Infiniti QX60 2014 User Manual

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

2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Owner’s Manual Supplement

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

NOTE:

This hybrid electric supplement contains all
the information you need to safely operate
your Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). For all
other information not specific to the hybrid
electric system, please refer to your Own­er’s Manual.

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 so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome­ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.

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

Your INFINITI retailer 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.

In addition to factory installed options, your ve­hicle may also be equipped with additional ac­cessories installed by INFINITI or by your INFINITI
retailer prior to delivery. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings,
cautions and instructions concerning proper use
of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. See an INFINITI retailer for
details concerning the particular accessories
with which your vehicle is equipped.

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 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 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.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
models, a 4WD mark is placed at the beginning
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 “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.

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 at any time without no­tice.

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 moder­ate personal injury or damage to your ve­hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro­cedures must be followed carefully.

APD1005

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 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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

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 defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition, 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 batter­ies, 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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INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

INFINITI CARES...

Both INFINITI and your INFINITI retailer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your INFINITI retailer are
our primary concerns. Your INFINITI retailer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your INFINITI
retailer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide INFINITI directly with comments or ques­tions, please contact our (INFINITI’s) Consumer
Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-662-6200

For Canadian customers

1-800-361-4792

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number

– Vehicle identification number (on dash panel)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your INFINITI retailer’s name

– Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to INFINITI with the information on
the left at:

For U.S. customers

INFINITI Division

Nissan North America, Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
[e-mail]

For Canadian customers

INFINITI Division
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada. com

If you prefer, visit us at:

www.infinitiUSA.com (for U.S. customers)

or

www.infiniti.ca (for Canadian customers)

We appreciate your interest in INFINITI and thank you for buying a quality INFINITI vehicle.

Table of

HEV Overview

HEV

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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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

HEV Overview

INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® System ........HEV-2

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery.......................HEV-2

High-voltage cautions ...........................HEV-2

Road accident cautions .........................HEV-3

Emergency shut-off system ......................HEV-4

Operation of the hybrid system...................HEV-4

Starting and slow speed driving ...............HEV-4

Medium or high speed driving.................HEV-5

Rapid acceleration ...........................HEV-5

Deceleration and braking .....................HEV-5

Stopping ...................................HEV-5

Energy monitors ................................HEV-5

Power Meter ................................HEV-5

Energy Flow

(models with navigation system)...............HEV-5

Fuel Economy

(models with navigation system)...............HEV-7

Fuel Economy

(models without navigation system)............HEV-7

Fuel economy history

(models with navigation system)...............HEV-7

Fuel economy history

(models without navigation system)............HEV-8

Regenerative brake .............................HEV-9

Efficient use of your vehicle ......................HEV-9

Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)

System. ......................................HEV-10

Hybrid vehicle precautions......................HEV-10

High-voltage components and their locations . . HEV-10

Hybrid vehicle characteristics ................HEV-11

INFINITI DIRECT RESPONSE
HYBRID® SYSTEM

LITHIUM-ION (Li-ion) BATTERY HIGH-VOLTAGE CAUTIONS

The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® System
combines the power of a gasoline engine and an
electric motor to help minimize fuel consumption
and emissions.

Depending on driving conditions, the vehicle runs
on a combination of the gasoline engine and the
electric motor, whichever is best for those condi­tions.

Because the gasoline engine charges the
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery as needed, the battery
does not have to be charged from an outside
source like an all-electric vehicle.

WARNING

Your vehicle contains a sealed Lithium ion
(Li-ion) high-voltage battery. If the Li-ion
battery is disposed of improperly, there is
a risk of severe burns and electrical shock
that may result in serious injury or death
and there is also a risk of environmental
damage.

CAUTION

Do not misuse of Li-ion battery (to use the
Li-ion battery for completely another
purpose).

The Li-ion battery is used to drive the electric
motors in the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System.

The Li-ion battery has a limited service life. Con­tact your INFINITI retailer for information about
recycling or disposal of the battery.

WARNING

● The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System uses high voltage up to approxi­mately 144volts. The system can be hot
while and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high tem­perature. Obey the warning labels at­tached to the vehicle.

● Never disassemble, remove or replace
high-voltage parts and harnesses as
well as their connectors can cause se­vere burns or electric shock that may
result in serious injury or death. High­voltage harnesses are colored orange.
The vehicle high-voltage system has no
user serviceable parts. Take your ve­hicle to an INFINITI retailer for any nec­essary maintenance.

● Never try to remove the service plug
located in the trunk. The service plug is
used only when the vehicle is serviced
by trained technicians wearing personal
protection equipment and is part of the
high-voltage system. Touching the ser­vice plug can cause severe burns or
electric shock that may result in serious
injury or death.

