2016 INFINITI QX60 brake

Trailer brakes
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.However, most states
require a separate braking system on trailers with
a loaded weight above a specific amount. Make
sure the trailer meets the local regulations and
the regulations where you plan to tow.
Several types of braking systems are available.
Surge Brakes -The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic line
running to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes are
activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch
ball when the tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic
surge brakes are common on rental trailers and
some boat trailers. In this type of system, there is
no hydraulic or electric connection for brake op-
eration between the tow vehicle and the trailer.
Electric Trailer Brakes -Electric braking sys-
tems are activated by an electronic signal sent
from a trailer brake controller (special brake-
sensing module) . For additional information, refer
to “Electric trailer brake controller” in this section.
Have a professional supplier of towing equip-
ment make sure the trailer brakes are properly
installed and demonstrate proper brake function
testing.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
Electric trailer brake controller
Trailers equipped with electric brakes may re-
quire the installation of an aftermarket trailer
brake controller.
Your vehicle is equipped with a connector and
jumper harness that is specifically designed to be
used when installing an aftermarket brake con-
troller.
To install the electric trailer brake controller jumper
harness, perform the following procedure:
1. Open the driver door. Move the seat to the
rearmost position.
Jumper Harness
LTI0117
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2. Locate the jumper harness connector under
the lower portion of the instrument panel.
The connector is taped to the wiring harness
1as indicated.
●The connector is marked with a white tag
with “elec brake conn”.Wire color designation for electric trailer brake
controller jumper harness.
WIRE COLOR NOTE
RED/GREEN Vehicle stop lamp switch
to trailer brake controller.
BLACK Brake controller ground
(-) .
BROWN/WHITE Trailer brake controller
switched output.
RED/BLUE Not used
RED Fused trailer brake con-
troller battery feed (B+) .
3. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper
harness to the connector.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake
controller according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Pre-towing tips
●Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
Connector Location
LTI2045
Connector
LTI2046
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●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
●Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
●Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
●Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
●Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
●Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
●Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
●Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
●When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill
side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly
release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
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●While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently.
●If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
●Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
●Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
●For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
●Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “INFINITI Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.●When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
●Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to
allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or
applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the
brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal-
anced as described in this section.●Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
●Downshift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
●Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
●Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
●INFINITI recommends that the cruise control
not be used while towing a trailer.
●Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
●Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
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If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an EDR. The main
purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain colli-
sion or near collision-like situations, such as an
air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how a vehi-
cle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time, typically
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
●How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
●Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
●How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
●How fast the vehicle was traveling.
●Sounds are not recorded.These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which collisions and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial collision situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and collision location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine the EDR data
with the type of personally identifying data rou-
tinely acquired during a collision investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer and INFINITI retailer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they have ac-
cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per-
mitted by law.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) (if
so equipped)
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10 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-5,1-7
A
Aiming control, headlights...........2-39
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-49
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system).................1-56
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-67
Airbagwarninglight...........1-67,2-12
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-67, 2-12
AirCleaner ...................8-18
Air cleaner housing filter............8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)...............4-48
Heater and air conditioner controls....4-49
Servicing air conditioner..........4-56
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-30
Anchor point locations.............1-32
Antenna....................4-100
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).......5-135
Armrests .....................1-8
Around View® Monitor.............4-30
Audible reminders...............2-15Audio system..................4-56
AMradioreception.............4-57
Bluetooth®audio..............4-95
Bluetooth® streaming audio........4-95
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-76
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player
Operation..................4-80
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player.................4-72
FMradioreception.............4-56
iPod® Player.............4-88,4-90
iPod® player operation.......4-88,4-90
Radio ....................4-56
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-99
Autolight switch.................2-37
