INFINITI QX80 2021 Owner's Manual

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The rear door alert system functions under
certain conditions to indicate there may be
an object or passenger in the rear seat(s).
Check the seat(s) before exiting the vehicle.
The rear door alert system is initially dis-
abled. The driver can enable the system
using the rear door alert switch. (See “Turn-
ing the rear door alert system ON/OFF”
(P.2-54).)
WAC0216X
Rear door alert switch
Rear door alert switch indicator light
switch
TURNING THE REAR DOOR
ALERT SYSTEM ON/OFF
To turn on the rear door alert system, push
the rear door alert switch. The rear door
alert switch indicator lightwill illuminate.
To turn off the system, push the rear door
REAR DOOR ALERT

alert switch again. The rear door alert switch
indicator light will go off.
When the system is turned ON:
.The system is activated when a rear door
is opened and closed within 10 minutes
of the vehicle being driven. For additional
information, refer to “System operation”
(P.2-55).
. If a rear door is opened and closed but
the vehicle is not driven within approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will not
be activated. A rear door must be opened
and closed and the vehicle driven within
10 minutes for the system to be acti-
vated.
NOTE:
. When turning on or off the system, the
system will retain current settings even
if the engine is restarted.
. If the battery terminal is disconnected
and connected after the system is
turned on, the system will be turned
off and initialized. To use the rear door
alert system after the battery terminal
is disconnected and connected for servi-
cing by the customer or an INFINITI
retailer, push the rear door alert switch
to turn on the system.SYSTEM OPERATION
When the rear door alert system is activated
and the driver exits the vehicle after arriving
at a destination:
. When the driver places the vehicle in the
P (Park) position, a message appears in
the vehicle information display for a
driver to select “Dismiss” or “Disable
Alert” if desired.
. With the system enabled, when the driver
exits the vehicle, an audible alert (horn
sound) will occur unless a rear door is
opened and closed within a short time to
deactivate the alert.
. If the doors are locked before the alert is
deactivated by opening a rear door, the
horn will sound.
. If the system is activated but the liftgate
is opened before opening a rear door, the
audible horn alert will be delayed until
after the liftgate is closed.
. If the audible horn alert occurs, a mes-
sage will also appear in the vehicle
information display that states, “Check
Rear Seat for all articles”.
WAC0142X
HOW TO TEMPORARILY DIS-
ABLE THE REAR DOOR ALERT
SYSTEM
Perform the following operations to tem-
porarily disable the rear door alert system.
When the driver places the vehicle in the P
(Park) position, a message appears in the
vehicle information display for a driver to
select “Dismiss” or “Disable Alert” if desired.
. Using
switch, a driver can select
“Dismiss” to clear the display for a period
of time. If no selection is made, this
message automatically turns off after a
period of time.
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.Usingswitch, a driver can select
“Disable Alert” to disable the horn alert
for the remainder of the current trip.
WARNING
. There may be times when there is an
object or passenger in the rear seat(s)
but the audible alert does not sound.
For example, this may occur if rear
seat passengers enter or exit the
vehicle during a trip.
. The system does not directly detect
objects or passengers in the rear seat
(s). Instead, it can detect when a rear
door is opened and closed, indicating
that there may be something in the
rear seat(s).
NOTE:
There may be times when the horn sounds
but there are no objects or passengers in the
rear seat(s).
CAUTION
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any liquid
to contact the outlet.
WAC0172X
Instrument panel
SIC4456
Back side of front console
POWER OUTLET

SIC4391
Luggage room
Type A (if so equipped)
The power outlet is used for powering
electrical accessories such as cellular tele-
phones.
CAUTION
. The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a combined power draw of
12 volts, 120W (10A) for all the
power outlets. Do not use double
adapters or more than one electrical accessory.
. This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.
SIC2648
Main switch
Type B (if so equipped)
The power outlet (plug type) is located on
the back side of the front console. It can
operate when the ignition switch in the ON
position and the main switch (located in the
console box) is ON.
The specification of this power outlet is for
use of a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A) power
draw.
To turn on or off the power supply to the
outlet, push the ON
or OFFside of the
main switch. When the switch is turned to
the ON position, the indicator light
will
illuminate.
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JVI1638X
Power outlet
Pull up the cover and plug in.
After using the power outlet, be sure to turn
off the main switch.
CAUTION
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A)
power draw.
. Use this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped, this
could result in a discharged battery.)
JVI1604X
USB (Universal Serial Bus) CHAR-
GING CONNECTOR
The USB connectorcan be used only for
charging an external device.
Open the cover to access the USB connec-
tor.
Connect a USB device into the connector.
Charging will start automatically (maximum
output up to 5 volt, 12W, 2.4A).
The external device will be charged continu-
ously while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
Some mobile devices cannot be charged
depending on their specifications.
CAUTION
. Do not force a USB device into the
connector. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the con-
nector may damage the connector.
Make sure that the USB device is
connected correctly into the connec-
tor.
. Do not use a reversible USB cable.
Using the reversible USB cable may
damage the connector.
. Do not grab the USB connector cover
when pulling the USB device out of
the connector. This could damage the
connector and the cover.

