Infiniti QX56 (2012 year). Manual — part 6

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Safety

— seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

. Once a front air bag, side air bag or

curtain and rollover air bag has inflated,
the air bag module will not function
again and must be replaced. Addition-
ally, the activated pretensioner must
also be replaced. The air bag module
and pretensioner should be replaced by
an INFINITI retailer. The air bag module
and pretensioner system cannot be
repaired.

. The front air bag, side air bag, curtain

and rollover air bag and the pretensioner
should be inspected by an INFINITI
retailer if there is any damage to the
front end or side portion of the vehicle.

. If you need to dispose of a supplemental

air bag or pretensioner or scrap the
vehicle, contact an INFINITI retailer.
Correct supplemental air bag and pre-
tensioner system disposal procedures
are set forth in the appropriate INFINITI
Service Manual. Incorrect disposal pro-
cedures could cause personal injury.

2 Instruments and controls

Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-6

Speedometer 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
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep . 2-10

Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Checking bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-12
Warning lights. . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-12
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-18
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Dot matrix liquid crystal display . . . . . . 2-22

Operational indicators . . . . . . . . ... 2-24
Maintenance indicators . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

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

Vehicle Security System . . . . . . . . 2-30
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System . . . .. 2-32

Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . 2-33

Washer operation . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-34

Rain-sensing auto wiper system. . . . ... 2-34

Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . .. 2-35
Rear window and outside mirror defroster/
windshield deicer (if so equipped) switch. . .. 2-36

Rear window and outside mirror defroster ... 2-36
Windshield deicer (if so equipped). . . ... 2-36

Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . ... 2-37

Xenon headlights. . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-38
Headlight washer (if so equipped) . . . ... 2-41
Instrument brightness control . . . . . .. 2-42
Turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-43

Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . .. 2-43
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . .. 2-44
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Heated seats (if so equipped) . . . . . . ... 2-45

Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) . . .. 2-47
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) . . .. 2-48
SNOW mode switch. . . . . . . . . . ... 2-49
Tow mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-49
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch (if
so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50

>

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch . . . 2-50
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51

Adjusting the time. . . . . . . . . . . 2-51

Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-52
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54

Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-54
Sunglasses holder. . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Glove box. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-57
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-57
Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-58
Coat hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-59
Cargo floor box . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Roof rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-60

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-61

Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61

Moonroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-63

Automatic moonroof . . . . . . . . . .. 2-64

Welcome light . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-65

Battery saver system . . . . . . . . .. 2-65

Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66

Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-66
Rear personal lights. . . . . . . . . . 2-66
Interior light control switch . . . . . . .. 2-66

Vanity mirror lights . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-67
Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68
HomeLink

®

Universal Transceiver . . . . . .. 2-68

Programming HomeLink

®

. . . . . . . . 2-69

Programming HomeLink

®

for

Canadian customers . . . . . . . . . 2-70
Operating the HomeLink

®

Universal Transceiver . . . . . . . . ... 2-70
Programming trouble-diagnosis . . . . ... 2-71
Clearing the programmed information. . .. 2-71
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink

®

button . . . . . . . . . ... 2-71

If your vehicle is stolen . . . . . . . ... 2-71

JVC0172X

1.

Instrument brightness control switch

2.

TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-
ometer

3.

Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch
— Headlight

— Turn signal
— Fog light

4.

Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
— Audio control steering switch
— Hands-Free Phone System switch

5.

Trip computer switch

6.

Wiper and washer switch

7.

Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(right side)
— Cruise control system*
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem*

8.

Dynamic driver assistance switch*
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system*
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-
tem*
— Blind Spot Intervention system*

9.

Selector lever

10. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch*/

SNOW mode switch/TOW MODE
switch/Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF switch

11. Headlight aiming control*
12. Power lift gate main switch
13. Outside rearview mirror remote con-

trol switch

14. Warning systems switch*

— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)*
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*

15. Power lift gate switch

Instruments and controls

2-3

COCKPIT

2-4

Instruments and controls

16. Electric tilting/telescopic steering

wheel switch

17. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF

switch*

*: if so equipped

SSI0733

1.

