2014 INFINITI QX80 Quick Reference Guide

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Clock Set/Adjustment
DIGITAL CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the time and the appearance of the clock
on the display:
1. Press the SETTING button on the control panel.
2. Touch the Others key.
3. Touch the Clock key.
The following settings can be adjusted:
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On-screen Clock:
The clock in the upper right corner of the display can be turned
ON or OFF.
•


Clock Format (24h):
The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours.
•


Offset (hour):
The time can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing per hour.
•


Offset (min):
The time can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing per minute.
•


Daylight Savings Time:
The application of daylight savings time can be turned ON or OFF.
•


Time Zone:
Adjust the time zone from the following:
•

Pacific

•

Atlantic

•

Mountain

•

Newfoundland

•

Central

•

Hawaii
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Eastern

•

Alaska
Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.
ANALOG CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
To set the clock backward, push the button 01.
To set the clock forward, push the button 02.
To move forward or backward faster, push and hold
the button for more than 5 seconds.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
or the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.0102
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INFINITI Intelligent Key System
The INFINITI Intelligent Key system allows you to lock
or unlock your vehicle, open your liftgate and start the
engine. It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key
is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
REMOTE ENGINE START*
The remote engine start system must be enabled in
the vehicle settings within the vehicle information display.
The remote engine start operating range is approximately
200 ft (60 m) from the vehicle. The effective operating range
may be shorter due to environmental conditions or obstacles
between you and the vehicle.
For the remote engine start to function, the vehicle must be
in the P (PARK) position with the ignition off, and all the doors
closed and locked.
To start your vehicle remotely:



1.

Press the button
02
2. Within 5 seconds press and hold the remote engine start

button
06 for at least 2 seconds.

The engine will start and the parking lights will turn on.
Automatic climate control will begin heating or cooling the vehicle depe\
nding on the
last used mode.
The engine will run for 10 minutes and then turn off.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to extend the time for an additional 10 minute peri\
od.
•


After two remote starts the ignition switch must be cycled before the re\
mote start can


be used again.
To start driving depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch START/STOP button.
To lock the vehicle, push either door handle request switch 01 once or press the button
02 on the key fob.
To unlock the vehicle, perform one of the following procedures:



•

Push either door handle request switch 01 once; the corresponding door will unlock. Push
the door handle request switch
01 again within 1 minute; all other doors will unlock, or



•


Press the button 03 on the key fob to unlock the driver’s side door. Press the button
again; all other doors will unlock.
To open the liftgate, press the button 04 for more than 1 second.
The Intelligent Key can also be used to activate the panic alarm by pres\
sing and holding
the
button 05 for more than 1 second. Once activated, the panic alarm and headlights
will stay on for a period of time.
01
06
02
03
04
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Power Liftgate
When the liftgate is closed and locked, the liftgate
will open automatically by:
•


Pushing the power liftgate switch 01 on the
instrument panel.
•


Pushing the liftgate opener switch 02, the
liftgate must be unlocked, or you must have the
Intelligent Key with you (in your pocket or purse).



•


Pressing the
button
03 on the INFINITI
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
The power liftgate operation can be turned on or

off by the power liftgate main switch
04 on the
instrument panel.
• When the power liftgate


main switch
04 is
pushed to the OFF
position, power operation is not available using
the power liftgate switch located on the lower part of the
liftgate or the liftgate opener switch

02.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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04
02
03
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged,
or environmental conditions interfere with the
Intelligent Key operation, start the engine according
to the following procedure:



1.

Move the shift lever to the
P (PARK) position.



2.

Firmly apply the foot brake.



3.

Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key

and a chime will sound.



4.

Within 10 seconds after the chime sounds, push the ignition switch while\
depressing the

brake pedal and the engine will start.
*Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check\
local regulations before using this feature.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the
“ Maintenance and do-it yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Front Seat Adjustments
To slide the seat forward or backward, push the
control switch
01 forward or backward.
To recline the seatback, push the switch 02
forward or backward.
SEAT LIFTER
To raise or lower the front portion or height of
the seat, push the front or back end of the switch
01 up or down.
LUMBAR SUPPORT

To adjust the seat lumbar support, push the front or back end of the swi\
tch 03.
For more information, refer to the “Safety —— seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (section 1)”\
of your
Owner’s Manual.
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Automatic Drive Positioner
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering column
and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic
drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to set the memory positions:



•

Confirm the shift lever is in the
P (PARK) position.



•

Push the ignition switch to the
ON position.



•

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirrors to the \
desired positions
using the adjusting switches for each feature.



•
Push the SET switch and within 5 seconds, push the memory switch (1 or 2) for at
least 1 second.



•

The indicator light on the memory switch you select will illuminate for \
approximately
5 seconds.



•

The driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirror positions are n\
ow set to
your preference.
These memorized positions can also be linked to your INFINITI Intelligen\
t Key. To link a
memorized position to your INFINITI Intelligent Key, press the unlock bu\
tton on the key fob
after completing the previous step.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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2nd Row Seats
The 2nd row seat can be tipped forward for easy entry to or exit from the 3rd row seat and
can be folded flat for maximum cargo hauling/extra storage space.
TIPPING THE 2
ND ROW SEATS FORWARD FOR ENTRY TO THE 3RD ROW
MANUAL CONTROLS
1. Raise the armrest up to the stowed position.
2.


