2020 INFINITI QX80 instrument panel

2-44Instruments and controls
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument brightness control switch
(upperand lower) can be operated when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
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When the instrument brightness control
switch is operated, the vehicle information
display switches to the brightness adjust-
ment mode.
Push the upper switch
to brighten the
meter panel lights and instrument panel
lights.
Push the lower switch
to dim the lights.
If the bar reaches the maximum or minimum
brightness, a chime will sound.
The vehicle information display returns to
the normal display when the instrument
brightness control switch is not operated
for more than 5 seconds.
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
. Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold
the lever until the lane change is com-
pleted.
. Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, and release the lever. The turn

.Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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FRONT
The front seats can be warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the instru-
ment panel can be operated independently
of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the heated seat switch and select
the desired heat range.
.For high heat, push the switch once..For medium heat, push the switch
twice.
.For low heat, push the switch threetimes.
.The indicator lighton the switch will
illuminate depending on the heat level when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, push the heated seat switch until 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 vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to
turn off the seat heater.
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seat.
. Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
. The climate controlled seat has an air
filter. Do not operate climate con-
trolled seat without an air filter. This
may result in damage to the system.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not op-
erate, turn the switch off and have
the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
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The climate controlled seat cools down the
front seat by blowing cool air from under the
surface of the seat. The switches are located
on the instrument panel and can be operated
independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the climate controlled seat switch
to cool the seat. The indicator light
on
the corresponding switch will illuminate
depending on the cool level.
3. Adjust the desired amount of air by pushing the switch again. The climate
controlled seat blower remains on low
speed for approximately 60 seconds
after pushing the switch on. 4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or
cooled, or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn off the climate controlled
seats. To turn off the climate controlled
seats, push the switch until the indicator
light turns off.
To check the air filter for the climate
controlled seat, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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.Usingswitch, a driver can select
“Disable Alert” to disable the horn alert
for the remainder of the current trip.
WARNING
. There may be times when there is an
object or passenger in the rear seat(s)
but the audible alert does not sound.
For example, this may occur if rear
seat passengers enter or exit the
vehicle during a trip.
. The system does not directly detect
objects or passengers in the rear seat
(s). Instead, it can detect when a rear
door is opened and closed, indicating
that there may be something in the
rear seat(s).
NOTE:
There may be times when the horn sounds
but there are no objects or passengers in the
rear seat(s).
CAUTION
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any liquid
to contact the outlet.
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Instrument panel
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Back side of front console
POWER OUTLET

When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing
the door handle request switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s)
or the liftgate request
switchwithin the range of operation.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
liftgate, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as
a confirmation. For details, see “Setting
hazard indicator and horn mode” (P.3-17).
Welcome light and farewell light
function
When you lock or unlock the doors including
the liftgate, the parking lights, tail lights and
the license plate light will illuminate for a
period of time. The welcome light and fare-
well light function can be disabled. For
information about disabling the welcome
light and farewell light function, it is recom-
mended you see an INFINITI retailer.
Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position, push the ignition switch to the
OFF position and make sure you carry
the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passenger’s)
or the
liftgate request switchwhile carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent
Key while any door is open.
*3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch with the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle, doors can be locked with another
registered Intelligent Key.
CAUTION
. After locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure that the
doors have been securely locked by
operating the door handles.
. When locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession
before operating the request switch
to prevent the Intelligent Key from
being left in the vehicle. .
The request switch is operational
only when the Intelligent Key has
been detected by the Intelligent Key
system.
Lockout protection:
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the
doors are locked, and then the Intelligent
Key is put inside the vehicle and all the doors
are closed; the lock will automatically unlock
and the door buzzer sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelligent
Key is in the same hand that is operating the
request switch to lock the door. Put the
Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or your
other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
. When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handlelocated below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
sideways at the front of
the hood with your fingertips and raise
the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down and make sure it locks into
place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
.Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the liftgate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)”
(P.5-4).
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents.
. Always be sure that hands and feet
are clear of the door frame to avoid
injury while closing the liftgate.
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HOOD LIFTGATE

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OPERATING MANUAL LIFTGATE
To open the liftgate, unlock it and push the
liftgate opener switch. Pull up the liftgate
to open.
The liftgate can be unlocked by:
. pushing the unlock button
on the
Intelligent Key twice.
. pushing the liftgate request switch with
the Intelligent Key carried on you.
. pushing the door handle request switch
twice with the Intelligent Key carried on
you.
. pushing the power door lock switch to
the unlock position. .
inserting the mechanical key into the
driver’s door key cylinder and turning it
to the rear of the vehicle twice.
To close the liftgate, pull down until it
securely locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFTGATE
To operate the power liftgate, the shift lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
The power liftgate will not operate if the
battery voltage is low.
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Power liftgate main switch
The power liftgate operation can be turned
on or off by the power liftgate main switch
on the instrument panel.
When the power liftgate main switch is
pushed to the OFF position, the power
operation is not available by the power
liftgate switch on the liftgate and liftgate
opener switch.
The liftgate can still be operated by the
power liftgate switch on the instrument
panel and the power liftgate button on the
Intelligent Key.

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Power liftgate switch — Instrument panel
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Liftgate opener switch
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Intelligent Key
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Power liftgate switch — Liftgate
Power open
When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate
will fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power liftgate switch
on
the instrument panel
. pushing the liftgate opener switch
.pushing the power liftgate buttonon
the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the liftgate starts open-
ing.
NOTE:
The liftgate can be opened by the power
liftgate switch
, the liftgate opener switchor the liftgate buttoneven if the
liftgate is locked. The liftgate will individu-
ally unlock and open.
Power close
When the liftgate is fully opened, the liftgate
will fully close automatically by:
. pushing the power liftgate switch
on
the instrument panel
. pushing the liftgate release button
on
the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second
. pushing the power liftgate switch
on
the lower part of the liftgate
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