2015 INFINITI QX60-HYBRID key battery

The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® System
monitors the status of power being sent to the
electric motor and the Li-ion battery state of
charge. The status is shown on the assist charge
gauge in the meter and the energy
flow/remaining Li-ion battery charge in the ve-
hicle information display and the meter. System
status can also be shown on the navigation sys-
tem display (if so equipped) when the screen is in
the energy flow mode or energy/fuel history
mode.
ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
This meter displays the actual electric motor
power consumption and the charging power to
the Li-ion battery.
For additional information, refer to “Assist charge
gauge” in the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
ENERGY FLOW (models with
navigation system)
When you use this system, make sure the hybrid
system is in the READY to drive mode. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Operation of the hy-
brid system” in this section.If you use the system with the hybrid sys-
tem off (ignition switch placed in the ACC
position) for a long time, it will discharge
the 12-volt battery power, and the hybrid
system will not start.
Energy monitor for various operating modes can
be displayed on the navigation system monitor
and the meter.
Push the INFO button on the control panel and
highlight the “Energy Flow” key on the display
using the INFINITI controller then push the EN-
TER button.
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This is an example of the Energy Flow display.
The Energy Flow display changes, depending on
the following operating conditions. The graphic
indicates the amount of power in the Li-ion bat-
tery.
The following are displayed on the Energy Flow
screen.● When the vehicle is powered only by the
electric motor or gasoline engine.
● When the vehicle is powered by both the
electric motor and the gasoline engine. ●
When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion bat-
tery with the regenerative brake and gaso-
line engine.
● When the vehicle is powered by the gaso-
line engine and is charging the Li-ion battery.
● When there is no Energy Flow in the vehicle
The Energy Flow and remaining Li-ion battery
charge can be also shown on the vehicle infor-
mation display. For additional information, refer to
“Trip computer” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.FUEL ECONOMY (models with
navigation system)
Press the INFO button, then touch the FUEL
ECONOMY key on the display screen.
This screen displays the rate of fuel consumption
and distance to empty.
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Selective-Unlock
When this item is turned on, only the driver’s door
is unlocked first after the door unlock operation.
When the door handle request switch on the
driver’s or front passenger’s side door is pushed
to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is
unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the
door unlock operation is performed again within
1 minute. When this item is turned to OFF, all the
doors will be unlocked after the door unlock
operation is performed once. From the Vehicle
Settings menu, select “Selective Unlock”. Use
the ENTER button to activate this function.
Auto Door Unlock
The auto door unlock function automatically un-
locks all the doors when the shift lever is placed in
the P (Park) position. From the Vehicle Settings
menu, select “Auto Door Unlock”. Use the EN-
TER button to enable/disable this function.
Answer back horn
When the answer back horn is on, the horn will
chirp and the hazard indicators will flash once
when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.
Remote Start (if so equipped)
The remote start function can be turned on or off.
If the setting is OFF the vehicle cannot be started
using the Intelligent Key. From the Vehicle Set-tings menu, select “Remote Start”. Use the EN-
TER button to enable/disable.
Battery Saver
The battery saver automatically turns off the igni-
tion after a period of time when the ignition switch
is left in the ACC or ON position.
Exit Seat Slide (if so equipped)
When the exit seat slide is ON the driver’s seat
will move backward for easy exit when the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position and the
driver’s door is opened.
After getting into the vehicle and placing the
ignition switch in the ACC position, the driver’s
seat will move to the previous set position. For
additional information, refer to “Automatic drive
positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual regarding setting
the seat position. Use the ENTER button to
enable/disable this function.
Exit steering up (if so equipped)
When the exit steering up feature is turned ON,
the steering wheel moves upward for easy exit
when the ignition switch is in the OFF position
and the driver’s door is opened.
After getting into the vehicle and placing the
ignition switch in the ACC position, the steering
wheel moves to the previous position. For addi-tional information, refer to “Tilt and telescopic
operation” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual regarding setting
the steering wheel position . Use the ENTER
button to enable/disable this function.
Main Menu Selection
The items that display can be turned
enabled/disabled when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. To change the items
that display.
Use the
button to select and the ENTER
button to change a menu item.
● Driver assistance (if so equipped)
● Trip computer
● Fuel economy
● Tire pressures
Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
The driver assistance system can be
enabled/disabled to display in the vehicle infor-
mation display when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position.
From the “Main Menu Selection” select “Driver
Assistance” to display in the vehicle information
display when the ignition is placed in the ON
position.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key ID Incorrect
3. Shift to Park4. Push ignition to OFF
5. Key Battery Low
6. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key sys-
tem
7. Release Parking brake 8. Low Fuel
9. HV System Warm up Please Wait In Park
10. Shutting Down
11. Low Washer Fluid
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12. Door Open
13. Liftgate Open
14. Timer Alert – Time for a driver break?
15. Low Outside Temperature
16. Power will turn off to save the battery
17. CVT Error: See Owners Manual
18. Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
19. Shift to Park Press Brake & Start
20. Shift to Park Li-ion battery low
21. Low Oil Pressure: See Owners Manual
22. Key Registration Complete
23. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
24. TPMS Error: See Owners Manual
25. Parking Sensor Error:
26. Remote Start (if so equipped)
27. Loose Fuel Cap
28. High Coolant Temp: See Owners Manual
29. Hybrid System Overheated
30. I-Key System Error: See Owners ManualNo Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent Key is
left outside the vehicle with the ignition switch in
the ON or ACC position. Make sure the Intelli-
gent Key is inside the vehicle.
