INFINITI QX80 2014 Quick Reference Guide

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Power Liftgate
When the liftgate is closed and locked, the liftgate
will open automatically by:
•


Pushing the power liftgate switch 01 on the
instrument panel.
•


Pushing the liftgate opener switch 02, the
liftgate must be unlocked, or you must have the
Intelligent Key with you (in your pocket or purse).



•


Pressing the
button
03 on the INFINITI
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
The power liftgate operation can be turned on or

off by the power liftgate main switch
04 on the
instrument panel.
• When the power liftgate


main switch
04 is
pushed to the OFF
position, power operation is not available using
the power liftgate switch located on the lower part of the
liftgate or the liftgate opener switch

02.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
01
04
02
03
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged,
or environmental conditions interfere with the
Intelligent Key operation, start the engine according
to the following procedure:



1.

Move the shift lever to the
P (PARK) position.



2.

Firmly apply the foot brake.



3.

Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key

and a chime will sound.



4.

Within 10 seconds after the chime sounds, push the ignition switch while\
depressing the

brake pedal and the engine will start.
*Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check\
local regulations before using this feature.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the
“ Maintenance and do-it yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Front Seat Adjustments
To slide the seat forward or backward, push the
control switch
01 forward or backward.
To recline the seatback, push the switch 02
forward or backward.
SEAT LIFTER
To raise or lower the front portion or height of
the seat, push the front or back end of the switch
01 up or down.
LUMBAR SUPPORT

To adjust the seat lumbar support, push the front or back end of the swi\
tch 03.
For more information, refer to the “Safety —— seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (section 1)”\
of your
Owner’s Manual.
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Automatic Drive Positioner
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering column
and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic
drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to set the memory positions:



•

Confirm the shift lever is in the
P (PARK) position.



•

Push the ignition switch to the
ON position.



•

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirrors to the \
desired positions
using the adjusting switches for each feature.



•
Push the SET switch and within 5 seconds, push the memory switch (1 or 2) for at
least 1 second.



•

The indicator light on the memory switch you select will illuminate for \
approximately
5 seconds.



•

The driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirror positions are n\
ow set to
your preference.
These memorized positions can also be linked to your INFINITI Intelligen\
t Key. To link a
memorized position to your INFINITI Intelligent Key, press the unlock bu\
tton on the key fob
after completing the previous step.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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2nd Row Seats
The 2nd row seat can be tipped forward for easy entry to or exit from the 3rd row seat and
can be folded flat for maximum cargo hauling/extra storage space.
TIPPING THE 2
ND ROW SEATS FORWARD FOR ENTRY TO THE 3RD ROW
MANUAL CONTROLS
1. Raise the armrest up to the stowed position.
2.


Lift up on the seatback release latch A or the
reclining lever
B. The seatback will tip forward.
3.


Lift up on the lower rear corner of the seat bottom

and tip the seat forward.
To return the 2
nd row seats to the standard position:
1.


Push back on the seat to return it to its original

position and lock it in place.
2.


Pull up and push

back on the seatback
to lock it in place.
3.


Use the seat reclining

lever
B to adjust the seat to the desired position.
POWER REMOTE CONTROLS (if so equipped)
To fold down and tip forward the 2nd row seatback,
push and hold the remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch
01 located on the instrument panel.
The lower corner of the seat base will lift and the
2nd row seat will tip forward.
FOLDING THE 2
ND ROW SEATS FLAT
1. Raise the armrest up to the stowed position.

2.


Pull the seat bottom release strap C to position
the seat bottom forward.
3

.
P

ull seat reclining lever
B up to fold the
seatback for ward.
There is a carpet panel flap on the back side of the
seatback that can be folded toward the back of the
vehicle to provide a level cargo floor when the 3
rd
row seats are also folded flat. The center console
(if so equipped) can also be removed.
A
B
C
2. 3.
0101
1.2.
3.2.
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TO RETURN THE 2ND ROW SEATS TO THE
STANDARD POSITION:
1.


Return the carpet panel flap to the back side of the

seatback and secure it in place.
2.


Pull the seat reclining lever B up while you lift up
and push back on the seatback until it locks in place.
3.


Return the seat bottom backward to its original
position until it locks in place.
4.


