2014 INFINITI QX80 engine coolant

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System Owner’s Manual.
SIC4450
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-11)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8)
5. Voltmeter (P.2-10) 6. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-22)
7. Engine oil pressure gauge (P.2-9)
8. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
Illustrated table of contents0-11
METERS AND GAUGES

0-12Illustrated table of contents
SDI2585
VK56VD ENGINE
1. Window washer fluid reservoir(P.8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
8. Battery (P.8-16)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)11. Drive belts (P.8-18)
12. Air cleaner (P.8-19)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-9
Engine oil pressure gauge ............................... 2-9
Voltmeter ...................................................... 2-10
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep .... 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-11 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-12
Warning lights ............................................... 2-12
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-18
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-21
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-22 Operational indicators ................................... 2-24
Maintenance indicators ................................. 2-27
Trip computer ................................................ 2-28
Security systems ............................................... 2-31 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-31
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-32 Windshield wiper and washer switch................. 2-34
Washer operation ........................................ 2-35
Rain-sensing auto wiper system................... 2-35
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-36
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-37 Rear window and outside mirror defroster ... 2-37
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-38 Xenon headlights......................................... 2-38
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-38
Headlight washer (if so equipped) ............... 2-42
Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-43
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-43
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-44
Heated steering wheel ...................................... 2-44
Horn ................................................................. 2-45
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-45 Front............................................................ 2-46
Rear............................................................. 2-46
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-47
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-48
SNOW mode switch........................................... 2-49
Tow mode switch .............................................. 2-49>

2-6Instruments and controls
SIC4450
1. Tachometer*
2. Warning/Indicator lights
3. Speedometer*
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge*
5. Voltmeter*
6. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/Odometer/twin trip odometer
7. Engine oil pressure gauge*
8. Fuel gauge* *: The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position. This is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
.
For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampened
with water. Never use a rough cloth,
alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of
solvent or paper towel with a chemical
cleaning agent. They will scratch or
cause discoloration to the lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as water on
the meter lens. Spraying liquid may
cause the system to malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES

2-8Instruments and controls
SIC4371
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM).Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
*1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
SIC4372
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone
*1shown in the
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving
conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle may
seriously damage the engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the“6. In case of
emergency” section for immediate action
required.

4-46Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
.Rear control buttons
The rear seat passengers can adjust the
rear automatic air conditioning system
using the control switches at the rear of
the center console.
The rear control buttons do not function
when the rear air conditioner screen is
shown on the front display. To activate
the rear control buttons, push the
“REAR” button on the front air condi-
tioner control panel and switch the
screen on the front display.
“OFF” button: Rear automatic air con-
ditioning system off.
“
” button: Rear fan speed control
up/down
“ AUTO” button: Rear automatic air
conditioning system on, AUTO mode on
“MODE” button: Rear air flow control
change
“TEMP” button: Rear temperature con-
trol up/down
SAA3088
SAA3058
OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate.
However, this is not a malfunction. After
the coolant temperature warms up, the air
flow from the foot outlets will operate
normally.
The sensors
*Aand*Blocated on the
instrument panel help maintain a constant
temperature. Do not put anything on or
around the sensors.
LINKING INTELLIGENT KEY
The Climate control system settings can be
memorized for each Intelligent Key. For
more details, see “Setting memory func-
tion” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
Models without Advanced Climate Control
System:
The climate control system is equipped
with an in-cabin microfilter which collects
dirt, pollen, dust, etc.
Models with Advanced Climate Control
System:

Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................................. 5-58
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................................. 5-59
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................................. 5-74
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system equipped model) ....................... 5-77
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-78 Precautions on distance control
assist system ................................................ 5-78
Distance control assist operation................... 5-80
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-90 Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-91
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-94
Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-95
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-98
Fuel efficient driving tips ................................... 5-98
Increasing fuel economy .................................. 5-100
INFINITI all-mode 4WD
®(if so equipped).......... 5-100
INFINITI all-mode 4WD®system ................... 5-101
4WD shift switch ......................................... 5-104
4WD shift indicator...................................... 5-105
4WD warning light....................................... 5-105 Hill Start Assist system ................................... 5-107
Parking/parking on hills.................................. 5-108
Tow mode ....................................................... 5-109
SNOW mode.................................................... 5-109
Power steering ................................................ 5-110
Brake system .................................................. 5-110 Braking precautions ................................... 5-110
Parking brake break-in............................... 5-110
Brake assist .................................................... 5-111 Brake assist............................................... 5-111
Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) .......................... 5-111
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-113
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............ 5-115
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ................................................. 5-116
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-117 Freeing a frozen door lock ......................... 5-117
Antifreeze .................................................. 5-117
Battery....................................................... 5-117
Draining of coolant water........................... 5-117
Tire equipment .......................................... 5-117
Special winter equipment .......................... 5-118
Driving on snow or ice ............................... 5-118
Engine block heater (if so equipped).......... 5-118

5-14Starting and driving
4. Push the ignition switch while depres-sing the brake pedal within 10 seconds
after the chime sounds. The engine will
start.
After step 3 is performed, when the
ignition switch is pushed without depres-
sing the brake pedal, the ignition switch
position will change to ACC.
NOTE:
. When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the
Intelligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator appears on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display even if the Intelligent
Key is inside the vehicle. This is not a
malfunction. To turn off the Intelligent
Key battery discharge indicator, touch
the ignition switch with the Intelligent
Key again.
. If the Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator appears, replace the battery
as soon as possible. (See “Battery”in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-your-
self” section.) .
Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head re-
straints/headrests.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning/indica-
tor lights and audible reminders” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.)1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either of the
above positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and
push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to startbecause it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE