2019 INFINITI QX60 check engine light

Turn signal/hazard indicatorlights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the VDC
OFF switch is pushed to off. This indicates
the VDC has been turned off.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine and the system will be reactivated.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
The VDC light also comes on when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the
indicator light
while you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a ve-
hicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a disc brake pad requires replace-
ment, it makes a high pitched scraping sound
when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the ignition switch is placed in the ACC
or OFF position or placed in the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in
the vehicle. Make sure the ignition switch is
placed in the LOCK position, and take the
Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
and Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) warning chime (if so
equipped)
When the LDW or LDP system is on, the
chime sounds if the vehicle is traveling close
to either the left or the right of a traveling
lane with detectable lane markers.
For additional information, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system” or “Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
Intelligent Key door buzzer
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any
one of the following improper operations is
found. ∙ The ignition switch is not returned to the LOCK position when locking the doors.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION
DISPLAY WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key ID Incorrect
3. Key Battery Low
4.
I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
5. Key Registration Complete
6. Push brake and start switch to drive
7. Push Ignition to OFF
8. Shift to Park
9. Engine start operation for Intelligent Keysystem (if I-Key battery level is low)
10. Release Parking Brake
11. Low Fuel
12. Loose Fuel Cap
13. Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
14. Low Washer Fluid
15. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
16. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual 17. AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual
(if so equipped)
18. AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle (if so equipped)
19. Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
20. Door Open
21. Liftgate Open
22. Timer Alert – Have a break?
23. Low Outside Temperature
24. Power will turn off to save the battery
25. Turn off the lights
26. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual
27. Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) indicator
28. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) indicator
(if so equipped)
29. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
(if so equipped) indicator
30. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) 31. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
indicators (if so equipped)
32. Cruise control indicators (if so equipped)
33. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector indicators
34. Unavailable: Road is slippery (if so equipped)
35. Unavailable: Snow Mode Active (if so equipped)
36. Unavailable: VDC OFF (if so equipped)
37. Unavailable: High Cabin Temp. (if so equipped)
38. Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
39. Unavailable: High Accelerator Temp. (if so equipped)
40. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
41. BCI OFF (if so equipped)
42. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
43. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
44. Rear Door Alert is activated
45. Check Back Seat For All Articles
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46. Distance Control Assist (DCA) indicators(if so equipped)
47. Power turned off to save battery
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON or ACC position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI
Intelligent Key System” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position and the
Intelligent Key is not recognized by the sys-
tem. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI
Intelligent Key System” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power. If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Battery replacement” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for a period of
time and then turns off.
The I-Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine.
If the light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, you can drive the vehicle. However, in
these cases, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
Key Registration Complete
This appears when a new Intelligent Key is
registered to the vehicle.
Push brake and start switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the vehicle
has been started using the Remote Engine
Start (if so equipped) function.
This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.
Push Ignition to OFF
After the Push Ignition to OFF warning illu-
minates, the warning will illuminate if the ig-
nition switch is placed in the ACC position
when the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
To turn off the Push warning, place the igni-
tion switch in the ON position and then in the
LOCK position.
Shift to Park
This warning illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or OFF position and the
shift lever is in any position other than P
(Park). Also, a chime sounds when the ignition
switch is in the OFF position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position or start the
engine.
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For additional information, refer to “INFINITI
Intelligent Key System” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Engine start operation for Intelligent Key
system (if I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the Intel-
ligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake
pedal. For additional information, refer to
“INFINITI Intelligent Key battery discharge” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message area
of the vehicle information display when the
parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches 0 (Empty).There will be a
small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty). Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap
is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. For additional information, re-
fer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display if low oil pres-
sure is detected. This gauge is not designed
to indicate low oil level.
The low oil pressure
warning is not designed to indicate a low oil
level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level.
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the
windshield-washer fluid is at a low level. Add
windshield-washer fluid as necessary. For
additional information, refer to “Windshield-
washer fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself” section
of this manual.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire pressure is detected. The warn-
ing appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated. If this warning appears, stop the ve-
hicle and adjust the tire pressures of all four
tires to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this sec-
tion and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an error
with your TPMS. If this warning comes on,
have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual
(if so equipped)
This warning appears when the all-wheel
drive system is not functioning properly while
the engine is running.
AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle
(if so equipped)
This warning may appear while trying to free
a stuck vehicle due to increased oil tempera-
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ture. The driving mode may change to
2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning is dis-
played, stop the vehicle with the engine idling,
as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if the
warning turns off, you can continue driving.
Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual
(if so equipped)
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire
pressure is correct and that the tires are not
excessively worn.
Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has
been opened.
Liftgate Open
This warning illuminates when the liftgate
has been opened.
Timer Alert — Have a break?
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to six hours.
For additional information, refer to “Settings”
in this section.Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside tempera-
ture is below 37°F (3°C). The temperature
can be changed to display in Celsius or Fahr-
enheit. For additional information, refer to
“Settings” in this section.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display after a period of time if the igni-
tion switch is in the ACC or the ON position
and if the vehicle is in P (Park). For additional
information, refer to “Push-button ignition
switch positions” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Turn off the lights
This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF
or AUTO position. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning illuminates when there is an
error with the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Front and rear sonar sys-
tem” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) indicator
This indicator shows when the PFCW system
is engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Warning
systems switch” in this section and “Predic-
tive
Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) indicator
(if so equipped)
This indicator shows when the LDW/LDP
system is engaged.
For additional information, refer to ”Warning
systems switch” in this section and “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)” and “Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped)
indicator
This indicator shows when the following sys-
tems (if so equipped) are engaged:
∙ Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)
∙ Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
∙ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
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The climate controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seat by a built-in heater
or ventilates air into the seat. The climate
control switch is located on the center con-
sole.
The climate controlled seat can be operated
as follows:1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
Ato the heat side
1or the cool side2. The indicator light
Bon the control knob will illuminate.
3. Adjust the desired intensity using the control knob.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn the control knob to the
OFF (center) position. The indicator light
Bon the control knob goes off with the
switch in the OFF (center) position.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or
have an inability to feel pain in body parts
that contact the seat. Use of the seat
heater by such people could result in serious
injury.
CAUTION
∙ The battery could run down if the seat heater is operated while the engine is not
running.
∙ Do not use the seat heater for extended periods or when no one is using the seat.
∙ Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may
become overheated.
∙ Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
∙ Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
∙ When cleaning the seat, never use gaso- line, benzine, thinner, or any similar
materials.
∙ If any malfunctions are found or the heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
(if so equipped)
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The front seats are warmed by built-in heat-
ers. The switches are located on the center
console and can be operated independently
of each other.1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
Ato the right1
and select the desired heat range.
∙ For high heat, turn the knob to the right
1.
∙ For low heat, turn the knob to the left
2.
∙ The indicator light
Bwill illuminate
when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, return the knob to the OFF position
3. Make sure that the
indicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a control
module, automatically turning the heater
on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long
as the switch is on.
When the seat is warmed, or before you
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
switch off.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or
have an inability to feel pain in body parts
that contact the seat. Use of the seat
heater by such people could result in serious
injury.
CAUTION
∙ The battery could run down if the seat heater is operated while the engine is not
running.
∙ Do not use the seat heater for extended periods or when no one is using the seat.
∙ Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may
become overheated.
∙ Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
∙ Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
∙ When cleaning the seat, never use gaso- line, benzine, thinner, or any similar
materials.
∙ If any malfunctions are found or the heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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HEATED 2ND ROW SEAT SWITCHES
(if so equipped)
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The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be
reduced even if the accelerator is depressed
to the floor. If maximum engine power is
needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC
system off.To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator light will
come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual. The Rear Door Alert system functions under
certain conditions to indicate there may be an
object or passenger in the rear seat(s). Check
the seat(s) before exiting the vehicle.
The Rear Door Alert system is initially dis-
abled. The driver can enable the system using
the vehicle information display. For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle information
display warnings and indicators” in this sec-
tion.
When the system is enabled:
∙ The system is activated when a rear door is opened and closed approximately
10 minutes before the vehicle is started.
When the vehicle is started and the sys-
tem is activated, a visual message ap-
pears in the vehicle information display.
For additional information, refer to “Rear
Door Alert is activated” in this section.
∙ If a rear door is opened and closed but the vehicle is not started within approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will not be
activated. A rear door must be opened
and closed and the car started within
10 minutes for the system to activate.
LIC3344
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH REAR DOOR ALERT
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