2014 INFINITI QX80 suspension

Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light 2-12
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-12
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil
temperature warning light
2-12
Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light2-12
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange)*2-13
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light2-14
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange)* 2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-14
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warn-
ing light (4WD models)
2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-15
Intelligent Key warning light 2-15
Lane departure warning light
(orange)*2-15Warning
light Name Page
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Master warning light
2-17
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-17
Seat belt warning light 2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-18
Indicator light Name
Page
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) indicator light* 2-18
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
2-19
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light (green)*2-19
Check suspension indicator
light
2-19
Cruise indicator light*
2-19
Exterior light indicator2-19
Front passenger air bag status
light2-19
High beam indicator light
2-19Indicator
light Name
Page
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off
indicator light* 2-19
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green)*
2-20
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-20
Security indicator light 2-21
SNOW mode indicator light 2-21
TOW mode indicator light 2-21
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-21
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-21
*: if so equipped
Illustrated table of contents0-13
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightIntelligent Key warning lightExterior light indicator
Lane departure warning light (orange)*Front passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil temperature
warning lightMaster warning lightIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Automatic Transmission (AT) park warning
lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indica-
tor light (green)*
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) system warning light (orange)*Seat belt warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Brake warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightSNOW mode indicator light
Charge warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indi-
cator light*TOW mode indicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warn-
ing light (orange)*Automatic transmission position indicator
lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightBlind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator
light (green)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light (4WD
models)Check suspension indicator light*: if so equipped
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*CRUISE indicator light*
Instruments and controls2-11
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

See“Automatic transmission” in the“5.
Starting and driving” section for further
details.
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
ON indicator light (green; if so
equipped)
The light comes on in green when the Blind
Spot Intervention (BSI) system is turned
on. The light turns off when the system is
turned off.
NOTE:
This light is common with the blind spot
warning light (orange). (See “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Intervention
(BSI) system warning light” earlier in this
section).
For more details, see “Blind Spot Warning/
Blind Spot Intervention
TM/Back-up Colli-
sion Intervention systems” in the“5.
Starting and driving” section.
Check suspension indicator
light
When the ignition switch is placed in the
“ON” position, the light comes on for 2
seconds.
Cruise indicator light (if so
equipped)
Cruise main switch indicator:
This light illuminates when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. The light
turns off when the main switch is pushed
again. When the cruise main switch in-
dicator light illuminates, the cruise control
system is operational. (See “Cruise con-
trol” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)
Cruise malfunction:
If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. (See “Cruise control”in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights are
on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
() located on the instrument panel will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will
be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” in the“1. Safety —
seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
off indicator light (if so equipped)
The light illuminates when the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) off switch is pushed to
OFF. This indicates that the Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) system is not operating.
When the IBA off indicator light illuminates
while the system is turned on (without the
warning chime sound), this light indicates
that the system control is temporarily
unavailable.
Instruments and controls2-19

5-116Starting and driving
surfaces and always drive carefully.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock
absorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer
bars, bushings and wheels are not
INFINITI recommended for your vehicle
or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC
system may not operate properly. This
could adversely affect vehicle handling
performance, and the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not INFINITI
recommended or are extremely deterio-
rated, the VDC system may not operate
properly and the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
. If engine control related parts are not
INFINITI recommended or are extremely
deteriorated, the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked corners,
the VDC system may not operate prop-
erly and the VDC warning light
may
illuminate. Do not drive on these types
of roads. .
When driving on an unstable surface
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the VDC warning light
may
illuminate. This is not a malfunction.
Restart the engine after driving onto a
stable surface.
. If wheels or tires other than the INFINITI
recommended ones are used, the VDC
system may not operate properly and
the VDC warning light
may illumi-
nate.
. The VDC system is not a substitute for
winter tires or tire chains on a snow
covered road.
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
The vehicle should be driven with the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ON
for most driving conditions.
When the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
the VDC system reduces the engine output
to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed
will be reduced even if the accelerator is
depressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system, push the VDC OFF switch.

