2018 INFINITI QX60 maintenance


2018 OWNER’S MANUAL
AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

An INFINITI represents a new way of think-
ing about vehicle design. It integrates ad-
vanced engineering and superior craftsman-
ship with a simple, refined aesthetic
sensitivity associated with traditional Japa-
nese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and
beauty. The car itself is important, but so is
the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes
in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you
feel with the INFINITI — from the way it looks
and drives to the high level of retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy an INFINITI to the
fullest, we encourage you to read this Own-
er’s Manual immediately. It explains all of the
features, controls and performance charac-
teristics of an INFINITI; it also provides im-
portant instructions and safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet is
included in your Owner’s literature portfo-
lio. The “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual explains details about
maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Al-
ways carry it with you when you take your
vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. The War-
ranty Information Booklet contents provide
complete information about all warranties
covering this vehicle, the requirements tokeep the warranties in effect as well as the
INFINITI Roadside Assistance program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain
how to resolve any concerns you may have
with your vehicle, as well as clarify your
rights under your state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory-installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed prior to delivery. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for details concerning the particular ac-
cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
It is important that you familiarize yourself
with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and
instructions concerning proper use of such
accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for details con-
cerning the particular accessories with which
your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance re-
quirements, assisting you in the safe opera-
tion of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you
and your passengers!
∙ NEVER drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.
∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.
∙
ALWAYS give your full attention to driv-
ing and avoid using vehicle features or tak-
ing other actions that could distract you.
∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
∙ ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
∙ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front power seat adjustment ..................1-3
2nd row bench seat adjustment ................1-5
3rd row bench seat adjustment ................1-8
Armrests ......................................1-8
Flexible seating ...............................1-8
Head restraints/headrests .......................1-12
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-13
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-13
Remove ...................................... 1-13
Removable (without Dual Head
Restraint/Headrest DVD System only) ........1-14
Install ........................................ 1-14
Adjust ....................................... 1-15
Folding head restraint/headrest ..............1-16
Seat belts ....................................... 1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage ...............1-17
Seat belt warning light ......................1-20
Pregnant women ............................ 1-20
Injured persons .............................. 1-20
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort
function (front seats) (if so equipped) .........1-20 Three-point type seat belt with retractor
......1-21
Seat belt extenders ........................... 1-25
Seat belt maintenance ........................ 1-25
Child safety .................................... 1-26
Infants ...................................... 1-26
Small children ................................ 1-27
Larger children ............................... 1-27
Child restraints ................................. 1-28
Precautions on child restraints ...............1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................ 1-30
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................... 1-34
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts .......................... 1-36
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................... 1-38
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using
the seat belts .......................... 1-42
Booster seats ................................ 1-47
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...........1-50
Precautions on SRS ......................... 1-50
Supplemental air bag warning labels .........1-68
Supplemental air bag warning light ...........1-68

Seat belt hook
When the seat belt is not in use and when
folding down the rear seats, hook the rear
seat belts on the seat belt hooks.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it
is not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder
belt and fasten it, an extender that is compat-
ible with the installed seat belts is available
for purchase. The extender adds approxi-
mately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be
used for either the driver or front passenger
seating position.Seat belt extenders are available for the:
∙ Driver and front passenger seating posi- tion
∙ 2nd and 3rd row seating position
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for assistance with purchasing an ex-
tender if an extender is required.
WARNING
∙ Only INFINITI seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should be
used with INFINITI seat belts.
∙ Adults and children who can use the stan- dard seat belt should not use an extender.
Such unnecessary use could result in seri-
ous personal injury in the event of an
accident.
∙ Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured or killed in a collision or a
sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
∙ To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or car-
pet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the
seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not
allow the seat belts to retract until they
are completely dry.
∙ If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide
of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts
may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
∙ Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components, such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible
wires and anchors, work properly. If loose
parts, deterioration, cuts or other dam-
age on the webbing is found, the entire
seat belt assembly should be replaced.
3rd row shown; 2nd row similar
LRS2952
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-25

If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing:∙ The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner sys-
tems may not operate properly. They must be
checked and repaired. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner
systems will not operate in an accident. To
help avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioner(s) are designed to in-
flate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air
bag warning light remains illuminated after
inflation has occurred. These systems should
be repaired and/or replaced as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags, pretensioner(s) and related parts
should be pointed out to the person performing
the maintenance. The ignition switch should
always be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
∙ Once a front air bag, side air bag, or cur- tain air bag has inflated, the air bag mod-
ule will not function again and must be
replaced. Additionally, the activated pre-
tensioner(s) must also be replaced. The
air bag module and pretensioner(s)
should be replaced. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. However, the air bag module and
pretensioner(s) cannot be repaired. ∙ The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air
bag systems and the pretensioner system
should be inspected if there is any dam-
age to the front end or side portion of the
vehicle. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
∙ If you need to dispose of a supplemental air bag or pretensioner systems or scrap
the vehicle, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer. Incorrect dis-
posal procedures could cause personal
injury.
∙ If there is an impact to your vehicle from any direction, your Occupant Classifica-
tion Sensor (OCS) should be checked to
verify it is still functioning correctly. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. The OCS should
be checked even if no air bags deploy as a
result of the impact. Failure to verify
proper OCS function may result in an im-
proper air bag deployment resulting in in-
jury or death.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-69

Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may indi-
cate a potential emission control malfunc-
tion.
The MIL may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gal
(11.4 L) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential emission
control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance test.
For additional information, refer to “Readi-
ness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test”
in the “Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual. Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
∙ MIL on steady — An emission control sys- tem malfunction has been detected.
Check the fuel-filler cap if the Loose Fuel
Cap warning appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display. If the fuel-filler cap is
loose or missing, tighten or install the cap
and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light does
not turn off after a few driving trips, have
the vehicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the retailer.
∙ MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emis-
sion control system. To reduce or avoid
emission control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the retailer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Security indicator light
This light blinks whenever the ignition switch
is in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
For additional information, refer to “Security
systems” in this section.
Side light and headlight
indicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or headlight
position is selected. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
2-14Instruments and controls

HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be navi-
gated using the
,, ENTER ,
and
buttons located on the steering
wheel.
1.
— select/enter the vehicle infor-
mation display menu items or to change
from one display screen to the next (i.e.
trip, TPMS, fuel economy) 2.
— navigate through the items in
the vehicle information display
ENTER — change or select an item in the
vehicle information display
3.
— go back to the previous menu
The ENTER and
buttons also control
audio and control panel functions. For addi-
tional information, refer to the separate
Infiniti InTouch
TMOwner’s Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON or ACC
position the screens that display in the vehicle
information include:
∙ Active system status (if so equipped)
∙ Trip computer
∙ Tire pressure information
∙ Fuel economy
∙ Warnings
Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information refer to,
“Vehicle information display warnings and in-
dicators” section of this manual.
To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, refer to “Main menu se-
lection” section of this manual.
RESETTING THE TRIP
COMPUTER
1. Press thebutton until you reach
the trip computer mode.
2. Press the
button again for more
than 1.5 seconds to reset average fuel
consumption, average speed, distance
to empty, and journey time.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the
information displayed in the vehicle informa-
tion display:
∙ Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
∙ Vehicle Settings
∙ Main Menu Selection
∙ Body Color
∙ Maintenance
∙ Alarms
∙ Language
∙ Units
∙ Welcome Effects
∙ Factory Reset
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