HEV-2 HEV Overview

ROAD ACCIDENT CAUTIONS

WARNING

In case of a collision:

● If your vehicle is drivable, pull your ve­hicle off the road, put the transmission
in the P (Park) position, apply the park­ing brake and turn the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid® System off.

● Check to see if there are exposed high­voltage parts and cables. Never touch
the parts and cables. For their locations,
see “High-voltage components” later in
this section. To avoid personal injury,
never touch high-voltage wiring, con­nectors, and other high-voltage parts,
such as electric motor inverter and Li­ion battery. An electric shock may occur
if exposed electric wires are visible
when viewed from inside or outside of
your vehicle. Therefore, never touch ex­posed electric wires.

● If the vehicle receives a strong impact to
the floor while driving, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and check the floor.

● Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If
liquid has leaked onto the ground, the
fuel system may have been damaged.
Leave the vehicle as soon as possible.

● Leaks or damage to the Li-ion battery
may result in a fire. If you discover them,
contact emergency services immedi­ately. Since the fluid leak may be
lithium organic electrolyte from the Li­ion battery, never touch the fluid leak
inside or outside the vehicle. If the fluid
contacts your skin or eyes, wash it off
immediately with a large amount of wa­ter and receive immediate medical at­tention to help avoid serious injury.

● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle,
leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Only use a type ABC, BC or C fire extin­guisher that is meant for use on electri­cal fires. Using water or the incorrect
fire extinguisher can result in serious
injury or death from electrical shock.

● If you are not able to safely assess the
vehicle due to vehicle damage, do not
touch the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and
contact emergency services. Advise 1st
responders that this is a hybrid vehicle.

● In the event of an accident that requires
body repair and painting, the vehicle
should be delivered to an INFINITI re­tailer to have the Li-ion battery pack
and high-voltage parts such as the in­verter, including the wiring harness, re­moved prior to painting. Li-ion battery
packs exposed to heat in the paint
booth will experience capacity loss.
Damaged Li-ion battery packs may also
pose safety risks to untrained mechan­ics and repair personnel.

HEV Overview HEV-3

EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE HYBRID

SYSTEM

The emergency shut-off system is activated and
the high-voltage system automatically turns off in
the following conditions:

● Front and side collisions in which the air
bags are deployed.

● Certain rear collisions.

● Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®

System malfunctions

For the above collisions and the certain hybrid
system malfunctions, the READY to drive indica­tor light will turn off. See “Warning/indicator
lights and audible reminders” in the “Instruments
and controls”.

The emergency shut-off activates for the above
collisions to minimize risk of an event that could
cause injury or an accident. If the emergency
shut-off system activates, the hybrid system may
not switch to READY to drive position, contact an
INFINITI retailer. Even if the ignition switch is
switched to READY to drive position, the system
may shut off suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously
to the nearest INFINITI retailer or contact an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.

HEV-4 HEV Overview

To start the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System, depress the brake pedal and place the
ignition switch in the ON position when the trans­mission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral)
position (P is recommended) .

The READY to drive indicator light
until hybrid system becomes the ready to drive
mode.

If starting in low temperature environment, flash­ing time of READY lamp becomes longer. It can­not move out from P range during flashing.

When the READY to drive indicator light
illuminates, the vehicle can be driven, even if the
gasoline engine is not running.

NOTE:

The gasoline engine starts and stops auto­matically. It may stop during deceleration
or when the vehicle is stopped.

The gasoline engine may automatically run in the
following conditions:

● The level of remaining charge in the Li-ion
battery is low. The engine runs to charge the
Li-ion battery and to provide power to drive
the vehicle.

● The temperature of the engine coolant is
low.

flashes

● When A/C is used.

● When opening door.

● When engine hood is opened.

● When applying brakes.

● Based on driving conditions.

● The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)

position, the driver’s seat belt is released
and the driver’s side door is then opened.

The hybrid system operates as follows based on
driving conditions and the Li-ion battery charge.

Engine is hard to stop during these driving con­ditions:

● Outside temperature is high/low and A/C is
on.

● When repeatedly starting and stopping the
engine.

STARTING AND SLOW SPEED
DRIVING

In some cases, the vehicle can be driven by
electric motor during extremely slow speed
creep, but the engine starts when accelerating or
taking off the brakes.

ENERGY MONITORS

MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING

The system automatically controls the gasoline
engine and electric motor in order to obtain the
optimum fuel mileage and performance, depend­ing on the driving situation and available Li-ion
battery charge.

