2020 INFINITI QX80 ABS

Warninglight Name Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
2-12
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-12
Automatic Transmission (AT)
oil temperature warning light
2-12
Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light2-12
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light 2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-14
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
warning light (4WD models)
2-14
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light2-14
Low tire pressure warning
light
2-14
Master warning light 2-16
Seat belt warning light 2-16
Supplemental air bag warn-
ing light 2-16Warning
light Name Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light 2-16Indicator
light Name PageAdaptive Front lighting Sys-
tem (AFS) indicator light (if so
equipped) 2-17
Check suspension indicator
light
2-17
Exterior light indicator
2-17
Front fog light indicator light2-17
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light2-17
High beam assist indicator
light2-17
High beam indicator light
2-17
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-17
Security indicator light 2-18
TOW mode indicator light 2-18
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-18
Illustrated table of contents0-13
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

SSS0508
FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RE-
STRAINT
The Active Head Restraint moves forward
utilizing the force that the seatback receives
from the occupant in a rear-end collision.
The movement of the head restraint helps
support the occupant’s head by reducing its
backward movement and helping absorb
some of the forces that may lead to
whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for
collisions at low to medium speeds in which
it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in
certain rear-end collisions. After the colli-sion, the head restraints return to their
original position.
Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly
as described earlier in this section.
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well
back in your seat with both feet on the floor,
your chances of being injured or killed in an
accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced. INFINITI strongly en-
courages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your
seating position includes a supplemental air
bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories specify that seat belts be worn at
all times when a vehicle is being driven.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-17
SEAT BELTS

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

the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
(See “INFINITI all-mode 4WD®” (P.5-111).)
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 fluidis 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.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging system
is not functioning properly. Turn the engine
off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, missing or if the light remains
on, have your vehicle serviced immediately. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Instruments and controls2-13

4-32Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
automatically change from the fresh air
mode to the recirculation mode.
When the automatic air circulation control
mode is on, for the first 5 minutes, the air
recirculation mode is selected to prevent
dust, dirt and pollen from entering the
vehicle and to clean the air inside of the
vehicle.
After 5 minutes, the sensor detects exhaust
gas and automatically alternates between
the air recirculation mode and the fresh air
mode.
NOTE:
The automatic air recirculation mode can be
activated under the following conditions.
.The air flow control is not in the wind-
shield defrosting mode (the indicator
light on the “
” front defroster but-
ton is turned off).
. The outside temperature is approxi-
mately 32 °F (0 °C) or above.
Ion control:
The Advanced Climate Control system unit
generates highly concentrated Plasmaclus-
ter
®ions into the air blown from the
ventilators to reduce odor absorbed into
the interior trim and to suppress airborne
bacteria. The high-density Plasmacluster
®
ions also have a proven skin moisture
preserving effect. The Plasmacluster
®icon on the Climate
screen indicates the status of the Plas-
macluster
®ion emission from the system
and changes with the amount of the air flow.
REAR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDI-
TIONING SYSTEM
The front air conditioning system must be
turned on to activate the rear air condition-
ing system.
The rear air conditioning system can be
operated with the buttons on the front air
conditioner control panel, the touch panel
screen and the buttons on the rear air
conditioner control panel at the rear of the
center console.
To turn on and off the rear air conditioning
system from the front seats, touch the “Rear
CLIMATE” key on the Climate screen and
then touch the “ON/OFF” key on the Rear
climate screen.
When the Rear climate screen is displayed,
the rear air conditioning system can also be
controlled on the front air conditioner con-
trol panel. (See “Automatic air conditioner”
(P.4-28).)
The front air conditioner control panel
cannot be used to operate the front air
conditioning system when the Rear climate
screen is shown on the lower display. To use
the front air conditioner control panel for the front air conditioning system operation,
push the CLIMATE button or touch the
“
” key on the Rear climate screen so that
the Rear climate screen is not shown on the
lower display. (See “Operations on touch
panel screen” (P.4-30).)
This table shows the relation between the
front air conditioner control panel and the
rear air conditioner control panel.
Display status
Rear climate
screen is dis-
played. Rear climate
screen is not dis-
played (Climate
screen).
Front air
condition-
er control
panel Only the rear
automatic air
conditioning
system can be
operated. Only the front air
conditioner can
be operated.
Rear air
condition-
er control
panel Cannot be op-
erated. Only the rear
automatic air
conditioning sys-
tem can be oper-
ated.
Front air conditioner control panel
operation
Automatic operation:
1. Push the AUTO button on the front air
conditioner control panel. (The “AUTO”
indicator light will illuminate and “AUTO”

4WD shift switch .................................................... 5-116
4WD shift indicator ................................................ 5-117
4WD warning light ................................................. 5-117
Hill Start Assist system ............................................... 5-119
Parking/parking on hills ............................................. 5-120
TOW mode ..................................................................... 5-121
SNOW mode .................................................................. 5-121
Power steering .............................................................. 5-122
Brake system .................................................................. 5-122 Braking precautions ................................................ 5-122
Parking brake break-in .......................................... 5-122
Brake assist .................................................................... 5-123 Brake assist ............................................................... 5-123
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-123 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............... 5-124
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ............................................................. 5-126
Cold weather driving ................................................... 5-127
Freeing a frozen door lock ................................. 5-127
Antifreeze ................................................................ 5-127
Battery ..................................................................... 5-127
Draining of coolant water .................................. 5-127
Tire equipment ....................................................... 5-127
Special winter equipment ................................... 5-127
Driving on snow or ice ......................................... 5-127
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............. 5-128

5-30Starting and driving
Condition C
If the following messages appear in the
vehicle information display, a chime will
sound and the LDP system (if so equipped)
will be turned off automatically.
.“Not available: Poor Road Conditions”:
— When the VDC system (except TCS function) or ABS operates.
. “Currently unavailable”:
— When the VDC system is turned off.
— When the SNOW mode is selected.
— When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H or 4L position. (4WD models)
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
turn off the LDP system (if so equipped) by
pushing the dynamic driver assistance
switch. Push the dynamic driver assistance
switch again to turn the LDP system (if so
equipped) back on.
Temporary disabled status at high
temperature
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 104°F (40°C)) and then
started, the LDW and LDP (if so equipped)
systems may be deactivated automatically
and the following message will appear in the
vehicle information display: “Not available: High Camera Temp”
When the interior temperature is reduced,
the LDW system will resume operating
automatically.
For the LDP system (if so equipped), when
the interior temperature is reduced, turn off
the LDP system by pushing the dynamic
driver assistance switch. Push the dynamic
driver assistance switch again to turn the
LDP system back on.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the LDW and/or LDP (if so equipped)
system malfunctions, it will turn off auto-
matically. The “Malfunction” warning mes-
sage and LDW indicator (orange) will appear
in the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the
message and LDW indicator (orange) con-
tinue to appear, have the system checked. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.SSD0453
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The lane camera unitfor the LDW/LDP (if
so equipped) systems is located above the
inside mirror.
To keep the proper operation of the LDW/
LDP (if so equipped) systems and prevent a
system malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including trans-
parent material) or install an accessory
near the camera unit.
. Do not place reflective materials, such as
white paper or a mirror, on the instru-
ment panel. The reflection of sunlight