2011 INFINITI QX warning

If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning light
will not come on, will flash intermittently
or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position. In this case, the pretensioner system
may not function properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest INFINITI retailer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front-
impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle
as shown in the illustration.
SRS air bag
The warning labels1are located on the
surface of the sun visors.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playingin the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits of the supplemental front-
impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag,
and seat belt pretensioner systems. The moni-
tored circuits include the Air bag Control Unit
(ACU), satellite sensors, crash zone sensor,
occupant classification system front air bag
modules, side air bag modules, curtain and
rollover air bag modules, pretensioners, front
passenger air bag status light and all related
wiring.
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When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover
air bag and pretensioner systems need servic-
ing:
●The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on approximately 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bags, and curtain and rollover air bags or
pretensioner systems may not operate properly.
They must be checked and repaired. Take your
vehicle to the nearest INFINITI retailer.WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on,
it could mean that the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an accident.
To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked by a retailer as soon as
possible.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain and
rollover air bags and pretensioners are de-
signed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As
a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supple-
mental air bag warning light will remain illumi-
nated after inflation has occurred. Repair and
replacement of these systems should be done
only by an INFINITI retailer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
and rollover air bags, pretensioners and related
parts should be pointed out to the person
conducting the maintenance. The ignition
switch should always be in the LOCK position
when working under the hood or inside the
vehicle.
WARNING
● Once a front air bag, side air bag or curtain
and rollover air bag has inflated, the air bag
module will not function again and must be
replaced. Additionally, the activated preten-
sioner must also be replaced. The air bag
module and pretensioner should be replaced
by an INFINITI retailer. The air bag module
and pretensioner system cannot be
repaired.
● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain and
rollover air bag and the pretensioner should
be inspected by an INFINITI retailer if there is
any damage to the front end or side portion
of the vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of a supplemental air
bag or pretensioner or scrap the vehicle,
contact an INFINITI retailer. Correct supple-
mental air bag and pretensioner system dis-
posal procedures are set forth in the appro-
priate INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause personal
injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................... 2-2
Instrument panel .................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges ................................ 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..................... 2-6
Tachometer .................................... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-7
Fuel gauge ..................................... 2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge ...................... 2-8
Voltmeter ...................................... 2-9
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ........ 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .....2-10
Checking bulbs ................................ 2-11
Warning lights ................................. 2-11
Indicator lights ................................. 2-17
Audible reminders ............................. 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...................2-21
Indicators for operation ........................ 2-23
Indicators for maintenance .....................2-25
Trip computer ................................. 2-27
Security systems ................................. 2-29
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-29
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-32Washer operation
............................. 2-33
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................2-33
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............2-34
Rear window and outside mirror defroster/
windshield deicer (if so equipped) switch ..........2-35
Rear window and outside mirror defroster .......2-35
Windshield deicer (if so equipped) ..............2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ..................2-36
Xenon headlights ............................. 2-36
Headlight switch .............................. 2-37
Headlight washer (if so equipped) ..............2-41
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-42
Fog light switch ............................... 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-43
Heated steering wheel ............................ 2-43
Horn ............................................ 2-44
Heated

seats (if so equipped) ..................... 2-44
Front ......................................... 2-45
Rear ......................................... 2-46
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...........2-46
Warning systems switch (Type A) (if so equipped) . . . 2-47
Warning systems switch (Type B) (if so equipped) . . . 2-48
SNOW mode switch .............................. 2-49

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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1. Tachometer*
2. Warning/Indicator lights
3. Speedometer*
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge*
5. Voltmeter*6. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer
7. Engine oil pressure gauge*
8. Fuel gauge*
*: The needle indicators may move slightly after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
This is not a malfunction.
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METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-5

FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers
“0” (Empty).
The low fuel warning
appears on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display when the fuel tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the gauge reaches “0”. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches “0”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light (MIL) may come
on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few
driving trips, the
light should turn off.
If the light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer.
● For additional information, see “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys-
tem oil pressure while the engine is running.
When the engine speed is high, the engine oil
pressure is also high. When it is low, the gauge
indicates the low (L) oil pressure.
The engine oil pressure is normal when the
gauge needle points within the zone
1shown
in the illustration.
CAUTION
● This gauge is not designed to indicate low
engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check
the oil level. (See “ENGINE OIL” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
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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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CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the dot matrix liquid crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer. (See
“DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in
this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indi-
cates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
Automatic transmission
check warning light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the transmission is not functioning
properly. Have your INFINITI retailer check and
repair the transmission.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light
This light indicates that the Automatic Trans-
mission (AT) parking function is not engaged. If
the transfer control is not secured in any driving
position while the AT selector lever is in the “P”
(Park) position, the transmission will disengage
and the wheels will not lock.
If the AT park warning light illuminates with the
selector lever in the P (Park) position, shift the
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch to the
AUTO, 4H or 4L position again with the selector
lever in the N (Neutral) position.(See “INFINITI
ALL-MODE 4WD” in the “5. Starting and driv-
ing” section.)
Automatic Transmission (AT)
oil temperature warning light
This light illuminates when the Automatic
Transmission (AT) oil temperature is too high. If
the light illuminates while driving, reduce the
vehicle speed as soon as safely possible until
the light turns off.
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