Side ventilator

2.

Meters and gauges

3.

Hazard indicator flasher switch

4.

Center ventilator

5.

Center multi-function control panel
— Vehicle information and setting

buttons

6.

Center display
— Around View Monitor
— Navigation system**
— DVD player operation

7.

Clock

8.

Defroster switch/Deicer switch*

9.

Front passenger supplemental air bag

10. Fuse box
11. Parking brake
12. Hood release handle
13. Steering wheel

— Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
— Power steering system

14. Push-button ignition switch
15. Climate controlled seat switch*/

Heated seat switch*

16. Remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch*
17. Heated steering wheel switch
18. Power outlet
19. Front passenger air bag status light
20. Cup holder
21. Automatic air conditioning system
22. Audio system
23. Glove box

*: if so equipped

**: Refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner

’s Manual.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-6

Instruments and controls

SIC4450

1.

Tachometer*

2.

Warning/Indicator lights

3.

Speedometer*

4.

Engine coolant temperature gauge*

5.

Voltmeter*

6.

Dot matrix liquid crystal display/

Odometer/twin trip odometer

7.

Engine oil pressure gauge*

8.

Fuel gauge*

*: The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position. This is not a malfunction.

METERS AND GAUGES

SIC4369

Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).

SIC4370

Odometer/twin trip odometer

Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer

*

1

and twin trip odometer

*

2

are displayed on the dot matrix liquid

crystal display when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.

The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.

Changing the display:

Pushing the TRIP RESET switch

*

3

at the

bottom left of the combination meter panel
changes the display as follows:

TRIP A

? TRIP B ? TRIP A

Resetting the trip odometer:

Pushing the TRIP RESET switch

*

3

for more

than 1 second resets the trip odometer to
zero.

Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. (See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display” later in
this section.)

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2-8

Instruments and controls

SIC4371

TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM).

Do not rev

the engine into the red zone

*

1

.

CAUTION

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

SIC4372

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.

The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone

*

1

shown in the

illustration.

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

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle may
seriously damage the engine. See

“If your

vehicle overheats

” in the “6. In case of

emergency

” section for immediate action

required.

SIC4374

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 pushed to the OFF
position.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers

“0” (Empty).

The low fuel warning

appears on the

dot matrix liquid crystal 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, 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 by an INFINITI retailer.

. For additional information, see “Mal-

function Indicator Light (MIL)

” later in

this section.

SIC4375

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 needle points within the zone

*

1

shown in the illustration.

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Instruments and controls

CAUTION

. This gauge is not designed to indicate

low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. (See

“Engine oil” in

the

“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”

section.)

. If the gauge needle does not move with

the proper amount of engine oil, have
the vehicle checked by an INFINITI
retailer. Continued vehicle operation in
such a condition could cause serious
damage to the engine.

SIC4376

VOLTMETER

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the volt meter indicates the
battery voltage. When the engine is run-
ning, it indicates the generator voltage.

While cranking the engine, the volt drop
below the normal range. If the needle 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 by an
INFINITI retailer.

METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND
NEEDLE SWEEP

The ring illumination surrounding meters
and gauges illuminates when the driver

’s

door is closed after getting into the vehicle
with the Intelligent Key carried in.

When the engine is started, the indicator
needles will sweep in the speedometer and
tachometer and the ring illumination will
be brightened gradually. This function can
be turned off. (See

“Trip computer” later in

this section.)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light

Intelligent Key warning light

Exterior light indicator

Lane departure warning light (orange)*

Front passenger air bag status light

Automatic transmission check warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

High beam indicator light

Automatic Transmission (AT) oil temperature
warning light

Master warning light

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*

Automatic Transmission (AT) park warning
light

Preview Function warning light (orange)*

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indica-
tor light (green)*

Brake warning light

Seat belt warning light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Supplemental air bag warning light

Security indicator light

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) system warning light (orange)*

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

SNOW mode indicator light

Charge warning light

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indi-
cator light*

TOW mode indicator light

Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warn-
ing light (orange)*

Automatic transmission position indicator
light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Engine oil pressure warning light

Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator
light (green)*

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light (4WD
models)

Check suspension indicator light

*: if so equipped

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*

CRUISE indicator light*

Instruments and controls

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

2-12

Instruments and controls

CHECKING BULBS

With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):

,

or

,

,

,

,

,

,

The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):

,

or

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.

Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display between the speedometer and
tachometer. (See

“Dot matrix liquid crystal

display

” later in this section.)

WARNING LIGHTS

or

Anti-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 by an
INFINITI retailer.

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” in the

“5. Starting and driving” section.)

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. Have your INFINITI
retailer check and repair the transmission.

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 selector 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 selector lever in the P (Park)
position, shift the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
shift switch to the AUTO, 4H or 4L position
again with the selector lever in the N
(Neutral) position. (See

“INFINITI all-mode

4WD

®

” in the “5. Starting and driving”

section.)

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 da-
mage the AT.

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 in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light:

When the ignition switch is 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 vehicle and perform
the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake

fluid is low, add fluid and have the
system checked by your INFINITI retai-
ler. (See

“Brake fluid” in the “8.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

” sec-

tion.)

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have

the warning system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.

Low hydraulic pressure warning indicator:

If the brake warning light illuminates when
the engine is running, or while driving with
the parking brake is released, check the
brake fluid level. If the brake fluid level is
sufficient, it may indicate low hydraulic
pressure in the brake booster. Have the
brake system checked by an INFINITI
retailer promptly.

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 Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light illumi-
nate, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the brake sys-
tem checked, and if necessary repaired, by
an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See

“Anti-

lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

”

earlier in this section.)

WARNING

. Your brake system may not be working

properly if the warning light is on.
Driving 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 driving it could be dangerous.

. Pressing the brake pedal with the

engine stopped and/or 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 at an INFINITI
retailer.

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/

Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) sys-
tem warning light (orange; if so
equipped)

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator light will first
illuminate in orange and turn green before

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Instruments and controls

turning off. This indicates that the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) systems are operational.

If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the BSW and BSI
systems are not functioning properly.
Although the vehicle is still driveable, have
the systems checked by an INFINITI retailer.
See

“Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/

Blind Spot Intervention

TM

system

” in the

“5. Starting and driving” section.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator
belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or
if the light remains on, see an INFINITI
retailer immediately.

CAUTION

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

Distance Control Assist (DCA)

system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)

This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system.

If the warning light illuminates, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and turn
on the DCA system again.

If it is not possible to turn on the system
or the warning light stays on, it may
indicate that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked at an INFINITI retailer.

See

“Distance Control Assist (DCA) system”

in the

“5. Starting and driving” section.

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” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself

” section.)

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 covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so.

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warn-

ing light (4WD models)

The

warning 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

®

” in the “5. Starting and

driving

” section.)

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 by
an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

. 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
selector 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 by an INFINITI retailer as soon
as possible.

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)

This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

system.

If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and set
the ICC system again.

If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked at
an INFINITI retailer.

Intelligent Key warning light

After the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for about
2 seconds and then turns off.

This light warns of a malfunction with the
Intelligent Key system.

If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine. If the light comes on while the
engine is running, you can drive the
vehicle. However in these cases, contact
an INFINITI retailer for repair as soon as
possible.

Lane departure warning light

(orange; if so equipped)

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light will come on in
orange, turn green, and then turn off. This
indicates that the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
systems are operational.

While the LDW and/or LDP system is on,
the light will blink in orange and a warning
chime will sound if the vehicle is traveling
close to either the left or the right of a
traveling lane with detectable lane mar-
kers.

If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the LDW and LDP
systems are not functioning properly.
Although the vehicle is still driveable, have
the systems checked by an INFINITI retailer.

See

“Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Pre-

vention (LDP) system

” in the “5. Starting

and driving

” section.

Low tire pressure warning

light

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that
monitors the tire pressure of all tires

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