Lift up on the seatback release latch A or the
reclining lever
B. The seatback will tip forward.
3.


Lift up on the lower rear corner of the seat bottom

and tip the seat forward.
To return the 2
nd row seats to the standard position:
1.


Push back on the seat to return it to its original

position and lock it in place.
2.


Pull up and push

back on the seatback
to lock it in place.
3.


Use the seat reclining

lever
B to adjust the seat to the desired position.
POWER REMOTE CONTROLS (if so equipped)
To fold down and tip forward the 2nd row seatback,
push and hold the remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch
01 located on the instrument panel.
The lower corner of the seat base will lift and the
2nd row seat will tip forward.
FOLDING THE 2
ND ROW SEATS FLAT
1. Raise the armrest up to the stowed position.

2.


Pull the seat bottom release strap C to position
the seat bottom forward.
3

.
P

ull seat reclining lever
B up to fold the
seatback for ward.
There is a carpet panel flap on the back side of the
seatback that can be folded toward the back of the
vehicle to provide a level cargo floor when the 3
rd
row seats are also folded flat. The center console
(if so equipped) can also be removed.
A
B
C
2. 3.
0101
1.2.
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TO RETURN THE 2ND ROW SEATS TO THE
STANDARD POSITION:
1.


Return the carpet panel flap to the back side of the

seatback and secure it in place.
2.


Pull the seat reclining lever B up while you lift up
and push back on the seatback until it locks in place.
3.


Return the seat bottom backward to its original
position until it locks in place.
4.


Use the seat reclining lever to adjust the seat to the

desired position.
For more information, refer to the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (sectio\
n 1) ” section of your
Owner’s Manual.
3rd Row Power Folding Seats
The 3rd row seats can be folded flat for maximum
cargo hauling or extra storage space.
Before folding down the 3rd row seats:



•


The vehicle’s shift lever must be in
P (PARK)
or N (NEUTRAL).



•


Place the seat belt buckles in the storage of the seat

cushion
01 to avoid dropping them under the seat
cushion or causing damage to your leather seats.



•


Disconnect and secure the center seat belt and

tongues into the retractor base
02.



1. To release the seat belt connector tongue, insert

a suitable tool (a key, for example) into the
opening on the side of the connector buckle.



2.


Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base located in the rear ceili\
ng storage area.



3.


Insert the seat belt tongue into the fabric sleeve

so that it will lay flat.



4.


Secure the connector tongue into the retractor base.



5.


Always reconnect the center seat belt when the

seat is returned to the upright position.



•


Make sure that there are no objects on the

seat cushion.



• Lower the 3rd row head restraints.
To lower the seat, push and hold the front portion A
of the right or left 3rd row power folding seat switch 01.
To return the seats to an upright position, press the back
portion
B of the right or left 3rd row power folding seat switch 01.
For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (se\
ction 1) ” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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3.2.
B
02
01
B A
B A
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Outside Mirror Control Switch
Move the control switch 01 right or left to select the
right or left side mirror.
Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the
switch
02.
Move this switch 01 to the center (neutral) position
to prevent accidentally moving the mirror.
POWER FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS
To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push the switch 03 to the
position. To unfold the
outside rearview mirrors, push the switch
03 to the
position. If mirrors are manually operated or bumped, the mirror body can become l\
oose at the

pivot point.
To correct electronic mirror operation, cycle mirrors by pushing the out\
side rearview mirror
folding switch
03 to the
position until completely closed, then push the switch 03 to
the
position until the mirror is completely open.
REVERSE TILT-DOWN FEATURE
When backing up the vehicle, the right or left outside mirrors will turn\
downward automatically
to provide better rear visibility.



1.

Push the ignition switch to the
ON position.



2.

Move the shift lever to the
R (REVERSE) position.



3.

Choose the right or left outside mirror by operating the outside mirror \
control switch.



4.

The outside mirror surfaces move downward.
When one of the following conditions has occurred, the outside mirror su\
rfaces will return
to their original positions.



•

The shift lever is moved to any position other than
R (REVERSE).



•

The outside mirror control switch is set to the center (neutral) posit\
ion.



•

The ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Starting/Stopping the Engine
It is important to make sure the INFINITI Intelligent



Key is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to start
the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF
Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.
Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to turn the engine off.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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02
03
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Headlight Control
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
Turn the headlight control switch to the
position
01 to turn on the front parking, side marker,
tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
Turn the switch to the
position 02 to turn on
the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM
The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it i\
s dark and off when it
is light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time af\
ter you turn the ignition
off and all doors are closed.
To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to t\
he AUTO position 03
then push the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system, turn the headlight
control switch to the OFF,
position 01 or position 02.
HIGH BEAM SELECT
Push the headlight control switch forward 04 to
select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light
illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull the
headlight switch back to the original position to select
the low beam. The blue indicator light extuiguishes.
Pull and release the headlight control switch 05 to
flash the headlight high beams on and off.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
The headlights must be on and the low beams



selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the position 06
to turn the fog lights on.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the OFF position to turn the fog lights off.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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02
03
04
05
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