Infiniti QX56 (2012 year). Manual — part 9

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. Do not put anything on the seat which

insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, 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 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 controlled
seat without an air filter. This may result
in damage to the system.

. When cleaning the seat, never use

gasoline, thinner, or any similar materi-
als.

. If any malfunctions are found or the

climate controlled seat does not operate,
turn the switch off and have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.

SSD0956

The warning systems switch is used to turn
on and off the warning systems (Forward
Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) and Blind Spot Warning
(BSW) systems) that are activated using
the settings menu on the center display.

When the warning systems switch is turned
off, the indicator

*

1

on the switch is off.

The indicator will also be off if all of the
warning systems are deactivated using the
settings menu.

The FCW system will sound a warning
chime and the vehicle ahead detection
indicator light blinks to alert the driver if
the vehicle is traveling close to the vehicle

ahead. (See

“Forward Collision Warning

(FCW) system

” in the “5. Starting and

driving

” section.)

The LDW system will sound a warning
chime and blink the lane departure warn-
ing light (orange) 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 De-

parture Warning (LDW)/Prevention (LDP)
system

” in the “5. Starting and driving”

section.)

The BSW system will turn on the BSW
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 BSW indicator light will flash. (See
“Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind
Spot Intervention

TM

system

” in the “5.

Starting and driving

” section.)

WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (if so
equipped)

SIC4454

For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy
roads or slippery areas, push on the SNOW
mode switch. The SNOW mode indicator
light will illuminate. When the SNOW mode
is activated, engine output is controlled to
avoid wheel spin.

Push off the SNOW mode for normal
driving.

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 trans-
mission/engine driving characteristics may
feel unusual.

Push the TOW MODE switch to activate
TOW MODE. The indicator light on the TOW
MODE switch 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.

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SNOW MODE SWITCH

TOW MODE SWITCH

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SIC3844

The vehicle should be driven with the
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system on
for most driving conditions.

The Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system
will sound a warning chime to alert the
driver when the vehicle is traveling too
close to the vehicle ahead and will apply
the brake control if necessary.

To turn off the system, push the IBA OFF
switch. The

indicator will illuminate.

The IBA system will remain in the last ON
or OFF state it was left in until it is
manually changed by pushing the IBA OFF
switch.

See

“Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system”

in the

“5. Starting and driving” section.

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

INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST (IBA) OFF
SWITCH (if so equipped)

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF
SWITCH

“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in
the

“5. Starting and driving” section.)

SIC3325

If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.

ADJUSTING THE TIME

1. To set the clock forward, push the

button

*

1

.

2. To set the clock backward, push the

button

*

2

.

3. To move forward or backward faster,

push and hold the button more than 5
seconds.

For details about display clock adjustment
(if so equipped), see

“How to use SETTING

button

” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,

phone and voice recognition systems

”

section.

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CLOCK

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CAUTION

. Use power outlet with the engine run-

ning 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.

SIC4445

Instrument panel

SIC4453

Center console

SIC4456

Back side of front console

SIC4391

Luggage room

POWER OUTLET

Type A

The power outlet is used for powering
electrical accessories such as cellular
telephones.

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 temperature
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

*

1

or OFF

*

2

side of

the main switch. When the switch is turned
to the ON position, the indicator light

*

A

will illuminate.

SIC4451

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.)

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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 bev-
erages to spill over, and if they are hot,
they may scald the passengers.

SIC4495

Front

To open the cup holder, push the lid

*

1

.

To close, lower the cup holder lid and push
it down lightly.

Pull up the inside tray

*

2

and remove it for

a larger container or cleaning.

The cap of the bottle can be placed on

*

3

.

A small beverage can be placed in the cup
holder

*

4

.

The cup holder is not designed to store
personal items.

STORAGE

SIC3118

Type A

2nd row seat

Type A:

To open the cup holder, push the lid

*

1

.

The flap will be folded down when insert-
ing 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

*

2

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.

SIC4419

3rd row seat

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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.

SIC3246

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

WARNING

Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to prevent an accident.

To open the sunglasses holder, push

*

1

.

CAUTION

. Do not use for anything other than

glasses.

. Do not leave glasses in the sunglasses

holder while parking in direct sunlight.
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

*

1

.

To close, push the lid in until the lock
latches.

To lock

*

2

/unlock

*

3

the glove box, use

the mechanical key. For the mechanical key
usage, see

“Keys” in the “3. Pre-driving

checks and adjustments

” section.

SIC4470

Front

CONSOLE BOX

Front

To open the console box, push up the knob

*

A

and pull up the lid.

To close, push the lid down until latched.

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SIC4422

Rear (if so equipped)

To open the lid, push the knob up

*

A

and

pull up the lid.

To close, push the lid down until the lock
latches.

SIC4423

Pocket:

To open the pocket, pull the knob

*

1

.

