2014 INFINITI QX70 ECO mode

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inadvertently 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
specific 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.
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 lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels and
applying the parking brake, transmission
damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill 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. 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.
. When going down a hill, shift into a
lower gear and use the engine braking
effect. When going up a long grade,
downshift the transmission to a lower
gear and reduce speed to reduce
chances of engine overloading and/or overheating.
. If the engine coolant rises to an
extremely high temperature when the
air conditioning system is on, turn off
the air conditioner. Coolant heat can be
additionally vented by opening the
windows, switching the fan control to
high and setting the temperature con-
trol to the HOT position.
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than
normal circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for the 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 compen-
sate for this, make a larger than normal
turning radius during the turn.
. Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When
being passed by larger vehicles, be
prepared for possible changes in cross-
winds that could affect vehicle hand-

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.DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicle with any of the wheels on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious and
expensive damage to the powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures refer
to“Towing recommended by INFINITI”
(P.6-14) of this manual.
Automatic transmission
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed
vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the
dolly manufacturer’ s recommendations
when using their product. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applic-
able on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature ATREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

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crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement,
could combine the EDR data with the type
of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and INFINITI
retailer, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.Genuine INFINITI Service Manual for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for
your vehicle. This manual is the same one
used by the factory-trained technicians
working at INFINITI retailerships. Genuine
INFINITI Owner’
s Manual can also be
purchased.
For USA:
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Service Manuals, contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
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genuine INFINITI Owner’s Manuals,con-
tact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual for this
model year and prior, contact an INFINITI
retailer. For the phone number and location
of an INFINITI retailer in your area call the
INFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1-800-361-
4792 and a bilingual INFINITI representa-
tive will assist you.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-83
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .................. 2-42
Adaptive shift control (ASC) .............................. 5-19
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-42
Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting
system (AFS) ..................................................... 2-42
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system ............................. 1-42
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-44
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-47
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-47
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-50
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-50, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-21
Air conditioner Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) ..... 4-52
Air conditioner service ................................. 4-54
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................. 4-54, 9-7
Automatic climate control .................. 4-48, 4-51
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-54
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................ 2-32
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) ........................................ 5-76
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .................. 2-14 Antenna ............................................................ 4-91
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-83
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-14
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-10
Around View
TMMonitor (AVM) ........................... 4-31
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-22
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-54
Audio system .................................................... 4-54 Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-90
Auto closure ..................................................... 3-23
Autolight system ............................................... 2-39
Automatic Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Climate control .................................. 4-48, 4-51
Door locks ..................................................... 3-5
Drive positioner ........................................... 3-32
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-15
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-62
Seat positioner ............................................ 3-32
Average fuel consumption and speed ................ 2-29
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-6
B
Back door (See lift gate) ................................... 3-18
Battery .............................................................. 8-17
Battery saver system ................................... 2-40 Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-27
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-19
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-14
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-19
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-93
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-103
Bluetooth streaming audio .............. 4-67, 4-82, 4-91
Booster seats .................................................... 1-34
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-83
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-16
Brake system ............................................... 5-80
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Warning light ............................................... 2-14
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-74
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button .................................. 4-9
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-43
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-13
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-29
C
Cabin air filter ................................................... 4-54
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-92
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ............ 2-56
Cargo cover....................................................... 2-57

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Cargo light ........................................................ 2-66
Cargo net .......................................................... 2-56
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................ 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-89
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-3
Child restraints ................................................. 1-20Booster seats ............................................... 1-34
LATCH system .............................................. 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-20
Child safety ...................................................... 1-18
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-22
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link............................... 8-25
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control Automatic climate control .................. 4-48, 4-51
Clock ................................................................ 2-50
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-55
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-87
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-72
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-42
Compass ........................................................... 2-10
Console box ...................................................... 2-54
Continuous Damping Control ............................. 5-79
Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-5
Controls
Control panel button ...................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-5 Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ............................................ 2-57
Cruise control ................................................... 5-30 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-50
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-51
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-29
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-41
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-37
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-54
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-15
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-29
Door/lift gate open warning .............................. 2-26
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-22
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-19
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-32
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ................................... 5-76
Cold weather driving .................................... 5-87
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-15
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-7
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3 Safety precautions ......................................... 5-9
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...................................... 5-17
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-73
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-76
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-29
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-29
Emission control information label .................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-29
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-74
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-12
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-13
Engine block heater ..................................... 5-88
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-27
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ................... 2-25