When the remaining battery level is low, the Li-ion
battery is charged by the electric motor that is
driven to generate electric power while the ve­hicle is driving.

RAPID ACCELERATION

The vehicle is accelerated using both the gaso­line engine and the electric motor depending on
the available Li-ion battery charge.

DECELERATION AND BRAKING

The Li-ion battery is charged by the electric mo­tor that changes the energy of the rotating
wheels into electric power. See “Regenerative
brake” later in this section.

STOPPING

The gasoline engine may stop running to save
fuel depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.

The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® System
monitors the status of power being sent to the
electric motor and the Li-ion battery state of
charge. The status is shown on the assist charge
gauge in the meter and the energy
flow/remaining Li-ion battery charge in the dot
matrix display. System status can also be shown
on the navigation system display (if so equipped)
when the screen is in the energy flow mode or
energy/fuel history mode.

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POWER METER

This meter displays the actual electric motor
power consumption and the charging power to
the Li-ion battery.

For additional information, See “Power meter” in
the “Instruments and controls” section.

ENERGY FLOW (models with
navigation system)

When you use this system, make sure the hybrid
system is in the READY to drive mode. See
“Operation of the hybrid system” in this section.

HEV Overview HEV-5

If you use the system with the hybrid sys­tem off (ignition switch placed in the ACC
position) for a long time, it will discharge
the 12-volt battery power, and the hybrid
system will not start.

Energy monitor for various operating modes can
be displayed on the navigation system monitor.

Push the INFO button on the control panel and
highlight the “Energy Flow” key on the display
using the INFINITI controller then push the EN­TER button.

● When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion bat­tery with the regenerative brake and gaso­line engine.

● When the vehicle is powered by the gaso­line engine and is charging the Li-ion battery.

● When there is no Energy Flow in the vehicle

The Energy Flow and remaining Li-ion battery
charge can be also shown on the dot matrix
display. See “Trip computer” in the “Instruments
and controls” section.

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This is an example of the Energy Flow display.
The Energy Flow display changes, depending on
the following operating conditions. The graphic
indicates the amount of power in the Li-ion bat­tery.

The following are displayed on the Energy Flow
screen.

● When the vehicle is powered only by the
electric motor or gasoline engine.

● When the vehicle is powered by both the
electric motor and the gasoline engine.

HEV-6 HEV Overview

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FUEL ECONOMY (models with
navigation system)

Press the INFO button then select the FUEL
ECONOMY key on the display screen.

This screen displays the rate of fuel consumption
and distance to empty.

FUEL ECONOMY (models without
navigation system)

Press the INFO button then select the FUEL
ECONOMY key on the display screen.

This screen displays the rate of fuel consumption
and distance to empty.

FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
with navigation system)

The Fuel Economy History screen appears in the
display with the navigation system when the
screen is in the Fuel Economy History mode.

1. Push the INFO button on the control panel
and highlight the “Energy Flow” key on the
display using the INFINITI controller. Then
push the ENTER button.

2. Highlight the “History” key, and push the
ENTER button.

HEV Overview HEV-7

The Fuel Economy History can be displayed on
the navigation system monitor. This displays the
vehicle’s average fuel consumption and regen­erative electric power at 2 minute intervals.

The displayed values on the screen indicate gen­eral driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driv­ing habits and road conditions.

1. Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes:
The regenerated energy in the past 12 min­utes is indicated with symbols. One symbol
indicates 30 watt-hour. The energy of
30 watt-hour illuminates a 30 watt bulb for
an hour.

2. Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes:
Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes is
displayed.

3. Current fuel consumption (Latest column):
The current fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on distance and fuel
consumption.

NOTE:

Information shown in the yellow column
means current (within 2 minutes) and infor­mation shown in the blue columns means
past (more than 2 minutes).

HEV-8 HEV Overview

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FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
without navigation system)

The Fuel Economy History screen appears in the
display with the navigation system when the
screen is in the Fuel Economy History mode.

1. Push the ECON button on the control panel.
This will display fuel economy information.

2. The Fuel Eco History can be displayed by
pressing the VIEW key on the display
screen. This displays the vehicle’s average
fuel consumption and regenerative electric
power at 2 minute intervals.

The displayed values on the screen indicate gen­eral driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driv­ing habits and road conditions.

● Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes:
The regenerated energy in the past 12 min­utes is indicated with symbols. One symbol
indicates 30 watt-hour. The energy of
30 watt-hour illuminates a 30 watt bulb for
an hour.

REGENERATIVE BRAKE EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE

● Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes:
Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes is
displayed.

● Current fuel consumption (Latest column):
The current fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on distance and fuel
consumption.

