2018 INFINITI Q70 HYBRID steering

1-44Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat
belt buckle switches and the occupant
classification sensor (pattern sensor). Infla-
tor operation is based on the severity of a
collision and seat belt usage for the driver.
For the front passenger, the occupant
classification sensor is also monitored.
Based on information from the sensors, only
one front air bag may inflate in a crash,
depending on the crash severity and whether
the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Additionally, the front passenger air bag
may be automatically turned OFF under
some conditions, depending on the informa-
tion provided by the occupant classification
sensor. If the front passenger air bag is OFF,
the front passenger air bag status light will
be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the
light will not be illuminated, but the air bag
will be off). (See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” (P.1-45) for further details.)
One front air bag inflating does not indicate
improper performance of the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag
system, it is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. If you are
considering modification of your vehicle due
to a disability, you may also contact an
INFINITI retailer. Contact information is
contained in the front of this Owner’s
Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loudnoise may be heard, followed by release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does
not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not
to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on the
head and chest of the front occupants. They
can help save lives and reduce serious
injuries. However, an inflating front air bag
may cause facial abrasions or other injuries.
Front air bags do not provide restraint to the
lower body.
Even with INFINITI Advanced Air Bags, seat
belts should be correctly worn and the driver
and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the steering wheel or
instrument panel. The front air bags inflate
quickly in order to help protect the front
occupants. Because of this, the force of the
front air bag inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to, or is
against, the air bag module during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a
collision.
The supplemental front air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

1-46Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.
INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and
children be properly restrained in a rear seat.
INFINITI also recommends that appropriate
child restraints and booster seats be prop-
erly installed in a rear seat. If this is not
possible, the occupant classification sensor
is designed to operate as described above to
turn the front passenger air bag OFF for
specified child restraints. Failing to properly
secure child restraints and to use the ALR
mode (child restraint mode) may allow the
restraint to tip or move in an accident or
sudden stop. This can also result in the
passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead
of being OFF. (See “Child restraints” (P.1-19)
for proper use and installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied,
the passenger air bag is designed not to
inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects
placed on the seat could result in air bag
inflation, because of the object being de-
tected by the occupant classification sensor.
Other conditions could also result in air bag
inflation, such as if a child is standing on the
seat, or if two children are on the seat,
contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle
occupants are seated and restrained prop-
erly.Using the front passenger air bag status
light, you can monitor when the front
passenger air bag is automatically turned
OFF with the seat occupied. The light will
not illuminate when the front passenger seat
is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
front passenger air bag status light is
illuminated (indicating that the air bag is
OFF), it could be that the person is a small
adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front
seat, the front passenger air bag status light
may or may not be illuminated, depending on
the size of the child and the type of child
restraint being used. If the front passenger
air bag status light is not illuminated (in-
dicating that the air bag might inflate in a
crash), it could be that the child restraint or
seat belt is not being used properly. Make
sure that the child restraint is installed
properly, the seat belt is used properly and
the occupant is positioned properly. If the
front passenger air bag status light is still not
illuminated, reposition the occupant or child
restraint in a rear seat.
If the front passenger air bag status light will
not illuminate even though you believe that
the child restraint, the seat belts and the
occupant are properly positioned, the sys-
tem may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in
which case the air bag is OFF). YourINFINITI retailer can check that the system
is OFF by using a special tool. However, until
you have confirmed with your retailer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition
the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System and
front passenger air bag status light will take
a few seconds to register a change in the
passenger seat status. However, if the seat
becomes unoccupied, the front passenger air
bag status light will remain off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passen-
ger air bag system, the supplemental air bag
warning light
, located in the meter and
gauges area will blink. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Other supplemental front-impact
air bag precautions
WARNING
. Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause in-
jury if the front air bags inflate.

.Do not place objects with sharp edges
on the seat. Also, do not place heavy
objects on the seat that will leave
permanent impressions in the seat.
Such objects can damage the seat or
occupant classification sensor (pat-
tern sensor). This can affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
. Do not use water or acidic cleaners
(hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This
can damage the seat or occupant
classification sensor. This can also
affect the operation of the air bag
system and result in serious personal
injury.
. Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will
be hot. Do not touch them; you may
severely burn yourself.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the air bag system. This is to prevent
accidental inflation of the supple-
mental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
. Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or front end struc-
ture. This could affect proper opera-
tion of the front air bag system. .
Tampering with the air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
Tampering includes changes to the
steering wheel and the instrument
panel assembly by placing material
over the steering wheel pad and
above the instrument panel or by
installing additional trim material
around the air bag system.
. Modifying or tampering with the
front passenger seat may result in
serious personal injury. For example,
do not change the front seats by
placing material on the seat cushion
or by installing additional trim mate-
rial, such as seat covers, on the seat
that is not specifically designed to
assure proper air bag operation.
Additionally, do not stow any objects
under the front passenger seat or the
seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classifica-
tion sensor.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect
the front air bag system. Tampering
with the seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury. .
It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for work on and
around the front air bag. It is also
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for installation of electrical
equipment. The Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) wiring har-
nesses* should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the air bag
system.
. A cracked windshield should be re-
placed immediately by a qualified
repair facility. A cracked windshield
could affect the function of the
supplemental air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identifica-
tion.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the front air bag
system and guide the buyer to the appro-
priate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-47

