2010 INFINITI QX horn

1. Vents (P. 4-21)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch(P. 2-24)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-51, 4-70)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-52, P.2-30)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-8)
6. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-28)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) and Intelligent cruise
control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-17, P.5-19)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-22, P. 2-23)
9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
10. Navigation system* (P. 4-2)
11. Navigation system* controls (P. 4-2)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-26)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-52)
14. Glove box (P. 2-37)
15. Hazard lights (P. 2-29)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-22)
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0-6Illustrated table of contents
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge . . ..................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................2-6
Voltmeter ......................................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-8
Checking bulbs ................................2-8
Warning lights .................................2-8
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-16
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-17
Security systems ................................. 2-20
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-20
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ..............2-21
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-22
Switch operation .............................. 2-22
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .....2-24 Headlight and turn signal switch
....................2-24
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-24
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-25
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-28
Instrument brightness control ...................2-28
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-29
Fog light switch ............................... 2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-29
Horn ............................................ 2-30
Heated seats .................................... 2-30
Heated steering wheel ............................ 2-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .........2-32
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-32
Front sonar system off switch (If so equipped) .......2-33
Tow mode switch ................................. 2-33
Clock ........................................... 2-34
Adjusting
the time............................. 2-34
Power outlet ..................................... 2-34
Storage ......................................... 2-36
Console box .................................. 2-36
Glove box .................................... 2-37
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-37
Map pockets .................................. 2-38
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1. Vents (P. 4-21)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch(P. 2-24)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-51, 4-70)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-52, P.2-30)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-8)
6. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-28)
7. Cruise control main/set switches (if so
equipped) and Intelligent cruise control
main/set switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-17, P.5-19)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-22, P. 2-23)
9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
10. Navigation system* (P. 4-2)
11. Navigation system* controls (P. 4-2)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-26)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-52)
14. Glove box (P. 2-37)
15. Hazard lights (P. 2-29)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-22)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls
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Your vehicle has two types of security systems:● Vehicle security system
● INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or lift gate when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or
exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al- ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key in
the vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when
unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and
park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your INFINITI dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.
(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- tion and remove the key.
3. Close all doors and the hood. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with:
● the power door lock switch (if the door is
opened, locked and then closed) .
● the mechanical key.
● any request switch.
● the Intelligent Key. Intelligent Key operation:
●
Push the
button. All doors lock.
The hazard lights flash twice and the horn
beeps once to indicate all doors are
locked.
● When the
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a re-
minder that the doors are already locked.
The horn may or may not beep. Refer to
“Comfort & Convenience settings” in the
“Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.
4. Confirm that the
indicator light comes
on. The
light stays on for about 30
seconds. The vehicle security system is now
pre-armed. After about 30 seconds the ve-
hicle security system automatically shifts
into the armed phase. The
light begins
to flash once every 3 seconds. If, during the
30-second pre-arm time period, the driver’s
door is unlocked by the mechanical key, a
request switch, the Intelligent Key or if the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON
position, the system will not arm.
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●If the key is turned slowly when locking
the driver’s door, the system may not
arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned
beyond the vertical position toward the
unlock position to remove the key, the
system may be disarmed when the key
is removed. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
● Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors closed and locked
with the ignition switch in the OFF po-
sition.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
● The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
● The alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
the driver’s door with the mechanical key, or
by pressing the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key. The alarm is activated by:
● opening a door without using the mechani-
cal key or Intelligent Key (even if the door is
unlocked by using the inside lock knob or the
power door lock switch) .
● opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s
door with the mechanical key, a request switch or
by pressing the
button on the Intelligent
Key.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of a
registered INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key (for ex-
ample, when interference is caused by another
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an au-
tomated toll road device or automatic payment
device on the key ring) , restart the engine using
the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds. 2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position, and wait approximately 10
seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered INFINITI Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI rec-
ommends placing the registered INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System key on a separate key ring to
avoid interference from other devices.
Statement related to Section 15 of FCC
Rules for INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem (CONT ASSY — IMMOBILIZER, ANT
ASSY — IMMOBILIZER)
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
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The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
placed in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.The front and 2nd row seats are warmed by
built-in heaters.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. The
indicator light in the switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch
off.
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The remote keyless entry function will not func-
tion under the following conditions:● When the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range.
● When the doors or the rear liftgate are open
or not closed securely.
● When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in
the vehicle.
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-
tion.
2. Close all doors.
3. Press the
button on the Intelligent
Key.
4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once.
5. All doors will be locked.
CAUTION
After locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure that the doors have been
securely locked by operating the door
handles.
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Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for 25 seconds, or ●
Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
● Pushing the request switch on the driver or
passenger door with the Intelligent Key in
range of the door handle.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the Intelligent Key.
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