light INFINITI QX80 2021 Repair Manual

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indicator light will turn off.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
SIC4444
To sound the horn, push the center pad area
of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
body parts that contact the seat. Use of
the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
HORN HEATED SEATS

.Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
JVR0600X
FRONT
The front seats can be warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the instru-
ment panel can be operated independently
of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the heated seat switch and select
the desired heat range.
.For high heat, push the switch once..For medium heat, push the switch
twice.
.For low heat, push the switch threetimes.
.The indicator lighton the switch will
illuminate depending on the heat level when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, push the heated seat switch until the indicator light turns
off.
The heater is controlled by a control
module, automatically turning the heater
on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long
as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to
turn off the seat heater.
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SIC2770
REAR (if so equipped)
The 2nd row outboard seats are warmed by
built-in heaters. The switches located on the
back side of the center console can be
operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
For high heat, push the HI (High) side
of the switch.
For low heat, push the LO (Low) side
of the switch.
The indicator light in the switch
will
illuminate when the heater is on. 3. To turn off the heater, return the switch
to the level position. Make sure the
indicator light goes off.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to
turn off the switch.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
climate controlled seats if you or the
occupants cannot monitor seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel
pain in body parts that contact with the
seat. Use of the climate controlled seats
by such people could result in serious
injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is operated
while the engine is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled seat
for extended periods or when no one
is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the climate controlled
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS
(if so equipped)

seat.
. Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
. The climate controlled seat has an air
filter. Do not operate climate con-
trolled seat without an air filter. This
may result in damage to the system.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not op-
erate, turn the switch off and have
the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
JVR0599X
The climate controlled seat cools down the
front seat by blowing cool air from under the
surface of the seat. The switches are located
on the instrument panel and can be operated
independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the climate controlled seat switch
to cool the seat. The indicator light
on
the corresponding switch will illuminate
depending on the cool level.
3. Adjust the desired amount of air by pushing the switch again. The climate
controlled seat blower remains on low
speed for approximately 60 seconds
after pushing the switch on. 4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or
cooled, or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn off the climate controlled
seats. To turn off the climate controlled
seats, push the switch until the indicator
light turns off.
To check the air filter for the climate
controlled seat, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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SSD0956
The warning systems switch is used to turn
on and off the warning systems (Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) and Blind Spot
Warning (BSW) systems) that are activated
using the settings menu on the lower display.
When the warning systems switch is turned
off, the indicator
on the switch is off. The
indicator will also be off if all of the warning
systems are deactivated using the settings
menu.
The LDW system will sound a warning chime
and blink the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator will appear to alert the
driver if the vehicle is traveling close to
either the left or the right of a traveling lane
with detectable lane markers. (See “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP)” (P.5-22).)
The BSW system will turn on the side
indicator lights, located next to the outside
mirrors, if the radar sensors detect a vehicle
in the detection zone. If the turn signal is
activated in the direction of the detected
vehicle, a chime sounds twice and the side
indicator light will flash. (See “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P.5-31).)
SIC4454
For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy
roads or slippery areas, push on the SNOW
mode switch. The SNOW mode indicator will
illuminate. When the SNOW mode is acti-
vated, engine output is controlled to avoid
wheel spin.
Push off the SNOW mode for normal
driving.
WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH
SNOW MODE SWITCH

SIC4474
TOW mode should be used when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Driving
the vehicle in TOW mode with no trailer/
load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced, and the transmission/engine driv-
ing characteristics may feel unusual.
Push the TOW mode switch to activate
TOW mode. The indicator light in the vehicle
information display illuminates when TOW
mode is selected. Push the TOW mode
switch again to turn TOW mode off.
TOW mode is automatically canceled when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
SIC4455
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be
reduced even if the accelerator is depressed
to the floor. If maximum engine power is
needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC
system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator will illumi-
nate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. (See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-125).)
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TOW MODE SWITCH
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL
(VDC) OFF SWITCH

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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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