2011 INFINITI QX warning

Push the TOW MODE switch to activate TOW
MODE. The indicator light on the TOW MODE
switch illuminates when TOW MODE is selected.
Push the TOW MODE switch again to turn TOW
MODE OFF.
TOW MODE is automatically canceled when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.The vehicle should be driven with the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) system on for most driving
conditions.
The Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system will
sound a warning chime to alert the driver when
the vehicle is traveling too close to the vehicle
ahead and will apply the brake control if nec-
essary.
To turn off the system, push the IBA OFF switch.
The
indicator will illuminate.The IBA system will remain in the last ON or OFF
state it was left in until it is manually changed
by pushing the IBA OFF switch.
See “INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST (IBA) SYSTEM”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
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SWITCH (if so equipped)
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3rd row seatSoft bottle holder
CAUTION
●Do not use bottle holder for any other ob-
jects that could be thrown about in the ve-
hicle and possibly injure people during sud-
den braking or an accident.
● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid
containers.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driv-
ing to prevent an accident.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
1.
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CAUTION
●Do not use for anything other than glasses.
● Do not leave glasses in the sunglasses
holder while parking in direct sunlight. The
heat may damage the glasses.
GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help
prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle
1.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
2/unlock3the glove box, use the
mechanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see “KEYS” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
CONSOLE BOX
Front
To open the console box, push up the knobA
and pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until latched.
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COAT HOOKS
The coat hooks are equipped at the rear assist
grips.
CAUTION
Do not place items which are more than 2 lb (1
kg) on the hook.
LUGGAGE HOOKS
WARNING
●Always make sure that the cargo is properly
secured. Use the suitable ropes and hooks.
● Unsecured cargo can become dangerous in
an accident or sudden stop.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
area. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed. ●
Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
● The child restraint top tether strap may be
damaged by contact with items in the cargo
area. Secure any items in the cargo area.
Your child could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 22 lb (10
kg)
Aor7lb(3kg)Bto the hook.
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CARGO FLOOR BOX
Push the handle to open the cargo floor board
1. Remove the strap2from the back side of
the board, and hang it on the opening of the lift
gate
3as shown.
ROOF RACK
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 221 lb (100 kg) on
the roof rails. Observe the maximum load limit
shown on the crossbars or roof carriers when
you attach them on the roof rails. Contact an
INFINITI retailer for crossbar or other equipment
information.
Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear). The
GVWR and GAWR are located on the F.M.V.S.S.
or C.V.M.S.S. certification label (located on the
driver’s door pillar). For more information re-
garding GVWR and GAWR, see “VEHICLE LOAD- ING INFORMATION” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section.
WARNING
●
Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is
loaded at or near the cargo carrying capac-
ity, especially if the significant portion of
that load is carried on the roof rack.
● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the poten-
tial to affect the vehicle stability and han-
dling during sudden or unusual handling
maneuvers.
● Roof rack load should be evenly distributed.
● Do not exceed maximum roof rack load
weight capacity.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or shift-
ing. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
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CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing items from
the roof rack. If you cannot comfortably lift the
items onto the roof rack from the ground, use a
ladder or stool.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
●Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in
motion and before closing the windows. Use
the window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
● Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and become trapped in
the window. Unattended children could be-
come involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to
the OFF position. If the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door is opened during this period of about
45 seconds, power to the windows is canceled.
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)
1. Driver side window
2. Front passenger side window
3. Rear left passenger side window
4. Rear right passenger side window
5. Window lock button
To open or close the window, push downAor
pull up
Bthe switch and hold it. The main
switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.
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Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be de-
tected. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before clos-
ing the window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving condi-
tions, the auto reverse function may be activated
if an impact or load similar to something being
caught in the window occurs.
If the windows do not close
automatically
If the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the
following procedure to initialize the power win-
dow system.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the
switch more than 3 seconds after the
window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Oper- ate the window by the automatic function
to confirm the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure above, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
●In an accident you could be thrown from the
vehicle through an open moonroof. Always
use seat belts and child restraints.
● Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend
any portion of their body out of the moonroof
opening while the vehicle is in motion or
while the moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand from
the moonroof before opening.
● Do not place any heavy object on the moon-
roof or surrounding area.
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AUTOMATIC MOONROOF
The moonroof only operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic moonroof is operational for
about 45 seconds, even if the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position. If the driver’s door
or the passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
moonroof is canceled.
Sunshade
The sunshade will open automatically when the
moonroof is opened. However, it must be
closed manually.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt up, first close the moonroof, then push
the UP
1side of the moonroof switch and
release it; it need not be held. To tilt down the
moonroof, push the DOWN
2side.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open or close the moonroof, push the
OPEN
2or CLOSE1side of the moonroof
switch and release it; it need not be held. The
roof will automatically open or close all the way. To stop the roof, push the switch once more
while it is opening or closing.
Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be de-
tected. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before clos-
ing the moonroof.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the moonroof when it is closing, the moonroof
will be immediately opened.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
If the moonroof cannot be closed automatically
when the auto reverse function activates due to
a malfunction, push and hold the CLOSE
1
side of the moonroof switch.
Depending on the environment or driving condi-
tions, the auto reverse function may be activated
if an impact or load similar to something being
caught in the moonroof occurs.
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