NOTE:

Information shown in the yellow column
means current (within 2 minutes) and infor­mation shown in the blue columns means
past (more than 2 minutes).

This vehicle is equipped with two braking systems.

● Hydraulic brake system

● Regenerative brake system

When the vehicle decelerates while the vehicle is
driven with the shift lever in the D (drive) position
or in the manual shift mode, the Li-ion battery can
be charged by the electric motor. The electric
motor converts the energy of the rotating wheels
into electric power under the following circum­stances:

● When the accelerator pedal is released

● When the brake pedal is depressed

● When there is no malfunction in the brake

system or the INFINITI Direct Response Hy­brid® System

The regenerative brake may not work properly if
the vehicle is installed with tires and road wheels
other than the ones specified in this manual.

While the regenerative cooperative brake system
is operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear
the system working when braking. This is normal.

The regenerative cooperative brake system con­trols both hydraulic and regenerative brakes. If
you feel unusual deceleration when braking, have
an INFINITI retailer check both the brake and
hybrid systems.

Drive your vehicle with smooth accelera­tion and deceleration.

● While driving, energy is recovered through
the regenerative brake as the vehicle decel­erates. However, for most efficient use, do
not accelerate or decelerate your vehicle
more than necessary.

● Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration.

● The power of the Li-ion battery can be

checked on the Energy Flow in the center
display (models with navigation system) or
Li-ion battery status meter in the dot matrix
display. See “Energy Flow (models with
navigation system)” or “Trip computer” in the
“Instruments and controls” section. Gradual
or non-abrupt acceleration and deceleration
will make more effective use of the electric
power.

● When parking, be sure to place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. While driving,
place the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.

HEV Overview HEV-9

APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND
FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM

HYBRID VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS

The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system is a function that uses sound to
help alert pedestrians of the presence of the
vehicle when it is being driven at a low speed in
the electric drive mode under the following con­ditions:

● The sound starts when the vehicle starts
accelerating.

● The sound stops when the vehicle speed is
more than 19 MPH (30 km/h) while acceler­ating only when vehicle is powered by the
electric motor.

● The sound starts when the vehicle speed is
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h) while deceler­ating only when vehicle is powered by the
electric motor.

● The sound stops when the vehicle stops.

● The sound does not stop with the vehicle in

the R (Reverse) position even if the vehicle
stops.

The VSP system is automatically turned on when
the vehicle is in the READY to drive mode.

If there is a malfunction in the VSP system, the
VSP OFF indicator light in the meter illuminates.
See “Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri­ans (VSP) OFF indicator light” in the “Instruments
and controls” section.

HEV-10 HEV Overview

WARNING

● If the sound from the VSP system is not
heard while driving, stop the vehicle in a
safe and quiet location. Open a window,
and then place the vehicle in the R (Re­verse) position with the brake pedal
firmly depressed. Check that the oper­ating sound can be heard from the front
side of the vehicle.

● If the sound cannot be heard, immedi­ately contact an INFINITI retailer for
inspection.

HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
AND THEIR LOCATIONS

WARNING

● The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®
System uses high voltage up to approxi­mately 144 volts. The system can be hot
during and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high tem­perature. Obey the warning labels at­tached to the vehicle.

● Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high-voltage parts, har­nesses and their connectors. High­voltage harnesses are orange. Touch­ing, disassembling, removing or
replacing those parts and harnesses
can cause severe burns or electric
shock that may result in serious injury
or death.

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1. DC/DC Converter

2. Service Plug

3. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery

4. Traction Motor

5. Traction Motor Inverter

6. 12–volt Battery

7. High-Voltage Harness

HYBRID VEHICLE
CHARACTERISTICS

WARNING

● When you leave your vehicle, be sure to
place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.

● Be sure to put the transmission in the P
(Park) position because the vehicle can
move when the READY to drive indica­tor light is on even if the gasoline en­gine is not running. When the READY to
drive indicator light is on, do not leave
your vehicle in a shift position other
than the P (Park) position. The vehicle
will creep and start abruptly if the accel­erator pedal is depressed by mistake.
This may cause serious injury or death.

HEV Overview HEV-11

CAUTION

● If the vehicle is parked for a long period
of time, the battery discharges gradu­ally. To avoid this occurrence, drive the
vehicle for approximately 30 minutes at
least once every two to three months.
Otherwise, the Lithium ion (Li-ion) bat­tery may be damaged. If the Li-ion bat­tery is completely discharged and the
hybrid system cannot be activated, con­tact an INFINITI retailer.

High-voltage parts and harnesses on the hybrid
vehicles emit approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as the conventional
gasoline-powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shieldings. Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of a mobile two-way radio.

Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is impor­tant. The vehicle cannot run if the Liion battery is
discharged. In the N (Neutral) position, the Li-ion
battery does not recharge. Leaving the transmis­sion in the N (Neutral) position for an extended
period of time may discharge the Li-ion battery.
The Li-ion battery recharges when the shift lever
is in any position other than N (Neutral).

HEV-12 HEV Overview

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An air vent is located on the rear side trim panels

A

to cool the high-voltage battery. If the vent is

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covered, the battery will overheat resulting in
reduced output performance of the hybrid sys­tem. See “Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery air vent” in
the “Appearance and care” section.

You may hear the noise of the cooling fan from the
air vent.

CAUTION

Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The Li-ion battery or DC/DC con­verter may overheat and be damaged.

CAUTION

Do not load large amounts of water in
open containers (aquariums or buckets)
into the vehicle. If the water spills onto the
Li-ion battery, it may cause a short circuit
and damage the battery.

CAUTION

It may cause a short circuit and damage
the Li-ion battery or DC/DC converter.

Noise and vibration

After the hybrid system is activated, the following
noises and vibrations that are unique to the hy­brid system may occur. This does not indicate a
malfunction.

● Electric motor noise from the engine com­partment

● Noise from the rear of the vehicle when the
hybrid system activates or deactivates

● Noise and vibration when the gasoline en­gine starts running or stops

● Operating noise or electric motor noise
when releasing the accelerator pedal or de­pressing the brake pedal

● Engine noise due to rapid acceleration

● Fan noise from the air inlet located on the

rear parcel shelf

● Noise from the climate control system

● Noise from the vehicle in order to alert pe-

destrians to the presence of an approaching
vehicle. See “Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) system” in this sec­tion.

HEV Overview HEV-13

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HEV-14 HEV Overview

0 Illustrated table of contents

QR25DER engine .................................0-2 Warning/indicator lights ............................0-3

QR25DER ENGINE

1. Power steering fluid reservoir
(See Owner’s Manual)

2. Engine coolant reservoir (See Owner’s
Manual)

3. Drive belt location (P. 8-11)

4. Fuse box (P. 8-12)

0-2 Illustrated table of contents

9. Fusible link box (P. 8-12) and remote
positive battery terminal

10. Fuse box (P. 8-12)

11. Fuse box/Fusible links (P. 8-12)

12. Fuse box/Fusible links (P. 8-12)

13. Battery (P. 8-9)

14. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)

15. Radiator cap (See Owner’s Manual)

16. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(See Owner’s Manual)

See the page number indicated in paren­theses for operating details.

NOTE:

Hybrid system engine compartment
cover(s) removed for clarity.

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5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)

6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)

7. Brake fluid reservoir (See Owner’s
Manual)

8. Air cleaner (See Owner’s Manual)

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

or

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn­ing light

Brake warning lights
(red)

12–volt battery
charge warning light

Hybrid system warn­ing light

Brake system warn­ing light (yellow)

2-3

2-3

2-4

2-5

2-5

Indicator

light

Name Page

Approaching Ve­hicle Sound for Pe­destrians (VSP)
OFF indicator light

EV indicator light 2-5

READY to drive indi­cator light

2-5

2-5

Illustrated table of contents 0-3

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0-4 Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Front power seat adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-2

Flexible seating .................................1-2

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(if so equipped)

Do not operate the power seat switch for a long
period of time when the hybrid system is not
running. This will discharge the 12–volt battery.

See “Automatic drive positioner” in “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” for automatic drive po­sitioner operation.

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/headrests 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/headrests 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 a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.

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Folding the 3rd row seats

To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo
capacity:

1

1. Pull the strap
restraint/headrest forward.

2. Stow the 3rd row seat belts in the seat belt

3. Pull up on the latch

4

hooks
area.

corner of each seatback and lower the seat­back forward over the seat base.

found on the sides of the cargo

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to release the head

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2

located in the upper

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1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

To return the 3rd row seats to a seating position:

3

1. Use the pull straps
back. Pull back until the seatback latches
into position. Make sure to properly raise

each seatback to an upright and se­cured position.

2. Do not use the pull strap to return the head
restraint/headrest to the upright position.
Pull back on the head restraint/headrest until
it latches in the upright position.

to raise each seat-

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WARNING

When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head
restraints/headrests must be returned to
the upright position to properly protect
vehicle occupants.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

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1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

2 Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges ................................2-2

Power meter ...................................2-2

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-3

Warning lights .................................2-3

Indicator lights .................................2-5

Vehicle Information Display .........................2-6

Main Menu Selection ...........................2-6