2010 INFINITI QX instrument panel

Intelligent cruise control switch
The system is operated by a master ON/OFF
switch and four control switches, all mounted on
the steering wheel.1. ON/OFF switch: Master switch to activate the system
2. ACCELERATE/RESUME switch: Resumes set speed or increases speed in-
crementally.
3. CANCEL switch: Deactivates the system without erasing the
set speed. 4. COAST/SET switch:
Sets desired cruise speed, reduces speed
incrementally.
5. DISTANCE switch: Changes the following distance to; long,
medium, short.
Intelligent cruise control system
display
The display is located within the vehicle informa-
tion display.
1. Intelligent Cruise Control system warning light (Orange)
The light comes on in the instrument panel if
there is a malfunction in the ICC system.
2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator Indicates whether it detects a vehicle in front
of you.
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Warning light and display
Condition A
The chime sounds and the Intelligent Cruise
Control system is canceled automatically in the
conditions described below. The CRUISE indica-
tor light will appear in the vehicle information
display. Part of the system display will come on or
blink, making it impossible to set.● When the VDC is turned off
● When the VDC operates
● When a tire slips ●
When strong light (sunlight, etc.) is directly
shining on the front of the vehicle
Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no longer
present, turn the system off using the Intelligent
Cruise Control ON/OFF Switch. Turn the ICC
system back on to use the system.
Condition B
When the sensor window is dirty, making it im-
possible to detect a vehicle ahead, the ICC sys-
tem is automatically canceled.
The chime sounds and the system warning light
(Orange) will come on in the instrument panel
and the set distance indicators will blink in the
vehicle information display.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place, turn the engine off. Clean the sensor
window with a soft cloth and then perform the
settings again.
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Condition C
When the ICC system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the orange system warn-
ing light will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place. Turn the engine off and then perform
the settings 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 ve-
hicle is still driveable under normal condi-
tions, have the vehicle checked at an
INFINITI dealer.
Sensor maintenance
The sensor for the ICC system1is located
below the front bumper.
To keep the ICC system operating properly, be
sure to observe the following:
● Always keep the sensor clean. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner to clean the sen-
sor. To clean the sensor, wipe softly with a
cloth dampened with a diluted mild cleaning
agent and rinse with water then wipe with a
dry cloth.
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●Do not impact the areas around the sensor.
Do not touch or remove the screw located
on the sensor. Doing so could cause failure
or malfunction. If the sensor is deformed due
to an accident, contact an INFINITI dealer.
● Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
sensor. This could cause failure or malfunc-
tion.
CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED)
CRUISE CONTROL MODE
This mode allows driving at a speed between 25
to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
● In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode, a warning chime does
not sound to warn you if you are too
close to the vehicle ahead, as neither
the presence of the vehicle ahead nor
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is
detected.
● Pay special attention to the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you or a collision could occur. ●
Always confirm the setting in the Intel-
ligent Cruise Control system display.
● Do not use the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode when driv-
ing under the following conditions:
– When it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed.
– In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed.
– On winding or hilly roads.
– On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) .
– In very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode display and switch
The display is located within the vehicle informa-
tion display.
1. Intelligent Cruise Control system display
2. ICC system warning light (Orange) The light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the ICC system and is illuminated in the
instrument panel.
3. CRUISE indicator light Indicates that the ON/OFF switch is ON and
appears in the vehicle information display.
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The preset speed can be cancelled using
any of these methods:● Push the CANCEL button. The SET indica-
tor light will go out.
● Tap the brake pedal. The SET indicator light
will go out.
● Turn the ON/OFF switch off. Both the
CRUISE indicator and SET indicator lights
will go out.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:
● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES set switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you de-
sire, release the switch.
● Push, then quickly release the ACCEL/RES
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h) .
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:
● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-
hicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. ●
Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Re-
lease the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
● Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will decrease by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h) .
To resume the preset speed, push and re-
lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle will
resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h) .
Automatic cancellation
A chime sounds under the following conditions
and the control is automatically canceled.
● When the vehicle slows down more than 8
MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed.
● When the vehicle speed falls below approxi-
mately 20 MPH (32 km/h) .
● When the selector lever is shifted to a posi-
tion other than D (Drive) .
● When the parking brake is applied.
● When the VDC operates (except ABS,
which is functional with ICC system opera-
tion) .
Warning light
When the system is not operating properly, the
chime sounds and the orange system warning
light will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place. Turn the engine off restart the engine,
resume driving and then perform the setting again.
If it is not possible to set 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 dealer.
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WARNING
●The Preview Function is only an aid to
assist the driver and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. Although
the brake operation is controlled by the
system, it does not automatically decel-
erate the vehicle speed. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
● As there is a performance limit to the
Preview Function, never rely solely on
this system. This system does not cor-
rect careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving, or overcome poor vis-
ibility in rain, fog, or other bad weather.
Reduce the vehicle speed by depress-
ing the brake pedal, in order to maintain
a safe distance between vehicles.
● The system may not detect the vehicle
in front of you in certain road or weather
conditions. The Preview Function may
not operate properly under the follow-
ing conditions. The vehicle is still drive-
able under normal conditions and the
Brake Assist will operate.
– When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the system sensor. – When strong light (for example, at
sunrise or sunset) is directly shining
on the front of the vehicle.
– Winding or hilly roads may cause the sensor to temporarily not detect a
vehicle in the same lane or may de-
tect objects or vehicles in other
lanes.
– Vehicle position in the lane may cause the sensor to temporarily not
detect a vehicle in the same lane or
may detect objects or vehicles in
other lanes.
● When the Preview Function operates,
the brake pedal may move slightly and
may make a small noise. This is not a
system malfunction.
Warning light and display
When the Preview Function is not operating
properly, the chime sounds and the orange sys-
tem warning light will illuminate in the instrument
panel.
Action to take
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle in a
safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the engine
and resume driving.
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pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunc-
tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the
ABS warning light on the instrument panel. The
brake system then operates normally, but without
anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked by an INFINITI dealer.The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and ve-
hicle motion. Under certain driving situations, the
system will control braking and engine output to
help keep the vehicle on its steered path.
● When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system is operating, the slip indicator in the
instrument panel blinks.
● If the slip indicator blinks, the road condi-
tions may be slippery. Be sure to adjust your
speed and driving to these conditions. See
“Slip indicator light”, and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “In-
struments and controls” section.
● Indicator light
– If a malfunction occurs in the system, the SLIP and
indicator lights come on
in the instrument panel.
– If the 4WD transfer case is shifted into 4LO the
indicator light will come
on and the VDC system will be turned off.
See “Transfer case shifting procedures”
earlier in this section.
– As long as these indicator lights are on, the traction control function is canceled. If the vehicle is operated with the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control system off using the VDC OFF
switch, most VDC and Traction Control System
(TCS) functions will be turned off. The
SLIP
indicator will flash if wheel spin is detected. The
ABS will still operate with the VDC system off.
When the VDC system is operating, you may feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or
vibration from under the hood. This is normal and
indicates that the VDC system is working prop-
erly.
The computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse
at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you
may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in
the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
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●The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary ob-
jects to help avoid damaging the ve-
hicle. The system will not detect small
objects below the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or
on the ground.
● If your vehicle sustains damage to the
rear bumper fascia, leaving it mis-
aligned or bent, the sensing zone may
be altered causing inaccurate measure-
ment of obstacles or false alarms.
The Rear Sonar System (RSS) sounds a tone to
warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper
when the shift selector lever is in R (Reverse) .
The system may not detect objects at speeds
above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain
angular or moving objects.
The RSS detects obstacles up to 5.9 ft (1.8 m)
from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to
the illustration for approximate zone coverage
areas) . As you move closer to the obstacle, the
rate of the tone increases. When the obstacle is
less than 10 in (25.0 cm) away, the tone will
sound continuously. If the RSS detects a station-
ary or receding object further than 10 in. (25.0
cm) from the side of the vehicle, the tone will sound for only 3 seconds. Once the system de-
tects an object approaching, the tone will sound
again.
The RSS automatically turns on when the shift
selector is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The RSS
OFF switch on the instrument panel allows the
driver to turn the RSS on and off. To turn the RSS
off, the ignition switch must be placed in the ON
position. An indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the system is turned off. If the
indicator light illuminates when the RSS is not
turned off, it may indicate a malfunction in the
RSS.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear
bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and large
accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors
with sharp objects) . If the sensors are covered, it
will affect the accuracy of the RSS.
WARNING
●
Always look around before proceeding.
The FSS is not a substitute for proper
driving procedures.
● Read and understand the limitations of
the front sonar system as contained in
this section. Inclement weather may af-
fect the function of the FSS, this may
include reduced performance or a false
activation.
● This system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.
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