engine oil INFINITI QX80 2020 Owner's Manual

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WAA0134X
VK56VD ENGINE
1. Window washer fluid reservoir(P.8-10)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-6)
4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-8) 5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-6)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-9)
7. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)
8. Battery (P.8-11)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-4)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-4)11. Drive belts (P.8-13)
12. Air cleaner (P.8-14)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Warninglight Name Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
2-12
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-12
Automatic Transmission (AT)
oil temperature warning light
2-12
Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light2-12
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light 2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-14
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
warning light (4WD models)
2-14
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light2-14
Low tire pressure warning
light
2-14
Master warning light 2-16
Seat belt warning light 2-16
Supplemental air bag warn-
ing light 2-16Warning
light Name Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light 2-16Indicator
light Name PageAdaptive Front lighting Sys-
tem (AFS) indicator light (if so
equipped) 2-17
Check suspension indicator
light
2-17
Exterior light indicator
2-17
Front fog light indicator light2-17
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light2-17
High beam assist indicator
light2-17
High beam indicator light
2-17
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-17
Security indicator light 2-18
TOW mode indicator light 2-18
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-18
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
......... 2-3
Instrument panel ............................................................... 2-5
Meters and gauges .......................................................... 2-6Speedometer and odometer ..................................... 2-7
Tachometer ................................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................................... 2-9
Engine oil pressure gauge ......................................... 2-9
Voltmeter ..................................................................... 2-10
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................................ 2-11 Checking lights ........................................................... 2-12
Warning lights ............................................................ 2-12
Indicator lights ........................................................... 2-17
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display .......................................... 2-19
Operational indicators ............................................. 2-22
Trip computer ............................................................. 2-29
Clock and outside air temperature ....................... 2-31
Security systems ............................................................. 2-32
Vehicle Security System .......................................... 2-32
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-33
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 2-34
Washer operation ..................................................... 2-35
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................... 2-36 Rear window wiper and washer operation ..... 2-37
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................................. 2-37
Rear window and outside mirror defroster ..... 2-37
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................... 2-38 Headlight switch ..................................................... 2-38
Headlight washer (if so equipped) ..................... 2-43
Instrument brightness control ............................ 2-44
Turn signal switch .................................................. 2-44
Fog light switch ....................................................... 2-45
Heated steering wheel ................................................. 2-45
Horn ........................................................................\
........... 2-46
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-46 Front ........................................................................\
... 2-47
Rear (if so equipped) ............................................. 2-48
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ............... 2-48
Warning systems switch ............................................. 2-50
SNOW mode switch .................................................... 2-50
TOW mode switch ......................................................... 2-51
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-51
Rear door alert ................................................................ 2-52 Turning the rear door alert
system ON/OFF ..................................................... 2-53
System operation .................................................... 2-53

WAC0218X
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down
hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “0” (Empty).
The Low Fuel warning
appears on the
vehicle information display when the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches “0”. There will be a small reserve of
fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches “0”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light should turn off. If the light
remains on after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-
17).WAC0219X
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is
running. When the engine speed is high, the
engine oil pressure is also high. When it is
low, the gauge indicates the low (L) oil
pressure.
The engine oil pressure is normal when the
gauge points within the zone
shown in the
illustration.
CAUTION
. This gauge is not designed to indicate
low engine oil level. Use the dipstick
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2-10Instruments and controls
to check the oil level. (See “Engine oil”
(P.8-6).)
. If the gauge does not move with the
proper amount of engine oil, have the
vehicle checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. Continued vehicle operation
in such a condition could cause ser-
ious damage to the engine.
WAC0220X
VOLTMETER
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the volt meter indicates the
battery voltage. When the engine is running,
it indicates the generator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volt drop
below the normal range
. If the gauge is
not in the normal range (10.5 to 15.5 volt)
while the engine is running, it may indicate
that the charging system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightMaster warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Automatic transmission check warning
lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTOW mode indicator light
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil tem-
perature warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator light
Brake warning lightCheck suspension indicator light
Charge warning lightExterior light indicator
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(4WD models)Front passenger air bag status light
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Instruments and controls2-11
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

2-12Instruments and controls
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,or,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,or,,,,,,
If any light does not come on or operates in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunc-
tion. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).)
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock
assistance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-122).)
Automatic transmission check
warning light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any other
time, it may indicate the transmission is not
functioning properly. It is recommend you
visit an INFINITI retailer to check and repair
the transmission.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
oil temperature warning light
This light illuminates when the Automatic
Transmission (AT) oil temperature is too
high. If the light illuminates while driving,
reduce the vehicle speed as soon as safely
possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the
AT oil temperature warning light is on
may damage the AT.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light (4WD models)
This light indicates that the Automatic
Transmission (AT) parking function is not
engaged. If the transfer control is not
secured in any driving position while the AT
shift lever is in the P (Park) position, the
transmission will disengage and the wheels
will not lock.
If the AT park warning light illuminates with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position, shift
the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch
to the AUTO, 4H or 4L position again with

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Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop
the engine immediately and call an INFINITI
retailer or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine
oil” (P.8-6).)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
warning light (4WD models)
Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the 4WD system malfunctions, or the diameter of the front and the rear wheels are
different, the warning light will either remain
illuminated or blink. (See “INFINITI all-mode
4WD
®” (P.5-111).)
CAUTION
.
If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the 4WD system. Reduce the vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
. If the 4WD warning light turns on
when driving on dry or hard surfaced
roads:
— in the 4H(I) position, shift the 4WD shift switch to AUTO
— in the 4L(O) position, stop the vehicle and shift the transmission
shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position and shift the 4WD shift
switch to AUTO
. If the warning light is still on after the
above operations, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the Forward
Emergency Braking (FEB) with pedestrian
detection system is set to OFF on the lower
display.
If the light illuminates when the FEB with
pedestrian detection system is ON, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. See
“Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection” (P.5-93) for more de-
tails.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors
the tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of
low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS
is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this
light illuminates for about 1 second and
turns off.

WAC0225X
11. Auxiliary gauges
The auxiliary gauges consist of the battery
voltage gauge and the engine oil pressure
gauge.
The engine oil pressure gauge indicates
current engine oil pressure. (See “En-
gine oil pressure gauge” (P.2-9).)
The battery voltage gauge indicates
current battery voltage. (See “Volt-
meter” (P.2-10).)
WAC0226X
CLOCK AND OUTSIDE AIR TEM-
PERATURE
The clockand outside air temperatureare displayed on the upper side of the vehicle
information display.
Clock
The clock can be adjusted on the lower
display. See the INFINITI InTouchTMOwn-
er’s Manual.
Outside air temperature (°F or °C)
The outside air temperature is displayed in °F
or °C in the range of −40 to 140°F (−40 to
60°C). 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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the brake pedal within 10 seconds after
the chime sounds. The engine will start.
After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the
brake pedal, the ignition switch position will
change to ACC.
NOTE:
. When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the
“Key Battery Low” message appears on
the vehicle information display even if
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
This is not a malfunction. To turn off the
Intelligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator, touch the ignition switch with the
Intelligent Key again.
. If the “Key Battery Low” message
appears, replace the battery as soon as
possible. (See “Battery” (P.8-11).) .
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head restraints/
headrests.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position. (See “Warning lights, in-
dicator lights and audible reminders”
(P.2-11).) 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either of the
above positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Firmly depress the brake pedal
and push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator ped-
al a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and while holding, crank the
engine. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start
because it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the engine with
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE