2018 INFINITI QX80 roof

1-66Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher
severity side impact. They are designed to
inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted. They may not inflate in certain
side collisions on the side where the vehicle is
impacted.
Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate
in certain types of rollover collisions or near
rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle move-
ments (for example, during severe off road-
ing) may cause the curtain air bags to inflate.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always
an indication of proper side air bag and
curtain air bag operation.
When side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate, a fairly loud noise 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.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on the
chest and pelvis of the front occupants.
Curtain air bags help to cushion the impact
force to the head of occupants in the front
and rear (2nd and 3rd) outboard seating
positions. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflatingside air bag or curtain air bag may cause
abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and
curtain air bags do not provide restraint to
the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as
far as practical away from the side air bag.
Rear seat passengers should be seated as far
away as practical from the door finishers
and side roof rails. The side air bags and
curtain air bags inflate quickly in order to
help protect the occupants. Because of this,
the force of the side air bags and curtain air
bags inflating can increase the risk of injury if
the occupant is too close to, or is against,
these air bag modules during inflation. In a
rollover, the curtain air bags on both sides
are designed to inflate. Under both side-
impact situations, the curtain air bags will
remain inflated for a short period of time.
The side air bags and curtain 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 air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
systems are operational.
WARNING
.
Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door
finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous pro-
jectiles and cause injury if side air bag
inflates.
. Right after inflation, several side air
bags and curtain air bag system
components will be hot. Do not touch
them; you may severely burn your-
self.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
side air bag and curtain air bags. This
is to prevent damage to or accidental
inflation of the side air bag and
curtain air bag systems.
. Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or side panel. This
could affect proper operation of the
side air bag and curtain air bag
systems.
. Tampering with the air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
For example, do not change the front

Clock ........................................................................\
........... 2-51Adjusting the time ..................................................... 2-51
Power outlet .................................................................... 2-51 USB (Universal Serial Bus)
charging connector ................................................... 2-53
Storage ........................................................................\
...... 2-54 Cup holders ................................................................. 2-54
Sunglasses holder ...................................................... 2-56
Glove box ..................................................................... 2-56
Console box ................................................................ 2-57
Tray ........................................................................\
....... 2-58
Coat hooks .................................................................. 2-59
Luggage hooks .......................................................... 2-59
Cargo floor box ......................................................... 2-60
Roof rack .................................................................... 2-60
Windows ........................................................................\
... 2-61 Power windows ......................................................... 2-61
Moonroof ........................................................................\
.. 2-64
Power moonroof ....................................................... 2-64
Welcome light .................................................................. 2-65 Battery saver system .............................................. 2-66
Interior lights .................................................................... 2-66 Map lights ................................................................... 2-66
Rear personal lights .................................................. 2-66
Interior light control switch .................................... 2-67
Vanity mirror lights ........................................................ 2-68 Cargo light ....................................................................... 2-68
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver (Type A) (if
so equipped) .................................................................... 2-68
Programming HomeLink
®..................................... 2-69
Programming HomeLink®for Canadian
customers and gate openers ............................... 2-70
Operating the HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ............................................. 2-71
Programming troubleshooting ............................ 2-71
Clearing the programmed information ............. 2-71
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink
®button .................................................. 2-71
If your vehicle is stolen .......................................... 2-72
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver (Type B) (if
so equipped) .................................................................... 2-72
Programming HomeLink
®..................................... 2-73
Programming HomeLink®for Canadian
customers and gate openers ............................... 2-75
Operating the HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ............................................. 2-75
Programming troubleshooting ............................ 2-75
Clearing the programmed information ............. 2-75
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink
®button .................................................. 2-76
Using the garage door
two-way communication ...................................... 2-76
If your vehicle is stolen .......................................... 2-77

