Infiniti QX56 (2012 year). Manual — part 8

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Instruments and controls

INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered Intelligent Key.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of this
device.

SIC2045

Security indicator light

The security indicator light is located on
the meter panel. It indicates the status of
the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.

The light blinks after the ignition switch
was in the ACC, OFF and LOCK position.
This function indicates the security sys-
tems equipped on the vehicle are opera-
tional.

If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
is malfunctioning, this light will remain on
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see an INFINITI
retailer for INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System service as soon as possible.
Please bring all Intelligent Keys that you
have when visiting an INFINITI retailer for
service.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and obscure
your vision which may lead to an accident.
Warm the window with the defroster before
you wash the window.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the washer continuously

for more than 30 seconds.

. Do not operate the washer if the

reservoir tank is empty.

. Do not fill the window washer reservoir

tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.

. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with

water to the manufacturer

’s recom-

mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir

tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.

If the windshield wiper operation is inter-
rupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow or ice that is on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 1
minute, turn the switch on again to
operate the wiper.

SIC4492

The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:

*

1

AUTO

— operates the rain-sensing

auto wiper system. (See

“Rain-sen-

sing auto wiper system

” later in this

section.)

*

2

LO

— continuous low speed operation

*

3

HI

— continuous high speed operation

*

4

MIST

— one sweep operation of the

wiper

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

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WASHER OPERATION

To operate the washer, pull the lever
toward the back of the vehicle

*

5

until

the desired amount of washer fluid is
spread on the windshield. The wiper will
automatically operate several times.

The headlight washer (if so equipped) will
also operate with operation of the wind-
shield washer. (See

“Headlight washer”

later in this section.)

Wiper drip wipe system:

The wiper will also operate once about 3
seconds after the washer and wiper are
operated. This operation is to wipe washer
fluid that has dripped on the windshield.

SIC4258

RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYS-
TEM

The rain-sensing auto wiper system can
automatically turn on the wipers and
adjust the wiper speed depending on the
rainfall and the vehicle speed by using the
rain sensor located on the upper part of
the windshield.

To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system,
push the lever down to the AUTO position

*

1

. The wiper will sweep once while the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

The rain sensor sensitivity level can be
adjusted by turning the knob toward the

front

*

2

(High) or toward the rear

*

3

(Low).
. High — High sensitive operation
. Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system
off, push up the lever to the OFF position,
or pull down the lever to the LO or HI
position.

CAUTION

Do not touch the rain sensor and around it
when the wiper switch is in the AUTO
position and the ignition switch is in the
ON position. The wipers may operate un-
expectedly and cause to an injury or a wiper
damage.

. The rain-sensing auto wipers are in-

tended for use during rain. If the switch
is left in the AUTO position, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly when dirt,
fingerprints, oil film or insects are
stuck on or around the sensor. The
wipers may also operate when exhaust
gas or moisture affect the rain sensor.

. The rain-sensing auto wipers may not

operate if rain does not hit the rain

sensor even if it is raining.

. When the windshield glass is coated

with water repellent, the speed of the
rain-sensing auto wipers may be high-
er even though the amount of the
rainfall is small.

. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing

auto wiper system when you use a car
wash.

. Using genuine wiper blades is recom-

mended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. (See
“Windshield wiper blades” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself

” sec-

tion for wiper blade replacement.)

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the rear window glass
and obscure your vision. Warm the rear
window with the defroster before you wash
the rear window.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the washer continuously

for more than 30 seconds.

. Do not operate the washer if the

reservoir tank is empty.

. Do not fill the window washer reservoir

tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.

. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with

water to the manufacturer

’s recom-

mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir

tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.

If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow etc. on and around the
wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn the
switch ON again to operate the wiper.

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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH

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SIC4259

The rear window wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF
position to operate the wiper.

*

1

Intermittent (INT)

— intermittent op-

eration (not adjustable)

*

2

Low (ON)

— continuous low speed

operation

Push the switch forward

*

3

to operate the

washer. Then the wiper will also operate
several times.

SIC4385

REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIR-
ROR DEFROSTER

To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch

*

1

on. The indicator light

*

2

will come on. Push the switch again to

turn the defroster off.

It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or damage

the rear window defroster.

WINDSHIELD DEICER (if so
equipped)

The windshield deicer switch (rear window
and outside mirror defroster switch) oper-
ates when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

The deicer is used to remove ice from the
windshield when a wiper is frozen to the
windshield.

When the switch

*

1

is pushed, the

indicator light

*

2

illuminates and the

deicer operates for approximately 15 min-
utes. The rear window defroster will
activate at the same time. After the preset
time has passed, the deicer will turn off
automatically. To turn off the deicer manu-
ally, push the deicer switch again, and the
indicator light turns off.

