2011 INFINITI QX brake light

Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the wheels and
applying the parking brake, transmission dam-
age could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the down-hill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).
6. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models:
Make sure that the 4WD shift switch is
engaged in the AUTO, 4HI or 4LO position
and the Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning light is turned off.
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer
are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
● While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descending
a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness and
could cause overheating. Shifting to a lower
gear instead provides “engine braking” and
reduces the need to brake as frequently.
● If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, see “IF YOUR VEHICLE
OVERHEATS” in the “6. In case of emer-
gency” section.
● Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor-
mal circumstances. ●
Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (800 km).
● Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule in the INFINITI Service
and Maintenance Guide.
● When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly
causing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions
allow. This combination will help stabilize
the vehicle.
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering orapplying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road
in a safe area.
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3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it isbalanced as described earlier in this sec-
tion.
●Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Use the Tow mode or downshift the trans-
mission to a lower gear for engine braking
when driving down steep or long hills. This
will help slow the vehicle without applying
the brakes.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
● INFINITI recommends that the cruise control
not be used while towing a trailer. ●
While towing a trailer, do not use the follow-
ing systems (if so equipped):
– the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys- tem
– the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
– the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
– the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
– Intelligent Brake Assist ( IBA) system
● Some states or provinces have specific regu-
lations and speed limits for vehicles that are
towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, do not allow the
water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, the transmission fluid
should be changed more frequently. For addi-
tional information, see the INFINITI Service and
Maintenance Guide.
TOW mode
Using TOW mode is recommended when pulling
a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Push the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
TOW MODE indicator light in the meter illumi-
nates when TOW mode is selected. Push the
TOW MODE switch again to turn TOW mode off.
TOW mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
TOW mode includes the following features:
● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the TOW mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not
cause any damage. However, fuel economy may
be reduced and the transmission/engine driv-
ing characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil should
be replaced and transmission oil/fluid should be
changed more frequently. For additional infor-
mation, see the 9. “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section later in this manual.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......5-97
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) ....2-40
Advanced air bag system ...........1-55
Aiming control Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) . . 2-40
Headlights ................. 2-39
Air bag system Advanced air bag system .........1-55
Front passenger air bag and status
light ..................... 1-57
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ......1-60
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system . . 1-60
Air bag warning labels ............1-63
Air bag warning light ..........1-63, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-18
Air conditioner Advanced Climate Control System
(ACCS) ................... 4-35
Air conditioner service ..........4-40
Air conditioner specification label ....9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .....4-40, 9-7
Automatic climate control .....4-31, 4-34
In-cabin microfilter ............4-39
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) .........2-31
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...........5-8
Antenna .................... 4-82Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
.......5-97
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ....................... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ..........7-4
Armrest ..................... 1-16
Around View™ Monitor ............4-19
Audible reminders ............... 2-20
Audio operation precautions .........4-40
Audio system ................. 4-40
Steering wheel audio controls ......4-81
Auto closure .................. 3-23
Autolight system ................ 2-37
Automatic Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Climate control ........... 4-31,
4-34
Door locks ..................3-5
Drive positioner .............. 3-30
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-15
Moonroof .................. 2-64
Seat positioner .............. 3-30
Average fuel consumption and speed ....2-27
Avoiding collision and rollover ........5-6
B
Back door (See lift gate) ...........3-19
Battery ..................... 8-15
Battery saver system ........2-39, 2-66
Intelligent Key ............... 8-24
Variable voltage control system .....8-16 Before starting the engine
..........5-13
Belts (See drive belts) .............8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system . . . . . . 5-29
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warning
light ....................... 2-12
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System . . . 4-96
Booster seats ................. 1-47
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . ....5-97
Brake booster ............... 8-21
Brake fluid .............. 8-12, 8-13
Brake system ............... 5-94
Parking brake operation .........5-19
Warning light ................ 2-12
Break-in schedule ............... 5-83
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...........4-7
Instrument panel .............. 2-41
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-11
Bulb replacement ............... 8-26
C
Cabin air filter ................. 4-39
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............4-95
Cargo floor box ................ 2-60
Cargo light ................... 2-68
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ....5-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning . . . 4-80
Center
multi-function control panel . . ....4-3

