2011 INFINITI QX Owners Manual

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Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking
about vehicle design. It integrates advanced
engineering and superior craftsmanship with a
simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated
with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and
beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the
sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its
driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel
with the INFINITI — from the way it looks and
drives to the high level of retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to the
fullest, we encourage you to read this Owner’s
Manual immediately. It explains all of the fea-
tures, controls and performance characteristics
of your INFINITI; it also provides important
instructions and safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet is in-
cluded in your Owner’s literature portfolio. The
INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide ex-
plains details about maintaining and servicing
your vehicle. Always carry it with you when you
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The War-
ranty Information Booklet contents provide
complete information about all warranties cov-
ering this vehicle, the requirements to keep the
warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Road-
side Assistance program.Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how
to resolve any concerns you may have with your
vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your
state’s lemon law.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements,
assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS
FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and
your passengers!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate
child restraint systems. Pre-teen children
should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for im-
portant safety information.
FOREWORD

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver differ-
ently from an ordinary passenger car because it
has a higher center of gravity for off-road use.
As with other vehicles with features of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may re-
sult in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to
read “On-pavement and off-road driving pre-
cautions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and
“Driving safety precautions” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modifica-
tion could affect its performance, safety or dura-
bility, and may even violate governmental regu-
lations. In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from modification will not be
covered under the INFINITI warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a haz-
ard that could cause death or serious personal
injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the proce-
dures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a haz-
ard that could cause minor or moderate per-
sonal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid
or reduce the risk, the procedures must be fol-
lowed carefully.If you see the symbol above, it means
“Do not
do this” or“Do not let this happen” .
If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the
front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products of com-
ponent wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may
contain perchlorate material. The following advi-
sory is provided: “Perchlorate Material - special
handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
Bluetoothis a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc., U.S.A. and licensed
to Clarion Co., Ltd.
Gracenote is a registered
trademark of Gracenote,
Inc. The Gracenote logo
and logo type, and the
“Powered by Gracenote”
logo are trademarks of
Gracenote.
Bluetooth is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc., U.S.A. and licensed
to Clarion Co., Ltd.
XM Radio requires
subscription, sold
separately. Not available
in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam.
For more information, visit
www.xmradio.com.
© 2010 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a re-
trieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by
any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy-
ing, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
INFINITI CARES ...
Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI retailer
are our primary concerns. Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your
INFINITI retailer cannot assist you with or you
would like to provide INFINITI directly with
comments or questions, please contact our
(INFINITI’s) Consumer Affairs Department using
our toll-free number:For U.S. customers1-800-662-6200
For Canadian customers 1-800-361-4792 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for
the following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone number
– Vehicle identification number (on dash
panel)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your INFINITI retailer’s name
– Your comments or questions
OR You can write to INFINITI with the information on
the left at:
For U.S. customersINFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canadian customers INFINITI Division
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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2 3
4 5
6 7
8 9
10

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system (SRS)..................................... 0-2
Exterior front...................................... 0-3
Exterior rear ...................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ........................... 0-5
Cockpit ........................................... 0-6 Instrument panel
.................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ................................ 0-9
Engine compartment .............................. 0-10
Vk56vd engine ................................ 0-10
Warning and indicator lights .......................0-11