Infiniti QX56 User manual

2010 Inﬁniti QX56 Owner’s Manual

Printing: March 2010 (14) / OM0E JA60U3 / Printed in U.S.A.

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

2010 Inﬁniti QX56

Welcome to the growing family of new INFINITI

owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with

confidence. It was produced using the latest

techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you under-

stand the operation and maintenance of your

vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-

ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this

manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet

explains details about the warranties cov-

ering your vehicle. The “INFINITI Service

and Maintenance Guide” explains details

about maintaining and servicing your ve-

hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer

Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will

explain how to resolve any concerns you

may have with your vehicle, as well as

clarify your rights under your state’s lemon

law.

Your INFINITI dealership knows your vehicle

best. When you require any service or have any

questions, they will be glad to assist you with the

extensive resources available to them.

Additionally , a separate Customer Care and

Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how

to resolve any concerns you may have with your

vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your

state’s lemon law.

INFINITI is dedicated to providing a satisfying

ownership experience for as long as you own

your car. Should you have any questions regard-

ing your INFINITI or your INFINITI dealer, please

contact our Consumer Affairs department at

1–800–662–6200. In Canada

1–800–361–4792. Thank you.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this

Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-

iarity with controls and maintenance require-

ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your

vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-

MINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to

help ensure a safe and comfortable trip

for you and your passengers!

● NEVER drive under the influence of al-

cohol or drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits

and never drive too fast for conditions.

●

ALWAYS give your full attention to driving

and avoid using vehicle features or taking

other actions that could distract you.

●

ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-

priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen

children should be seated in the rear seat.

● ALWAYS provide information about the

proper use of vehicle safety features to

all occupants of the vehicle.

● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual

for important safety information.

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

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For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive

models, a

mark is placed at the begin-

ning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for

off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel

drive models correctly may result in loss of

control or an accident. Be sure to read

“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-

ing and driving” section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD

DRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver

differently from an ordinary passenger

car because it has a higher center of

gravity for off-road use. As with other

vehicles with features of this type, fail-

ure to operate this vehicle correctly may

result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-

road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-

ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving

safety precautions”, in the “Starting and

driving” section of this manual.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.

Modification could affect its

performance, safety or durability, and

may even violate governmental

regulations. In addition, damage or per-

formance problems resulting from modi-

fications may not be covered under

INFINITI warranties.

This manual includes information for all options

available on this model. Therefore, you may find

some information that does not apply to your

vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations in

this manual are those in effect at the time of

printing. INFINITI reserves the right to change

specifications or design without notice and with-

out obligation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT

THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. They

are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a

hazard that could cause death or serious

personal injury. To avoid or reduce the

risk, the procedures must be followed

precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a

hazard that could cause minor or moder-

ate personal injury or damage to your ve-

hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-

cedures must be followed carefully.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

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If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”

or “Do not let this happen.”

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-

tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the

vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these

indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these

call attention to an item in the illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,

and certain vehicle components contain

or emit chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth de-

fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-

tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles

and certain products of component wear

contain or emit chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE

ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-

ies, may contain perchlorate material. The

following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate

Material – special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

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separately after first 90

days. Not available in

Alaska, Hawaii or

Guam. For more

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Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval

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means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,

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Table of

Contents

Illustrated table of contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2

Exterior front ......................................0-3

Exterior rear.......................................0-4

Passenger compartment ...........................0-5

Instrument panel...................................0-6

Engine compartment check locations ................0-8

Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9

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1. 3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-20)

2. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-20)

3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-52)

4. Front seat belts (P. 1-20)

5. Head Restraints (P. 1-7)

6. Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P.1-52)

7. Seats (P. 1-2)

8. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor) (P.1-59)

9. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-65)

10. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag (P. 1-52)

11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) system (P. 1-33)

12. 2nd row seat top tether strap anchor

(P. 1-47)

13. 3rd row seat top tether strap anchor

(P. 1-48)

See the page number indicated in paren-

theses for operating details.

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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD

RESTRAINTS

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1. Engine hood (P. 3-18)

2. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-22)

3. Windshield (P. 8-19)

4. Power windows (P. 2-47)

5. Door locks, INFINITI Intelligent Key™,

keys (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-2)

6. Mirrors (P. 3-27)

7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)

8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)

9. Tire chains (P. 8-39)

10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)

11. Headlight switch (P. 2-24)

12. Fog light switch and turn signal switch

(P. 2-29, P. 2-24)

13. Tow hooks (P. 6-13)

See the page number indicated in paren-

theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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1. Roof rack (P. 2-46)

2. Rear window defroster (P. 2-24)

3. Glass hatch (P. 3-22)

4. Rear window washer (P.2-23)

5. Glass hatch release (P. 3-22)

6. Rearview monitor (P.4-18)

7. Towing/Trailer hitch (if so equipped)

(P.9-16)

8. Lift gate release (P. 3-18)

9. Rear sonar system (P.5-52)

10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)

11. Power vent windows (P.2-50)

12. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation

(P. 3-23, P. 9-3)

13. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-23)

14. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)

See the page number indicated in paren-

theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

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1. Rear ventilators (P. 4-21)

2. Storage (P. 2-36)

3. INFINITI Mobile Entertainment System

(MES) (if so equipped) (P. 4-54)

4. Moonroof (P. 2-50)

5. Map lights (P. 2-54)

6. Sun visors (P. 3-26)

7. HomeLink姞 (P. 2-54)

8. Glove box (P. 2-36)

9. Seats (P. 1-2)

10. Cup holders (P. 2-40)

11. Luggage storage (P. 2-43)

See the page number indicated in paren-

theses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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1. Vents (P. 4-21)

