2014 INFINITI QX70 Brake

compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic
drill may affect the function of the
system; this may include reduced per-
formance or a false activation.
. This function is designed as an aid to
the driver in detecting large stationary
objects to help avoid damaging the
vehicle.
. The system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.
. The system will not detect small objects
below the bumper, and may not detect
objects close to the bumper or on the
ground.
. The system may not detect the following
objects:
—Fluffy objects such as snow, cloth,
cotton, glass or wool.
—Thin objects such as rope, wire orchain.
—Wedge-shaped objects.
. If your vehicle sustains damage to the
bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or
bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of ob-
jects or false alarms.
CAUTION
.Excessive noise (such as audio system
volume or an open vehicle window) will
interfere with the tone and it may not be
heard.
. Keep the surface of the sonar sensors
(located on the front and rear bumper
fascia) free from accumulations of snow,
ice and dirt. Do not scratch the surface of
the sonar sensors when cleaning. If the
sensors are covered, the accuracy of the
sonar function will be diminished.
The system gives the tone for front objects
when the shift lever is in the D (Drive)
position and both front and rear objects
when the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
When the camera image is shown on the
display, the system shows the sonar
indicator regardless of the shift lever
position.
The system is deactivated at speeds above
6 MPH(10 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
When the objects are detected, the indi- cator (green) appears and blinks and the
tone sounds intermittently. When the
vehicle moves closer to the object, the
color of the indicator turns yellow and the
rate of the blinking and the rate of the tone
increase. When the vehicle is very close to
the object, the indicator stops blinking and
turns red, and the tone sounds continu-
ously.
The intermittent tone will stop after three
seconds when an object is detected by
only the corner sonar and the distance
does not change.
The tone will stop when the object gets
away from the vehicle.
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View Monitor while the vehicle is moving.
Make sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
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AROUND VIEW MONITOR SETTINGS
To set up the Around View Monitor to your
preferred settings, push the SETTING but-
ton, select the“Other”key and then select
the “Camera ”key.
Predictive Course Lines:
When this item is turned to ON, the
predictive course line is displayed in the
front and the rearview and bird-eye view.
Camera View Priority:
The view shown on the screen at the
beginning of around view monitor opera-
tion can be selected in order of priority. Non-viewable Area Reminder:
With this item turned to ON, the non-
viewable area is highlighted in yellow for
several seconds after the bird-eye view is
displayed. It will be shown only the first
time after the ignition switch is in the
“ON”
position.
Buzzer Volume:
Adjust the volume of the buzzer.
Corner Sonar Sensitivity:
Adjust the sensitivity level of the corner
sonar higher (right) or lower (left).
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CD:
.Disc title
. Track title
CD with compressed audio files:
. Folder title
. File title
. Song title
. Album title
. Artist
Next/Previous Track and Fast-
Forward/Rewind:
Push the FF or REW button for more than
1.5 seconds while a CD is being played to
fast-forward or rewind through the track.
When the button is released, the CD will
return to normal play speed.
When the FF button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds while a CD is being played, the
next track on the CD will be played.
When the REW button is pushed for less
than 1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after
the current track started playing, the
previous track will be played.
When the REW button is pushed for less
than 1.5 seconds after 3 seconds from
when the current track started playing, the beginning of the current track will be
played.
REPEAT (RPT), RANDOM (RDM):
When the RPT button is pushed while the
CD is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
(CD)
(CD with compressed audio files)
CD EJECT:
When the disc EJECT button is pushed with
the CD loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD comes out and is not removed, it
will be pulled back into the slot to protect
it.
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) PLAYER
OPERATION (models with naviga-
tion system)
Precautions
Start the engine when using the DVD
entertainment system.
Movies will not be shown on the front
display while the vehicle is in any drive
position to reduce driver distraction. Audio
is available when a movie is played. To
view movies in the front display, stop the
vehicle in a safe location, move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake.
WARNING
. The driver must not attempt to operate
the DVD system or wear the headphones
while the vehicle is in motion so that full
attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
. Do not attempt to modify the system to
display a movie on the front screen while
the vehicle is being driven. Doing so may
distract the driver and may cause a
collision and serious personal injury or
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existing phone. If the user tries to
connect a phone that has already been
connected to the vehicle system, the
system announces the name that the
phone is already using. The connecting
procedure will then be cancelled.
The Add Phone command is not avail-
able when the vehicle is moving.
. Select Phone
Use the Select Phone command to
select a phone of lesser priority when
two or more phones connected with
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
are in the vehicle at the same time.
The system asks the user to name the
phone and confirm the selection.
Once the selection is confirmed, the
selected phone remains active until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position or a new phone is selected.
. Delete Phone
Use the Delete Phone command to
delete a specific phone or all phones
from Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone
System. The system announces the
names of the phones already paired
with the system and their priority level.
The system then gives the option to
delete a specific phone, all phones or listen to the list again. Once the user
chooses to delete a phone or all
phones, the system asks the user to
confirm.
NOTE:
When the user deletes a phone, the
associated phone book for that phone will
also be deleted.
. Replace Phone
Use the Replace Phone command to
change the active phone. The system
will list the names assigned to each
phone and then prompt you for the
phone you wish to select. Only one
phone can be active at a time.
. Bluetooth On/Off
Use the Bluetooth On/Off command to
turn on/off Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System.
. Help
The system announces the available
commands.
SPEAKER ADAPTATION MODE
The speaker adaptation mode allows up to
two users with different dialects to train
the system to improve recognition accu-
racy. By repeating a number of commands,
the users can create a voice model of their
own voice that is stored in the system. The
system is capable of storing a different
speaker adaptation model for each con-
nected phone.
Training procedure
1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet outdoor location.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine running, the parking brake on, and the
transmission in Park.
3. Press the
button.
4. Speak: “Help”. The system acknowl-
edges the command and announces
the next set of available commands.
5. Speak: “SPEAKER Adaptation” . The
system acknowledges the command
and displays the speaker adaptation
mode screen.
6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected automatically. If both memory
locations are already in use, the system

