Quick answer

With the engine running and doors closed, press the equipped seat's massage switch; select the front mode on the touchscreen, or on AUTOGRAPH use Rear Control Panel > Seat Massage for a second-row seat.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market QX80 SENSORY and AUTOGRAPH front seats. AUTOGRAPH adds second-row massaging seats and the Rear Control Panel; SENSORY does not include second-row massage.

Retail trim / version
SENSORY (front seats), AUTOGRAPH (front and second-row seats)
Compatibility check

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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market QX80 SENSORY and AUTOGRAPH front seats. AUTOGRAPH adds second-row massaging seats and the Rear Control Panel; SENSORY does not include second-row massage.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Cabin & comfort orientation diagram for Infiniti QX80
Cabin & comfort orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Start the engine, close the doors and sit correctly with the seat belt positioned normally.

  2. 02

    For a front seat, press its massage switch; use the touchscreen seat page to choose the available massage mode.

  3. 03

    For an AUTOGRAPH second-row seat, open Seat Massage on the Rear Control Panel.

  4. 04

    Choose Lumbar, Relaxing or Refreshing, then adjust intensity and speed on the rear panel.

  5. 05

    Press the front massage switch again or use the applicable screen control to stop before the automatic 30-minute shutoff.

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Important limits

  • Massage operates with the engine running and doors closed and turns off automatically after 30 minutes.
  • A high lumbar-support volume can delay the start of massage.
  • Stop using the function if an occupant feels pain or discomfort, and do not let seat adjustment interfere with proper restraint positioning.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If front massage does not start immediately, reduce or reset lumbar-support volume and retry.
  • ✓If AUTOGRAPH rear controls are inactive, confirm the engine is running, doors are closed and the Rear Control Panel lock is off on the front panel.
  • ✓If Seat Massage is absent in the second row of a SENSORY, that is expected; the brochure lists second-row massage only on AUTOGRAPH.
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Primary evidence

2025 INFINITI QX80 Owner's Manual — Front and Second-Row Massage Functions

Relevant section or page: Pages 19–20 and 23–24. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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