2018 INFINITI QX80 tow

do not change the front seats by
placing material on the seat cushion
or by installing additional trim mate-
rial, such as seat covers, on the seat
that is not specifically designed to
assure proper air bag operation.
Additionally, do not stow any objects
under the front passenger seat or the
seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classifica-
tion sensors.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect
the front air bag system. Tampering
with the seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury.
. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for work on and
around the front air bag. It is also
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for installation of electrical
equipment. The Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) wiring har-
nesses* should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the air bag
system. .
A cracked windshield should be re-
placed immediately by a qualified
repair facility. A cracked windshield
could affect the function of the
supplemental air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identifica-
tion.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the front air bag
system and guide the buyer to the appro-
priate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
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FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-
IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR
BAG AND ROOF-MOUNTED
CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT AND
ROLLOVER SUPPLEMENTAL AIR
BAG SYSTEMS
The side air bags are located in the outside
of the seatback of the front seats. The
curtain air bags are located in the side roof
rails. All of the information, cautions and
warnings in this manual apply and must be
followed. The side air bags and curtain air
bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity side collisions, although they may
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
......... 2-3
Instrument panel ............................................................... 2-5
Meters and gauges .......................................................... 2-6Speedometer and odometer ..................................... 2-7
Tachometer ................................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................................... 2-9
Engine oil pressure gauge ......................................... 2-9
Voltmeter ..................................................................... 2-10
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ........ 2-10
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................................ 2-11 Checking lights ........................................................... 2-12
Warning lights ............................................................ 2-12
Indicator lights ........................................................... 2-18
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-21
Vehicle information display .......................................... 2-21 Operational indicators ............................................. 2-24
Maintenance indicators ........................................... 2-27
Trip computer ............................................................. 2-28
Security systems ............................................................. 2-31 Vehicle Security System .......................................... 2-31
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-32 Wiper and washer switch ............................................ 2-33
Washer operation ................................................... 2-34
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-35
Rear window wiper and washer operation ..... 2-36
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................................. 2-36
Rear window and outside mirror defroster ..... 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................... 2-37 Headlight switch ..................................................... 2-37
Headlight washer (if so equipped) ..................... 2-42
Instrument brightness control ............................. 2-43
Turn signal switch .................................................. 2-44
Fog light switch ...................................................... 2-44
Heated steering wheel ................................................. 2-45
Horn ........................................................................\
........... 2-45
Heated seats (if so equipped) ..................................... 2-46 Front ........................................................................\
... 2-46
Rear ........................................................................\
..... 2-47
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ............... 2-48
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............... 2-49
SNOW mode switch ..................................................... 2-49
TOW mode switch ........................................................ 2-50
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........ 2-50

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1. Power liftgate switch (if so equipped)
2. Heated steering wheel switch
3. Instrument brightness control switch
4. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-ometer
5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal
— Fog light
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Audio control steering switch
— Hands-Free Phone System switch
7. Trip computer switch
8. Wiper and washer switch
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control system (if so
equipped)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem (if so equipped)
10. Dynamic driver assistance switch (if so equipped)
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system (if so equipped)
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-
tem (if so equipped)
— Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI) sys-
tem (if so equipped)
11. Shift lever
12. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch (if so equipped)/SNOW mode switch/
TOW mode switch/Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF switch
13. Headlight aiming control (if so equipped)
14. Power liftgate main switch
15. Warning systems switch (if so equipped)
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if
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COCKPIT

2-6Instruments and controls
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1. Tachometer*
2. Warning/Indicator lights
3. Speedometer*
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge*
5. Voltmeter*
6. Vehicle information display/Od-ometer/twin trip odometer
7. Engine oil pressure gauge*
8. Fuel gauge*
*: The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position. This is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dam-
pened with water. Never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or cause discoloration to the
lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as water
on the meter lens. Spraying liquid
may cause the system to malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indica-
tor light (orange; if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil tem-
perature warning lightMaster warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning lightSeat belt warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green; if so equipped)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Brake warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
indicator light (if so equipped)SNOW mode indicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange; if so equipped)Automatic transmission position indica-
tor lightTOW mode indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightBlind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indica-
tor light (green; if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(4WD models)Check suspension indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator light
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if so equipped)CRUISE indicator light (if so equipped)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange; if so equipped)Exterior light indicator
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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
(See “INFINITI all-mode 4WD®” (P.5-120).)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system
warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator light will first
illuminate in orange and turn green before
turning off. This indicates that the Blind Spot
Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Intervention
(BSI) systems are operational.
If the light comes on in orange and remains
on, it may indicate that the BSW and BSI
systems are not functioning properly.
Although the vehicle is still driveable, have
the systems checked. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. See
“Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-32) and
“Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI)” (P.5-42).
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine is
running with the parking brake not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is low, add fluid and have the system
checked. It is recommended you have this
service performed by an INFINITI retai-
ler. (See “Brake fluid” (P.8-9).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended you have this service performed
by an INFINITI retailer.
Low hydraulic pressure warning indicator:
If the brake warning light illuminates when
the engine is running, or while driving with
the parking brake is released, check the
brake fluid level. If the brake fluid level is
sufficient, it may indicate low hydraulic
pressure in the brake booster. Have the
brake system checked. It is recommended
you have this service performed by an
INFINITI retailer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the
brake warning light and the Anti-lock Brak- ing System (ABS) warning light illuminate, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked,
and if necessary repaired. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
(See “Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing light” (P.2-12).)
WARNING
.
Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stopping
distance and braking will require
greater pedal effort as well as pedal
travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
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2-20Instruments and controls
The malfunction indicator light 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 US gallons (14 liters) 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 remains on 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.
(See “Readiness for Inspection/Mainte-
nance (I/M) test” (P.10-33).)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come on
in one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady —
An emission control system malfunction
has been detected. Check the fuel-filler
cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play. 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 thelight does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to
the retailer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
tem.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended 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
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary could
lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the
emission control system.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in
the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this
light will remain on while the ignition switch
is in the ON position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Security systems” (P.2-31).
SNOW mode indicator light
When selecting SNOW mode while the
engine is running, this light will illuminate.
(See “SNOW mode” (P.5-130).)
TOW mode indicator light
This light will illuminate when the TOW
mode is selected while the engine is running.
(See “TOW mode” (P.5-130).)
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.

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If the windshield wiper operation is inter-
rupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow or ice that is on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 1
minute, turn the switch on again to operate
the wiper.
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The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at
the following speed:
AUTO — operates the rain-sensing
auto wiper system. (See “Rain-sensing
auto wiper system” (P.2-35).)
LO — continuous low speed operation
HI — continuous high speed operation
MIST — one sweep operation of the
wiper
WASHER OPERATION
To operate the washer, pull the lever toward
the back of the vehicleuntil the desired
amount of washer fluid is spread on the
windshield. The wiper will automatically
operate several times.
The headlight washer (if so equipped) will
also operate with operation of the wind-
shield washer. (See “Headlight washer” (P.2-
42).)
Wiper drip wipe system:
The wiper will also operate once about 3
seconds after the washer and wiper are
operated. This operation is to wipe washer
fluid that has dripped on the windshield.