2010 INFINITI QX service

DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:● How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
● Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
● How fast the vehicle was traveling.
● Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer and INFINITI dealer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they have ac-
cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per-
mitted by law.
A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations
and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment pro-
cedures, this manual is the same one used by the
factory-trained technicians working at INFINITI
dealerships. Also available are genuine INFINITI
Owner’s Manuals, and genuine INFINITI Service
and Owner’s Manuals for older INFINITI models.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Service Manuals
for the 2000 model
year and later contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com/infiniti
For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Service Manuals for the 1999 model
year and prior, see an INFINITI dealer, or contact:
1-800-247-5321
For current pricing and availability of genuine
INFINITI Owner’s Manuals for this model year
and prior, see an INFINITI dealer, or contact:
1-800-247-5321
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
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For Canada
To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI Service
Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact your
nearest INFINITI dealer. For the phone number
and location of an INFINITI dealer in your area call
the INFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1-800-361-
4792 and a bilingual INFINITI representative will
assist you.
Also available are genuine INFINITI Service and
Owner’s Manuals for older INFINITI models.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely
event, there is some important information you
should know.
Many insurance companies routinely authorize
the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to
cut costs, among other reasons.
Insist on the use of genuine INFINITI
collision parts!
If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts
made to INFINITI’s original exacting specifica-
tions – if you want to help it to last and hold its
resale value, the solution is simple.Tell your
insurance agent and your repair shop to
only use Genuine INFINITI Collision Parts.
INFINITI does not warrant non-INFINITI parts, nor
does INFINITI’s warranty apply to damage
caused by a non-genuine part.
Using Genuine INFINITI Parts can help protect
your personal safety, preserve your warranty pro-
tection and maintain the resale value of your
vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using
Genuine INFINITI Parts may prevent or limit un-
necessary excess wear and tear expenses at the
end of your lease.
INFINITI designs its hoods with crumple zones to
minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the
windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non-
genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such
built-in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts of-
ten show premature wear, rust and corrosion.
Why should you take a chance?
In over 40 states, the law says you must be
advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair
your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws
that restrict insurance companies from authoriz-
ing the use of non-genuine collision parts during
the new vehicle warranty. These laws help pro-
tect you, so you can take action to protect your-
self.
It’s your right!
If you should need further information visit us at:
www.InfinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customers) or
www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers) .
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-11
A
Adjusting pedal position ............3-25
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-27
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-52
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-59
Air bag warning labels .............1-66
Air bag warning light ...........1-67, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-25
Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls . . . .4-22
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-24
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-25
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-20
Anchor point locations .............1-36
Antenna .....................4-54
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-8, 2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-50
Audible reminders ................2-15
Audio system ..................4-26
Compact disc (CD) player .........4-37Audio System
CompactFlash (CF) player .........4-39
Audio system FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-34
Audio System Music Box hard-disk drive audio
system ....................4-41
Audio system Radio ....................4-26
Rear audio controls .............4-53
Audio System Settings ...................4-34
Audio system Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-51
Autolight switch .................2-26
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-29
Automatic power window switch .....2-49
Automatic
transmission position indicator
light .....................2-19
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................5-16
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-27
Automatic door locks ...............3-6
AUX jack .....................4-39
B
Battery ......................8-13 Charge warning light
............2-10
Before starting the engine ...........5-11
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-15
Block heater Engine ....................5-56
Bluetooth hands-free phone system .....4-70
Booster seats ..................1-49
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-50
Brake assist (for Intelligent cruise control
system) ...................5-38
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Brake system ................5-49
Brake warning light ..............2-9
Brake wear indicators ........2-15, 8-22
Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-22
Brakes ......................8-22
Break-in schedule ................5-40
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-28
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-18
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-8
Bulb replacement ................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row) ......1-4
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Keys, For Intelligent Key system.........3-2
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
Emission control information label .....9-10
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-66
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-33
License plate Installing the license plate .........9-11
Lift gate .....................3-18
Lift gate release .................3-22
Light Air bag warning light .........1-67, 2-13
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............8-28
Charge warning light ............2-10
Fog light switch ...............2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-24
Headlight control switch ..........2-25
Headlights ..................8-27
Interior light .................2-52
Light bulbs ..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light ......2-11
Low washer fluid warning light .......2-19
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-61
Personal lights ...............2-53 Security indicator light
...........2-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-8
Lights Map lights ..................2-54
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ..................3-4
Glove

box lock ...............2-37
Lift gate release ...............3-22
Power door locks ...............3-5
Low fuel warning light ......2-11, 2-12, 2-19
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-11
Low washer fluid warning light .........2-19
Luggage hook ..................2-44
Luggage rack (see roof rack) .........2-46
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) ........2-43
M
Maintenance Changing the maintenance interval .....4-9
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder ...................4-10
General maintenance ............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ..........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Resetting the maintenance interval . . . .4-10
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-29
Setting ....................4-9
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ...........2-14 Map lights
....................2-54
Map pocket ...................2-38
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control .......2-28
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .....3-27
Outside mirror control ...........3-27
Outside mirrors ...............3-27
Vanity mirror .................3-26
Moonroof ....................2-50
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system . . .4-41
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) .....9-4
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2
Changing

engine oil .............8-9
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-10
Checking engine oil level ..........8-8
Engine oil ...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-10
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Outside mirror control .............3-27
Outside mirrors .................3-27
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ..........9-32
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-32
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Service manual order form...........9-32
Servicing air conditioner ............4-25
Setting button ..................4-11
Shift lock release ................5-16
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-28
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-64
Sonar Front system .............2-33, 5-53
Rear system .................5-52
Spark plug replacement ............8-16
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-66
Starting Before starting the engine .........5-11
Jump starting .................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting ................6-10
Starting the engine .............5-12
Startup screen ..................4-5
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-31
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-49
Tilting steering wheel ............3-24
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-51
Stop light ....................8-28
Storage .....................2-36
Overhead storage compartment ......2-39
Storage bin ................2-39, 2-43
Sun visors ....................3-26
Sunglasses case ................2-37
Sunglasses holder ...............2-37
Sunroof (see Moonroof) ............2-50 Supplemental air bag warning labels
.....1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-67, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-59
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-52
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental
air bag system) .........1-52
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-26
Automatic power window switch .....2-49
Fog light switch ...............2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-29
Headlight aiming control ..........2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-24
Headlight control switch ..........2-25
Ignition switch ................5-9
Power door lock switch ...........3-5
Rear sonar system off switch .......2-32
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ....................2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switches .2-23
Turn signal switch ..............2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch.2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-10Theft
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ...........2-21, 3-3, 5-11
Third row power folding seats .........1-18
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-24
Tire Flat tire ....................6-2
Spare tire ...................6-3
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tire chains ..................8-39
Tire placard .................9-11
Tire pressure ................8-32
Tire rotation .................8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-41
Types of tires ................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-29
Wheels and tires ..............8-32
Wheel/tire size ................9-8
Tire

pressure
Low tire pressure warning light ......2-11
Tire pressure display ...............4-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder .......4-8
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-36
Tow mode switch ................2-33
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-12
4-wheel drive models ............6-13
Flat towing ..................9-28
Tow truck towing ..............6-11
Towing load/specification .........9-19
Trailer towing ................9-16
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver .....2-54
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