2014 INFINITI QX70 start stop button

5-16Starting and driving
Sport) while vehicle is moving rearward.
Failure to do so could cause you to lose
control and have an accident.
CAUTION
.Except in an emergency, do not shift to
the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
. When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake should be used for this
purpose.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
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Shift lever
To move the shift lever,
: Push the button while depressing the brake pedal,
: Push the button,
: Just move the shift lever.
Shifting
After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal and shift the shift lever from P
(Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive),
DS (Drive Sport) or Manual shift mode
position.
Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R
(Reverse). All other positions can be
selected without pushing the button.
WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the shift lever is
in any position while the engine is not
running. Failure to do so could cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away
and result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped
and the transmission is in the P (Park)
position.
P (Park) position:
Use this position when the vehicle is
parked or when starting the engine. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The
brake pedal must be depressed and the
shift lever button pushed in to move the
shift lever from the N (Neutral) position or
any drive position to the P (Park) position.
Apply the parking brake. When parking on
a hill, apply the parking brake first, then
move the shift lever to the P (Park)

position.
CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Always be
sure the vehicle is completely stopped
before selecting the R (Reverse) position.
The brake pedal must be depressed and
the shift lever button pushed in to move
the shift lever from the P (Park) position,
the N (Neutral) position or any drive
position to the R (Reverse) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-
gaged. The engine can be started in this
position. You may shift to the N (Neutral)
position and restart a stalled engine while
the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving.
DS (Drive Sport) mode
When the shift lever is shifted from the D
(Drive) position to the manual shift gate,
the transmission enters the DS (Drive
Sport) mode.
Moving the shift lever to the DS (Drive
Sport) position allows you to enjoy com-
fortable driving on a winding road and feel
smooth acceleration or deceleration on a
hilly road by moving in a lower gear
automatically.
When canceling the DS mode, return the
shift lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving
mode.
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Paddle shifters (If so equipped)
Manual shift mode
When the shift lever is in the DS (Drive
Sport) position, the transmission is ready
for the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can
be selected manually by moving the shift
lever up or down, or pulling the right-side
or left-side paddle shifter.
When shifting up, move the shift lever to
the + (up) side or pull the right-side paddle
shifter (+)
*A(if so equipped). The
transmission shifts to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the shift lever to
the −(down) side or pull the left-side
paddle shifter (−)
*B(if so equipped). The
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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