Floor mat cleaning................7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Brake fluid .............. 8-12, 8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................9-2
Engine coolant ................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid ............8-12
Window washer fluid ............8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ...................... 4-54
Fog light switch ................. 2-42
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system . . . 5-75
Front passenger air bag and status light . . . 1-57
Front power seat adjustment ..........1-2
Front seat Front seat adjustment .........1-2, 1-16
Front-seat active head restraint ........1-12
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................9-2
Fuel economy ................ 5-83
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating ..............9-4
Fuel recommendation ............9-4
Fuel-filler cap ................ 3-23
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-23
Gauge .....................2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning .........3-25
Fuses ....................... 8-21
Fusible links .................. 8-22 G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... 2-68
Gascap ..................... 3-23
Gauge .......................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge .........2-8
Fuel gauge ..................2-8
Odometer ...................2-6
Speedometer .................2-6
Tachometer ..................2-7
Trip computer ................ 2-27
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box .................... 2-57
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth . . . 4-96
Hazard warning flasher switch ........2-43
Head

restraints ..................1-8
Headlight washer ................ 2-41
Headlights Aiming control ............... 2-39
Aiming control (See adaptive front
lighting system (AFS)) ...........2-40
Bulb replacement .............. 8-27
Headlight switch .............. 2-37
Xenon headlights .............. 2-36
Heated seats .................. 2-44
Heated steering wheel .............2-43
Heater Automatic climate control ......4-31, 4-34
Engine block heater ............5-102
Hill start assist system .............5-91HomeLink
Universal Transceiver .......2-68
Hood release .................. 3-18
Hook Coat hooks ................. 2-59
Luggage hook ................ 2-59
Horn ....................... 2-44
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) .........5-10
Immobilizer system ............... 2-31
In-cabin microfilter ............... 4-39
Indicator Dot matrix display ............. 2-21
Lights ..................... 2-17
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System . ....2-31
INFINITI voice recognition system ......4-106
INFO button ....................4-7
Inside mirror .................. 3-27
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ......9-31
Instrument brightness control .........2-41
Instrument panel .................2-4
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light ....................... 2-18
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system .....5-80
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ....5-39
Main

switch indicator ........... 2-24
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................. 2-14
Intelligent Key ..................3-2
Intelligent Key system ..............3-6
Battery replacement ............8-24
Key operating range .............3-8
Key operation ................3-9
Warning light ................ 2-14
10-3

N
New vehicle break-in .............. 5-83
O
Odometer .....................2-6
Off-road recovery .................5-7
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine oil level ..........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil pressure gauge .........2-8
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ......2-25
Operation, Indicators for operation ......2-23
Outside air temperature ............2-28
Outside mirrors ................. 3-28
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ......6-13
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................... 9-32
P
Panic alarm ................... 3-16
Parking Brake break-in ............... 5-94
Parking brake operation ..........5-19
Parking on hills ............... 5-92
Phone Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System . . 4-96
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-95Pocket
...................... 2-58
Power Front seat adjustment ............1-2
Power door lock ...............3-4
Power outlet ................. 2-52
Power steering fluid ............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-94
Power windows ............... 2-61
Precautions Audio operation .............. 4-40
Braking precautions ............5-94
Child restraints ............... 1-30
Cruise control ................ 5-37
Driving safety .................5-8
Lane departure warning (LDW) system . . 5-20
Maintenance .................8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving .....5-6
Seat belt usage ............... 1-18
Supplemental

restraint system ......1-50
When starting and driving .........5-2
Preview function ................ 5-95
Preview Function warning light ........2-16
Push starting .................. 6-13
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-10
R
Radio ...................... 4-40
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-95
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player .................... 4-54
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-33
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test........................ 9-31Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . . 3-6
Rear personal lights
.............. 2-66
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . 2-34
Rear window wiper blades ..........8-20
Recorders, Event data .............9-32
Registering your vehicle in another
country ......................9-9
Remote controller (DVD) ............4-92
Remote keyless entry system .........3-15
Reporting safety defects ............9-30
Roadside assistance program . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Rollover ......................5-6
Roof Moonroof .................. 2-64
Roof rack .................. 2-60
S
Safety Child seat belts ............... 1-28
Towing safety ................ 9-21
Satellite radio operation ............4-55
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ........1-2
Front seats ............... 1-2, 1-16
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................. 1-28
Infants .................... 1-29
Injured persons ............... 1-21
Larger children ............... 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage . . ....1-18
Pregnant women .............. 1-21
Seat

belt cleaning ..............7-6
Seat belt extenders ............. 1-27
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-28
10-5

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
10-6

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