2018 INFINITI Q70 HYBRID parking brake

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving........................ 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............................... 5-4
Three-way catalyst...................................................... 5-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........... 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover................................... 5-7
Off-road recovery ........................................................ 5-8
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-8
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving......................... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch ........................................... 5-9 Operating range for hybrid system
start function............................................................... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch operation................ 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions ................. 5-11
Emergency engine shut off...................................... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge........................... 5-12
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ................................................................ 5-13
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ................................................................ 5-13
Driving the vehicle ........................................................... 5-14
Automatic transmission............................................ 5-14
Parking brake.................................................................... 5-18
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ..................................... 5-19
Standard mode............................................................ 5-19
Sport mode................................................................... 5-19 Snow mode ................................................................ 5-19
Eco mode.................................................................... 5-19
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) .............................. 5-21 LDW system operation........................................... 5-23
Turning the LDW system ON/OFF.................... 5-24
How to enable/disable the LDW system.......... 5-25
LDP system operation ............................................ 5-25
Turning the LDP system ON/OFF ..................... 5-26
How to enable/disable the LDP system ........... 5-27
LDW/LDP system limitations .............................. 5-27
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-29
System malfunction................................................ 5-30
System maintenance .............................................. 5-30
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) ............ 5-31 BSW system operation........................................... 5-32
Turning the BSW system ON/OFF.................... 5-33
How to enable/disable the BSW system.......... 5-33
BSW system limitations.......................................... 5-34
BSW driving situations ........................................... 5-35
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-38
System malfunction................................................. 5-38
System maintenance ............................................... 5-39
Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI) (if so equipped) ..... 5-40
BSI system operation .............................................. 5-41

Turning the BSI system ON/OFF ......................... 5-43
How to enable/disable the BSI system .............. 5-44
BSI system limitations.............................................. 5-44
BSI driving situations................................................. 5-45
System temporarily unavailable ............................. 5-51
System malfunction ................................................... 5-52
System maintenance.................................................. 5-52
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) (if
so equipped) ...................................................................... 5-53 BCI system operation................................................ 5-55
Turning the BCI system ON/OFF........................ 5-60
How to enable/disable the BCI system.............. 5-60
BCI system limitations .............................................. 5-61
System temporarily unavailable ............................. 5-62
System malfunction ................................................... 5-63
System maintenance.................................................. 5-63
Cruise control (if so equipped) ..................................... 5-64 Precautions on cruise control ................................. 5-64
Cruise control operations......................................... 5-64
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) ..... 5-66 How to select the cruise control mode................ 5-68
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode........... 5-68
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode............................................................... 5-84
Distance Control Assist (DCA) (if so equipped) ..... 5-88 DCA system operation............................................. 5-90
Turning the DCA system ON/OFF....................... 5-93
How to enable/disable the DCA system............. 5-94
DCA system display and indicators....................... 5-94 DCA system limitations .......................................... 5-95
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-98
System malfunction.............................................. 5-100
System maintenance ............................................ 5-100
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if
so equipped)................................................................... 5-101 FEB system operation ......................................... 5-103
Turning the FEB system ON/OFF................... 5-104
FEB system limitations........................................ 5-105
System temporarily unavailable ........................ 5-106
System malfunction.............................................. 5-107
System maintenance ............................................ 5-108
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
(if so equipped).............................................................. 5-108
PFCW system operation..................................... 5-110
Turning the PFCW system ON/OFF............... 5-111
PFCW system limitations..................................... 5-113
System temporarily unavailable ......................... 5-114
System malfunction............................................... 5-115
Sensor maintenance .............................................. 5-115
Break-in schedule.......................................................... 5-116
Fuel efficient driving tips ............................................ 5-116
Increasing fuel economy.............................................. 5-117
Parking/parking on hills .............................................. 5-118
Power steering............................................................... 5-119
Brake system ................................................................. 5-120 Braking precautions.............................................. 5-120
Parking brake break-in ........................................ 5-120

the “P” (Park) position, and leave the ignition
switch in the “OFF” position for one minute.
Then depress the brake pedal and push the
ignition switch to “ON”. When the READY to
drive indicator light
illuminates, the
vehicle can be driven.
The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch position cannot be switched
to LOCK until the shift lever is moved to the
P (Park) positon.
When the ignition switch cannot be
switched toward the LOCK position, pro-
ceed as follows:
Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
position.
Steering lock (if so equipped)
In order for the steering wheel to be locked,
it must be turned about 1/8 of a right or left
turn from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, push the ignition
switch to the OFF position.
To unlock the steering wheel, push the
ignition switch.
If the steering lock release malfunction
indicator appears on the vehicle information
display, push the push-button ignition
switch again while lightly turning the steer-
ing wheel right and left. (See “Vehicle
information display” (P.2-21).) If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the
push-button ignition switch cannot be
turned from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for operation
are displayed on the vehicle information
display between the speedometer and tach-
ometer. (See “Vehicle information display”
(P.2-21).)
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it
is pushed to the ACC position while carrying
the Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key
inserted in the port.
ACC (Accessories)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.
ACC has a battery saver feature that will
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
after a period of time under the following
conditions:
.
all doors are closed. .
shift lever is in P (Park).
The battery saver feature will be cancelled if
any of the following occur:
. any door is opened.
. shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
. ignition switch changes position.
ON (Normal operating position)
This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.
ON has a battery saver feature that will turn
the ignition switch to the OFF position, if the
vehicle is not running, after some time under
the following conditions:
.all doors are closed.
. shift lever is in P (Park).
The battery saver feature will be cancelled if
any of the following occur:
. any door is opened.
. shift lever is moved out of the P (Park)
position.
. ignition switch changes position.
OFF
The hybrid system can be turned off in this
position.
The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be switched to the
LOCK position until the shift lever is moved
to the P (Park) position.
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.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 appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head restraints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position. (See “Warning lights, in-
dicator lights and audible reminders”
(P.2-10).) 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) position.
The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
®
System is designed not to operate if the
shift lever is not in the P (Park) position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch to start the hybrid sys-
tem. The READY to drive indicator light
will illuminate on the meter.
When starting the hybrid system at very
low outside temperatures, the READY
to drive indicator light will flash and it
may take longer for the READY to drive
indicator light to illuminate.
. The hybrid system may not start even
with the READY to drive indicator light
illuminated. Once the READY to drive
indicator light is illuminated you may
begin driving the vehicle.
. You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed with the hybrid system off.
This does not indicate a problem.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential 12-volt battery
discharge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume 12-volt battery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the 12-volt battery may
need to be charged to maintain 12-volt
battery health.
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BEFORE STARTING THE INFINITI
DIRECT RESPONSE HYBRID®SYSTEM
STARTING THE INFINITI DIRECT
RESPONSE HYBRID®SYSTEM

5-14Starting and driving
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission
control module to produce maximum effi-
ciency and smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the
recommended operating procedures for this
transmission. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driving
enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
After starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid®System, fully depress the foot brake
pedal and push the shift lever button before
shifting the shift lever to the R (Reverse), N
(Neutral), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode
position. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped
before attempting to shift the shift lever.
This automatic transmission model is de-
signed so that the foot brake pedal must be
depressed before shifting from P (Park) to
any drive position while the ignition switch
position is ON.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of the P
(Park) position and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch is
pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and push the shift lever button to shift into a
driving gear. 2. Release the parking brake and foot
brake, then gradually start the vehicle in
motion.
WARNING
.Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or
manual shift mode. Always depress
the brake pedal until shifting is
completed. Failure to do so could
cause you to lose control and have
an accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
. Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is
reversing. This could cause an acci-
dent or damage the transmission.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
CAUTION
.Except in an emergency, do not shift
to the N (Neutral) position while
driving. Coasting with the transmis-
sion in the N (Neutral) position may
cause serious damage to the trans-
mission.
. To avoid possible damage to your
vehicle; when stopping the vehicle on
an uphill grade, do not hold the
vehicle by depressing the accelerator
pedal. The foot brake should be used
for this purpose.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE

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Shift lever
To move the shift lever,
: Push the button while depressing the brake pedal,
: Push the button,
: Just move the shift lever.
Shifting
After starting the hybrid system, fully de-
press the brake pedal and shift the shift lever
from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D
(Drive) or Manual shift mode position.
Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R
(Reverse). All other positions can be selected
without pushing the button.
WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the shift lever
is in any position while the hybrid system
is not running. Failure to do so could
cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly
or roll away and result in serious perso-
nal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) position.
P (Park) position:
Use this position when the vehicle is parked
or when starting the hybrid system. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The
brake pedal must be depressed and the shift
lever button pushed in to move the shift
lever from the N (Neutral) position or any
drive position to the P (Park) position.
Apply the parking brake. When parking on
a hill, apply the parking brake first, then
move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Always be sure
the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the shift lever
button pushed in to move the shift lever
from the P (Park) position, the N (Neutral)
position or any drive position to the R
(Reverse) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The hybrid system can be started in this
position. You may shift to the N (Neutral)
position and restart a stalled hybrid system
while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving.
Manual shift mode
When the shift lever is in the manual shift
gate, the transmission is ready for the
manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be
selected manually by moving the shift lever
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Shift lock release
If the 12-volt battery charge is low or
discharged, the shift lever may not be moved
from the P (Park) position even with the
brake pedal depressed and the shift lever
button pushed.
To move the shift lever, perform the follow-
ing procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF orLOCK position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover
using a
suitable tool.
4. Push down the shift lock
as illustrated. 5. Push the shift lever button
and move
the shift lever to N (Neutral) position
while holding down the shift lock.
Push the ignition switch to the ON position
to unlock the steering wheel (if so equipped).
Now the vehicle may be moved to the
desired location.
For models with a steering wheel lock
mechanism:
If the 12-volt battery is discharged comple-
tely, the steering wheel cannot be unlocked.
Do not move the vehicle with the steering
wheel locked.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park),
have the automatic transmission system
checked as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Adaptive shift control (ASC)
The adaptive shift control system automati-
cally operates when the transmission is in
the "D" (drive) position and selects an
appropriate gear depending on the road
conditions such as uphill, downhill or curving
roads.
Control on uphill and curving roads:
A low gear is maintained that suits the
degree of the slope or curve to allow smooth
driving with a small number of shifts. Control on downhill roads:
The adaptive shift control system shifts to a
low gear that suits the degree of the slope to
reduce the number of times that the brake
must be used.
Control on winding roads:
A low gear is maintained on continuous
curves that involve repeated acceleration
and deceleration, so that smooth accelera-
tion is available instantly when the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.
NOTE:
. Adaptive shift control may not operate
when the transmission oil temperature
is low immediately after the start of
driving or when it is very hot.
. During some driving situations, hard
braking for example, the adaptive shift
control may automatically operate. The
transmission may automatically shift to
a lower gear for engine braking. This
increases engine speed but not vehicle
speed. Vehicle speed is controlled by the
accelerator pedal when the vehicle is in
the Adaptive shift control mode.
. When the adaptive shift control oper-
ates, the transmission sometimes main-
tains a lower gear for a longer period of
time than when adaptive shift control is
not operating. Engine speed will be
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higher for a specific vehicle speed while
ASC system is operating than when ASC
is not operating.
WARNING
.Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to do
so can cause brake failure and lead to
an accident.
. Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
. Do not use the shift lever in place of
the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully en-
gaged.
. To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
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To apply: Fully depress the parking brake
pedal.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake
.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal
and
the parking brake will be released.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
PARKING BRAKE