2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch

(P. 2-24)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio control

and Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone

System (P. 4-51, 4-70)

4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-52, P.2-30)

5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator

lights (P. 2-3, 2-8)

6. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-28)

7. Cruise control main/set switches

(if so equipped) and Intelligent cruise

control main/set switches

(if so equipped) (P. 5-17, P.5-19)

8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch

(P. 2-22, P. 2-23)

9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)

10. Navigation system* (P. 4-2)

11. Navigation system* controls (P. 4-2)

12. Audio system controls (P. 4-26)

13. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-52)

14. Glove box (P. 2-37)

15. Hazard lights (P. 2-29)

16. Climate controls (P. 4-22)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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17. Power outlet (P. 2-34)

18. Heated seat switch (P. 2-30)

19. Tow mode switch (P. 2-33)

20. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF

switch (P. 2-32)

21. Shift selector (P. 5-12)

22. Heated steering wheel switch (P.2-31)

23. Clock (P. 2-34)

24. Power outlet (P. 2-34)

25. Front passenger air bag status light

(P. 1-61)

26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-39

27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)

(P. 5-41)

28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-24)

29.. Rear or front and rear sonar system off

switch (P. 5-52)

30. Pedal position adjustment switch

(P. 3-25)

31. Headlight aiming control (P. 2-27)

32. Power vent windows switch (P. 2-50)

33. Lift gate open/close switch (P. 3-18)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-

er’s Manual.

See the page number indicated in paren-

theses for operating details.

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1. Battery (P. 8-13)

2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)

3. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)

4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)

5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-12)

7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)

8. Drive belt location (P.8-15)

9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)

10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)

11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)

12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

See the page number indicated in paren-

theses for operating details.

WDI0630

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK

LOCATIONS

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Warning

light

Name Page

or

Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS) warn-

ing light

2-9

Automatic transmis-

sion check warning

light

2-9

Automatic transmis-

sion park warning

light (

model)

2-9

or

Brake warning light 2-9

Charge warning

light

2-10

Check suspension

warning light

2-10

Warning

light

Name Page

Engine oil pressure

low/engine coolant

temperature high

warning light

2-10

4WD warning light

(

model)

2-11

Low fuel warning

light

2-11

Low tire pressure

warning light

2-11

Master warning light 2-12

Seat belt warning

light and chime

2-13

Supplemental air

bag warning light

2-13

Indicator

light

Name Page

Front passenger air

bag status light

2-13

High beam indicator

light (Blue)

2-13

Malfunction indica-

tor lamp (MIL)

2-14

Security indicator

light

2-14

Slip indicator light 2-14

Turn signal/hazard

indicator lights

2-15

Vehicle Dynamic

Control (VDC) off

indicator light

2-15

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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MEMO

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and

supplemental restraint system

Seats ............................................1-2

Front power seat adjustment.....................1-3

2nd row captain’s chair adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-4

2nd row bench seat adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-5

Armrests ......................................1-7

Head restraints.................................1-7

Adjustable headrest (if so equipped).............1-11

Flexible seating................................1-14

3rd row power folding seats ....................1-18

Seat belts .......................................1-20

Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-20

Pregnant women ..............................1-23

Injured persons................................1-23

Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-23

Seat belt extenders ............................1-29

Seat belt maintenance .........................1-29

Child safety ......................................1-30

Infants........................................1-30

Small children.................................1-30

Larger children ................................1-31

Child restraints ...................................1-31

Precautions on child restraints ..................1-31

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) System .............................1-33

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

LATCH.......................................1-37

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts .................................1-39

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH..................................1-42

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ............................1-44

Installing top tether strap

(2nd row captain’s chairs or 2nd row bench

seat [if so equipped] ) ..........................1-47

Installing top tether strap

(3rd row bench seat)...........................1-48

Booster seats .................................1-49

Supplemental restraint system .....................1-52

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system .......................................1-52

Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-66

Supplemental

air bag warning light ..............1-67

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WARNING

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can be

dangerous. The shoulder belt will not

be against your body. In an accident,

you could be thrown into it and receive

neck or other serious injuries. You

could also slide under the lap belt and

receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat should

be upright. Always sit well back in the

seat with both feet on the floor and

adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-

tions on seat belt usage” later in this

section.

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat

to make sure it is securely locked.

● Do not leave children unattended inside

the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-

tivate switches or controls. Unattended

children could become involved in seri-

ous accidents.

● The seatback should not be reclined

any more than needed for comfort. Seat

belts are most effective when the pas-

senger sits well back and straight up in

the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the

risk of sliding under the lap belt and

being injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be

sure not to contact any moving parts to

avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

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SEATS

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FRONT POWER SEAT

ADJUSTMENT

Operating tips

● The power seat motor has an auto-reset

overload protection circuit. If the motor

stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,

then reactivate the switch.

● Do not operate the power seat switch for a

long period of time when the engine is off.

This will discharge the battery.

See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-

driving checks and adjustments” section for au-

tomatic drive positioner operation.

Forward and backward

Moving the switch forward or backward will slide

the seat forward or backward to the desired

position.

Reclining

Move the recline switch backward until the de-

sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback

forward again, move the switch forward and

move your body forward. The seatback will move

forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the

seatback for occupants of different sizes for

added comfort and to help obtain proper seat

belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later

in this section). Also, the seatback can be re-

clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-

hicle is stopped and the shift selector is in P

(Park).

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