2011 INFINITI QX Owners Manual

Switching procedure :
Push the LOCK
1and UNLOCK2
buttons on the Intelligent Key simultaneously
for more than 2 seconds to switch the mode
from one to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
2up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down and make sure it locks into
place.
WARNING
●Make sure the hood is completely closed and
latched before driving. Failure to do so could
cause the hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, to avoid injury do not
open the hood.
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WARNING
●Always be sure the lift gate has been closed
securely to prevent it from opening while
driving.
● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle. See “EXHAUST GAS
(carbon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
● Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious accidents.
● Always be sure that hands and feet are clear
of the door frame to avoid injury while clos-
ing the lift gate.
OPERATING MANUAL LIFT GATE
To open the lift gate, unlock it and push the lift
gate opener switch
A. Pull up the lift gate to
open.
The lift gate can be unlocked by:
● pushing the unlock button
on the
Intelligent Key twice.
● pushing the lift gate request switch with the
Intelligent Key carried on you. ●
pushing the door handle request switch
twice with the Intelligent Key carried on you.
● pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
● inserting the mechanical key into the driv-
er’s door key cylinder and turning it to the
rear of the vehicle twice.
To close the lift gate, pull down until it securely
locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFT GATE
To operate the power lift gate, the selector lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
The power lift gate will not operate if the battery
voltage is low.SPA2774
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Power lift gate main switch
The power lift gate operation can be turned on
or off by the power lift gate main switch on the
instrument panel.
When the power lift gate main switch is pushed
to the “OFF” position, the power operation is
not available by the power lift gate switch on
the lift gate and lift gate opener switch.
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Power lift gate switch — Instrument panel
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Lift gate opener switch
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Intelligent Key
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Power lift gate switch — Lift gate
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Power open
When the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate
will fully open automatically by:
●pushing the power lift gate switch
Aon the
instrument panel
● pushing the lift gate opener switch
B
●pushing the power lift gate buttonCon the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts opening.
NOTE:
The lift gate can be opened by the power lift gate
switch
A, the lift gate opener switchBor the
lift gate button
Ceven if the lift gate is
locked. The lift gate will individually unlock and
open.
Power close
When the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
● pushing the power lift gate switch
Aon the
instrument panel
● pushing the lift gate release button
Con
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
● pushing the power lift gate switch
Don the
lower part of the lift gate The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
NOTE:
When the lift gate is closed, it remains unlocked.
Manually lock the lift gate.
Reverse function
The power lift gate will reverse immediately if
one of the following actions is performed during
power open or power close.
●
pushing the power lift gate switch
Aon the
instrument panel
● pushing the lift gate button
Con
the Intelligent Key.
● pushing the lift gate switch
Don the lower
part of the lift gate
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
The power lift gate button
Con the
Intelligent Key cannot be operated when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Auto reverse function
The auto-reverse function enables the lift gate
to automatically reverse when something is
caught in the lift gate as it is opening or closing.
When the control unit detects an obstacle, the
lift gate will reverse and return to the full open
or full close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gate
motion will stop and the drive motor will disen-
gage. The lift gate will enter the manual mode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the
lift gate. If an obstacle is detected by the pinch
sensor during power close, the lift gate will
reverse and return to the full open position
immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed, the
power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immediately before
the closed position that cannot be detected.
Make sure that all passengers keep their
hands, etc., clear from the lift gate opening
before closing the lift gate.
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Manual mode
If power operation is not available, the lift gate
can be operated manually. Power operation
may not be available if multiple obstacles have
been detected in a single power cycle or if the
battery voltage is low. When the power lift gate
main switch is in the OFF position, the lift gate
can be opened manually by pushing the lift gate
opener switch. If the power lift gate opener
switch is pushed during power open or close,
the power operation will be canceled and the lift
gate can be operated manually.
Safe Mode
If the gas stays of the lift gate1lose pressure,
the power lift gate safe mode is activated. When
the safe mode is activated, the lift gate inter-
mittently closes. Then the lift gate will be pulled
to the closed and latched position by a motor.
The power lift gate cannot be opened using the
switches at any time in the safe mode. Do not operate the lift gate again until it is
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
●
If the power lift gate does not stay open or if
the lift gate unexpectedly closes at any time,
do not operate the lift gate. There may be a
pressure loss in one or both of the lift gate
gas stays. Have the lift gate inspected by an
INFINITI retailer.
● Do not activate the power lift gate if one or
both of the lift gate gas stays are removed.
Damage to the lift gate or power lift gate
mechanisms may occur.
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AUTO CLOSURE
If the lift gate is pulled down to a partly open
position, the lift gate will pull itself to the
closed position.
Do not apply excessive force when the auto clo-
sure is operating. Excessive force applied may
cause the mechanism to malfunction.
CAUTION
●The lift gate will automatically close from a
partly open position. To avoid pinching,
keep hands and fingers away from lift gate
opening.
● Do not let children operate the lift gate.
LIFT GATE RELEASE LEVER
If the lift gate cannot be opened with the door
lock switch due to a discharged battery, follow
these steps.
1. Remove the coverAinside of the lift gate
using a suitable tool.
2. Move the lever
Bas illustrated to open
the lift gate.
Contact an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible
for repair.
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-filler
door by using one of the following operations,
then push the right side of the door.
● Push the driver’s door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried with you.
● Push the passenger’s door handle request
switch or lift gate request switch twice with
the Intelligent Key carried with you.
● Push the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent
Key.
● Insert the mechanical key into the door lock
cylinder and rotate it towards the rear of the
vehicle.
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●Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and
lock all doors by operating the door handle
request switch, the LOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key, the mechanical key or the power door
lock switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive under certain conditions. You
could be burned or seriously injured if it is
misused or mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refueling.
● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after
the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automati-
cally. Continued refueling may cause fuel
overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possi-
bly a fire. ●
Use only an original equipment type fuel-
filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper operation of
the fuel system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It could
also cause the malfunction indicator light to
come on.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to at-
tempt to start your vehicle.
● Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause
an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or
gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when filling
portable fuel containers:
– Always place the container on the ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are filling it.
– Use only approved portable fuel contain- ers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
●If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it
away with water to avoid paint damage.
● Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler
tube, then tighten until the fuel-filler cap
clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
malfunction
indicator light (MIL) to illuminate. If the
light illuminates because the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or in-
stall the cap and continue to drive the ve-
hicle. The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If thelight does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
●
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning (if so equipped)
will appear if the fuel-filler cap is not properly
tightened. It may take a few driving trips for
the message to be displayed. Failure to
tighten the fuel-filler cap properly after the
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning (if so equipped) ap-
pears may cause the
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL) to illuminate.
The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten,
turn the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks
are heard.
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To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise toremove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
A
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning (if so
equipped)
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel-
filler cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few
driving trips for the warning to be displayed.
To turn off the warning, perform the following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as
soon as possible. (See “FUEL-FILLER CAP”
earlier in this section.)
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks. 3. Push the
switchAon the right
side of the combination meter panel for
longer than 1 second to turn off the LOOSE
FUEL CAP warning after tightening the fuel
cap.
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