2020 INFINITI QX80 warning

1-68Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SPA1097
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displayingin the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits for the air bag systems,
pretensioners and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
air bag and/or pretensioner systems need
servicing: .
The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the air bag and/or
pretensioner systems may not operate prop-
erly. They must be checked and repaired. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air
bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in
an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioners are designed to
activate on a one-time-only basis. As a
reminder, unless it is damaged, the supple-
mental air bag warning light will remain
illuminated after inflation has occurred.
These systems should be repaired and/or
replaced as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags,
curtain air bags, pretensioners and related
parts should be pointed out to the person
conducting the maintenance. The ignition
switch should always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or
inside the vehicle.
WARNING
. Once a front air bag, side air bag or
curtain air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again
and must be replaced. Additionally,
the activated pretensioner must also
be replaced. The air bag module and
pretensioner should be replaced. It is

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
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................................ 2-11 Checking lights ........................................................... 2-12
Warning lights ............................................................ 2-12
Indicator lights ........................................................... 2-17
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display .......................................... 2-19
Operational indicators ............................................. 2-22
Trip computer ............................................................. 2-29
Clock and outside air temperature ....................... 2-31
Security systems ............................................................. 2-32
Vehicle Security System .......................................... 2-32
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-33
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 2-34
Washer operation ..................................................... 2-35
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................... 2-36 Rear window wiper and washer operation ..... 2-37
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................................. 2-37
Rear window and outside mirror defroster ..... 2-37
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................... 2-38 Headlight switch ..................................................... 2-38
Headlight washer (if so equipped) ..................... 2-43
Instrument brightness control ............................ 2-44
Turn signal switch .................................................. 2-44
Fog light switch ....................................................... 2-45
Heated steering wheel ................................................. 2-45
Horn ........................................................................\
........... 2-46
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-46 Front ........................................................................\
... 2-47
Rear (if so equipped) ............................................. 2-48
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ............... 2-48
Warning systems switch ............................................. 2-50
SNOW mode switch .................................................... 2-50
TOW mode switch ......................................................... 2-51
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-51
Rear door alert ................................................................ 2-52 Turning the rear door alert
system ON/OFF ..................................................... 2-53
System operation .................................................... 2-53

2-4Instruments and controls
15. Warning systems switch— Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
16. Remote tip-up 2nd row seat switch (if so equipped)
17. Rear door alert switch
18. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch

WAA0133X
1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Hazard warning flasher switch
4. Center ventilator5. Upper touch screen display (upper dis-
play)
— Around View
®Monitor
— Navigation system
6. Lower touch screen display (lower dis- play) 7. Heater and air conditioner control
— Heated seats switch
— Climate controlled seats switch (if so
equipped)
— Defroster switch
8. Front passenger air bag status light
9. Audio system
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
11. Fuse box
12. Parking brake
13. Hood release handle
14. Steering wheel — Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
— Power steering system
15. Push-button ignition switch
16. Front console — Power outlet
— USB connection port
17. Cup holder/Tray
18. Glove box
Instruments and controls2-5
INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-6Instruments and controls
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1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information display
4. Speedometer
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
6. Fuel gauge
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

WAC0218X
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down
hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “0” (Empty).
The Low Fuel warning
appears on the
vehicle information display when the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches “0”. There will be a small reserve of
fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches “0”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light should turn off. If the light
remains on after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-
17).WAC0219X
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is
running. When the engine speed is high, the
engine oil pressure is also high. When it is
low, the gauge indicates the low (L) oil
pressure.
The engine oil pressure is normal when the
gauge points within the zone
shown in the
illustration.
CAUTION
. This gauge is not designed to indicate
low engine oil level. Use the dipstick
Instruments and controls2-9

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightMaster warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Automatic transmission check warning
lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTOW mode indicator light
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil tem-
perature warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator light
Brake warning lightCheck suspension indicator light
Charge warning lightExterior light indicator
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(4WD models)Front passenger air bag status light
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Instruments and controls2-11
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

2-12Instruments and controls
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,or,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,or,,,,,,
If any light does not come on or operates in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunc-
tion. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).)
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock
assistance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-122).)
Automatic transmission check
warning light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any other
time, it may indicate the transmission is not
functioning properly. It is recommend you
visit an INFINITI retailer to check and repair
the transmission.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
oil temperature warning light
This light illuminates when the Automatic
Transmission (AT) oil temperature is too
high. If the light illuminates while driving,
reduce the vehicle speed as soon as safely
possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the
AT oil temperature warning light is on
may damage the AT.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light (4WD models)
This light indicates that the Automatic
Transmission (AT) parking function is not
engaged. If the transfer control is not
secured in any driving position while the AT
shift lever is in the P (Park) position, the
transmission will disengage and the wheels
will not lock.
If the AT park warning light illuminates with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position, shift
the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch
to the AUTO, 4H or 4L position again with