2011 INFINITI QX turn signal

1. Map light
2. Park light
3. Front side marker light
4. Front turn signal light
5. Fog light6. Headlight (high-beam, low-beam)
7. Puddle light
8. Step light
9. Side turn signal light
10. Cargo light11. High-mounted stop light
12. Front armrest light
13. Rear armrest light
14. Rear personal light
15. Rear combination light
(tail/stop/turn signal/side marker light)
16. Tail light
17. Back-up light
18. License plate light
SDI2606
LIGHTS
8-26Maintenance and do-it-yourself

HEADLIGHTS
Replacing
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is
not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact an INFINITI retailer.
Xenon headlight bulb :
If replacement is required, see an INFINITI re-
tailer.
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they produce a
high voltage. To prevent an electric shock,
never attempt to modify or disassemble. Al-
ways have your xenon headlights replaced at
an INFINITI retailer. For additional information,
see “HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight* High/Low beams (Xenon) 35D2S
Front turn signal light* 21WY21W
Fog light* 35H8
Park light* 5W5W
Front side marker light* 5W5W
Rear combination light* tail 5W5W
back-up 16W16W
stop/tail LED—
side marker LED—
turn signal 21WY21W
License plate light 5W5W
Puddle light* LED—
Front and rear armrest light* LED—
Map light 8—
Rear personal light 8—
Cargo light 8—
Vanity mirror light 2—
Step light* 8—
High-mounted stop light* LED—
*: See an INFINITI retailer for replacement.
NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department at an INFINITI retailer for the latest information about
parts.
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CAUTION
●Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system,
brake system, etc.
● Do not attach any additional hitches to your
vehicle because a hitch is already mounted
to your vehicle frame.
Tire pressures
●When towing a trailer, inflate the ve-
hicle tires to the recommended cold
tire pressure indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
●Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should
be in accordance with the trailer and
tire manufacturers’ specifications.
Safety chains
Always use a suitable chain between your ve-
hicle and the trailer. The safety chains should
be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the chains to permit
turning corners.
Trailer lights
Your vehicle is equipped with a towing package,
which also includes the 7-pin trailer harness
connector located under the trailer hitch cover
on the rear bumper.
CAUTION
● When splicing into the vehicle electrical sys-
tem, a commercially available power-type
module/converter must be used to provide
power for all trailer lighting. This unit uses
the vehicle battery as a direct power source
for all trailer lights while using the vehicle
tail light, stoplight and turn signal circuits as a signal source. The module/converter
must draw no more than 15 milliamps from
the stop and tail lamp circuits. Using a
module/converter that exceeds these power
requirements may damage the vehicle’s
electrical system. See a reputable trailer re-
tailer to obtain the proper equipment and to
have it installed.
● Do not connect electrical devices that draw
more than 40 amps to the vehicle. The fus-
ible link may melt.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact an INFINITI retailer or
reputable trailer retailer.
Trailer brakes
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs. (1,587
kg) or more, trailers with a brake system MUST
be used. However, most states require a sepa-
rate braking system on trailers with a loaded
weight above a specific amount. Make sure the
trailer meets the local regulations and the regu-
lations where you plan to tow.
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9-24Technical and consumer information

Several types of braking systems are available.
Surge Brakes -The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic
line running to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes
are activated by the trailer pushing against the
hitch ball when the tow vehicle is braking.
Hydraulic surge brakes are common on rental
trailers and some boat trailers. In this type of
system, there is no hydraulic or electric connec-
tion for brake operation between the tow ve-
hicle and the trailer.
Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking systems
are activated by an electronic signal sent from a
trailer brake controller (special brake sensing
module).
Have a professional supplier of towing equip-
ment make sure the trailer brakes are properly
installed and demonstrate proper brake func-
tion testing.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system directly to
the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an
abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition;
check for improper tongue load, overload,
worn suspension or other possible causes of
either condition.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the
trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
● Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
● Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of
the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turn-
ing, stopping and backing up in an area which
is free from traffic. Steering stability, and brak-
ing performance will be somewhat different
than under normal driving conditions.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have spe-
cific speed limits for vehicles that are towing
trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
● When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Technical and consumer information9-25

