(Posted on Jul 25, 2018 at 06:00AM by Reanne Derkson)
If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve received “the call†a time or two in your child-rearing days. You know the one. It’s your youngster on the other end of the line, and they’ve forgotten their lunch, their gym bag, or their homework (sometimes all three) in the back of the car. So, like the doting adult you are, you willingly adjust your day to deliver whatever it is your kid has left behind.
And, while we know you would do anything for your offspring, wouldn’t it be nice to minimize the back and forths? With the 2019 INFINITI QX60, you can do just that. Featuring a proprietary Rear Door Alert System that comes standard in all models, this unique function was designed specifically for active families.
The RDA works by monitoring the back door switches. If it detects that the entry/exit sensors were triggered before a trip and then not re-opened after arrival, it will respond with a series of notifications. Alerts begin only when the vehicle is put into park, and the ignition is off. First, the operator will receive a visual reminder in the instrument panel. Then, if no action is taken, as you exit and walk away from the QX60, a progression of subtle but distinctive chirps of the horn will sound.