Infiniti QX56 2004 User Manual

FOREWORD

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 understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle sothat youmay enjoymany miles(kilometers) ofdriving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide” explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. 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 regarding 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.

READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS 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 alcohol or drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.

● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate 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.

For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive models, a ning of the applicable sections/items.

mark is placed at the begin-

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 “Starting 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, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read “On-pavement and offroad driving precautions”, and “Avoiding 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 performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under INFINITI warranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

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 without 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.

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If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, 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.

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WARNING

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Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio 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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Airbags, 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 locations ......................0-8

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

AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

1. 3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-30)

2. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-30)

3. Supplemental curtain side-impact and rollover air bags (P. 1-14)

4. Front seat belts (P. 1-30)

5. Supplemental front impact air bags (P.1-14)

6. Seats (P. 1-2)

7. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P.1-21)

8. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-27)

9. Supplemental side impact air bag (P. 1-14)

10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-55)

11. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-57)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-10)

2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-23)

3. Windshield (P. 8-18)

4. Power windows (P. 2-47)

5. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)

6. Mirrors (P. 3-18)

7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)

8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)

9. Tire chains (P. 8-35)

10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)

11. Headlight switch (P. 2-25)

12. Fog light switch and turn signal switch (P. 2-29, P. 2-25)

13. Tow hooks (P. 6-12)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-46)

2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)

3. Glass hatch (P. 3-14)

4. Rear window washer (P.2-24)

5. Rear view monitor (P.4-11)

6. Towing/Trailer hitch (P.9-15)

7. Back door release (P. 3-10)

8. Rear sonar system (P.2-31)

9. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)

10. Power vent windows (P.2-49)

11. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-15, P. 9-3)

12. Fuel filler door (P. 3-15)

13. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-5)

14. Glass hatch (P. 3-14)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Rear ventilators (P. 4-13)

2. Storage (P. 2-35)

3. DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P. 4-28)

4. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-50)

5. Map lights (P. 2-53)

6. Sun visors (P. 3-17)

7. HomeLinkT (P. 2-54)

8. Glove box (P. 2-35)

9. Seats (P. 1-2)

10. Cup holders (P. 2-39)

11. Luggage storage (P. 2-43)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Driver, center and passenger ventila-

tors (P. 4-13)

2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch

(P. 2-25)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio control

(P. 4-26)

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

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

6. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-14, P. 2-30)

7. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator

lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)

8. Cruise control main/set switches and

Intelligent cruise control main/set switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-14, P.5-16)

9. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-23, 2-24)

10. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)

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

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

13. Audio system controls (P. 4-17)

14. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-14)

15. Glove box (P. 2-36)

16. Climate controls (P. 4-14)

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17. Hazard lights (P. 2-29)

18. Power outlet (P. 2-33)

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

20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-32)

21. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch (P. 2-31)

22. Shift selector lever (P. 5-9)

23. Clock (P. 2-32)

24. Power outlet/cigarette lighter (accessory) (P. 2-33)

25. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-23)

26. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-37)

27. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)

28. Rear sonar system off switch (P. 2-31)

29. Pedal position adjustment switch (P. 3-16)

30. Back door open/close switch (P. 3-10)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS

1. Battery (P. 8-13)

2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)

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. 8-16)

8. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)

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

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

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

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

Anti-lock brake warning light

Automatic transmission check warning light

Automatic transmission park warning light ( model)

Brake warning light

2-13

2-14

Warning

light

Name Page

Charge warning light

Check suspension warning light

Intelligent cruise control system warning light (Orange)(if so equipped)

Preview Function warning light (Orange; if so equipped)

Door open warning light

2-14

Warning

light

Name Page

Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light

4WD warning light ( model)

Low fuel warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

Low windshield washer fluid warning light

2-14

2-15

2-16

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Warning

light

Name Page

Indicator

light

Name Page

Indicator

light

Name Page

Seat belt warning light and chime

Supplemental air bag warning light

Indicator

Name Page

light

Automatic transmission position indicator light

Cruise main switch indicator light (Green)

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Intelligent cruise control ON/OFF switch indicator light (Green; if so quipped)

Cruise set switch indicator light

Intelligent Cruise Control system set switch indicator light (if so equipped)

4WD shift indicator light (

model)

2-17

2-18

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)

Security indicator light (NVIS)

Slip indicator light

2-18

2-19

Indicator

light

Name Page

Transfer 4LO position indicator light ( model)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light