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................. 5-3Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst........................................... 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......... 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover......................... 5-6
On-pavement and off-road
driving precautions.......................................... 5-7
Off-road recovery............................................. 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ................................... 5-8
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................. 5-8
Driving safety precautions ............................... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch ............................... 5-11 Operating range for engine start function ...... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch operation ........... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions ............ 5-12
Emergency engine shut off ............................ 5-13
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................... 5-13
Before starting the engine ................................. 5-14
Starting the engine ............................................ 5-14
Driving the vehicle ............................................. 5-15
Automatic transmission ................................. 5-15
Parking brake .................................................... 5-20 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system (if
so equipped)..................................................... 5-21
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system......... 5-22
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ...... 5-24
Lane camera unit maintenance .................... 5-29
Cruise control (if so equipped) .......................... 5-30 Precautions on cruise control....................... 5-30
Cruise control operations ............................. 5-30
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(FULL SPEED RANGE) (if so equipped) ................ 5-32 Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ............................................... 5-33
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode...... 5-33
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ............................................... 5-34
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ........................................... 5-35
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ............................................... 5-50
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................ 5-54

Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-54Precautions on Distance Control
Assist system ................................................ 5-55
Distance Control Assist operation .................. 5-56
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-67 Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-68
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-70 Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-71
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-74
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips................................... 5-74
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-76
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) .............. 5-76
Parking/parking on hills .................................... 5-78
Power steering................................................... 5-79
Continuous damping control (if so equipped)..... 5-79
Brake system..................................................... 5-80 Braking precautions ...................................... 5-80 European design brake pads (if
so equipped) ............................................... 5-80
Parking brake break-in................................. 5-80
Brake assist ...................................................... 5-81
Brake assist................................................. 5-81
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................ 5-81
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-83
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............. 5-85
Rear active steer system (if so equipped) .......... 5-86
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-87
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................... 5-87
Antifreeze .................................................... 5-87
Battery......................................................... 5-87
Draining of coolant water............................. 5-87
Tire equipment ............................................ 5-87
Special winter equipment ............................ 5-88
Driving on snow or ice ................................. 5-88
Engine block heater (if so equipped)............ 5-88

and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or
drugs (including prescription or over-the-
counter drugs which may cause drowsi-
ness). Always wear your seat belt as
outlined in the“Seat belts”(P.1-11) of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers
to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than
passenger cars to make them capable of
performing in a variety of on-pavement and
off-road applications. This gives them a
higher center of gravity than ordinary cars.
An advantage of higher ground clearance is
a better view of the road, allowing you to
anticipate problems. However, they are not
designed for cornering at the same speeds
as conventional passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road con-
ditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns
or abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.
Be sure to read
“Driving safety precau-
tions” (P.5-9).
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
If the right side or left side wheels
unintentionally leave the road surface,
maintain control of the vehicle by following
the procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate
based on the conditions of the vehicle,
road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold a straight course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the
vehicle speed is reduced. Do not
attempt to drive the vehicle back onto
the road surface until vehicle speed is
reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires
return to the road surface. When all
tires are on the road surface, steer the
vehicle to stay in the appropriate
driving lane..If you decide that it is not safe to
return the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic
conditions, gradually slow the vehi-
cle to a stop in a safe place off the
road.
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5-8Starting and driving
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a“blow-out”can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by
driving on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the
handling and stability of the vehicle,
especially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspect the tires for wear and
damage. See “Wheels and tires” (P.8-32) of
this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or
“blows-out” while driving maintain control
of the vehicle by following the procedure
below. Please note that this procedure is
only a general guide. The vehicle must be
driven as appropriate based on the condi-
tions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure.
Losing control of the vehicle may cause a collision and result in personal injury.
.
The vehicle generally moves or pulls in
the direction of the flat tire.
. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.
. Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from
traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu- ally stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emer-
gency service to change the tire or see
“Changing a flat tire” (P.6-4) of this
Owner’s Manual.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces
coordination, delays reaction time and im-
pairs judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol increases the likelihood of being
involved in an accident injuring yourself and
others. Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the severity
of the injury.
INFINITI is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs).