2018 INFINITI Q70-HYBRID Owners Manual

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1. “” front defroster button
2. “
” rear window defroster button
(See “Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch” (P.2-37).)
3. “OFF” button for climate control sys- tem
4. “
” fan speed decrease button 5. “
” fan speed increase button
6. “AUTO” automatic climate control ON button
7. “
” air intake control button
8. “
” air recirculation button
9. “CLIMATE” button 10, 11.
Temperature control button (driver
side)
12. “
” manual air flow control button
(driver side)
13. “
” manual air flow control button
(passenger side)
14, 15. Temperature control button (passenger
side)
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CON-
TROL
Automatic operation
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO):
This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the
inside temperature, air flow distribution and
fan speed after the preferred temperature is
set manually.
1. Push the “AUTO” button on. (The in-dicator on the button will illuminate and
AUTO will be displayed.)
2. Push the temperature control button (driver side) to set the desired tempera-
ture.
The temperature of the passenger com-
partment will be maintained automati-

cally. Air flow distribution and fan speed
will also be controlled automatically.
3. To turn off the climate control system, push the “OFF” button.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
1. Push the front defroster “
” button.
(The indicator light on the button will
come on.)
2. Push the temperature control button (driver side) to set the desired tempera-
ture.
The temperature of the passenger com-
partment will be maintained automati-
cally. Air flow distribution and fan speed
will also be controlled automatically.
3. To turn off the climate control system, push the “OFF” button.
. To quickly remove ice from the outside of
the windows, push the fan speed in-
crease “
” button and set it to the
maximum position.
. As soon as possible after the windshield
is clean, push the “AUTO” button to
return to the auto mode.
. When the front defroster “
” button is
pushed, the air conditioner will automa- tically be turned on at outside tempera-
tures above 23°F (−5°C) to defog the
windshield, and the air recirculate mode
will automatically be turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging
performance.
Manual operation
Fan speed control:
Push the fan speed increase “
”or
decrease “” button to manually control
the fan speed.
Push the “AUTO” button to return to auto-
matic control of the fan speed.
Temperature control:
Push the temperature control buttons to set
the desired temperature.
Air intake control:
. Push the air recirculation “
” button to
change the air circulation mode. When
the indicator light illuminates, the flow-
ing air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
The air recirculation mode cannot be
activated when the air conditioner is in
the front defrosting mode “
”.
. Push the outside air circulation “
”
button to change the air circulation
mode. When the indicator light illumi-
nates, the flowing air is drawn from outside the vehicle.
. To control the air intake automatically,
push and hold either the “
” air
recirculation button or the “” outside
air circulation button (whichever indica-
tor light is illuminated). The indicator
lights (both air recirculation and outside
air circulation buttons) will flash twice,
and then the air intake will switch to
automatic control.
Air flow control:
Pushing the “
” button selects the air
outlet to:
: Air flows from center and side ventilators.
: Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets.
: Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
: Air flows from defroster and foot outlets.
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Operations on touch panel screen
Climate control settings can be operated on
the touch panel screen.
Push the “CLIMATE” button and turn the
display to the Climate screen.
For details of the touch panel operation on
the center display, see the separate Infiniti
InTouch Owner’s Manual.
The following operations are available with
the touch panel screen.
Available items:
.
Touch to change the air flow mode.
When the DUAL mode (passenger sidetemperature control) is on, the “
”
icons for both driver’s and passenger’s
seat are displayed and can change the air
flow mode independently.
. -
/+
Touch to change the fan speed of the air
from the ventilators.
. A/C
Touch to turn the air conditioner on/off.
. DUAL
Touch to turn the DUAL mode (passen-
ger side temperature control) on/off.
. Upper Vent
Touch to turn the upper vent system on/
off.
Automatic upper ventilator system:
In this mode, air from the center ventilators
flows both straight and upward in order to
control the cabin temperature without blow-
ing air directly on the occupants.
1. Push the “CLIMATE” button with the climate control system turned on to
display the Climate screen.
2. Select the “Upper Vent” key, and the indicator on the screen will illuminate.
The air flow against the driver’s or
passenger’s upper body becomes gentle.
. Distribution between straight and up-
ward flows is determined automatically
by the climate control system. If you prefer strong air flow against your upper
body, select the “Upper Vent” key to turn
the indicator light off.
. When the outside temperature decreases
to approximately 14°F (−10°C), the
“Upper Vent” function does not activate.
The “Upper Vent” function reactivates
automatically when ambient tempera-
ture is 14°F (−10°C) or more.
OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate. This
is not a malfunction. After the coolant
temperature warms up, air will flow normally
from the foot outlets.

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The sensorsandon the instrument
panel helps maintain a constant tempera-
ture. Do not put anything on or around the
sensors.
LINKING INTELLIGENT KEY
The Climate control system settings can be
memorized for each Intelligent Key. For
more details, see “Setting memory function”
(P.3-29).
SERVICING CLIMATE CONTROL
The climate control system in your vehicle is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind. This refrigerant will
not harm the earth’s ozone layer. However,
special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your INFINITI air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to your
climate control system. (See “Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2)
for climate control system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations.)
Your INFINITI retailer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly climate control
system.
WARNING
The system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. To avoid personal injury,
any air conditioner service should be
done only by an experienced technician
with the proper equipment.
In-cabin microfilter
The climate control system is equipped with
a natural grape seed polyphenol filter which
collects and neutralizes dirt, pollen, dust,
allergens (such as cedar pollen, tick shells)
etc. To make sure that the air conditioner
heats, defogs and ventilates efficiently, re-
place the filter in accordance with the
specified maintenance intervals listed in the
“9. Maintenance and schedules” section. It is
recommended to see an INFINITI retailer to
replace the filter.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog up
easily when operating the heater or air
conditioner.
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WINDOW ANTENNA
The antenna pattern is printed inside the
rear window.
CAUTION
.Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any
metal parts to it. This may cause poor
reception or noise.
. When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with
a dampened soft cloth.
SATELLITE ANTENNA
There is a satellite antenna on the rear part
of the vehicle roof.
A buildup of ice on the satellite radio
antenna can affect satellite radio perfor-
mance. Remove the ice to restore satellite
radio reception. When installing a car phone or a CB radio in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the follow-
ing cautions, otherwise the new equipment
may adversely affect the electronic control
modules and electronic control system har-
ness.
WARNING
.
A cellular phone should not be used
for any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit
the use of cellular phones while
driving.
. If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
. If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
.Keep the antenna as far away as
possible from the electronic control
modules.
. Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic
control system harness. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any harness.
. Adjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manu-
facturer.
. Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
. For details, it is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
ANTENNA CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

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

Brake assist...................................................................... 5-121Brake assist................................................................ 5-121
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .......................... 5-121
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.................. 5-122
Active trace control (if so equipped)................... 5-123
Rise-up and build-up............................................... 5-123
Brake force distribution.......................................... 5-123
Hill Start Assist system ............................................... 5-124 Cold weather driving.................................................... 5-125
Freeing a frozen door lock................................... 5-125
Antifreeze ................................................................. 5-125
12-volt battery........................................................ 5-125
Draining of coolant water.................................... 5-125
Tire equipment ........................................................ 5-125
Special winter equipment..................................... 5-125
Driving on snow or ice .......................................... 5-125
Engine block heater (if so equipped)................. 5-126
Active noise cancellation............................................. 5-127