2023 INFINITI QX80 4WD

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The vehicle information displayis located
between the tachometer and the speed-
ometer, and it displays the warnings and
information. The following items are also
displayed if the vehicle is equipped with
them:
. Odometer/twin trip odometer
— “Odometer/twin trip odometer” (P.2- 7)
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
— “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-17).
. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
— “INFINITI all-mode 4WD
®” (P.5-116)
. Cruise control — “Cruise control” (P.5-62)
. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
— “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5- 64)
. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
— “Distance Control Assist (DCA)” (P.5- 85)
. Intelligent Key system
— “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7)
— “Push-button ignition switch” (P.5- 12)
. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
— “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” (P.5-22)
. Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
— “Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)” (P.5-27)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
— “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-34)
. Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI)
— “Blind Spot Intervention®(BSI)” (P.5-
42)
. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
— “Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)” (P.5-53)
. Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
— “Driver Attention Alert (DAA)” (P.5- 112) .
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system
— “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection system”
(P.5-95)
. Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)
— “Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)” (P.5-104)
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

parking brake is applied. Stop the vehicle and
release the parking brake.
11. Low Fuel
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the 0 (Empty) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in
the tank when the fuel gauge reaches the 0
(Empty) position.
12. Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. (See “Window washer fluid” (P.8-
10).)
13. Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler
cap” (P.3-26).)
14. Tire Pressure Low Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning lightremains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressure
to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label. (See “Low tire pressure warning light”
(P.2-16) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P.5-5).)
15. SNOW mode indicator
This indicator appears when SNOW mode is
selected by the SNOW mode switch. (See
“SNOW mode” (P.5-125).)
16. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift
indicator (4WD models)
This indicator shows the Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) driving mode (AUTO, 4HI or 4LO)
that is selected by the 4WD shift switch.
(See “INFINITI all-mode 4WD
®” (P.5-116).)
17. Door/liftgate open warning
(ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion)
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the liftgate are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the liftgate is open on the display.
18. Power will turn off to save the
battery
This warning appears after a period of time
if the ignition switch is in ACC or ON
position.
19. Power turned off to save the
battery
This warning appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned OFF to save
the battery.
20. Light reminder warning
This warning appears when the driver side
door is opened with the headlight switch is
left ON and the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF or LOCK position. Place the head-
light switch in the OFF (if so equipped) or
AUTO position. For additional information,
see “Headlight and turn signal switch” (P.2-
44).
21. Vehicle ahead detection indica-
tor
This indicator shows the status of the
following systems, if the vehicle is equipped
with them.
.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system
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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.
36. Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP)/Blind Spot Intervention®
(BSI)/Distance Control Assist
(DCA) ON indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
activated.
.Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
. Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI)
. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
For more details, see “Lane Departure Pre-
vention (LDP)” (P.5-27), “Blind Spot Inter-
vention
®(BSI)” (P.5-42), or “Distance
Control Assist (DCA)” (P.5-85).
37. Not Available: Poor Road Con-
ditions (if so equipped)
This warning may appear when the Blind
Spot Intervention®(BSI), the Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP), Distance Control
Assist (DCA) or the Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the BSI, LDP, DCA or the ICC system is automatically
canceled:
.
When the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) operates
. When a wheel slips
The above system cannot be used in some
situations. (VDC operates and a wheel slips.)
38. Currently unavailable/Currently
not available (if so equipped)
This message appears and the Blind Spot
Intervention®(BSI) system, the Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP) system, Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) and Distance Control
Assist (DCA) system will be turned off
automatically under the following condi-
tions:
. 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).
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
(P.5-135), “SNOW mode” (P.5-125),
“INFINITI all-mode 4WD
®system” (P.5-
117), “Blind Spot Intervention®(BSI)” (P.5-
42), “Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)”
(P.5-27), “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
(P.5-64) and “Distance Control Assist
(DCA)” (P.5-85).
39. Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shift
position.
See “Automatic transmission” (P.5-18) for
further details.
40. Rear Door Alert is activated
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system is
active and can remind the driver to check the
rear seat.
. Using the steering switch, the driver can
select “Dismiss Message” to clear the
display for a period of time.
. Using the steering switch, the driver can
select “Disable Alert” to disable the horn
alert for the remainder of the current
trip.
See “Rear door alert” (P.2-59).
WARNING
Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a
stop within a trip temporarily dismisses
the message for that stop without turn-
ing the system off.
Alerts can be provided for other stops
during the trip. Selecting “Disable Alert”

