2011 INFINITI QX tow

Tow mode switch................................. 2-49
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-50
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ...........2-51
Clock ............................................. 2-51
Adjusting the time .............................. 2-51
Power outlet ..................................... 2-52
Storage ......................................... 2-54
Cup holders .................................. 2-54
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-56
Glove box .................................... 2-57
Console box .................................. 2-57
Tray .......................................... 2-58
Coat hooks ................................... 2-59
Luggage hooks ................................ 2-59
Cargo floor box ............................... 2-60
Roof rack ..................................... 2-60
Windows ........................................ 2-61
Power windows ............................... 2-61Moonroof
........................................ 2-63
Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-64
Welcome light ................................... 2-65
Battery saver system .......................... 2-66
Interior lights .................................... 2-66
Map lights .................................... 2-66
Rear personal lights ........................... 2-66
Interior light control switch ....................2-67
Vanity mirror lights ............................... 2-68
Cargo light ...................................... 2-68
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ..................2-68
Programming HomeLink ......................2-69
Programming HomeLink for Canadian
customers .................................... 2-71
Operating the HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................................... 2-71
Programming

trouble-diagnosis ................. 2-71
Clearing the programmed information ...........2-71
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button.....2-71
If your vehicle is stolen ........................ 2-72

1. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)switch*
2. Instrument brightness control switch
3. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer 4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal
— Fog light 5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(left side)
— Audio control steering switch
— Hands-Free Phone System switch
6. Trip computer switch
7. Wiper and washer switch
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control system*
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system*
9. Dynamic driver assistance switch* — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system*
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) system*
10. Selector lever
11. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch*/ SNOW mode switch/TOW MODE switch/
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
12. Headlight aiming control*
13. Power lift gate main switch
14. Outside rearview mirror remote control switch
15. Warning systems switch* — Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)*
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*CRUISE indicator light*
Intelligent Key warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning
lightLane departure warning light
(orange)*High beam indicator light
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil tem-
perature warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indica-
tor light*
Automatic Transmission (AT) park warn-
ing lightMaster warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Brake warning light
Preview Function warning light (or-
ange)*Low beam indicator light
Seat belt warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warn-
ing light (orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSNOW mode indicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange)*Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
indicator light*TOW mode indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightAutomatic transmission position indica-
tor lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(4WD models)Check suspension indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-
cator light
*: if so equipped
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the AT oil
temperature warning light is on may damage
the AT.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator :
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light :
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid isnecessary, add fluid and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer. (See
“BRAKE FLUID” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.) 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
Low hydraulic pressure warning indicator :
If the brake warning light illuminates when the
engine is running, or while driving with the
parking brake is released, check the brake fluid
level. If the brake fluid level is sufficient, it may
indicate low hydraulic pressure in the brake
booster. Have the brake system checked by an
INFINITI retailer promptly.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indica-
tor :
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by an INFINITI retailer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working prop-
erly if the warning light is on. Driving could
be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive
carefully to the nearest service station for
repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or low brake fluid level may
increase your stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
● If the brake fluid level is below the minimum
or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do
not drive until the brake system has been
checked at an INFINITI retailer.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)
If the light comes on in orange and remains on,
it may indicate that the BSW system is not
functioning properly. Although the vehicle is
still driveable, have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. See “BLIND SPOT WARNING
(BSW) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
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Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light
(green; if so equipped)
The light comes on in green when the Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system is turned on.
The light turns off when the system is turned off.
NOTE:
This light is common with the lane departure
warning light (orange). (See “Lane departure
warning light” earlier in this section.)
For more details, see “LANE DEPARTURE WARN-