To close, push the lid until the lock latches.

SIC4493

TRAY

To open the tray, push the lid

*

1

. To close,

push the lid down.

The USB and/or iPod

®

connector port is

located inside the tray. (See

“Audio sys-

tem

” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,

phone and voice recognition systems

”

section or

“iPod

®

player operation

” in the

“4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems

” section.)

SIC3505

COAT HOOKS

The coat hooks are equipped at the rear
assist grips.

CAUTION

Do not place items which are more than 2 lb
(1 kg) on the hook.

SIC4446

LUGGAGE HOOKS

WARNING

. Always make sure that the cargo is

properly secured. Use the suitable ropes
and hooks.

. Unsecured cargo can become dangerous

in an accident or sudden stop.

. Never allow anyone to ride in the

luggage area. It is extremely dangerous
to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously

injured or killed.

. Do not allow people to ride in any area of

your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.

. The child restraint top tether strap may

be damaged by contact with items in the
cargo area. Secure any items in the
cargo area. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the top
tether strap is damaged.

. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a

seat and using a seat belt properly.

CAUTION

Do not apply a total load of more than 22 lb
(10 kg)

*

A

or 7 lb (3 kg)

*

B

to the hook.

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JVI0309X

CARGO FLOOR BOX

Push the handle to open the cargo floor
board

*

1

.

SIC4447

ROOF RACK

Always distribute the luggage evenly on
the roof rack. Do not load more than 221 lb
(100 kg) on the roof rails. Observe the
maximum load limit shown on the cross-
bars or roof carriers when you attach them
on the roof rails. Contact an INFINITI
retailer for crossbar or other equipment
information.

Be careful that your vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and
GAWR are located on the F.M.V.S.S. or C.V.
M.S.S. certification label (located on the

driver

’s door pillar). For more information

regarding GVWR and GAWR, see

“Vehicle

loading information

” in the “9. Technical

and consumer information

” section.

WARNING

. Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is

loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
portion of that load is carried on the
roof rack.

. Heavy loading of the roof rack has the

potential to affect the vehicle stability
and handling during sudden or unusual
handling maneuvers.

. Roof rack load should be evenly dis-

tributed.

. Do not exceed maximum roof rack load

weight capacity.

. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or

straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.

CAUTION

Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot comfortably
lift the items onto the roof rack from the
ground, use a ladder or stool.

POWER WINDOWS

WARNING

. Make sure that all passengers have their

hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is
in motion and before closing the win-
dows. Use the window lock switch to
prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.

. Do not leave children unattended inside

the vehicle. They could unknowingly
activate switches or controls and be-
come trapped in the window. Unat-
tended children could become involved
in serious accidents.

The power windows operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position or for
about 45 seconds after the ignition switch
is pushed to the OFF position. If the
driver

’s or front passenger’s door is

opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the windows is can-
celed.

SIC3279

1.

Driver side window

2.

Front passenger side window

3.

Rear left passenger side window

4.

Rear right passenger side window

5.

Window lock button

Main power window switch (driver

’s

side)

To open or close the window, push down

*

A

or pull up

*

B

the switch and hold it.

The main switch (driver side switches) will
open or close all the windows.

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Locking passengers

’ windows

When the lock button

*

C

is pushed in, only

the driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel.

SIC3241

Passenger side power window
switch

The passenger side switch will open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open or close the window, push down or
pull up the switch and hold it.

SIC3289

Automatic operation

To fully open or close the window, com-
pletely push down or pull up the switch
and release it; it need not be held. The
window will automatically open or close all
the way. To stop the window, just push or
lift the switch in the opposite direction.

A light push or pull on the switch will cause
the window to open or close until the
switch is released.

Auto reverse function

WARNING

There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be
detected. Make sure that all passengers
have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
before closing the window.

If the control unit detects something
caught in the window as it is closing, the
window will be immediately lowered.

The auto reverse function can be activated
when the window is closed by automatic
operation when the ignition switch is in the
ON position or for 45 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.

Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.

If the windows do not close auto-
matically

If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initi-
alize the power window system.

1. Push the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Close the door.

3. Open the window completely by oper-

ating the power window switch.

4. Pull the power window switch and hold

it to close the window, and then hold
the switch more than 3 seconds after
the window is closed completely.

5. Release the power window switch.

Operate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete.

6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for

other windows.

If the power window automatic function
does not operate properly after performing
the procedure above, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer.

WARNING

. In an accident you could be thrown from

the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child re-
straints.

. Do not allow anyone to stand up or

extend any portion of their body out of
the moonroof opening while the vehicle
is in motion or while the moonroof is
closing.

CAUTION

. Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand

from the moonroof before opening.

. Do not place any heavy object on the

moonroof or surrounding area.

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MOONROOF