Use the seat reclining lever to adjust the seat to the

desired position.
For more information, refer to the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (sectio\
n 1) ” section of your
Owner’s Manual.
3rd Row Power Folding Seats
The 3rd row seats can be folded flat for maximum
cargo hauling or extra storage space.
Before folding down the 3rd row seats:



•


The vehicle’s shift lever must be in
P (PARK)
or N (NEUTRAL).



•


Place the seat belt buckles in the storage of the seat

cushion
01 to avoid dropping them under the seat
cushion or causing damage to your leather seats.



•


Disconnect and secure the center seat belt and

tongues into the retractor base
02.



1. To release the seat belt connector tongue, insert

a suitable tool (a key, for example) into the
opening on the side of the connector buckle.



2.


Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base located in the rear ceili\
ng storage area.



3.


Insert the seat belt tongue into the fabric sleeve

so that it will lay flat.



4.


Secure the connector tongue into the retractor base.



5.


Always reconnect the center seat belt when the

seat is returned to the upright position.



•


Make sure that there are no objects on the

seat cushion.



• Lower the 3rd row head restraints.
To lower the seat, push and hold the front portion A
of the right or left 3rd row power folding seat switch 01.
To return the seats to an upright position, press the back
portion
B of the right or left 3rd row power folding seat switch 01.
For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (se\
ction 1) ” of
your Owner’s Manual.
01
3.2.
B
02
01
B A
B A
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Outside Mirror Control Switch
Move the control switch 01 right or left to select the
right or left side mirror.
Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the
switch
02.
Move this switch 01 to the center (neutral) position
to prevent accidentally moving the mirror.
POWER FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS
To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push the switch 03 to the
position. To unfold the
outside rearview mirrors, push the switch
03 to the
position. If mirrors are manually operated or bumped, the mirror body can become l\
oose at the

pivot point.
To correct electronic mirror operation, cycle mirrors by pushing the out\
side rearview mirror
folding switch
03 to the
position until completely closed, then push the switch 03 to
the
position until the mirror is completely open.
REVERSE TILT-DOWN FEATURE
When backing up the vehicle, the right or left outside mirrors will turn\
downward automatically
to provide better rear visibility.



1.

Push the ignition switch to the
ON position.



2.

Move the shift lever to the
R (REVERSE) position.



3.

Choose the right or left outside mirror by operating the outside mirror \
control switch.



4.

The outside mirror surfaces move downward.
When one of the following conditions has occurred, the outside mirror su\
rfaces will return
to their original positions.



•

The shift lever is moved to any position other than
R (REVERSE).



•

The outside mirror control switch is set to the center (neutral) posit\
ion.



•

The ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Starting/Stopping the Engine
It is important to make sure the INFINITI Intelligent



Key is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to start
the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF
Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.
Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to turn the engine off.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
01
02
03
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Headlight Control
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
Turn the headlight control switch to the
position
01 to turn on the front parking, side marker,
tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
Turn the switch to the
position 02 to turn on
the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM
The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it i\
s dark and off when it
is light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time af\
ter you turn the ignition
off and all doors are closed.
To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to t\
he AUTO position 03
then push the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system, turn the headlight
control switch to the OFF,
position 01 or position 02.
HIGH BEAM SELECT
Push the headlight control switch forward 04 to
select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light
illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull the
headlight switch back to the original position to select
the low beam. The blue indicator light extuiguishes.
Pull and release the headlight control switch 05 to
flash the headlight high beams on and off.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
The headlights must be on and the low beams



selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the position 06
to turn the fog lights on.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the OFF position to turn the fog lights off.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
01
02
03
04
05
06
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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
Move the lever to the following positions to operate
the windshield wipers:
01 Mist
(MIST) - One sweep operation of the
front wipers.
02 Auto
(AUTO) - Operates the rain-sensing
auto front wiper system. The rain sensor
sensitivity level can be adjusted by twisting
the time control ring
03 to increase or
decrease wiper sensitivity.
04 Low
(LO) - Front wipers operate at a continuous
low speed.
05 High (HI) - Front wipers operate at a continuous
high speed.
06 Pull the lever toward you to activate the
front washer. The front wipers will operate
several times.
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
07 Intermittent (INT) - Rear wiper operates
intermittently.
08 Low (ON) - Rear wiper operates at a
continuous low speed.
09 Push the lever forward to activate the
rear washer. The rear wiper will operate
several times.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
0301
02
04
05
INT07
ON08
MIST
OFF
AUTO LOHI
06
09
TYPE B (if so equipped)
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Automatic Climate Controls
01 AUTO BUTTON/TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Press the AUTO button and the system will automatically control air flow distribution
and fan speed to achieve and maintain the temperature setting (automati\
c cooling and/or
dehumidified heating).
Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial to set your desired t\
emperature.
Auto mode may be used year-round and will work to reach a comfortable te\
mperature



quickly. For example on a very hot day, the system will initially operat\
e at maximum air flow




for rapid cool down.
02 DUAL BUTTON/PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

