2021 INFINITI QX80 Front light

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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

Warning indicator light (red)Warning indicator light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator light
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil tem-
perature warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light
Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning lightAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightWarning indicator light (other)
Exterior light indicator
Brake warning lightAutomatic transmission check warning
lightFront fog light indicator light
Charge warning lightCheck suspension indicator lightFront passenger air bag status light
Engine oil pressure warning lightFour-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(4WD models)High beam assist indicator light
Master warning lightForward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeLow tire pressure warning lightTOW mode indicator light
Security indicator lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Supplemental air bag warning lightMaster warning light
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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates when a warning message appears in
the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20).
Seat belt warning light and
chime
For driver and front passenger:
The light and chime remind you to fasten the
driver and front passenger seat belts.
The light illuminates whenever the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the front seat belts
are fastened.
When the vehicle speed exceeds approxi-
mately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the light will blink
unless the front seat belts are securely
fastened.
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the chime will sound for
approximately 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.
When the vehicle speed exceeds approxi-
mately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the chime will
sound unless the front seat belts are securely
fastened. The chime will continue to sound for approximately 95 seconds until the front
seat belts are fastened.
For rear passengers:
The seat belt warning light for the rear
passengers will illuminate whenever the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON position,
and will remain illuminated until the rear
passenger’s seat belts are fastened.
For approximately 65 seconds after the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the
system does not activate the warning light
for the rear passengers.
If a rear passenger seat belt is fastened then
unfastened at a vehicle speed less than
approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the
warning light will illuminate. When the
vehicle speed exceeds approximately 10
MPH (15 km/h), the warning light will blink
and the chime will sound.
The warning will turn off when a rear
passenger seat belt is fastened or automa-
tically turn off approximately 65 seconds
after the seat belt is unfastened.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-18) for precautions on
seat belt usage.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in
the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This
function indicates the security systemequipped 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.2-34).
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the air bag and/or pretensioner
systems are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
air bag and/or pretensioner systems needs
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.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioners may not function
properly.

For additional information, see “Supplemen-
tal restraint system” (P.1-52).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air
bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a retailer as soon as
possible.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20).
Adaptive Front lighting Sys-
tem (AFS) indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) indicator light will illuminate.
The light will turn off in about 1 second if the
AFS is operational.
If the AFS indicator light blinks, it may
indicate the AFS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
See “Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)”
(P.2-45).
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.5-123).)
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.
Check suspension indicator
light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds.
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
warning light (4WD models)
Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the 4WD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels are
different, the warning light will either remain
illuminated or blink. (See “INFINITI all-mode
4WD
®” (P.5-113).)
CAUTION
. If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction in
the 4WD system. Reduce the vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20).
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights, instru-
ment panel lights, rear combination lights,
license plate lights or headlights are on. The
indicator turns off when these lights are
turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. (See “Fog
light switch” (P.2-47).)
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
() located on the instrument panel will be
lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” (P.1-58).
High beam assist indicator
light
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. (See
“High beam assist” (P.2-41).)
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam
is selected.
TOW mode indicator light
This light will illuminate when the TOW
mode is selected while the engine is running.
(See “TOW mode” (P.5-122).)
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and
take the Intelligent Key with you when
leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door
is opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
at more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the
parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle and
release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires repla-
cement, it will make a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion. This
scraping sound will first occur only when the
brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of
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Models with Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system:
This indicator shows the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode status. The
status is shown by the color.
See “Conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-
trol mode display and indicators” (P.5-81)
for details.
30. Not Available: High Camera
Temp (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped)/Blind Spot
Intervention
®(if so equipped) systems be-
come unavailable because a camera detects
an interior temperature of more than 104°F
(40°C).
For additional information, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP)” (P.5-22) or “Blind Spot
Intervention
®(BSI)” (P.5-41).
31. Unavailable: Side Radar Ob-
struction (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Intervention®
(BSI) (if so equipped)/Back-up Collision
Intervention (BCI) systems become unavail-
able because a radar blockage is detected. For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-31), “Blind Spot
Intervention
®(BSI)” (P.5-41) or “Back-up
Collision Intervention (BCI)” (P.5-53).
32. Unavailable: High Accelerator
Temperature
This message appears when the Back-up
Collision Intervention (BCI) system and/or
the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
becomes unavailable because of an interior
temperature greater than approximately
104°F (40°C). For additional information,
refer to “Back-up Collision Intervention
(BCI)” (P.5-53) or “Distance Control Assist
(DCA)” (P.5-84).
33. Not Available: Front Radar
Blocked
This message appears when the sensor area
of the front bumper is covered with dirt or is
obstructed, making it impossible to detect a
vehicle ahead.
The following systems will be automatically
canceled.
. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if
so equipped)
. Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) .
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system
. Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) system
For more details, see “Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC)” (P.5-64), “Distance Control
Assist (DCA)” (P.5-84), “Forward Emer-
gency Braking (FEB) with pedestrian detec-
tion” (P.5-95) or “Predictive Forward
Collision Warning (PFCW)” (P.5-103).
34. Shipping Mode On Push Sto-
rage Fuse (if so equipped)
This warning may appear if the extended
storage fuse switch is not pushed in
(switched on). When this warning appears,
push in (switch on) the extended storage
fuse switch to turn off the warning. For
more information, see “Extended storage
fuse switch” (P.8-20).
35. Headlight System Error
This warning appears if the LED headlights
are malfunctioning. It is recommended you
have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
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damage the rear window defroster.
SIC3267
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, tail,
license plate and instrument lights will
come on.
Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.
SIC3268
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off auto-
matically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the head-
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle appears in front of your vehicle when
the headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automa-
tically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
.The high beam assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times,
ensure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.
. The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
— When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the
vicinity of the vehicle.
— When the headlights of the on- coming vehicle or the leading
vehicle are turned off, when the
color of the light is affected due to
foreign materials on the lights, or when the light beam is out of
position.
— When there is a sudden, contin- uous change in brightness.
— When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.
— When driving on a road with many curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like sur- face is reflecting intense light
towards the front of the vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is
reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire,
being towed, etc.
. The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations.
— The brightness of the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
— The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the leading vehicle.
— When only one light on the on- coming vehicle or the leading
vehicle is illuminated.
— When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
— Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
— The number of passengers and the amount of luggage.