2017 Infiniti QX60/JX (2017 year). Manual — part 6

2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Checking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Vehicle information display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

How to use the vehicle information display . . . . . . . 2-17
Startup display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Resetting the trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Rear switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch. . . . . 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Xenon headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Daytime running light system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Climate controlled seat switches (if so equipped) . . . . 2-44
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Heated 2nd row seat switches (if so equipped) . . . . . . 2-46
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 2-47
Warning systems switch (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50

12v outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50

120v outlet (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51

Extended storage switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53

Map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Seatback pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Storage trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Cargo area storage bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Luggage hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Roof rack (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60

Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60

Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62

Power moonroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62

Dual panel moonroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64

Power moonroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64

Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67

Console light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68
Personal Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68
Luggage compartment light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69

Programming HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71
Operating the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71
Programming trouble-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71
Clearing the programmed information . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button. . . . . . 2-72
If your vehicle is stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72

1.

Vent (P. 4-47)

2.

Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-42)

3.

Instrument brightness control (P. 2-37)

4.

Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-8)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-16)

5.

Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-50)
Horn (P. 2-43)

6.

Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-58)

7.

Trip reset switch (P. 2-4)

8.

Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-33)
Rear wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-33)

9.

Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P. 2-36)

10.

Center display*
Navigation system* (if so equipped)

11.

Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-48)

12.

Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-58)

13.

Glove box (P. 2-54)

14.

Center multi-function control buttons*

15.

Power outlet (P. 2-50)

16.

Shift lever (P. 5-17)

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17.

Audio system controls*
Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-50)

18.

Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)

19.

Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13)

20.

Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-74)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-76)

21.

Dynamic Driver Assistance switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-96)

22.

Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-31)

23.

Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System*

24.

Steering wheel switch for audio
control*

25.

Hood release (P. 3-21)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Warning Systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-49)
Liftgate release switch (P. 3-22)
Power liftgate main switch (P. 3-22)

26.

Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-17)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped).

Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.

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1.

Tachometer

2.

Warning and indicator lights

3.

Vehicle information display

4.

Speedometer

5.

Fuel gauge

6.

Odometer
Twin trip odometer

7.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and
odometer. The speedometer is located on the
right side of the meter cluster. The odometer is
located below the vehicle information display.

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Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

The odometer

䊊

1

and the twin trip odometer

䊊

2

are displayed below the vehicle information dis-
play when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.

Changing the display

Push the TRIP RESET

䊊

3

switch on the right of

the combination meter to change the display as
follows:

Trip

→ Trip

→ Trip

Resetting the trip odometer
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch

䊊

3

for more

than 1 second resets the currently displayed trip
odometer to zero.

Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.

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TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine
into the red zone

䊊

1

.

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range

䊊

1

when the gauge needle points

within the zone shown in the illustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency”

section

of

this

manual

for

immediate action required.

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FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel 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 placed in the OFF position.

The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty).

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, the

Malfunction 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 that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

● For additional information, refer to

“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.

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or

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light

Seat belt warning light and chime

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

or

Brake warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Security indicator light

Charge warning light

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) po-
sition indicator light

Side light and headlight indicator light (green)

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning light (if
so equipped)

Front fog light indicator light (green)

Slip indicator light

Low tire pressure warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Master warning light

High beam assist indicator (green) (if so
equipped)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light

Power steering warning light

High beam indicator light (blue)

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) come on
briefly and then go off:

or

,

,

,

,

,

If any light fails to come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-

out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Some indicators and warnings are also displayed in
the vehicle information display between the speed-
ometer and tachometer. For additional information,
refer to “Vehicle information display” in this section.

WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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WARNING LIGHTS

For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.

or

Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS)

warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.

If the ABS light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

or

Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid

as necessary. For additional information, re-
fer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the

warning system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

WARNING

● Your brake system may not be working

properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous.

● Pressing the brake pedal with the en-

gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

● If the brake fluid level is below the

MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator

When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the ABS warning light illumi-
nate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked, and if
necessary, repaired. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. Avoid
high-speed driving and abrupt braking. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Anti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light” in this section.

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Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.

Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) with Pedestrian
Detection system warning light
(if so equipped)

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 FEB system is set
to OFF in the vehicle information display.

If the light illuminates when the FEB system is on,
it may indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, refer to “Forward Emer-

gency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.

Low tire pressure warning light

Your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS that moni-
tors 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 placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 second
and turns off.

Low tire pressure warning

If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
A “Tire Press Low - Add Air” warning also
appears in the vehicle information display.

When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all four tires to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label located
in the driver’s door opening. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automati-
cally turn off when the tire pressure is ad-
justed. After the tire is inflated to the rec-
ommended pressure, the vehicle must be

driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.

The “Tire Press Low - Add Air” warning appears
each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated.