CAUTION

. When operating the deicer continuously,

be sure to start the engine. Otherwise, it
may cause the battery to discharge.

REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER/WINDSHIELD DEICER (if so
equipped) SWITCH

. When cleaning the inner side of the

window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the electrical conductors on the
surface of the window.

XENON HEADLIGHTS

WARNING

HIGH VOLTAGE

. When xenon headlights are on, they

produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xenon
headlights replaced at an INFINITI retai-
ler.

. Xenon headlights provide considerably

more light than conventional headlights.
If they are not correctly aimed, they
might temporarily blind an oncoming
driver or the driver ahead of you and
cause a serious accident. If headlights
are not aimed correctly, immediately
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer
and have the headlights adjusted cor-
rectly.

When the xenon headlight is initially
turned on, its brightness or color varies
slightly. However, the color and brightness
will soon stabilize.
. The life of xenon headlights will be

shortened by frequent on-off operation.

It is generally desirable not to turn off
the headlights for short intervals (for
example, when the vehicle stops at a
traffic signal). Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only),
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon head-
lights is not reduced.

. If the xenon headlight bulb is close to

burning out, the brightness will dras-
tically decrease, the light will start
blinking, or the color of the light will
become reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact an INFINITI
retailer.

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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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SIC3267

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Lighting

*

1

Turn the switch to the

position:

The front parking, side marker, tail,
license plate and instrument lights
will come on.

*

2

Turn the switch to the

position:

Headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.

SIC3268

Autolight system

The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off
automatically.

To set the autolight system:

1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the

AUTO position

*

1

.

2. Push the ignition switch to the ON

position.

3. The autolight system automatically

turns the headlights on and off.

To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,

or

position.

The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark
and turn off the headlights when it is light.

For US models: The headlights will also be
turned on automatically at twilight or in
rainy weather (when the windshield wiper
is operated continuously).

If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.

Automatic headlights off delay:

You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you push the ignition
switch to OFF and open any door then close
all the doors.

You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.

For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see

“Comfort settings” in the “4. Monitor,

climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-
tion systems

” section.

SAA0642A

Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor

*

A

located on the top of the

instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.

SIC3269

Headlight beam select

*

1

To select the low beam, put the lever
in the neutral position as shown.

*

2

To select the high beam, push the
lever forward while the switch is in the

position. Pull it back to select the

low beam.

*

3

Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when
the headlight switch is in the OFF
position.

Battery saver system

A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the

or

position and the ignition switch

in the OFF or LOCK position.

When the headlight switch is in the

or

position while the ignition switch is in

the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off 5 minutes after the ignition
switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.

When the headlight switch remains in the

or

position after the lights

automatically turn off, the lights will turn
on when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.

CAUTION

. When you turn on the headlight switch

again after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will not turn off auto-
matically. Be sure to turn the light
switch to the OFF position when you
leave the vehicle for extended periods of
time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged.

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. Never leave the light switch on when the

engine is not running for extended
periods of time even if the headlights
turn off automatically.

SIC2275

Headlight aiming control (if so
equipped)

Depending on the number of occupants in
the vehicle and the load it is carrying, the
headlight axis may be higher than desired.
If the vehicle is traveling on a hilly road,
the headlights may directly hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the wind-
shield of the oncoming vehicle. The light
axis can be lowered with the operation of
the switch.

The larger the number designated on the
switch, the lower the axis.

When traveling with no heavy load or on a

flat road, select position 0.

WARNING

Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview mirror
of the vehicle ahead or the windshield of
oncoming vehicle, the driver of these
vehicles may have difficulty driving because
of the brightness. Use the headlight aiming
control switch to lower the light axis. See
“Xenon headlights” earlier in this section
for additional information.

Daytime running light system (Ca-
nada only)

The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to the

position for full illumination when

driving at night.

If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime

running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.

WARNING

When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on.
It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.

Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)

The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
will automatically adjust the headlights
(low beam) toward the turning direction to
improve the driver

’s view. When the head-

light switch is ON and the driver operates
the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS
system will be activated.

The AFS will operate:
. Right-side headlight

— When the headlight switch is ON
— When the selector lever is in any

position other than P (Park) or R

(Reverse)

— When the steering wheel is turned

clockwise

. Left-side headlight

— When the headlight switch is ON
— When the selector lever is in any

position other than P (Park) or R
(Reverse)

— When the vehicle is driven at a

speed above 16 MPH (25km/h).
However, when the vehicle

’s speed

decreases below 3 MPH (5 km/h) it
will stop.

— When the steering wheel is turned

counterclockwise

AFS will also adjust the headlight to a
proper axis automatically, depending on
the number of occupants in the vehicle, the
load the vehicle is carrying and the road
conditions.