Press the passenger’s side DUAL control button to turn the passenger’s side temperature



controls on or off. This will allow the passenger’s side temperature \
to be adjusted



i
ndependently from the driver’s side control by turning the passenger’s side co\
ntrol.
Turn the passenger’s side temperature control dial left for cooler ai\
r or right for warmer air.
03 FAN SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS
Press the fan speed control buttons to manually decrease the fan speed or increase the

fan speed
.
04 MODE BUTTON
Press the MODE button
to cycle through the following air flow outlets:



Air flows from the center and side vents.



Air flows from the center, side and foot vents.



Air flows mainly from the foot vents.



Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
05 DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
Press the defroster control button
to turn the system on. The A/C automatically turns on

when the defroster mode is selected. This feature removes humidity from \
the air.
Use the temperature control dial
01 to set the desired temperature.

To set the defroster on high, press the fan speed control button
to increase the fan speed

to the maximum setting.

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06 REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH
Push the rear window defroster switch
to turn the system on or off.

This function automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
07 AUTOMATIC INTAKE AIR CONTROL
In the auto mode, air intake will be controlled automatically.
This mode helps to adjust the inside vehicle temperature more effectivel\
y.
To manually control air recirculation inside the vehicle, press the air \
recirculation
button
08. The indicator light on the button will illuminate.
To return to the automatic control mode, push and hold the auto-recircul\
ation
button
07 until the indicator light on the button illuminates.
09 UPPER VENT BUTTON

When the upper vent button
is pressed, the air flow against the driver’s or

p
assenger’s upper body becomes gentle. The indicator light on the button will illuminate.\
In this mode, air from the upper ventilator flows to control the cabin t\
emperature without



blowing air directly on the occupants.
10 A/C BUTTON
Press the A/C button to manually turn the A/C on or off.
When on, this system not only provides cooler air, but removes humidity \
from the air to help
avoid window fogging.
11 REAR A/C BUTTON
This button will allow the front controls to operate
the front or rear climate control systems.
To operate the rear climate control system from
the front, press the REAR button so that the light
illuminates and the “Rear Air-conditioning” screen
is displayed.
To adjust the front climate control system, press the REAR button again.
For more information, refer to the “Instrument and controls (section 2)” or the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Rear Climate Controls
To activate the system:



1.
Press the REAR button

01 on the front control panel until Rear Air-conditioning screen
is displayed.



•


The indicator light will illuminate.



•


The Fan Speed, Temperature,
AUTO, and OFF buttons will now control the Rear
Air-conditioning system.
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FM/AM/SiriusXM* Satellite Radio With CD/DVD Player
01 VOLUME/ON•OFF CONTROL KNOB
Press the VOL/ON•OFF control knob to turn the system on or off. Turn the knob right
or left to increase or decrease the volume.
02 SEEK/CAT AND TRACK BUTTONS
To scan quickly and stop at the previous or next broadcast station, pres\
s the



SEEK·CAT button or the TRACK button.
For SiriusXM Satellite Radio, press the SEEK·CAT button or the TRACK button
to switch to the first channel of the previous or next category.
To change tracks on a CD, press the SEEK·CAT button or the TRACK button.
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2. Press the REAR button
01 again, and the screen
will return to what was previously displayed.



•


The indicator light will stay illuminated to

indicate that the Rear Air-conditioning system
is active.
OFF button
02 — Turns off the rear climate control
system, and
REAR button indicator light.
Fan speed control buttons 03 — Press
or
to increase or decrease fan speed.
Temperature increase and decrease buttons 04 —
Adjusts the rear temperature up or down
.
AUTO button
05 — System automatically works to keep air flow and fan speed at a
constant temperature.
MODE button 06 — Changes the air flow mode. The air flow modes are:
The air outlet is fixed at foot level.
The air outlet is fixed at the head and foot level.
The air outlet is fixed at the head level.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (secti\
on 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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