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................................................\
.......... 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................................ 2-5
Meters and gauges............................................................ 2-6Speedometer and odometer....................................... 2-7
Tachometer .................................................................... 2-8
Assist charge gauge..................................................... 2-8
Fuel gauge...................................................................... 2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders............................................................. 2-10 Checking lights............................................................ 2-11
Warning lights ............................................................. 2-11
Indicator lights............................................................. 2-18
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-20
Vehicle information display........................................... 2-21 Operational indicators............................................... 2-23
Maintenance indicators ............................................ 2-27
Trip computer.............................................................. 2-28
Security systems............................................................... 2-32 Vehicle Security System ........................................... 2-32
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System................... 2-34
Wiper and washer switch.............................................. 2-35 Rain-sensing auto wiper system............................ 2-36
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................................... 2-37 Headlight and turn signal switch................................ 2-38
Headlight switch....................................................... 2-38
Turn signal switch .................................................... 2-42
Fog light switch ........................................................ 2-43
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .................... 2-43
Horn ........................................................................\
........... 2-44
Heated seats (if so equipped)..................................... 2-44
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped)................. 2-45
Warning systems switch (if so equipped)................. 2-46
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .......... 2-47
Clock ........................................................................\
.......... 2-48 Adjusting the time................................................... 2-48
Power outlet.................................................................... 2-48
Ashtrays........................................................................\
..... 2-49 Rear........................................................................\
...... 2-49
Storage........................................................................\
....... 2-49
Cup holders ................................................................ 2-49
Sunglasses holder ................................................... 2-50
Glove box.................................................................... 2-51
Console box................................................................ 2-51
Card holder................................................................. 2-52
Storage box................................................................ 2-52
Rear pocket................................................................ 2-53
Coat hooks................................................................. 2-53

JVC1098X
1. Instrument brightness control switch(P.2-42)
2. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) switch (if so equipped) (P.2-40) 3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-38)
4. Trip computer switch (P.2-28) 5. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-
ometer (P.2-7)
6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-35)
7. Shift lever (P.5-15)
8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-122)
9. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped) (P.2-58)
10. Steering heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-43)
11. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-18)
12. Warning systems switch (if so equipped) (P.5-21, P.5-31)
13. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-24)
14. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Audio control steering switch*
— Voice recognition switch*
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem switch*
15. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-44)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-37)
— Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-43)
Instruments and controls2-3
COCKPIT

2-4Instruments and controls
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls(right side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-64)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-66)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch (if
so equipped) (P.5-21, P.5-40, P.5-88)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.

2-10Instruments and controls
12-volt battery charge warning lightLane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (orange) (if so equipped)High beam indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic transmission check warning
lightSeat belt warning light and chimeREADY to drive indicator light
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange) (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Brake system warning light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Brake warning light (red)
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-
cator light
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) OFF indicator light
Direct Response Hybrid®System warning
lightAutomatic transmission (AT) position in-
dicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange) (if so equipped)Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightECO drive indicator light
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if so equipped)EV indicator light
High temperature warning lightExterior light indicator
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering)
warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange) (if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

2-14Instruments and controls
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level.(See “Engine
oil” (P.8-8).)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the hybrid system is started.
This light illuminates when the Forward
Emergency Braking (FEB) system is set to
OFF on the center display.
If the light illuminates when the FEB system
is ON, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. See “Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB)” (P.5-101) for more details.
This light will also illuminates if the Active
Trace Control is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. (See “Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) system” (P.5-122).)
High temperature warning
light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the high temperature warning light
illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
that the high temperature sensor in the
engine coolant system is operational.
CAUTION
If the high temperature warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, it may indicate the
engine temperature is extremely high.
Stop the vehicle safety as soon as
possible.
If the vehicle is overheated, continuing
vehicle operation may seriously damage
the engine. (See “If your vehicle over-
heats” (P.6-12) for the immediate action
required.)
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power
Steering) warning light illuminates. After
starting the hybrid system, the Hybrid EPS
warning light turns off. This indicates that
the electrical power steering system is
operational.
If the Hybrid EPS warning light illuminates
while the hybrid system is running, it may
indicates the Hybrid EPS system is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the Hybrid EPS system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
When the Hybrid EPS warning light illumi-
nates with the hybrid system running, the
power assist to the steering will cease
operation but you will still have control of
the vehicle. At this time, greater steering
efforts are required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds. However, if the steering wheel
operation is still performed, the Hybrid EPS
may stop and the Hybrid EPS warning light
will illuminate. Place the ignition switch in
the OFF position. For a while after it refrains
from the steering wheel control, the tem-
perature of the Hybrid EPS system will go