INFINITI QX80 2018 Owners Manual

2-78Instruments and controls
MEMO

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
Remote engine start (if so equipped) ........................ 3-18 Remote engine start operating range ................. 3-19
Remote starting the engine ................................... 3-19
Extending engine run time ...................................... 3-19 Canceling a remote start ...................................... 3-19
Conditions the remote engine start will
not work ................................................................... 3-20
Hood ........................................................................\
.......... 3-21
Liftgate ........................................................................\
..... 3-21 Operating manual liftgate .................................... 3-22
Operating power liftgate ...................................... 3-22
Auto closure ............................................................ 3-25
Liftgate release lever ............................................. 3-26
Fuel-filler door ................................................................ 3-26
Opening the fuel-filler door ................................. 3-26
Fuel-filler cap ........................................................... 3-27
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................................. 3-29
Electric operation .................................................... 3-29
Sun visors ........................................................................\
. 3-29
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..... 3-30
Inside mirror ............................................................. 3-30
Outside mirrors ........................................................ 3-36
Vanity mirror ............................................................ 3-38
Automatic drive positioner .......................................... 3-39
Entry/exit function ................................................. 3-39
Memory storage ...................................................... 3-39
Setting memory function ..................................... 3-40
System operation .................................................... 3-41

3-2Pre-driving checks and adjustments
A key number plate is supplied with your
keys. Record the key number and keep it in a
safe place (such as your wallet), not in the
vehicle. If you lose your keys, it is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
duplicates by using the key number. INFINITI
does not record any key numbers so it is very
important to keep track of your key number
plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, it can
be duplicated without knowing the key
number.
SPA2717
Type A
JVP0155X
Type B1. Intelligent Key (2)
2. Mechanical key (inside Intelligent Key)
(2)
3. Key number plate (1)
INTELLIGENT KEY
Your vehicle can only be driven with the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to your
vehicle’s Intelligent Key system components
and INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
components. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys
can be registered and used with one vehicle.
The new keys must be registered by an
INFINITI retailer prior to use with the
Intelligent Key system and INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System of your vehicle. Since the
registration process requires erasing all
memory in the Intelligent Key components
when registering new keys, be sure to take
all Intelligent Keys that you have to the
INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when driving. The Intelli-
gent Key is a precision device with a
built-in transmitter. To avoid dama-
ging it, please note the following.
— The Intelligent Key is water re- sistant; however, wetting may
KEYS

damage the Intelligent Key. If the
Intelligent Key gets wet, immedi-
ately wipe until it is completely
dry.
— Do not bend, drop or strike it against another object.
— If the outside temperature is below 14°F (−10°C), the battery
of the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in a place
where temperatures exceed
140°F (60°C).
— Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
— Do not use a magnet key holder.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key near an electric appliance such as
a television set or personal com-
puter.
— Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come into contact with water
or salt water, and do not wash it
in a washing machine. This could
affect the system function.
. If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
INFINITI recommends erasing the ID
code of that Intelligent Key. This will prevent the Intelligent Key from un-
authorized use to unlock the vehicle.
For information regarding the eras-
ing procedure, it is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
SPA2033
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release the
lock knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it
into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob
returns to the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors and the glove box.
See “Doors” (P.3-4), “Storage” (P.2-54).
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Intelligent Key.
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3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments
VALET HAND-OFF
When you have to leave a key with a valet,
give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep
the mechanical key with you to protect your
belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being opened
during valet hand-off, follow the procedures
below.
1. Remove the mechanical key from theIntelligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your
pocket or bag for insertion into the
Intelligent Key when you retrieve your
vehicle.
See “Storage” (P.2-54).WARNING
. Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
. Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
. To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets
unattended in your vehicle. Addition-
ally, the temperature inside a closed
vehicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
SPA2457B
LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL
KEY
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors simultaneously using
the mechanical key.
.Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to
the front of the vehicle
will lock all
doors.
. Turning the driver’s door key cylinder
once to the rear of the vehicle
will
unlock the driver’s door. After returning
the key to the neutral position
, turning
it to the rear again within 5 seconds will
unlock all doors.
DOORS

.You can switch the lock system to the
mode that allows you to open all the
doors when the key is turned once. (See
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.)
OPENING AND CLOSING WIN-
DOWS WITH THE MECHANICAL
KEY
The driver’s door key operation also allows
you to open and close all door windows.
To open the windows, turn the driver’s door
key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second. The door is unlocked
and the window keeps opening while turning
the key.
This function can also be performed by
pushing and holding the door UNLOCK
button of the Intelligent Key. (See “Remote
keyless entry system” (P.3-15).)
To close the windows, turn the driver’s door
key cylinder to the front of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second. The door is locked and
the window keeps closing while turning the
key.
SPA2744
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door individually, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
.
Be sure not to leave the Intelligent Key
inside the vehicle.
JVP0319X
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will
lock or unlock all the doors. The switches are
located on the driver’s and front passenger’s
door armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the lock position
.
Be sure not to leave the Intelligent Key
inside the vehicle.
To unlock the doors including the fuel-filler
door, push the power door lock switch to the
unlock position
.
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3-6Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver or
front passenger) is moved to the lock
position with any door open, all doors will
lock and unlock automatically. With the
Intelligent Key left in the vehicle and any
door open, all doors will unlock automati-
cally and a chime will sound after the door is
closed.
These functions help to prevent the Intelli-
gent Key from being accidentally locked
inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
.All doors lock automatically when the
vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24
km/h).
. All doors unlock automatically when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The automatic unlock function can be
deactivated or activated. To deactivate or
activate the automatic door unlock system,
perform the following procedure:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2, push and hold the power door lock
switch to the
position (UNLOCK) for more than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the ha-
zard indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between
each setting change.
When the automatic door unlock system is
deactivated, the doors do not unlock when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position. To unlock the door manually, use
the inside lock knob or the power door lock
switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side).
SPA2536
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
Child safety rear door locks help prevent
doors from being opened accidentally, espe-
cially when small children are in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position
,
the rear doors can be opened only from the
outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock
position
.

WARNING
.Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment man-
ufacturer for the possible influences
before use.
. The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio
waves may affect aircraft navigation
and communication systems. Do not
operate the Intelligent Key while on
an airplane. Make sure the buttons
are not operated unintentionally
when the unit is stored during a
flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all
the door locks using the remote controller
function or pushing the request switch on
the vehicle without taking the key out from a
pocket or purse. The operating environment
and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent
Key system operation.
Be sure to read the following before using
the Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating
with the vehicle as it receives radio waves.
The Intelligent Key system transmits weak
radio waves. Environmental conditions may
interfere with the operation of the Intelligent
Key system under the following operating
conditions.
. When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such
as a TV tower, power station and broad-
casting station.
. When in possession of wireless equip-
ment, such as a cellular telephone,
transceiver, and CB radio.
. When the Intelligent Key is in contact
with or covered by metallic materials.
. When any type of radio wave remote
control is used nearby.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed near
an electric appliance such as a personal
computer. .
When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key func-
tion or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions, the
battery’s life is approximately 2 years. If the
battery is discharged, replace it with a new
one.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously
receiving radio waves, if the key is left near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and
personal computer, the battery life may
become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a
battery, see “Intelligent Key battery replace-
ment” (P.8-20).
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. For
information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, contact an
INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
. Do not allow the Intelligent Key,
which contains electrical compo-
nents, to come into contact with
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM

3-8Pre-driving checks and adjustments
water or salt water. This could affect
the system function.
. Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
. Do not strike the Intelligent Key
sharply against another object.
. Do not change or modify the Intelli-
gent Key.
. Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is comple-
tely dry.
. If the outside temperature is below
14°F (−10°C), the battery of the
Intelligent Key may not function
properly.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key for
an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
. Do not attach the Intelligent Key
with a key holder that contains a
magnet.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment
and personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that
Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may
prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelli- gent Key to operate the vehicle. For infor-
mation regarding the erasing procedure, it is
recommended that you contact an INFINITI
retailer.

SPA2074
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the request
switch
.
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key system’s operating range becomes nar-
rower, and the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
The operating range is within 31.50 in (80
cm) from each request switch
.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door glass, handle or rear bumper the request
switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key to
push the request switch to lock/unlock the
doors.
SPA2326
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRE-
CAUTION
.
Do not push the door handle request
switch with the Intelligent Key held in
your hand as illustrated. The close dis-
tance to the door handle will cause the
Intelligent Key system to have difficulty
recognizing that the Intelligent Key is
outside the vehicle.
. After locking with the door handle re-
quest switch, verify the doors are se-
curely locked by testing them.
. To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left inside the vehicle, make sure you
carry the key with you and then lock the
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