6-18In case of emergency
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Front
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Rear
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
WARNING
.Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
. Do not spin your tires at high speed. This
could cause them to explode and result
in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle
could also overheat and be damaged.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use a tow strap or other device
designed specifically for vehicle recovery.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for the recovery device.
Attach the tow strap to the towing hook.
CAUTION
.Tow chains or cables must be attached
only to the main structural members of
the vehicle or the towing hooks. Other-
wise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
. Use the towing hook only to free a
vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle for a long distance
using only the towing hook.
. The towing hook is under tremendous
force when used to free a stuck vehicle.
Never pull the hook at an angle.
. Always pull the cable straight out from
the front or rear of the vehicle.
. Pulling devices should be routed so they
do not touch any part of the suspension,
steering, brake or cooling systems.
. Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or recovery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.

WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove built-
up wax residue and to avoid a weathered
appearance before reapplying wax.
An INFINITI retailer can assist you in
choosing the proper product.
.Wax your vehicle only after a thorough
washing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax.
. Do not use a wax containing any
abrasives, cutting compounds or clea-
ners that may damage the vehicle
finish.
Machine compound or aggressive polish-
ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish
may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting
damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are available at an INFINITI
retailer or any automotive accessory
stores.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter,
the underbody must be cleaned regularly.
This will prevent dirt and salt from building
up and causing the acceleration of corro-
sion on the underbody and suspension.
Before the winter period and again in the
spring, the underseal must be checked
and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and
dust film from the glass surfaces. It is
normal for glass to become coated with a
film after the vehicle is parked in the hot
sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will
easily remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the windows,
do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive
cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant clea-
ners. They could damage the electrical
conductors, radio antenna elements or rear
window defroster elements.
WHEELS
Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
. Clean the inner side of the wheels when
the wheel is changed or the underside
of the vehicle is washed.
. Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents
or corrosion. Such damage may cause
loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire
bead.
. INFINITI recommends that the road
wheels be waxed to protect against
road salt in areas where it is used
during winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in
a mild soap solution, especially during
winter months in areas where road salt is
used. Salt could discolor the wheels if not
removed.
Appearance and care7-3

8-38Maintenance and do-it-yourself
TIRE CHAINS
Use of tire chains may be prohibited
according to location. Check the local laws
before installing tire chains. When instal-
ling tire chains, make sure they are the
proper size for the tires on your vehicle and
are installed according to the chain man-
ufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE
Class S chains. Class“S”chains are used
on vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle
clearance. Vehicles that can use Class “S”
chains are designed to meet the SAE
standard minimum clearances between
the tire and the closest vehicle suspension
or body component required to accommo-
date the use of a winter traction device (tire
chains or cables). The minimum clearances
are determined using the factory equipped
tire size. Other types may damage your
vehicle. Use chain tensioners when recom-
mended by the tire chain manufacturer to
ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the
tire chain must be secured or removed to
prevent the possibility of whipping action
damage to the fenders or underbody. If
possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle
when using tire chains. In addition, drive at
a reduced speed. Otherwise, your vehicle
may be damaged and/or vehicle handling and performance may be adversely af-
fected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
rear wheels and not on the front wheels.
Never install tire chains on the full-size
temporary use only spare tire (if so
equipped).
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving
with tire chains in such conditions can
cause damage to the various mechanisms
of the vehicle due to some overstress.
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CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation
INFINITI recommends rotating the
tires in accordance with the main-
tenance log shown in the
“INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide” .
(See “Flat tire” in the“6. In case of
emergency” section for tire replacing
procedures.)
As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.

9-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 26 gal 21-5/8 gal 98.4 See “Fuel information”later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 6-7/8 qt 5-3/4 qt 6.5
.Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent*2
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark*3
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30*3
Without oil filter change 6-1/2 qt
5-1/2 qt 6.2
Cooling system With reservoir 15-3/4 qt
13-1/8 qt
14.9Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid ———
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Transfer fluid ———
Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid for ATX90A transfer*5
Front differential gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-
90*6
Rear differential gear oil ——— API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*7
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*8
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*9 or equivalent DOT 3
Suspension fluid ———
Genuine NISSAN Hydraulic Suspension Fluid*10
Multi-purpose grease ———
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———
HFC-134a (R-134a)*11
Air conditioning system lubricants ——— NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1:
For additional information, see “Engine oil”in the“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.*2:INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at INFINITI retailers.*3:For additional information, see“Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” later in this section.*4:Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*5:Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid will damage the transfer, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.*6:For hot climates, Viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32 8F(08C).*7:See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.*8:DEXRONTMVI type ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS