ignition INFINITI QX80 2018 Owner's Guide

Check suspension indicator
light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds.
Cruise indicator light (if so
equipped)
Cruise main switch indicator:
This light illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light turns off
when the main switch is pushed again. When
the cruise main switch indicator light illumi-
nates, the cruise control system is opera-
tional. (See “Cruise control” (P.5-65).)
Cruise malfunction:
If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
(See “Cruise control” (P.5-65).)
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights, instru-
ment panel lights, rear combination lights,
license plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator turns off when these lights are
turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. (See “Fog
light switch” (P.2-44).)
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
() located on the instrument panel will be
lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” (P.1-58).
High beam assist indicator
light
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. (See
“High beam assist” (P.2-39).)
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam
is selected.
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green; if
so equipped)
The light comes on in green when the Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system is
turned on. The light turns off when the
system is turned off.
NOTE:
This light is common with the Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW) indicator light (or-
ange). (See “Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator light” (P.2-15).)
For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ” (P.5-22).
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running,
it may indicate a potential emission control
malfunction.
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The malfunction indicator light may also
come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (14 liters) 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 remains on 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.
(See “Readiness for Inspection/Mainte-
nance (I/M) test” (P.10-33).)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come on
in one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady —
An emission control system malfunction
has been detected. Check the fuel-filler
cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If thelight does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to
the retailer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
tem.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended 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
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary could
lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the
emission control system.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in
the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this
light will remain on while the ignition switch
is in the ON position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Security systems” (P.2-31).
SNOW mode indicator light
When selecting SNOW mode while the
engine is running, this light will illuminate.
(See “SNOW mode” (P.5-130).)
TOW mode indicator light
This light will illuminate when the TOW
mode is selected while the engine is running.
(See “TOW mode” (P.5-130).)
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.

Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light illuminates and then
turns off.
The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the vehicle dynamic control
system is not operating.
When the 4L position is selected with the
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch, the
VDC system is disabled and the VDC off
indicator light illuminates. (4WD models)
For additional information, see “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-133).
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and
take the Intelligent Key with you when
leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door
is opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
at more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the
parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle and
release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires repla-
cement, it will make a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion. This
scraping sound will first occur only when the
brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of
the brake pad, the sound will always be
heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
SIC4379
The vehicle information displaylocated
between the speedometer and odometer,
and shows the indicators for the driving
systems, Intelligent Key operation and var-
ious warnings and information.
For detailed information about each system,
see the following sections:
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
— “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders” (P.2-11).
— “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-17).
. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) system
— “INFINITI all-mode 4WD
®” (P.5-120).
. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) sys-
tem
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— “Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)”(P.5-55).
. Cruise control system
— “Cruise control” (P.5-65).
. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
— “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5- 66).
. Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
— “Distance Control Assist (DCA)” (P.5- 87).
. Intelligent Key system
— “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).
— “Push-button ignition switch” (P.5- 12).
. Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system
— “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with pedestrian detection” (P.5-100).
. Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) system
— “Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)” (P.5-110).

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OPERATIONAL INDICATORS
1. Engine start operation indicator
This indicator appears when the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with the
brake pedal depressed.
2. NO KEY warning
This warning appears in either of the
following conditions.
No key inside the vehicle:
The warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
The warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recognized
by the system. You cannot start the engine
with an unregistered key. Use the registered
Intelligent Key.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7) for more
details.
3. SHIFT “P” warning
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed to stop the engine with
the shift lever in any position except the P
(Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift lever
to the P (Park) position or push the ignition
switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).)
4. “PUSH” warning
This warning appears when the shift lever is
moved to the P (Park) position with the
ignition switch in the ACC position after the
SHIFT “P” warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF
position, perform the following procedure:
SHIFT “P” warning?(Move the shift lever
to “P”) ?PUSH warning ?(Push the
ignition switch ?ignition switch position is
turned to ON) ?PUSH warning ?(Push the
ignition switch ?ignition switch position is
turned to OFF)
5. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power. If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. (See “Intelligent Key battery
replacement” (P.8-20).)
6. Engine start operation for Intel-
ligent Key system indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power and
when the Intelligent Key System and vehicle
are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the ignition
switch with the Intelligent Key while depres-
sing the brake pedal. (See “Intelligent Key
battery discharge” (P.5-14).)
7. Remote engine start indicator (if
so equipped)
This indicator appears when the engine has
been started using the remote start function.
To start the vehicle, depress the brake pedal
and place the ignition switch in the ON
position.
For more details, see “Remote engine start”
(P.3-18).
8. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.

9. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the 0 (Empty) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in
the tank when the fuel gauge reaches the 0
(Empty) position.
10. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. (See “Window washer fluid” (P.8-
10).)
11. Door/liftgate open warning
(ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion)
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the liftgate are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the liftgate is open on the display.
12. Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler
cap” (P.3-27).)
13. Check tire pressure warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light
remains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressure
to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label. (See “Low tire pressure warning light”
(P.2-15) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P.5-5).)
14. Extended storage fuse warning
(if so equipped)
This warning may appear if the extended
storage fuse switch is not pushed in
(switched on). When this warning appears,
push in (switch on) the extended storage
fuse switch to turn off the warning. For
more information, see “Extended storage
fuse switch” (P.8-20).
15. Back-up Collision Intervention
(BCI) not available warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Back-up
Collision Intervention (BCI) system is tem-porarily not available.
For more details, see “Back-up Collision
Intervention (BCI)” (P.5-55).
16. Back-up Collision Intervention
(BCI) malfunction warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Back-up
Collision Intervention (BCI) system is not
functioning properly.
For more details, see “Back-up Collision
Intervention (BCI)” (P.5-55).
17. Headlight warning
This warning appears if the LED headlights
are malfunctioning. It is recommended you
have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
18. Front radar obstruction warning
(if so equipped)
This warning appears when the sensor area
of the front bumper is covered with dirt or is
obstructed, making it impossible to detect a
vehicle ahead.
The following systems will be automatically
canceled.
.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if
so equipped)
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TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located
on the right side of the combination meter
panel. To operate the trip computer, push
the switches as shown above.
switch
switch
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, modes of the trip computer can
be selected by pushing the
switch.
Each time the
switchis pushed, the
display will change as follows:
Current fuel consumption ?Average fuel
consumption and speed ?Elapsed time and
trip odometer ?Distance to empty (dte) ?

Outside air temperature (ICY)?Setting ?
Warning check
1. Current and average fuel con-
sumption
The current and average fuel consumption
mode shows the current and average fuel
consumption.
2. Average fuel consumption (MPG
or l (liter)/100 km) and speed (MPH
or km/h)
Fuel consumption:
The average fuel consumption mode shows
the average fuel consumption since the last
reset. Resetting is done by pushing the
switchfor longer than 1 second. (The
average speed is also reset at the same
time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a
reset, the display shows “——”.
Speed:
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting
is done by pushing the
switchfor
longer than 1 second. (The average fuel
consumption is also reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. The first 30 seconds after a reset, the
display shows “——”.
3. Elapsed time and trip odometer
(MILES or km)
Elapsed time:
The elapsed time mode shows the time since
the last reset. The displayed time can be
reset by pushing the
switchfor longer
than 1 second. (The trip odometer is also
reset at the same time.)
Trip odometer:
The trip odometer mode shows the total
distance the vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing
the
switchfor longer than 1 second.
(The elapsed time is also reset at the same
time.)
4. Distance to empty (dte — MILES
or km)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides
you with an estimation of the distance that
can be driven before refueling. The dte is
constantly being calculated, based on the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual
fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning is displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the
dte display will change to “——”.
.
If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position may con-
tinue to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
5. Outside air temperature (ICY — °F
or °C)
The outside air temperature is displayed in °F
or °C in the range of −22 to 131°F (−30 to
55°C).
The outside air temperature mode includes a
low temperature warning feature. If the
outside air temperature is below 37°F
(3°C), the warning is displayed on the screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be
affected by road or engine heat, wind
directions and other driving conditions. The
display may differ from the actual outside
temperature or the temperature displayed
on various signs or billboards.
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SIC2133
Your vehicle has two types of security
systems, as follows:
.Vehicle security system
. INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if someone opens
the doors, hood, or liftgate when the system
is armed. It is not, however, a motion
detection type system that activates when
a vehicle is moved or when a vibration
occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
theft of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your Intelligent Key(s) in the
vehicle, and always lock it when unattended.
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection,
such as component locks, identification
markers, and tracking systems, are available
at auto supply stores and specialty shops.
Your INFINITI retailer may also offer such
equipment. Check with your insurance com-
pany to see if you may be eligible for
discounts for various theft protection fea-
tures.
SIC2045
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.
The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and liftgate. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with
the Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, power door lock switch or me-
chanical key.
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5. Confirm that the security indicator lightcomes on. The security indicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The
vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. After about 30 seconds the
vehicle security system automatically
shifts into the armed phase. The security
light begins to flash once every approxi-
mately 3 seconds. If, during this 30-
second pre-arm time period, the door is
unlocked, or the ignition switch is pushed
to ACC or ON, the system will not arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood, and liftgate locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
. The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
. The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 50 seconds. However, the
alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tam-
pered with again. The alarm is activated by:
.
Unlocking the door or opening the lift-
gate without using the button on the
Intelligent Key, the door handle request
switch or the mechanical key. (Even if the
door is opened by releasing the door
inside lock knob, the alarm will activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop when a door is unlocked
by pushing the unlock button on the Intelli-
gent Key, the door handle request switch or
using the mechanical key, or when the
ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON
position.
If the system does not operate as described
above, it is recommended you have it
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered Intelligent Key.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.