Infiniti QX: Push-button ignition switch positions - Push-button ignition switch - Starting and driving - Infiniti QX Owner's ManualInfiniti QX: Push-button ignition switch positions

LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in this position. The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is pushed to the ACC position while carrying the Intelligent Key.

ACC (Accessories)

This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio, when the engine is not running.

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system and electrical accessories.

OFF

The engine can be turned off in the position. The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch cannot be switched to the LOCK position until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position.

CAUTION
 Do not leave the vehicle with the pushbutton ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running for an extended period. This can discharge the battery.

    Operating range for engine start function
    The operating range for starting the engine inside the vehicle 1 is shown in the illustration. ► If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument panel, cargo area, inside the glove box o ...

    Emergency engine shut off
    To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform the following procedure: ► Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec ...

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    Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep
    The ring illumination surrounding meters and gauges illuminates when the driver’s door is closed after getting into the vehicle with the Intelligent Key carried in. When the engine is starte ...

    Cleaning the exterior lighting
    ► Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lights with a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cl ...

    Coverage
    Services are provided up to 5 years/ 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission f ...