Key ID Incorrect
The warning appears when the ignition switch is
turned from the OFF position and the Intelligent
Key is not recognized by the system. You cannot
start the engine with an unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI Intel-
ligent Key System” in “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments.”
Shift to Park
This will be displayed in the following conditions:
● When the shift lever is in any position expect
P (Park) and the push button ignition switch
has been placed in the “OFF” position from
the “ON” position.
● When the shift lever is operated while the
READY to driver indicator light is flashing.
● The driver’s door is opened with the shift
lever in N, D or R.
● When the vehicle cannot be driven because
the hybrid system temperature has become
too high. ●
The Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery drops be-
cause the shift lever is in the N position.
● When the engine stops due to sudden de-
celeration on a cold winter day.
● If a malfunction occurs in a situation other
than those described above and the engine
cannot start automatically.
When this warning appears, place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
When the shift “P” warning appears, a
buzzer will sound.
This will turn off in the following conditions:
● When the shift selector has been placed in
the P (Park) position.
● When the push button ignition switch has
been pushed to “ON”.
Push ignition to OFF
After the Push ignition to OFF warning illumi-
nates, the warning will illuminate if the ignition
switch is placed in the ACC position when the
shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
To turn off the Push warning, place the ignition
switch in the ON position and then in the LOCK
position.
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Key battery low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information, refer
to “ Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Engine start operation for Intelligent Key
system
This indicator appears when the battery of the
Intelligent Key is low and when the Intelligent Key
system and the vehicle are not communicating
normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with the
Intelligent Key while depressing the brake pedal.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI Intel-
ligent Key battery discharge” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
Release Parking brake
This warning illuminates in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is driven.Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches 0 (Empty) .
There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty) .
Hybrid System Overheated
This warning appears when the temperature of
the Hybrid System is too high. Stop the vehicle in
a safe location as soon as possible. Avoid quick
starting or abrupt acceleration. When the warn-
ing turns off, the vehicle can be driven.
If the warning appears again soon after it turns
off, have the vehicle checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
Do not drive the vehicle with the warning
on. Doing so could cause a Hybrid System
malfunction.WARNING
If you continue to drive the vehicle while
the warning is displayed, the hybrid sys-
tem may become temporarily inoperative
and the system can not provide power to
the wheels. This can result in reduced or
zero vehicle speed. The reduced speed or
zero speed may be lower than other traf-
fic, which could increase the chance of a
collision. If the vehicle cannot maintain a
safe driving speed, pull to the side of the
road in a safe area. If this occurs, place the
shift lever in the “P” position, ignition in
the READY position with the vehicle
stopped until the display turns off. The
Hybrid system overheat warning and the
SHIFT “P” warning messages will be alter-
nately displayed. For additional informa-
tion, refer to the “Shift to Park” warning in
this section.
High Coolant Temp: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when the temperature of
the engine coolant is too high. Stop the vehicle in
a safe location as soon as possible. Avoid quick
starting or abrupt acceleration. When the warn-
ing turns off, the vehicle can be driven.
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If the warning appears again soon after it turns
off, have the vehicle checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Windshield-washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
Door/liftgate Open
This warning illuminates when a door has been
opened when the engine is running.
Boot (liftgate) Open
This warning illuminates when the liftgate has
been opened when the engine is running.
Timer Alert – Time for break?
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to 6 hours. For
additional information, refer to “Timer alert” re-
garding setting the timer in this section.
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 3°C (37°F) . The temperature can be
changed to display in Celsius or Fahrenheit, refer
to “Temperature” in this section.Power will turn off to save the battery
This warning appears in message area of the
vehicle information display after a period of time if
the shift lever has not moved from the P (Park)
position.
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning illuminates when there is a problem
with the CVT system. If this warning comes on,
have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Turn off the lights
This warning appears when the headlights are
left in the ON position when exiting the vehicle.
Place the headlight switch to OFF or AUTO po-
sition. For additional information, refer to “Head-
light and turn signal switch” in this section.
Shift to Park Press Brake & Start
This warning appears in the vehicle information
display before the vehicle has been started due
to a low battery state of charge. To start the
vehicle, move the shift lever to the “P” (Park)
position and apply the brake. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position.
Shift to Park Li-ion battery low
This message appears when the Li-ion battery is
getting low. To charge the Li-ion battery, place
the shift lever in the “P” (Park) . After the engine is
started, this message disappears.
Low Oil Pressure
This warning appears in message area of the
vehicle information display if low oil pressure is
detected. This gauge is not designed to indicate
low oil level.
The low oil pressure warning is
not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Key Registration Complete
This appears when a new Intelligent Key is regis-
tered to the vehicle.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of
all four tires to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this section
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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When the ON switch1is pressed, the footwell
lights, step lights, map lights and rear personal
lights will automatically turn on and stay on for a
period of time when:
● The doors are unlocked by the Intelligent
Key, a key or the request switch while all
doors are closed and the ignition switch is in
the OFF position.
● The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
● When individually pushed. When the OFF switch
2is pushed, the interior
lights do not illuminate even when pushed.
NOTE:
The footwell lights and step lights illumi-
nate when the driver and passenger doors
are open regardless of the interior light
switch position. These lights will turn off
automatically after a period of time while
doors are open to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
CONSOLE LIGHT
The console light1will turn on whenever the
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.
The console light brightness can be adjusted
with the illumination brightness control.
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