power steering INFINITI QX80 2014 Owners Manual

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JVC0444X
1. Power lift gate switch* (P.3-20)
2. Instrument brightness control switch(P.2-43)
3. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od- ometer (P.2-7)
4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
—
Headlight (P.2-38)
— Turn signal (P.2-43)
— Fog light (P.2-44)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) —
Audio control steering switch
(P.4-81)
— Hands-Free Phone System switch
(P.4-98)
6. Trip computer switch (P.2-28)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-34)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
—Cruise control system* (P.5-54)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem* (P.5-56)
9. Dynamic driver assistance switch* —Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system* (P.5-21)
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-
tem* (P.5-78)
— Blind Spot Intervention system*
(P.5-31)
10. Shift lever (P.5-16)
11. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch* (P.5-100)/SNOW mode switch
(P.2-49)/TOW MODE switch (P.2-49)/
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.5-115)
12. Headlight aiming control* (P.2-41)
13. Power lift gate main switch (P.3-20)
COCKPIT

14. Warning systems switch* (P. 2-48)—Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
(P.5-21)
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)* (P.5-31)
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
(P.5-90)
15. BCI (Back-up Collision Intervention) switch* (P.5-31) or Power lift gate
switch* (P.3-20)
16. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-28)
17. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch* (P.5-94)
*: if so equipped
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SSI0733
1. Side ventilator (P.4-38)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)
3. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)
4. Center ventilator (P.4-38)
5. Center multi-function control panel(P.4-3) —
Vehicle information and setting
buttons (P.4-7)
6. Center display —Around View Monitor (P.4-21)
— Navigation system**
— DVD player operation (P.4-64) 7. Clock (P.2-51)
8. Defroster switch (P.2-37)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-55)
10. Fuse box (P.8-24)
11. Parking brake (P.5-21)
12. Hood release handle (P.3-20)
13. Steering wheel —Horn (P.2-45)
— Driver supplemental air bag
(P.1-55)
— Power steering system (P.5-110)
14. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-11)
15. Climate controlled seat switch* (P.2-47)/Heated seat switch* (P.2-45)
16. Remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch* (P.1-9)
17. Heated steering wheel switch (P.2-44)
18. Power outlet (P.2-52)
19. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-63)
20. Cup holder (P.2-54)
21. Automatic climate control system (P.4-39)
22. Audio system (P.4-47)
23. Glove box (P.2-57)
*: if so equipped
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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SDI2585
VK56VD ENGINE
1. Window washer fluid reservoir(P.8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
8. Battery (P.8-16)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)11. Drive belts (P.8-18)
12. Air cleaner (P.8-19)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

JVC0444X
1. Power lift gate switch*
2. Instrument brightness control switch
3. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-ometer
4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch —
Headlight
— Turn signal
— Fog light
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
—Audio control steering switch —
Hands-Free Phone System switch
6. Trip computer switch
7. Wiper and washer switch
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
—Cruise control system*
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem*
9. Dynamic driver assistance switch* —Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system*
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-
tem*
— Blind Spot Intervention system*
10. Shift lever
11. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch*/ SNOW mode switch/TOW MODE
switch/Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF switch
12. Headlight aiming control*
13. Power lift gate main switch
14. Warning systems switch* —Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)*
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
15. BCI (Back-up Collision Intervention) switch* or Power lift gate switch*
Instruments and controls2-3
COCKPIT

SSI0733
1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Hazard indicator flasher switch
4. Center ventilator
5. Center multi-function control panel—Vehicle information and setting buttons
6. Center display —Around View Monitor
— Navigation system**
— DVD player operation 7. Clock
8. Defroster switch
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
10. Fuse box
11. Parking brake
12. Hood release handle
13. Steering wheel
—Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
— Power steering system
14. Push-button ignition switch
15. Climate controlled seat switch*/ Heated seat switch*
16. Remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch*
17. Heated steering wheel switch
18. Power outlet
19. Front passenger air bag status light
20. Cup holder
21. Automatic air conditioning system
22. Audio system
23. Glove box
*: if so equipped
**: Refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.
Instruments and controls2-5
INSTRUMENT PANEL

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .................................................................... 3-2Intelligent Key ................................................. 3-2
Valet hand-off.................................................. 3-4
Doors .................................................................. 3-4 Locking with mechanical key ........................... 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key................................................ 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ......................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ............... 3-5
Automatic door locks....................................... 3-6
Child safety rear door lock ............................. 3-6
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7 Intelligent Key operating range ........................ 3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ........................ 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ............................... 3-10
Battery saver system ..................................... 3-12
Warning signals............................................. 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ................................... 3-13
Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-15 How to use remote keyless entry system....... 3-16
Hood ................................................................. 3-20 Lift gate ............................................................ 3-20
Operating manual lift gate ........................... 3-21
Operating power lift gate ............................. 3-21
Auto closure ............................................... 3-24
Lift gate release lever .................................. 3-25
Fuel-filler door................................................... 3-25
Opening the fuel-filler door.......................... 3-25
Fuel-filler cap............................................... 3-26
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-28 Electric operation ......................................... 3-28
Sun visors......................................................... 3-29
Mirrors .............................................................. 3-30 Inside mirror................................................ 3-30
Outside mirrors............................................ 3-30
Vanity mirror................................................ 3-32
Automatic drive positioner ................................ 3-33
Entry/exit function ....................................... 3-33
Memory storage........................................... 3-34
Setting memory function.............................. 3-35
System operation......................................... 3-35

Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................................. 5-58
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................................. 5-59
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................................. 5-74
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system equipped model) ....................... 5-77
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-78 Precautions on distance control
assist system ................................................ 5-78
Distance control assist operation................... 5-80
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-90 Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-91
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-94
Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-95
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-98
Fuel efficient driving tips ................................... 5-98
Increasing fuel economy .................................. 5-100
INFINITI all-mode 4WD
®(if so equipped).......... 5-100
INFINITI all-mode 4WD®system ................... 5-101
4WD shift switch ......................................... 5-104
4WD shift indicator...................................... 5-105
4WD warning light....................................... 5-105 Hill Start Assist system ................................... 5-107
Parking/parking on hills.................................. 5-108
Tow mode ....................................................... 5-109
SNOW mode.................................................... 5-109
Power steering ................................................ 5-110
Brake system .................................................. 5-110 Braking precautions ................................... 5-110
Parking brake break-in............................... 5-110
Brake assist .................................................... 5-111 Brake assist............................................... 5-111
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) .......................... 5-111
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-113
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............ 5-115
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ................................................. 5-116
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-117 Freeing a frozen door lock ......................... 5-117
Antifreeze .................................................. 5-117
Battery....................................................... 5-117
Draining of coolant water........................... 5-117
Tire equipment .......................................... 5-117
Special winter equipment .......................... 5-118
Driving on snow or ice ............................... 5-118
Engine block heater (if so equipped).......... 5-118

Operation:
1. Add air to the tire.
2. After a few seconds, the hazard indica-tors will start flashing.
3. When the designated pressure is reached, the horn beeps once and the
hazard indicators stop flashing.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
. If the tire is over-inflated more than
approximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators flash 3
times. To correct the pressure, push the
core of the valve stem on the tire briefly
to release pressure. When the pressure
reaches the designated pressure, the
horn beeps once.
. If the hazard indicator does not flash
within approximately 15 seconds after
starting to inflate the tire, it indicates
that the Tire Inflation Indicator is not
operating.
. The TPMS will not activate the Tire
Inflation Indicator under the following
conditions:
— If there is interference from an
external device or transmitter
— The air pressure from the inflation
device such as those using a power socket is not sufficient to inflate the
tire
— If an electrical equipment is being
used in or near the vehicle
— There is a malfunction in the TPMS
system
— There is a malfunction in the horn or
hazard indicators
. If the Tire Inflation Indicator does not
operate due to TPMS interference,
move the vehicle about 3 ft (1m)
backward or forward and try again.
If the Tire Inflation Indicator is not working,
use a tire pressure gauge.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner may result in loss of control
or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid exces-
sive speed, high speed cornering, or
sudden steering maneuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to
lose control of your vehicle.
As with any
vehicle, a loss of control could result in a
collision with other vehicles or objects, or
cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if
the loss of control causes the vehicle to
slide sideways. Be attentive at all times,
and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or
drugs (including prescription or over-the-
counter drugs which may cause drowsi-
ness). Always wear your seat belt as
outlined in the “Seat belts”in the“1.
Safety —seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers
to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.
Starting and driving5-7

5-110Starting and driving
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.
The power assisted steering uses a hy-
draulic pump, driven by the engine, to
assist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks,
you will still have control of the vehicle.
However, much greater steering effort is
needed, especially in sharp turns and at
low speeds.
BRAKING PRECAUTIONS
The brake system has two separate hy-
draulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,
you will still have braking ability at two
wheels.
You may feel a small click and hear a sound
when the brake pedal is fully depressed
slowly. This is not a malfunction and
indicates that the brake assist mechanism
is operating properly.
Hydraulically-assisted brakes
The hydraulically-assisted brake system is
designed to use a hydraulic pump driven
electrically, to assist braking. If the engine
stops, you can stop the vehicle by depres-
sing the foot brake pedal. However, greater
foot pressure on the foot brake pedal will
be required to stop the vehicle. The
stopping distance will be longer.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven
through water, the brakes may get wet.
As a result, your braking distance will be
longer and the vehicle may pull to one side
during braking.
To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly tapping the brake pedalto heat-up the brakes. Do this until the
brakes return to normal. Avoid driving the
vehicle at high speeds until the brakes
function correctly.
PARKING BRAKE BREAK-IN
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever
the stopping effect of the parking brake is
weakened or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drums/rotors are replaced,
in order to assure the best braking
performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual and can be performed by
an INFINITI retailer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. This will cause overheating
of the brakes, wearing out the brake and
pads faster and reduce gas mileage.
To help save the brakes and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed
and downshift to a lower gear before going
down a slope or long grade. Overheated
brakes may reduce braking performance
and could result in loss of vehicle control.
POWER STEERING
BRAKE SYSTEM