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-34
Automatic power window switch.....2-60
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-32
Automatic door locks..............3-6
Automatic drive positioner...........3-34
B
Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) system .5-58
Backup Collision Warning (BCW) system . .5-58
Battery.................5-144, 8-15
Chargewarninglight.............2-9
Battery replacement..............8-24
INFINITI Intelligent Key...........8-24
Keyfob ...................8-24Before starting the engine...........5-16
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-17
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system.....5-46
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-37
Block heater
Engine...................5-145
Bluetooth® audio................4-95
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................4-113, 4-127
Boosterseats..................1-46
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-135
Brake fluid..................8-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-26
Brake system...............5-134
Brakewarninglight..............2-9
Brakewearindicators........2-15,8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-22
Self-adjusting brakes............8-21
Brake fluid....................8-14
Brakes......................8-21
Brake system.................5-134
Break-inschedule...............5-128
Brightness/contrast button.......4-10,4-20
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-40
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-8
Bulbreplacement................8-26

Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............2-50
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Engine coolant.................8-8
Engine oil...................8-10
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-41
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB).......2-10
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-56
Front power seat adjustment...........1-3
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-130
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-27
Fuel gauge...................2-7
Fuel octane rating...............9-5
Fuel recommendation.............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning...........2-30Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tirepressure.................8-28
Fuel-filler door..................3-27
Fuelgauge.....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusiblelinks ...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.............2-67,2-69,2-70
Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Fuel gauge...................2-7
Odometer...................2-5
Speedometer.................2-5
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip odometer.................2-5
General maintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-52
Gloveboxlock..................2-52
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4-113, 4-127
Hazard warning flasher switch..........6-2
Headlight aiming control............2-39
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-36
Headlight control switch............2-37
Headlights....................8-26
Headlights, aiming control............2-39
Head restraints..................1-11Heated rear seats................2-43
Heated seats...................2-42
Heated steering wheel.............2-45
Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)...............4-48
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-49
Heater operation
...............4-49
Heater and air conditioner (automatic).....4-48
Hill start assist system.............5-139
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.............2-67,2-69,2-70
Hood.......................3-21
Hook
Luggage hook................2-56
Horn .......................2-41
I
Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch........5-13
Imageviewer...................4-21
Immobilizer system................5-16
Important vehicle information label.......9-11
In-cabin microfilter................8-19
Increasing fuel economy............5-130
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)...............2-8,2-9,2-13
INFINITI Drive mode selector..........5-23
INFINITI Intelligent Key System.......3-2,3-7
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system................2-31,3-4,5-16
INFINITI voice recognition system.......4-139
Information display................2-16
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Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-32
Instrument brightness control..........2-40
Instrument panel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-40
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system
Brake assist.................5-76
Intelligent Key system
Key operating range..............3-8
Key operation................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide............3-17
Warning signals...............3-17
Interiorlight....................2-65
iPod®Player ...............4-88,4-90
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-29
J
Jump starting...............6-10,8-17
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement..........8-24
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system).........3-13
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-11
Emission control information label.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN).....9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-67
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system...............5-26,5-31,5-34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-29
License plate
Installing the license plate..........9-13
Liftgate......................3-22
Liftgate release..................3-26
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-67,2-12
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel.........2-8
Bulbreplacement..............8-26
Charge warning light.............2-9
Consolelight.................2-65
Exterior and Interior lights..........8-26
Foglights...................8-26
Foglightswitch ...............2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-36
Headlight control switch..........2-37
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..................2-65
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27Passenger air bag and status light.....1-58
Personal lights................2-66
Security indicator light............2-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders.............2-8,2-9,2-13
Lights.......................8-26
Maplights ..................2-66
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Gloveboxlock................2-52
Liftgate release................3-26
Power door locks............3-5,3-6
Loose fuel cap warning.............2-30
Low fuel warning light..........2-11,2-27
Low tire pressure warning light.........2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-27
Luggage hook..................2-56
Luggage rack (see roof rack)..........2-57
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14
M
Maintenance
General maintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance............1-24
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Maintenance requirements............8-2
Malfunction indicator light............2-13
Maplights ....................2-66
Mappocket....................2-51
Memory Seat...................3-34
Meters and gauges................2-4
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