EMERGENCY SUPPORT
INFINITI InTouchTMServices provide var-
ious services to support dealing with emer-
gencies of the subscribed vehicle and the
driver.
For example, in case of an illness or serious
injury, you can seek support by pushing the
in-vehicle E-Call* (SOS) button and con-
necting to the INFINITI InTouch
TMServices
Response Center. The INFINITI InTouchTM
Services Response Center can specify the
location of the vehicle via GPS, and the
information will be sent to the police or other
agencies as needed.
*: "E-Call" is an abbreviation for the "Emer-
gency Call".
For information about other INFINITI In-
Touch
TMServices emergency support re-
lated services, contact the INFINITI
InTouch
TMServices support line at 1-855-
444-7244 or refer to the INFINITI In-
Touch
TMServices website www.infinitiusa.
com/intouch (for U.S.)/www.infiniti.ca/in-
touch/en/ (for Canada).
WARNING
. Please note that the Automatic Colli-
sion Notification service and Emer-
gency Call function cannot be used in the following conditions:
— Emergency functions and services will not be available without a
paid subscription to INFINITI In-
Touch
TMServices.
— The INFINITI InTouchTMServices
network system is disabled.
— The vehicle moves outside the service area where the TCU (Tele-
matics Control Unit) is connected
to the system.
— The vehicle is outside the area where the cellular network service
is receivable.
— The vehicle is in a location with poor signal reception such as
tunnels, underground parking
garages, behind buildings or in
mountainous areas.
— The line is busy.
— The TCU (Telematics Control Unit) or other systems of your
vehicle are not working properly.
— It may not be possible to make an emergency call depending on the
severity of a collision and/or
emergency. .
Park the vehicle in a safe location and
set the parking brake before operat-
ing the E-Call (SOS) button.
. Only use this service in case of an
emergency. There may be a penalty
for inappropriate use of the service.
. Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Indivi-
duals who use a pacemaker should
contact the device manufacturer re-
garding any possible effects before
using the system.
. The TCU (Telematics Control Unit)
antenna is installed inside the upper
central part of the instrument panel.
An occupant should not get any
closer to the antenna than specified
by the pacemaker manufacturer. The
radio waves from the TCU antenna
may adversely affect the operation of
the pacemaker while using the
INFINITI InTouch
TMServices.
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E-CALL (SOS) BUTTON (if so equipped)

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5GH0353X
Making an emergency call
The E-Call (SOS) button is located near the
map light.
1. Push the E-Call (SOS) button.
2. When the line is connected, speak to theResponse Specialist.
If you want to cancel the emergency call,
push and hold the E-Call (SOS) button for a
few seconds.
NOTE:
. After the E-Call (SOS) button is pushed,
it may take some time until the system
initiates connection, depending on the
technical environment and whether the
TCU (Telematics Control Unit) is being
used by other services.
. An indicator light on the E-Call (SOS)
button shows the readiness of the emergency support system. If the in-
dicator light is not illuminated, pushing
the E-Call (SOS) button does not con-
nect your vehicle to the Response Spe-
cialist.
The indicator light blinks while con-
nected to the INFINITI InTouch
TMSer-
vices Response Center.
. Even when the indicator light is illumi-
nated, connection to the INFINITI In-
Touch
TMServices Response Center may
not be possible. If this occurs in an
emergency situation, contact the autho-
rities by other means.
. To avoid disconnecting the line, do not
place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
. Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
. Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
. Do not recline the rear seatback when
you use the cup holders on the rear
armrest. Doing so may cause the
beverages to spill over, and if they
are hot, they may scald the passen-
gers.
STORAGE

WAC0154X
Front
To open the cup holder, push the lid.
To close, lower the cup holder lid and push it
down lightly.
The cup holder is not designed to store
personal items.
SIC3118
Type A
2nd row seat
Type A:
To open the cup holder, push the lid
.
The flap will be folded down when inserting
a large container.
To close, lower the cup holder lid and push it
down lightly.
To clean the front cup holder, pull up the
inside tray
and remove it.
The cup holder is not designed to store
personal items.
SIC2915
Type B
Type B:
To open the cup holder, pull the lid.
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SIC4419
3rd row seat
SIC4501
Soft bottle holder
CAUTION
.Do not use bottle holder for any other
objects that could be thrown about in
the vehicle and possibly injure people
during sudden braking or an accident.
. Do not use bottle holder for open
liquid containers.
JVI0619X
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release it. Only store one pair of sunglasses
in the holder.
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to avoid obstructing the driver’s
view and to help prevent an accident.

CAUTION
.Do not use for anything other than
glasses.
. Do not leave glasses in the sunglasses
holder while parking in direct sun-
light. The heat may damage the
glasses.
SIC4393
GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle
.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
/unlockthe glove box, use the
mechanical key. For the mechanical key
usage, see “Keys” (P.3-2).
JVI1711X
CONSOLE BOX
Front
Type A (if so equipped):
To open the console box lid, push up the
knob
and pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until the lock
latches.
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