Seat belt warning light and chime....2-16
Seat belts .................. 1-18
Seat belts with pretensioners .......1-62
Small children ................ 1-29
Three-point type ............... 1-22
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ..........2-46
Driver-side memory ............3-30
Heated seats ................ 2-44
Seats .....................1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system . . 2-29
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start .............. 2-31
Selector lever, Shift lock release .......5-18
Servicing climate control ...........4-40
SETTING button ................. 4-11
Shift lock release Transmission ................ 5-18
Shifting, Automatic transmission .......5-15
SNOW mode ................... 5-93
Snow mode switch ............... 2-49
Spare tire ................. 8-38, 9-9
Spark plugs ................... 8-17
Speedometer ...................2-6
Starting Before starting the engine .........5-13
Jump starting ................ 6-11
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
Push starting ................ 6-13
Starting the engine ............. 5-13
STATUS button ..................4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag .....1-57
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-43
Power steering fluid ............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-94Steering lock release malfunction
indicator
................... 2-23
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio ..................... 4-81
Tilt/telescopic steering ..........3-26
Storage ..................... 2-54
Sun visors .................... 3-26
Sunglasses
holder............... 2-56
Supplemental air bag warning labels .....1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light . . 1-63, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system ........1-50
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .................... 1-50
Switch Autolight switch .............. 2-37
Fog light switch ............... 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-43
Headlight aiming control .........2-39
Headlight switch .............. 2-37
Ignition switch ................ 5-15
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF
switch .................... 2-50
Power door lock switch ...........3-5
Snow mode switch ............. 2-49
Turn signal switch ............. 2-42
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .................... 2-51
T
2nd row seat .................. 2-55
3rd row seat .................. 2-56
Tachometer ....................2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................2-7 Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start
................... 2-31
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering ............3-26
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ..................... 2-14
Tire replacement indicator . . . ......2-25
Tires Flat tire ....................6-2
Low tire pressure warning system .....5-3
Tire and Loading information label . 8-31, 9-11
Tire chains ................. 8-35
Tire dressing .................7-4
Tire pressure ................ 8-29
Tire pressure information (display) ....4-9
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................. 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation ................. 8-36
Types of tires ................ 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ........9-28
Wheel/tire

size ................9-9
Wheels and tires .............. 8-29
Top Tether strap child restraints ........1-34
Touch screen ...................4-4
Tow mode .................... 5-93
Tow mode switch ................ 2-49
Towing Flat towing ................. 9-28
Tow truck towing .............. 6-14
Towing a trailer ............... 9-17
Towing safety ................ 9-21
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ....5-3
TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator . . . . . 5-5
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .....6-2
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Trailer towing.................. 9-17
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... 2-68
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-15
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................... 5-18
Transmitter
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-15
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................9-9
Trip computer .................. 2-27
Trip odometer .................. 2-27
Turn signal switch ............... 2-42
U
Underbody cleaning ...............7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ..........9-28
USB memory operation ............4-61
V
Vanity mirror .................. 3-30
Vanity mirror lights .............. 2-68
Variable voltage control system ........8-16
Vehicle Dimensions ..................9-9
Identification number (VIN) ........9-10
Loading information ............9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .....6-17
Security system ............... 2-29Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch
.................... 2-51
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . . 5-98
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning
light ..................... 2-17
Vehicle information and settings
(display) ....................4-7
Ventilators ................... 4-30
Voice command (INFINITI voice recognition
system) ................. 4-112, 4-122
Voice recognition system ...........4-106
Voice recognition, Alternate command
mode ...................... 4-119
Voltmeter .....................2-9
W
Warning Check tire pressure warning .......2-24
Dot matrix display ............. 2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-43
Lane departure warning (LDW) system . . 5-20
Lights ..................... 2-11
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-24
Tire
pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................. 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels . . . 1-63
Warning light 4WD warning light ............. 5-89
Air bag warning light .........1-63, 2-16
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ...................... 2-11
Brake warning light ............. 2-12Intelligent Key warning light
........2-14
Lane departure warning light . . . . . . . 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light . .....2-14
Seat belt warning light and chime ....2-16
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty ..................... 9-29
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switch .................... 2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . 2-32
Washing ......................7-2
Waxing ......................7-3
Welcome light .................. 2-65
Wheel/tire size ..................9-9
Wheels and tires ................ 8-29
Care of wheels ................7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels . . . . . . 7-4
Window washer fluid .............. 8-14
Window(s) Cleaning ....................7-3
Power windows ............... 2-61
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-32
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system .....2-33
Rear window wiper and washer
switch .................... 2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . 2-32
Wiper blades ................ 8-19
X
Xenon headlights ................ 2-36
10-7