ING (LDW)/PREVENTION (LDP) SYSTEM” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
Low beam indicator light
The light illuminates when the front park, side
marker, tail and license plate lights are on.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The malfunction indicator light may also come
on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose ormissing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check
to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and
closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 US gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is
not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. (See “READINESS
FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section.)
Operation :
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
● Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning (if so equipped)
appears in the dot matrix liquid crystal dis-
play. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The
light should
turn off after a few driving trips. If the
light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the retailer.
● Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI
retailer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the retailer.
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CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and re-
paired as necessary could lead to poor drive-
ability, reduced fuel economy, and possible
damage to the emission control system.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in
the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this
light will remain on while the ignition switch is
in the ON position. For additional information,
see “SECURITY SYSTEMS” later in this section.
SNOW mode indicator light
When selecting SNOW mode while the engine is
running, this light will illuminate. (See “SNOW
MODE” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
TOW mode indicator light
This light will illuminate when the TOW MODE is
selected while the engine is running. (See “TOW
MODE” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indi-
cates that the vehicle dynamic control system is
not operating. When the 4L position is selected
with the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch,
the VDC system is disabled and the VDC off
indicator light illuminates. For additional infor-
mation, see “VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position. Make sure the ignition switch
is pushed to the OFF position, and take the
Intelligent Key with you when leaving the ve-
hicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
The chime will also sound for 2 seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position
with the fog lights on while the headlight switch
is in the AUTO position.
Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven at
more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking
brake applied. Stop the vehicle and release the
parking brake.
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The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1AUTO — operates the rain-sensing auto
wiper system. (See “RAIN-SENSING AUTO
WIPER SYSTEM” later in this section.)
2LO — continuous low speed operation
3HI — continuous high speed operation
4MIST — one sweep operation of the wiper
WASHER OPERATION
To operate the washer, pull the lever toward the
back of the vehicle
5until the desired amount
of washer fluid is spread on the windshield. The
wiper will automatically operate several times.
The headlight washer (if so equipped) will also
operate with operation of the windshield
washer. (See “HEADLIGHT WASHER” later in this
section.)
Wiper drip wipe system:
The wiper will also operate once about 3 sec-
onds after the washer and wiper are operated.
This operation is to wipe washer fluid that has
dripped on the windshield.
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYSTEM
The rain-sensing auto wiper system can auto-
matically turn on the wipers and adjust the
wiper speed depending on the rainfall and the
vehicle speed by using the rain sensor located
on the upper part of the windshield.
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system, push
the lever down to the AUTO position
1. The
wiper will sweep once while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
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The rain sensor sensitivity level can be adjusted
by turning the knob toward the front
2(High)
or toward the rear
3(Low).
● High — High sensitive operation
● Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system off,
push up the lever to the OFF position, or pull
down the lever to the LO or HI position.
CAUTION
Do not touch the rain sensor and around it when
the wiper switch is in the AUTO position and the
ignition switch is in the ON position. The wipers
may operate unexpectedly and cause to an in-
jury or a wiper damage.
● The rain-sensing auto wipers are intended for
use during rain. If the switch is left in the
AUTO position, the wipers may operate unex-
pectedly when dirt, fingerprints, oil film or
insects are stuck on or around the sensor.
The wipers may also operate when exhaust
gas or moisture affect the rain sensor.
● The rain-sensing auto wipers may not oper-
ate if rain does not hit the rain sensor even if
it is raining. ●
When the windshield glass is coated with
water repellent, the speed of the rain-
sensing auto wipers may be higher even
though the amount of the rainfall is small.
● Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto wiper
system when you use a car wash.
● Using genuine wiper blades is recommended
for proper operation of the rain-sensing auto
wiper system. (See “WINDSHIELD WIPER
BLADES” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section for wiper blade replace-
ment.)
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solution
may freeze on the rear window glass and ob-
scure your vision. Warm the rear window with
the defroster before you wash the rear window.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the reservoir
tank is empty.
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank
with washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol based
washer fluid concentrates may permanently
stain the grille if spilled while filling the win-
dow washer reservoir tank.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with wa-
ter to the manufacturer’s recommended lev-
els before pouring the fluid into the window
washer reservoir tank. Do not use the win-
dow washer reservoir tank to mix the washer
fluid concentrate and water.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
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