2018 INFINITI QX80 maintenance

OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate.
However, this is not a malfunction. After
the coolant temperature warms up, the air
flow from the foot outlets will operate
normally.
The sensors
andlocated on the instru-
ment panel help maintain a constant tem-
perature. 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.3-40).
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
Models without Advanced Climate Control
System:
The climate control system is equipped with
an in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt,
pollen, dust, etc.
Models with Advanced Climate Control
System:
The climate control system is equipped with
a natural grape seed polyphenol filter which
collects and neutralizes dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace
the filter in accordance with the specified
maintenance intervals listed in the “9. Main-
tenance and schedules” section. If replace-
ment is required, it is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog up
easily when operating the heater or air
conditioner.
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 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 con-
trol system refrigerant and lubricant recom-
mendations.)
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.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .............................. 5-4
Three-way catalyst ..................................................... 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........... 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................. 5-8
On-pavement and off-road
driving precautions ..................................................... 5-8
Off-road recovery ....................................................... 5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..................... 5-10
Driving safety precautions ..................................... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch ........................................ 5-12 Operating range for engine start function ........ 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions ................ 5-13
Emergency engine shut off .................................... 5-14
Intelligent Key battery discharge .......................... 5-14
Before starting the engine ........................................... 5-15
Starting the engine ......................................................... 5-15 Remote start (if so equipped) ................................ 5-16
Driving the vehicle .......................................................... 5-17
Engine protection mode .......................................... 5-17
Automatic transmission ........................................... 5-18
Parking brake ................................................................... 5-22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) ............................ 5-22 LDW system operation ......................................... 5-24
Turning the LDW system ON/OFF ................... 5-25
How to enable/disable the LDW system ........ 5-26
LDP system operation ........................................... 5-26
Turning the LDP system ON/OFF .................... 5-27
How to enable/disable the LDP system .......... 5-28
LDW/LDP system limitations ............................. 5-28
System temporarily unavailable ......................... 5-30
System malfunction ................................................ 5-31
System maintenance .............................................. 5-31
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) ........... 5-32 BSW system operation .......................................... 5-34
Turning the BSW system ON/OFF ................... 5-35
How to enable/disable the BSW system ......... 5-36
BSW system limitations ........................................ 5-36
BSW driving situations .......................................... 5-37
System temporarily unavailable ......................... 5-40
System malfunction ................................................ 5-41
System maintenance .............................................. 5-41
Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI) (if so equipped) ..... 5-42
BSI system operation ............................................. 5-43
Turning the BSI system ON/OFF ...................... 5-45
How to enable/disable the BSI system ............ 5-46
BSI system limitations ........................................... 5-46
BSI driving situations ............................................. 5-47

System temporarily unavailable ............................ 5-53
System malfunction .................................................. 5-54
System maintenance ................................................ 5-54
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) (if
so equipped) ..................................................................... 5-55 BCI system operation .............................................. 5-57
How to enable/disable the BCI system ............. 5-61
BCI system precautions ........................................... 5-62
System temporarily unavailable ............................ 5-63
System malfunction .................................................. 5-64
System maintenance ................................................ 5-64
Cruise control (if so equipped) .................................... 5-65 Precautions on cruise control ................................ 5-65
Cruise control operations ....................................... 5-65
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) ..... 5-87 DCA system operation ........................................... 5-89
Turning the DCA system ON/OFF ...................... 5-92
How to enable/disable the DCA system ........... 5-93
DCA system display and indicators ..................... 5-93
DCA system limitations ........................................... 5-94
System temporarily unavailable ............................ 5-97
System malfunction .................................................. 5-99
Sensor maintenance ................................................. 5-99 Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection (if so equipped) .................... 5-100
FEB with pedestrian detection
system operation .................................................. 5-102
Turning the FEB with pedestrian detection
system ON/OFF .................................................. 5-104
FEB with pedestrian detection
system limitations ................................................ 5-105
System temporarily unavailable ....................... 5-107
System malfunction ............................................. 5-108
System maintenance ........................................... 5-109
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
(if so equipped) ............................................................ 5-110 PFCW system operation ..................................... 5-112
Turning the PFCW system ON/OFF .............. 5-113
PFCW system limitations ................................... 5-115
System temporarily unavailable ........................ 5-117
System malfunction .............................................. 5-117
System maintenance ............................................ 5-118
Break-in schedule ......................................................... 5-119
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................................... 5-119
Increasing fuel economy ........................................... 5-120
INFINITI all-mode 4WD
®(if so equipped) .......... 5-120
INFINITI all-mode 4WD®system .................... 5-121
4WD shift switch .................................................. 5-125
4WD shift indicator .............................................. 5-126
4WD warning light ............................................... 5-126
Hill Start Assist system ............................................. 5-128
Parking/parking on hills ............................................. 5-129