2-60Instruments and controls
.Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
. The child restraint top tether strap
may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than
22 lb (10 kg)or 7 lb (3 kg)to the
hook.
JVI0309X
CARGO FLOOR BOX
Push the handle to open the cargo floor
board.
JVI1741X
ROOF RACK
Do not apply any load directly to the roof
side rails. Cross bars must be installed before
applying load/cargo/luggage to the roof of
the vehicle. Genuine INFINITI accessory
cross bars are available through an INFINITI
retailer. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for additional information.
The service load capacity for the roof side
rails is 221 lb (100 kg), however do not
exceed the accessory cross bars load capa-
city.
Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or
its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front

and rear). The GVWR and GAWR are
located on the F.M.V.S.S. or C.V.M.S.S.
certification label (located on the driver’s
door pillar). For additional information re-
garding GVWR and GAWR, refer to “Vehicle
loading information” (P.10-14).
WARNING
.Always install the cross bars onto the
roof side rails before loading cargo of
any kind. Loading cargo directly onto
the roof side rails or the vehicle’s roof
may cause vehicle damage.
. Drive extra carefully when the vehicle
is loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
portion of that load is carried on the
roof rack.
. Heavy loading of the roof rack has
the potential to affect the vehicle
stability and handling during sudden
or unusual handling maneuvers.
. Roof rack load should be evenly
distributed.
. Do not exceed maximum roof rack
load weight capacity.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
.
Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before
closing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.
. To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets
unattended in your vehicle. Addition-
ally, the temperature inside a closed
vehicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
The power windows operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position or for
about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position. If the driver’s or
front passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
windows is canceled.
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WINDOWS

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WARNING
.In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts
and child restraints.
. Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
.Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the moonroof before
opening.
. Do not place any heavy object on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
POWER MOONROOF
The moonroof only operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The moonroof is operational for about 45
seconds, even if the ignition switch is pushed
to the OFF position. If the driver’s door or
the passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
moonroof is canceled.
SIC3243
Sunshade
The sunshade will open automatically when
the moonroof is opened. However, it must
be closed manually.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt up, first close the moonroof, then
push the UPside of the moonroof switch
and release it; it need not be held. To tilt
down the moonroof, push the DOWN
side.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open or close the moonroof, push
the OPENor CLOSEside of the
moonroof switch and release it; it need not
MOONROOF

be held. The roof will automatically open or
close all the way. To stop the roof, push the
switch once more while it is opening or
closing.
Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the moonroof.
If the control unit detects something caught
in the moonroof when it is closing, the
moonroof will be immediately opened.
The auto reverse function can be activated
when the moonroof is closed by automatic
operation when the ignition switch is in the
ON position or for about 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
If the moonroof cannot be closed automa-
tically when the auto reverse function
activates due to a malfunction, push and
hold the CLOSE
side of the moonroof
switch.
Depending on the environment or driving conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
If the moonroof does not operate
If the moonroof does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initialize
the moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by
repeatedly pushing the CLOSE
side of
the moonroof switch.
2. Push and hold the CLOSE
side of the
moonroof switch to tilt the moonroof up.
3. Release the moonroof switch after the moonroof moves slightly up and down.
4. Push and hold the OPEN
side of the
moonroof switch to fully tilt the moon-
roof down.
5. Check if the moonroof switch operates normally.
If the moonroof does not operate properly
after performing the procedure above, have
your vehicle checked. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
SIC3642
To activate or deactivate the welcome light
function, perform the following procedure.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Open the driver’s side door.
3. Within 20 seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position,
push the door open request switch on
the driver’s side door handle for more
than 5 seconds with the driver’s door
open.
4. A chime sounds when the setting is completed.
Once the welcome light function is active,
the puddle light
and the passenger cabin
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WELCOME LIGHT

4-36Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
WINDOW ANTENNA
The antenna pattern is printed inside the 3rd
row seat window.
CAUTION
.Do not place metalized film near the
3rd row seat window or attach any
metal parts to it. This may cause poor
reception or noise.
. When cleaning the inside of the 3rd
row seat window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the 3rd row seat
window antenna. Lightly wipe along
the antenna with a dampened soft
cloth.
SAA3602
SATELLITE ANTENNA
There is a satellite antenna on the rear part
of the vehicle roof. 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.
ANTENNA CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

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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