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MEMO

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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags

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

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

2nd row captain’s chair adjustment ...............1-4

2nd row bench seat adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-6

Head restraint adjustment .......................1-7

Armrests ......................................1-8

Flexible seating.................................1-9

Supplemental restraint system .....................1-14

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system .......................................1-14

Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-28

Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-29

Seat belts .......................................1-30

Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-30

Child safety...................................1-32

Pregnant women ..............................1-33

Injured persons................................1-33

Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-34

Seat belt extenders ............................1-39

Seat belt maintenance .........................1-39

Child restraints...................................1-39

Precautions on child restraints ..................1-39

Installation on 2nd row captain’s chairs ..........1-41

Installation on 2nd row bench seats

(if so equipped) ...............................1-45

Installation on 3rd row bench seat ...............1-50

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) system..............................1-55

Top tether strap child restraint ..................1-57

Installation on front passenger seat ..............1-60

SEATS

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.

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● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” later in this section.

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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle.They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

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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 “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” for automatic 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 desired 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 reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped.

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Seat lifter

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion.

Lumbar support (driver’s seat)

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the switch forward or backward to adjust the seatback lumbar area.

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2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR ADJUSTMENT

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back.

The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat back for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped.

WARNING

● After adjustment,gently rockin theseat to make sure it is securely locked.

● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

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Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row

The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped forward foreasy entryor exitfrom the3rd rowbench seat. To enter the 3rd row it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed position, then lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row captain’s chair and fold the seatback forward at an angle over the seat base. This will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

raise thearmrest so

Then base and tip the 2nd row captain’s chair forward. To exit the 3rd row bench seat lift up on the same latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.

lift up on the lower corner of the seat

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Outboard seats

2ND ROW BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back.

WARNING

● After adjustment,gently rockin theseat to make sure it is securely locked.

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Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row

The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the 3rd row upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row bench seat and fold the seatback forward at an angle over the seat base. This will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

lift up on the latch located on the

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Then base and tip the outboard seating position of the 2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row bench seat lift up on the same latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.

lift up on the lower corner of the seat

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

The headrestraints on the 2nd and 3rd row seats are removable. The front seat head restraints are not removable.

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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

ARMRESTS

To use the armrests, pull them down to the resting position.

Stowed position

Resting position

Adjustable driver’s seat armrest (if so equipped)

To use the adjustable driver seat armrest, pull it down to the resting position. Adjust the armrest to the desired position by raising the armrest to the desired height and releasing the armrest. To readjust the armrest to a lower position, raise the

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armrest to the stowed position, then pull it to the resting position and adjust to the desired height.

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FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

● Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

● Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.

● Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.

● If the head restraints are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

● When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

● Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In asudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

Folding the front passenger’s seatback

To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for extra storage length when transporting long items:

Slide the seat to the rear-most position. Lift

up on the recline lever, located on the outside edge of the seat, and fold the seatback forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback to release the back of the seat.

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Once the seatback is released it will enable

you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion.

3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position lift up on the seatback and push it up to anupright position.Then pull up on the recline lever and lean the seatback to a proper seating position. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

WARNING

● If you fold the front passenger’s seatback flat forward to carry longer objects, be sure this cargo is properly secured and not near an air bag. In a crash, an inflating air bag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inflate. See “Precautions on supplemental restraint system” later in this section.

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the front passenger’s seat when it is in the fold-downposition. Use of these areas by passengers could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

Folding the 2nd row captain’s chairs

To fold the 2nd row captain’s chairs flat for maximum cargo hauling:

Raise the armrest to the stowed position.

Remove the 2nd row center console, see “Console removal” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this Owner’s Manual.

Pull the strap forward, located in the center

of the seat cushion, and fold the seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle.

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Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the

seatback flat forward.

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There is a carpet panel flap that can be

folded toward the back of the vehicle.

The carpet panel flaps provide a level cargo

floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. Reverse this process to return the 2nd row captain’s chairs to a seating position.

Make sure to properly raise the seatback to an upright position and push the seat cushion down into place.

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Folding the 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped)

To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum cargo hauling:

Pull the strap forward, located in the center

of each seat cushion, and fold each seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle.

Then lift up on therecline lever on the side of

the outboard seats to fold the outboardseatbacks flat. To fold the center seatback flat, pull upon thestrap onthe edgeof the center seat cushion and fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle.

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There is a carpet panel flap on the back of

each seat that can be folded toward the back of the vehicle

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