Front-wide/rear-wide view:
The front-wide view/rear-wide view shows
a wider area on the entire screen and allows
checking of the blind corners on the right and
left sides. The front-wide view/rear-wide
view displays an approximately 180-degree
area while the front view and the rear view
display an approximately 150-degree area.
The predictive course lines are not displayed
on the front-wide view /rear-wide view.
Distance guide lines
-:
Indicate distances from the vehicle body.
. Red line
: approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m)
. Yellow line
: approx. 3 ft (1 m)
. Green line
: approx. 7 ft (2 m)
. Green line
(front-wide view only):
approx. 10 ft (3 m)
Vehicle width guide lines
:
Indicate the approximate vehicle width.
Off-road mode (for 4WD models)
When the shift lever is out of the R (Reverse)
position, selecting the 4L position using the
4WD shift switch affects the Around View
®
Monitor display as follows:
. Selecting the 4L position will activate the
Around View
®Monitor. The front view/
front-side view split screen will be dis-
played. .
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position with the 4L position se-
lected, the front view/front-side view
split screen will be displayed.
. When the vehicle is shifted to the 4L
position with the bird’s-eye view dis-
played, the passenger side of the display
will change to the front-side view.
When in the off-road mode, the Around
View
®Monitor will not return to the pre-
vious screen. The screen displayed on the
Around View
®Monitor will automatically
return to the previous screen 3 minutes after
the vehicle was shifted out of the 4L
position.
Difference between predicted and
actual distances
The displayed guide lines and their locations
on the ground are for approximate reference
only. Objects on uphill or downhill surfaces
or projecting objects will be actually located
at distances different from those displayed
in the monitor relative to the guide lines
(refer to illustrations). When in doubt, turn
around and view the objects as you are
backing up, or park and exit the vehicle to
view the positioning of objects behind the
vehicle.
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Backing up on a steep uphill:
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width
guide lines are shown closer than the actual
distance. Note that any object on the hill is
farther than it appears on the monitor.
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Increasing fuel economy ............................................. 5-116
INFINITI all-mode 4WD®(if so equipped) ............ 5-116
INFINITI all-mode 4WD®system ....................... 5-117
4WD shift switch ................................................... 5-120
4WD shift indicator ................................................ 5-121
4WD warning light ................................................. 5-121
Hill Start Assist system ............................................... 5-123
Parking/parking on hills ............................................. 5-124
TOW mode ..................................................................... 5-125
SNOW mode .................................................................. 5-125
Front and rear sonar system ..................................... 5-126
System operation .................................................... 5-127
Sonar function settings ........................................ 5-128
Turning on and off the sonar function ............ 5-130
Sonar limitations ..................................................... 5-131
System temporarily unavailable .......................... 5-132
System maintenance .............................................. 5-132
Power steering .............................................................. 5-132 Brake system ................................................................. 5-133
Braking precautions .............................................. 5-133
Parking brake break-in ........................................ 5-133
Brake assist ................................................................... 5-134
Brake assist ............................................................ 5-134
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...................... 5-134
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ................ 5-135 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ............................................................. 5-137
Cold weather driving ................................................... 5-137 Freeing a frozen door lock ................................. 5-137
Antifreeze ................................................................ 5-137
Battery ..................................................................... 5-137
Draining of coolant water .................................. 5-137
Tire equipment ...................................................... 5-138
Special winter equipment .................................. 5-138
Driving on snow or ice ........................................ 5-138
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............. 5-138