If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-12
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-14
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner ... 3-32
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-31
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-12
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-27
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-16
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-16
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-69
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-44
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system ........... 5-67
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-44
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........................ 1-3 Front-seat active head restraint ........................... 1-9
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................... 5-76
Fuel economy information (display) .............. 4-11
Fuel information ............................................. 9-4
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-24
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-24
Gauge ............................................................ 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-26
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .................................. 5-74
Fuses ................................................................ 8-25
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ........................................ 2-67
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-24
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-9
Odometer....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ................................................. 2-7
Tachometer .................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .............................................. 2-29
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Glove box ......................................................... 2-53
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-93
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-103
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints ................................................... 1-6
Headlight aiming control .................................. 2-41
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front lighting
system (AFS)) ............................................... 2-42
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-30
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-38
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-38
Heater
Automatic climate control .................. 4-48, 4-51
Engine block heater ..................................... 5-88
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-67
Hood release .................................................... 3-18
Hook Coat hooks .................................................. 2-55
Luggage hook .............................................. 2-55
Horn ................................................................. 2-44
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ............................ 5-11
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-33
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-54
Indicator
Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-22
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Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-26
Luggage hooks ................................................. 2-55
M
MaintenanceBattery ......................................................... 8-17
General maintenance ..................................... 8-2
Indicators for maintenance ........................... 2-27
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-20
Map lights ........................................................ 2-64
Master warning light ......................................... 2-18
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-34
Meter, Trip computer ......................................... 2-29
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-6 Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-43
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................ 3-29
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-30
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-32
Monitor, Rearview monitor ................................ 4-24
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-62
N
Net, Cargo net .................................................. 2-56
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-74
No key warning ................................................. 2-25
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-12
Engine oil .................................................... 8-11
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-27
Operation, Indicators for operation ................... 2-25
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-30
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-30
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-32
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-16
Parking Brake break-in ............................................. 5-80
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Parking brake release warning ..................... 2-25 Parking on hills ........................................... 5-78
Personal lights .................................................. 2-65
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-93
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-103
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-92
Power Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-50
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-15
Power steering system ................................. 5-79
Power windows ............................................ 2-60
Precautions
Audio operation ........................................... 4-54
Braking precautions ..................................... 5-80
Child restraints ............................................ 1-20
Cruise control .............................................. 5-30
Driving safety ................................................. 5-9
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-22
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-7
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-11Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-37
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ........ 1-13
Preview function ............................................... 5-81
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................................................. 5-54
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10-6
Preview Function warning light .......................... 2-18
Push starting .................................................... 6-11
“PUSH”warning ............................................... 2-25
Push-button ignition switch ..................... 5-11, 5-12
R
Radio ................................................................ 4-54 Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-92
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-69
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-36
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-8
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test .......................................................... 9-31
Rear Active Steer system .................................. 5-86
Rear Active Steer warning light ......................... 2-18
Rear center seat belt ......................................... 1-17
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ......... 3-6
Rear seats .......................................................... 1-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-37
Rear window wiper blades ................................ 8-24
Rearview monitor .............................................. 4-24
Recorders, Event data ....................................... 9-31
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-30
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-6
Roof Moonroof ..................................................... 2-63 Roof rack ..................................................... 2-59
S
Safety
Child seat belts ........................................... 1-18
Towing safety ............................................... 9-23
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-70
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................................................. 1-18
Infants ......................................................... 1-19
Injured persons ........................................... 1-13
Larger children ............................................. 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-11
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ... 1-13Pregnant women .......................................... 1-13
Rear center seat belt .................................... 1-17
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-17
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-18
Seat belts .................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-49
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-16
Small children ............................................. 1-19
Three-point type .......................................... 1-14
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-33
Seat(s)
Climate controlled seats .............................. 2-46 Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-32
Heated seats ............................................... 2-44
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ........................................ 2-33
Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-31
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-54
SETTING button ................................................. 4-15
Shift lever Shift lock release ......................................... 5-19
Shift lock release Transmission ............................................... 5-19
SHIFT “P”warning ............................................ 2-25
Shifting, Automatic transmission ....................... 5-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats ........................................................ 1-16
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-48
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-20
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-14
Jump starting ................................................. 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-11
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-14
STATUS button .................................................... 4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-44
Steering Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-15
Power steering system ................................. 5-79