For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section and
in the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual.

TPMS malfunction

If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. The light will remain on
after 1 minute. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. The

⬙Tire Pressure Low — Add

Air

⬙ warning does not appear if the low tire pres-

sure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS
malfunction.

For additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and

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driving” section and “Tire pressure” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.

WARNING

● Radio waves could adversely affect

electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.

● If the light does not illuminate with the

ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

● If the light illuminates while driving,

avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result
in serious personal injury or death.
Check the tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure show on
the Tire and Loading Information label
located in the driver’s door opening to
turn the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pressure,
a tire may be flat or the TPMS may be
malfunctioning. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are
properly

inflated,

have

the

vehicle

checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

● Since the spare tire is not equipped with

TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on after
1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for these
services.

● Replacing tires with those not originally

specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.

CAUTION

● The TPMS is not a substitute for the

regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.

● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds

of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.

● Be sure to install the specified size of

tires to the four wheels correctly.

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Master warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
following are displayed on the vehicle information
display:

● No key warning
● Low fuel warning
● Low washer fluid warning
● Parking brake release warning
● Door open warning
● Loose fuel cap warning
● Check tire pressure warning

For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.

Power steering warning light

WARNING

● If the engine is not running or is turned

off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.

● When the power steering warning light

illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power steer-
ing warning light turns off. This indicates that the
electric power steering system is operational.

If the power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering system is not functioning properly
and may need servicing. Have the hydraulic pump
electric power steering system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.

When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates with the engine running, there will be no
power assist for the steering but you will still have
control of the vehicle. At this time, greater steer-
ing effort is required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds.

For additional information, refer to “Power steer-
ing” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.

Seat belt warning light and
chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.

The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.

For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.

Supplemental air bag warning
light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational.

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If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten-
sioner seat belt systems need servicing:

● The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

● The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

● The supplemental air bag warning light does

not come on at all.

It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for these services.

Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
of this manual.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.

Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) position
indicator light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator light shows the shift lever
position. For additional information, refer to “Driv-
ing the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.

Front fog light indicator light
(green)

The front fog light indicator light illuminates when
the front fog lights are ON. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Fog light switch” in this section.

Front passenger air bag status
light

The front passenger air bag status light will be lit
and the passenger front air bag will be off de-
pending on how the front passenger seat is being
used.

For additional information, refer to “Front passen-
ger air bag and status light” in the “Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual.

High beam assist indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)

This indicator light illuminates when the head-
lights come on while the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position with the high beams selected.
This indicates that the high beam assist is opera-
tional.

For additional information, refer to “Headlight and
turn signal switch” in this section.

High beam indicator light
(blue)

This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.

The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.

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Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)

If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.

The MIL 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 gal (11.4 L) 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 comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds 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. For additional infor-
mation,

refer

to

“Readiness

for

inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Tech-
nical and consumer information” section of this
manual.

Operation

The MIL will come on in one of two ways:

● MIL 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
display. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or miss-
ing, tighten or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The

light should turn

off after a few driving trips. If the

light

does not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the retailer.

● MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been

detected which may damage the emission
control system. To reduce or avoid emission
control system damage:

– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph

(72 km/h).

– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.

– avoid steep uphill grades.

– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The MIL may stop blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recommended
that 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 hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.

Security indicator light

This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in
the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.

For additional information, refer to “Security sys-
tems” in this section.

Side light and headlight
indicator light (green)

The side light and headlight indicator light illumi-
nates when the side light or headlight position is
selected. For additional information, refer to
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section.

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Slip indicator light

This indicator will blink when the VDC system is
operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that
the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits.

You may feel or hear the system working; this is
normal.

The light will blink for a few seconds after the
VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.

The

indicator light also comes on when

you place the ignition switch in the ON position.
The light will turn off after approximately 2 sec-
onds if the system is operational. If the light does
not come on have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.

Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights

The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.

Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.

Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light

This indicator light comes on when the VDC OFF
switch is pushed to off. This indicates the VDC
has been turned off.

Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine and the system will be reactivated. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.

The VDC light also comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The light will
turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is
operational. If the light stays on or comes on
along with the

indicator light while you are

driving, have the VDC system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.

WARNING

VDC should remain on unless freeing a
vehicle from mud or snow.

While the VDC system is operating, you might
feel a slight vibration or hear the system working
when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this
is normal.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.

Key reminder chime

A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
OFF position or placed in the OFF or LOCK
position with the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle.
Make sure the ignition switch is placed in the
LOCK position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
warning chime (if so equipped)

When the LDW or LDP system is on, the chime
sounds if the vehicle is traveling close to either
the left or the right of a traveling lane with detect-
able lane markers.

For additional information, refer to “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW) system” or “Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

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