
trailer hitch equipment that has a 10,000
lb (4,545 kg) maximum weight rating, but
your vehicle is only capable of towing the
maximum trailer weights shown in the
“Towing Load/Specification”chart earlier
in this section.
CAUTION
. Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
. Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, etc.
. Do not attach any additional hitches to
your vehicle because a hitch is already
mounted to your vehicle frame.
Tire pressures
.When towing a trailer, inflate the
vehicle tires to the recommended
cold tire pressure indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
.Trailer tire condition, size, loadrating and proper inflation pres-
sure should be in accordance with
the trailer and tire manufacturers’
specifications.
Safety chains
Always use a suitable chain between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains
should be crossed and should be attached
to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or
axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in the
chains to permit turning corners.
STI0745
Trailer lights
Your vehicle is equipped with a towing
package, which also includes the 7-pin
trailer harness connector located under the
trailer hitch cover on the rear bumper.
CAUTION
. When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
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using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source.
The module/converter must draw no
more than 15 milliamps from the stop
and tail lamp circuits. Using a module/
converter that exceeds these power
requirements may damage the vehicle’s
electrical system. See a reputable trailer
retailer to obtain the proper equipment
and to have it installed.
. Do not connect electrical devices that
draw more than 40 amps to the vehicle.
The fusible link may melt.
Trailer lights should comply with federal
and/or local regulations. For assistance in
hooking up trailer lights, contact an
INFINITI retailer or reputable trailer retailer.
Trailer brakes
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used. However, most
states require a separate braking system
on trailers with a loaded weight above a
specific amount. Make sure the trailer
meets the local regulations and the regula-
tions where you plan to tow.
Several types of braking systems are available.
Surge Brakes -
The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a
hydraulic line running to each trailer
wheel. Surge brakes are activated by the
trailer pushing against the hitch ball when
the tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic surge
brakes are common on rental trailers and
some boat trailers. In this type of system,
there is no hydraulic or electric connection
for brake operation between the tow
vehicle and the trailer.
Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking
systems are activated by an electronic
signal sent from a trailer brake controller
(special brake sensing module).
Have a professional supplier of towing
equipment make sure the trailer brakes are
properly installed and demonstrate proper
brake function testing.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system directly
to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
. Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the
vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up
or nose-down condition; check for
improper tongue load, overload, worn
suspension or other possible causes of
either condition.
. Always secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
. Keep the cargo load as low as possible
in the trailer to keep the trailer center of
gravity low.
. Load the trailer so approximately 60%
of the trailer load is in the front half and
40% is in the back half. Also make sure
the load is balanced side to side.
. Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,
vehicle tire pressure, trailer light opera-
tion, and trailer wheel lug nuts every
time you attach a trailer to the vehicle.
. Be certain your rearview mirrors con-
form to all federal, state or local
regulations. If not, install any mirrors
required for towing before driving the
vehicle.
. Determine the overall height of the
vehicle and trailer so the required

tail pipe or rear bumper.
. Make sure you disconnect the trailer
lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide.
TOW mode
Using TOW mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Push the TOW MODE switch to
activate tow mode. The TOW MODE indi-
cator light in the meter illuminates when
TOW mode is selected. Push the TOW
MODE switch again to turn TOW mode off.
TOW mode is automatically cancelled when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
TOW mode includes the following features:
. Grade logic —Adjusts transmission
shifts when pulling a trailer or hauling
a load up a grade.
. Downhill Speed Control (DSC) —auto-
matically downshifts when driving
down a grade with a trailer or heavy
load to help control vehicle speed. Driving the vehicle in the TOW mode with
no trailer/load or light trailer/light load will
not cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced and the trans-
mission/engine driving characteristics may
feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide.FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational
vehicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
.
Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
. DO NOT tow any automatic transmission
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow an Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicle with any of the wheels on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious and
expensive damage to the powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures refer
to“Towing recommended by INFINITI” in
the “6. In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Automatic Transmission
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models:
Do not tow a 4WD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed
vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the
dolly manufacturer’ s recommendations
when using their product.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....................... 5-113
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .................. 2-41
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-61
Aiming controlAdaptive front lighting system (AFS) ............. 2-41
Headlights ................................................... 2-41
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system ............................. 1-61
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-63
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ............................................. 1-67
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-67
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-69
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-70, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Advanced Climate Control System ............... 4-42
Air conditioner service ................................. 4-47
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................. 4-47, 9-7
Automatic climate control .................. 4-39, 4-41
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-46
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................ 2-32
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-9
Antenna ............................................................ 4-82
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....................... 5-113 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-12
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-18
Around View
TMMonitor ..................................... 4-21
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-21
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-47
Audio system .................................................... 4-47 Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-81
Auto closure ..................................................... 3-24
Autolight system ............................................... 2-39
Automatic Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Climate control .................................. 4-39, 4-41
Door locks ..................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner ........................................... 3-33
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-17
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-64
Seat positioner ............................................ 3-33
Average fuel consumption and speed ................ 2-29
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-7
B
Back door (See lift gate) ................................... 3-20
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) system ....... 5-31
Battery .............................................................. 8-16
Battery saver system ......................... 2-40, 2-65
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-25 Variable voltage control system ................... 8-17
BCI system operation ........................................ 5-47
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-14
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-18
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ................................................... 2-19
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system ................. 5-31
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ..................... 5-31
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Intervention
(BSI) system warning light ................................ 2-13
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System .............. 4-98
Bluetooth®streaming audio ............................. 4-72
Booster seats .................................................... 1-51
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-113
Brake booster .............................................. 8-22
Brake fluid ......................................... 8-13, 8-14
Brake system ............................................. 5-110
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-21
Warning light ............................................... 2-13
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-98
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button .................................. 4-7
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-43
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-12
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-28

Remote engine start operation indicator ...... 2-24
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-14
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner ... 3-33
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-33
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
Extended storage fuse warning ......................... 2-25
Extended storage switch ................................... 8-25
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-29
Flexible seating ................................................. 1-18
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Brake fluid ......................................... 8-13, 8-14
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-8
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-15
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-60
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-44
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system ........... 5-90 Front auxiliary input jacks ................................. 4-78
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-63
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-4
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .......................... 1-4, 1-18
Front-seat active head restraint ......................... 1-16
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................. 5-100
Fuel economy information (display) ................ 4-9
Fuel information ............................................. 9-4
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-25
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-25
Gauge ............................................................ 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-27
Fuel efficient driving tips ................................... 5-98
Fuses ................................................................ 8-23
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-24
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-68
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-25
Gauge ................................................................. 2-6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge .............................. 2-9
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-9
Odometer....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ................................................. 2-7 Tachometer .................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .............................................. 2-28
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Glove box ......................................................... 2-57
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth®............. 4-98
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints ................................................. 1-10
Headlight washer .............................................. 2-42
Headlights Aiming control ............................................. 2-41
Aiming control (See adaptive front lighting
system (AFS)) ............................................... 2-41
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-29
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-38
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-38
Heated seats .................................................... 2-45
Heated steering wheel ...................................... 2-44
Heater Automatic climate control .................. 4-39, 4-41
Engine block heater ................................... 5-118
Hill start assist system ................................... 5-107
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-68
Hood release .................................................... 3-20
Hook Coat hooks .................................................. 2-59
Luggage hook .............................................. 2-59
Horn ................................................................. 2-45
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10-4
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ............................ 5-11
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-32
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-46
IndicatorDot matrix display ....................................... 2-22
Lights .......................................................... 2-18
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-32
INFINITI voice recognition system .................... 4-109
INFO button ........................................................ 4-7
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-30
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-32
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-43
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-5
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator light ... 2-19
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system ................. 5-94
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............... 5-56
Main switch indicator ................................... 2-26
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................................................... 2-15
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7 Battery replacement ..................................... 8-25
Key operating range ....................................... 3-9
Key operation .............................................. 3-10
Warning light ............................................... 2-15
Warning signals ........................................... 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ............................. 2-15
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-66
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-29 Interior lights .................................................... 2-66
iPod
®player operation ..................................... 4-76
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-36
J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-11
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................... 3-15
Keys ................................................................... 3-2
For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-69
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Emission control information label ............... 9-12
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-12
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-33, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .............. 9-11
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light ................................................... 2-20
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ........... 5-26
Lane departure warning (LDW) system .............. 5-22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Prevention
(LDP) system ..................................................... 5-23
Lane departure warning light ............................ 2-15 LATCH system ................................................... 1-36
License plate, Installing front license plate ....... 9-13
Lift gate ............................................................ 3-20
Light
Air bag warning light ................................... 1-70
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-28
Cargo light ................................................... 2-68
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-44
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-38
Headlights bulb replacement ....................... 8-29
Indicator lights ............................................ 2-18
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-66
Interior lights ............................................... 2-66
Map lights ................................................... 2-66
Replacement ................................................ 8-28
Vanity mirror lights ...................................... 2-67
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-12
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-38
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-29
Linking Intelligent Key....................................... 4-46
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 9-14
Lock Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6
Door locks ..................................................... 3-4
Lift gate lock ................................................ 3-20
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ............................... 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ..................................... 3-25
Low outside temperature warning ..................... 2-26

Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ..... 5-4
Luggage hooks ................................................. 2-59
M
MaintenanceBattery ......................................................... 8-16
General maintenance ..................................... 8-2
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance indicators ................................ 2-27
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-31
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-20
Map lights ........................................................ 2-66
Master warning light ......................................... 2-17
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-34
Meter Trip computer .............................................. 2-28
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-6 Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-43
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................ 3-30
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-30
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-32
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-63
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........................ 4-32
N
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-98
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-8
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-10
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Engine oil pressure gauge .............................. 2-9
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-27
Operation, operational indicators ...................... 2-24
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-29
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-30
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-14
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-34
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-17
Parking Brake break-in ........................................... 5-110
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-21
Parking on hills ......................................... 5-108 Phone
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ......... 4-98
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-98
Pocket .............................................................. 2-58
Power
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-4
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-52
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ............................... 5-110
Power windows ............................................ 2-61
Precautions Audio operation ........................................... 4-47
Braking precautions ................................... 5-110
Child restraints ............................................ 1-34
Cruise control .............................................. 5-54
Driving safety ................................................. 5-9
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-22
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-8
Precautions on BCI system ........................... 5-51
Precautions on Blind Spot
Intervention system ..................................... 5-38
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-21
Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-55
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Preview function ............................................. 5-111
Preview Function warning light .......................... 2-17
Push starting .................................................... 6-13
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-11
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