5-10Starting and driving
ABOUT LOWERING OF THE
REAR OF THE VEHICLE
If the loaded vehicle is not moved for a long
time, the vehicle rear body may be to lower.
But it is normal. Once the engine starts, It
will automatically adjust vehicle height.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS
AND DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream
reduces coordination, delays reaction
time and impairs judgement. Driving
after drinking alcohol increases the like-
lihood of being involved in an accident
injuring yourself and others. Addition-
ally, if you are injured in an accident,
alcohol can increase the severity of the
injury.
INFINITI is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under the
influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of
people are injured or killed in alcohol-related
accidents. Although the local laws vary on
what is considered to be legally intoxicated,
the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate
the effects of alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs).
Don’t drive if your ability to operate your
vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some
other physical condition.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your INFINITI is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving in
deep water or mud as your INFINITI is
mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a
conventional off-road vehicle.
Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)
models are less capable than Four-Wheel
Drive (4WD) models for rough road driving
and extrication when stuck in deep snow,
mud, or the like.
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
.
Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle
should be seated with their seat belt
fastened. This will keep you and your
passengers in position when driving over rough terrain.
. Do not drive across steep slopes.
Instead drive either straight up or
straight down the slopes. Off-road
vehicles can tip over sideways much
more easily than they can forward or
backward.
. Many hills are too steep for any
vehicle. If you drive up them, you
may stall. If you drive down them,
you may not be able to control your
speed. If you drive across them, you
may roll over.
. Do not shift ranges while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
. Stay alert when driving to the top of
a hill. At the top there could be a
drop-off or other hazard that could
cause an accident.
. If your engine stalls or you cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill,
never attempt to turn around. Your
vehicle could tip or roll over. Always
back straight down in R (Reverse)
range. Never back down in N (Neu-
tral), using only the brake, as this
could cause loss of control.
. Heavy braking going down a hill
could cause your brakes to overheat

and fade, resulting in loss of control
and an accident. Apply brakes lightly
and use a low range to control your
speed.
. Unsecured cargo can be thrown
around when driving over rough
terrain. Properly secure all cargo so
it will not be thrown forward and
cause injury to you or your passen-
gers.
. To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack (if so
equipped) and evenly distribute the
load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo
area as far forward and as low as
possible. Do not equip the vehicle
with tires larger than specified in this
manual. This could cause your vehicle
to roll over.
. Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-
road. The steering wheel could move
suddenly and injure your hands. In-
stead drive with your fingers and
thumbs on the outside of the rim.
. Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.
. Always drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may became hot. .
Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher
center of gravity, your INFINITI is
more affected by strong side winds.
Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control.
. Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with
4WD engaged.
. For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result
in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result
in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
. Do not attempt to test a 4WD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dy-
namometer (such as the dynam-
ometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equip-
ment even if the other two wheels are
raised off the ground. Make sure you
inform test facility personnel that
your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury (4WD models).
. When a wheel is off the ground due
to an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively.
. Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
. If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. Your vehicle has a higher
center of gravity than a conventional
passenger car. The vehicle is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger
cars. Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of con-
trol and/or a rollover accident.
. Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial), and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Install tire chains
on the rear wheels when driving on
slippery roads and drive carefully.
. Be sure to check the brakes immedi-
ately after driving in mud or water.
See “Brake system” (P.5-133) for
wet brakes.
. Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and
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it rolls forward, backward or side-
ways, you could be injured.
. Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as deep
as the wheel hub, more frequent
maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance schedules shown in
the "9. Maintenance and schedules"
section.
. Spinning the rear wheels on slippery
surfaces may cause the 4WD warn-
ing light to flash. The 4WD system
may also automatically switch from
the 4WD mode to the 2WD mode.
This could reduce traction. Be espe-
cially careful when towing a trailer
(4WD models).WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in
an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to
a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the shift lever to the
P (Park) position.
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OPERATING RANGE FOR EN-
GINE START FUNCTION
The operating range for starting the engine
inside the vehicleis shown in the illustra-
tion.
. If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument
panel, cargo area, inside the glove box or
door pocket, or the corner of interior
compartment, it may not be possible to
start the engine.
. If the Intelligent Key is near the door or
door glass outside the vehicle, it may be
possible to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH