2023 INFINITI QX80 check engine light

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cap if the Loose Fuel Cap warning
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If thelight does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to
the retailer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
tem.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the retailer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary could
lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel
economy, and possible damage to the
emission control system.
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).
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light illuminates and then
turns off.
The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the vehicle dynamic control
system is not operating.
When the 4L position is selected with the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch, the
VDC system is disabled and the VDC off
indicator light illuminates. (4WD models)
For additional information, see “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-135).
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing
its traction limits. The road surface may be
slippery.
When the VDC warning light illuminates
when the VDC system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC
system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC or hill start assist system
may not be functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service. If a
malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC
system function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P.5-135).

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.2-52).)
High beam assist indicator
light
The high beam assist indicator light illumi-
nates when the high beam assist system is
turned on and it is operational. (See “High
beam assist” (P.2-47).)
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.5-125).)
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 headlight switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the headlight switch to the OFF (if so
equipped) or the AUTO position 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
the brake pad, the sound will always be
heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
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The alarm is activated by:
.Unlocking the door or opening the lift-
gate without using the button on the
Intelligent Key, the door handle request
switch or the mechanical key. (Even if the
door is opened by releasing the door
inside lock knob, the alarm will activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop when a door is unlocked
by pushing the unlock button on the Intelli-
gent Key, the door handle request switch or
using the mechanical key, or when the
ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON
position.
If the system does not operate as described
above, it is recommended you have it
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered Intelligent Key.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device contains licence-exempt trans-
mitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with In-
novation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause interference. (2) This device must
accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
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Security indicator light
The security indicator light is located on the
meter panel. It indicates the status of the
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks after the ignition switch was
in the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This
function indicates the security systems
equipped on the vehicle are operational.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, this light will remain on
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System as
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Daytime Running Light (DRL) sys-
tem
The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
automatically illuminate when the engine is
started and the parking brake is released.
The LED DRL operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF (if so equipped),
,or
AUTO (when the headlights are off) posi-
tion. When you turn the headlight switch to
the
position for full illumination, the LED
lights switch from LED DRL to the park
function.
Type A (if so equipped): If the parking brake
is applied before the engine is started, the
LED DRL do not illuminate. The LED DRL
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased. This feature will work in the
,
AUTO or OFF position. The LED DRL will
remain on until the ignition switch is pushed
to the OFF position.
Type B (if so equipped): If the parking brake
is applied before the engine is started, the
LED DRL do not illuminate. The LED DRL
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased. This feature will work in the AUTO or
position. The LED DRL will remain on
until the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active with
the headlight switch in the OFF position
(if so equipped), tail lights on your
vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk
to turn on your headlights. Failure to do
so could cause an accident injuring
yourself and others.
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
will automatically adjust the headlights (low
beam) toward the turning direction to
improve the driver’s view. When the head-
light switch is ON and the driver operates
the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS system
will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
. when the headlight switch is ON.
. when the shift lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
. when the vehicle is driven at above 3
MPH (5 km/h) for the left-side head-
light. Note that the right-side low beam
headlight will swivel but the left-side
headlight will not swivel when the vehicle
is below 3 MPH (5 km/h) and the steering wheel is turned.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number
of occupants in the vehicle, the load the
vehicle is carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS OFF indicator light blinks after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the
ON position, this may indicate that the AFS
is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. When the
engine is started, the headlights will vibrate
to check the system condition. This is not a
malfunction.HEADLIGHT WASHER (if so
equipped)
The headlight washer operates when the
headlight is on and the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
Pull the windshield washer switch toward
you. The headlight washer operates with the
windshield washer operation. This operation
activates once each time either the ignition
switch or the headlight is turned off and on.
After the first operation, the headlight
washer operates once at every fifth opera-
tion of the windshield washer.

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WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
body parts that contact the seat. Use of
the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater. .
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 switchtwice.
.For low heat, push the switch threetimes.
.The indicator lighton the switch will
illuminate depending on the heat level
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The climate controlled seat cools down the
front seats by blowing cool air from the
surface of the seat. The switches located on
the instrument panel can be operated in-
dependently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the climate controlled seat switchto 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 filters for the climate
controlled seat, it is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
climate controlled seats if you or the
occupants cannot monitor seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel
pain in those body parts in contact with
the seat. Use of the climate controlled
seats by such people could result in
serious injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is operated
while the engine is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled seat
for extended periods or when no one
is using the seat. .
Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the climate controlled
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.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS
(if so equipped)

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LOCK button
UNLOCK button
Power liftgate button
PANIC button
Remote engine start button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
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).
Locking doors
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.*
2. Close all the doors and the liftgate.
3. Push the LOCK
buttonon the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors and the liftgate will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCKbuttonon the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door will unlock.
The puddle light and the passenger cabin
illumination will illuminate and stay on
for a short period of time.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key again within 60 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All the doors will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless
one of the following operations is performed
within 1 minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key while the doors
are locked. If during this 1-minute time
period, the UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key is pushed, all doors will be locked
automatically after another 1 minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
NOTE:
The unlocking operation can be changed in
selective unlock in the Vehicle Settings of
the vehicle information display. See “Vehicle
settings” (P.2-23).
Opening windows
To open the windows, push the door UN-
LOCKbutton on the Intelligent Key for
about 3 seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Window cannot be closed using the Intelli-
gent Key.
The door windows can be opened or closed
by turning the mechanical key in a door lock.
(See “Doors” (P.3-4).)
Opening/closing liftgate
1. Push the power liftgate buttonfor more than 1 second.
2. The liftgate will automatically open.
The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and the
outside chime sounds for approximately 3
seconds.
To close the liftgate, push the power liftgate
button
for more than 1 second.
The liftgate will automatically close.
If the button
is pushed while the
liftgate is being opened or closed, the
liftgate will reverse.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm to

call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC
buttonon the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key are pushed. (Note: Panic button
or power liftgate button should be
pushed for more than 1 second.)
Remote engine start (if so equipped)
The remote engine startbuttonis on
the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remote
engine start function. This function allows
the engine to start from outside the vehicle.
See “Remote engine start” (P.3-19).
Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and
horn mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps
once. When the UNLOCK
button is
pushed, the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode. In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button is pushed, neither the hazard indica-
tor nor the horn operates.
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