If the AFS OFF indicator light blinks after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the
ON position, this may indicate that the AFS
is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
When the engine is started, the headlights
will vibrate to check the system condition.
This is not a malfunction.

HEADLIGHT WASHER (if so
equipped)

The headlight washer operates when the
headlight is on and the ignition switch is in
the ON position.

Pull the windshield washer switch toward
you. The headlight washer operates with
the windshield washer operation. This
operation activates once each time either
the ignition switch or the headlight switch
is turned off and on.

After the first operation, the headlight
washer operates once at every fifth opera-
tion of the windshield washer.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the washer continuously

for longer than 30 seconds.

. Do not operate the headlight washer if

the window washer fluid reservoir is
empty.

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SIC3270

SIC4378

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL

The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the dot matrix liquid crystal
display switches to the brightness adjust-
ment mode.

Push the upper switch

*

A

to brighten the

instrument panel lights. The bar

*

1

moves

to the + side. When reaching the maximum
brightness,

“MAX” appears on the display

*

2

.

Push the lower switch

*

B

to dim the

instrument panel lights. The bar

*

1

moves

to the

− side. When reaching the minimum

brightness,

“MIN” appears on the display

*

3

. However,

“MIN” does not appear

during the nighttime.

The dot matrix liquid crystal display
returns to the normal display under the
following conditions:
. when the instrument brightness control

switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.

. when the

or

switch on the right

side of the combination meter panel is
pushed.

SIC3271

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

*

1

Turn signal

Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.

*

2

Lane change signal

To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where lights begin
flashing.

SIC3272

FOG LIGHT SWITCH

To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the

position, then turn the

switch to the

position. To turn them

off, turn the switch to the OFF position.

The headlights must be on for the fog
lights to operate.

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, turning the fog light switch to the

position will turn on the headlights,

fog lights and the other lights while the
ignition switch is in the ON position or the
engine is running.

SIC2574

Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under
emergency conditions. All turn signal lights
will flash.

WARNING

. If stopping for an emergency, be sure to

move the vehicle well off the road.

. Do not use the hazard warning flashers

while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to drive
so slowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

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. Turn signals do not work when the

hazard warning flasher lights are on.

The flasher can be actuated with the
ignition switch in any position.

When an impact that could activate the
supplemental air bags is detected, the
hazard warning flasher lights blink auto-
matically. If the hazard warning flasher
switch is pushed twice, the hazard warning
flashers will turn off.

WARNING

Do not turn the hazard warning flasher
switch to off until you can make sure that it
is safe to do so. Also, the hazard flasher
warning may not blink automatically de-
pending on the force of impact.

Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.

SIC4401

The heated steering wheel system is
designed to operate only when the surface
temperature of the steering wheel is below
68

8F (208C).

Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel after the engine
starts. The indicator light

*

1

on the switch

will illuminate.

If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68

8F (208C), the system will

heat the steering wheel and cycle off and
on to maintain a temperature above 68

8F

(20

8C). The indicator light will remain on as

long as the system is on.

Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will turn off.

NOTE:

If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68

8F (208C) when the

switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a
malfunction.

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

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 supple-
mental front air bag system. Tampering with
the supplemental front air bag system may
result in serious personal injury.

WARNING

Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures 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 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
heater.

. 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 materi-
als.

. If any abnormalities are found or the

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

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HORN

HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)

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SIC2770

FRONT

The front seats can be warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the
instrument panel can be operated inde-
pendently of each other.

1. Start the engine.

2. Select heat range.

.

For high heat, push the HI (High)
side of the switch

*

1

.

.

For low heat, push the LO (Low) side
of the switch

*

2

.

.

The indicator light

*

3

will illuminate

when the heater is on.

3. To turn off the heater, push the

“HI” or

“LO” side (whichever is selected) of the
switch. Make sure the indicator light
turns off.

SIC2770

REAR

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.

*

1

For high heat, push the HI (High)

side of the switch.

*

2

For low heat, push the LO (Low) side

of the switch.

The indicator light in the switch

*

3

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 thermo-
stat, 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.

SIC4334

The climate controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seats by blowing
warm or cool air from the surface of the
seat. The switches located on the instru-
ment panel can be operated independently
of each other.

1. Start the engine.

2. Turn the control knob

*

A

to the heat

side

*

1

or to the cool side

*

2

. The

indicator light

*

B

on the control knob

will illuminate.

3. Adjust the temperature using the con-

trol knob

*

A

.

4. When the vehicle

’s interior is warmed

or cooled, and/or before you leave the
vehicle, be sure to turn the control
knob to the OFF position (center). The
indicator light

*

B

on the control knob

goes off at the OFF position.

To check the air filter for the climate
controlled seat, contact an INFINITI
retailer.

WARNING

Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures 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 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.

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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if so
equipped)