CAUTION
.Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline seriously reduce
the three-way catalyst’s ability to
help reduce exhaust pollutants.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep
driving if the engine misfires, or if
noticeable loss of performance or
other unusual operating conditions
are detected. Have the vehicle in-
spected promptly. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
. Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the three-way catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while warming
it up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not
be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Additional information
.
Since the spare tire is not equipped with
the TPMS, the TPMS does not monitor
the tire pressure of the spare tire.
. The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16
MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system may
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cause injury to you or your passen-
gers.
. To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack (if so
equipped) and evenly distribute the
load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo
area as far forward and as low as
possible. Do not equip the vehicle
with tires larger than specified in this
manual. This could cause your vehicle
to roll over.
. Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-
road. The steering wheel could move
suddenly and injure your hands. In-
stead drive with your fingers and
thumbs on the outside of the rim.
. Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.
. Always drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may became hot.
. Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher
center of gravity, your INFINITI is
more affected by strong side winds.
Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control. .
Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with
4WD engaged.
. For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result
in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result
in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
. Do not attempt to test a 4WD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dy-
namometer (such as the dynam-
ometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equip-
ment even if the other two wheels are
raised off the ground. Make sure you
inform test facility personnel that
your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury (4WD models).
. When a wheel is off the ground due
to an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively. .
Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
. If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. Your vehicle has a higher
center of gravity than a conventional
passenger car. The vehicle is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger
cars. Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of con-
trol and/or a rollover accident.
. Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial), and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Install tire chains
on the rear wheels when driving on
slippery roads and drive carefully.
. Be sure to check the brakes immedi-
ately after driving in mud or water.
See “Brake system” (P.5-131) for wet
brakes.
. Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and
it rolls forward, backward or side-
ways, you could be injured.
. Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as deep
as the wheel hub, more frequent
maintenance may be required. See
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the maintenance schedules shown in
the "9. Maintenance and schedules"
section.
. Spinning the rear wheels on slippery
surfaces may cause the 4WD warn-
ing light to flash. The 4WD system
may also automatically switch from
the 4WD mode to the 2WD mode.
This could reduce traction. Be espe-
cially careful when towing a trailer
(4WD models).WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in
an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to
a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the shift lever to the
P (Park) position.
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OPERATING RANGE FOR EN-
GINE START FUNCTION
The operating range for starting the engine
inside the vehicleis shown in the illustra-
tion.
. If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument
panel, cargo area, inside the glove box or
door pocket, or the corner of interior
compartment, it may not be possible to
start the engine.
. If the Intelligent Key is near the door or
door glass outside the vehicle, it may be
possible to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

LDP system:If the vehicle is parked in direct
sunlight under high temperature conditions
(over approximately 104°F (40°C)) and then
the LDP system is turned on, the LDP
system will be turned off automatically, a
beep will sound and the LDP ON indicator
light (green)
will blink.
The LDW and LDP systems are not available
until the conditions no longer exist.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the LDW system will resume automatically.
For the LDP system, push the dynamic driver
assistance switch
again to turn the LDP
system back on.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
LDW system: When the LDW system mal-
functions, it will cancel automatically, and
the LDW indicator light (orange) will illumi-
nate.
LDP system: When the LDP system mal-
functions, it will be turned off automatically,
a beep will sound, and the LDW indicator
light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the LDW
indicator light (orange) continues to illumi- nate, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The lane camera unitfor the LDW/LDP
systems is located above the inside mirror.
To keep the proper operation of the LDW/
LDP systems and prevent a system mal-
function, be sure to observe the following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including trans-
parent material) or install an accessory
near the camera unit.
. Do not place reflective materials, such as
white paper or a mirror, on the instru-
ment panel. The reflection of sunlight
may adversely affect the camera unit’s
capability of detecting the lane markers.
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SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a beep will sound
and the BSW system warning light (orange)
will illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the
engine off and restart the engine.
If the BSW system warning light continues
to illuminate, have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensorsfor the BSW
system are located near the rear bumper.
Always keep the area near the radar sensors
clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by
temporary ambient conditions such as
splashing water, mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused by
objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing
the radar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing
the area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent
material), install accessories or apply addi- tional paint near the radar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer if the area around the radar sensors
is damaged due to a collision.
Radio frequency statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz —
24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m
peak (0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3 m
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by un-
authorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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