door lock INFINITI Q50 2016 Quick Reference Guide
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table of contents
new system features Main Interface Switches Overview .................................2 Upper Display..................................................2
 
 User Registration
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3 Idle Start/Stop (ISS) (if so equipped)
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essential information Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Inflation Indicator.....4 Lower Display Maintenance ......................................5 Loose Fuel Cap.................................................5
 
 
Fuel-filler Door
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5 Active Lane Control (if so equipped)................................5 Driving Aids (if so equipped)......................................6
 
 Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped).............................6 Clock Set/Adjustment
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first drive features  Infiniti InTouch™ Services (if so equipped)  .........................8 Infiniti Intelligent Key System
....................................10 Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD)   (if so equipped) ...............................................12 Trunk Lid Release..............................................14
 
 Seat Adjustments..............................................14 Heated Seats (if so equipped)
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 Automatic Drive Positioner (if so equipped)
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 Outside Mirror Control Switch....................................16
 
 Starting/Stopping the Engine
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 Headlight Control Switch........................................17
 
 Wiper and Washer Switch
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 Heater and Air Conditioner (automatic)
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FM/AM/HD  Radio
®/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (if so equipped) .........21 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port /iPod® Interface ..........22 Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
 .........................22 Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped).....................23
system guide  Vehicle Information Display  .....................................24 
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System .............................24 
 System Operating Tips  .......................................24 Infiniti InTouch™ Navigation (if so equipped)
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HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped)...................30
To view detailed   
instructional videos, go to  
www.infinitiownersinfo.mobi/2016/q50 or snap this barcode with an   
appropriate barcode reader.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available  
in your Owner’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual  and at www.InfinitiUSA.com.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety 
information and system operation limitations.
• 
 
A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while 
driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage. 
• 
 
Children  12 and under should always ride in the rear seat 
properly secured in child restraints or seat belts according to 
their age and weight. 
• Do not drink and drive.
For more information, refer to your InTouch™ Owner’s Manual,  
the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint  
system (section 1)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)”  
of your Owner’s Manual.
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Lower Display Maintenance
  Only use a microfiber cloth to clean the lower display.
For more information, refer to the “Appearance and care (section 7)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Fuel-filler Door
    The fuel-filler door is located on the rear 
passenger’s side of the vehicle. 
    Make sure that at least the driver’s door is unlocked.
    Push and release the rear of the fuel-filler door (in 
the middle) to open.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments 
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual. 
Loose Fuel Cap
    A LOOSE FUEL CAP  warning message will appear in 
the vehicle information display  1 when the  
fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly. 
    To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a single click 
is heard.
    The warning message will extinguish when the 
vehicle detects the fuel-filler cap is properly 
tightened and the 
 or  button  2 on the 
steering wheel is pressed.
    If the cap is not properly tightened, the Malfunction 
Indicator Light 
 may illuminate.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 
3)” of your Owner’s Manual. 
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Active Lane Control (if so equipped)
    Active Lane Control slightly corrects front tire angles and steering whe\
el to rque, allowing 
the driver to make fewer steering wheel corrections.
    Active Lane Control is active when:
 
 
• 
  
The vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 45 mph (70 km/h) and \
above.
 
 
• 
  
The Lane Departure Prevention and Active Lane Control systems are enable\
d in the 
“Settings” menu.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Infiniti InTouch™ Services1 (if so equipped)
Infiniti InTouch Services combine personalized convenience, concierge se\
ttings and personal 
security features to compliment the Total Ownership Experience®. For more details on Infiniti 
InTouch Services or to enroll your vehicle, please visit usa.infinitiintouch.com or  
call 1-800-334-7858.
To access Infiniti InTouch Services:
 1. Press the 
MENU button 
1  on the control panel.
 2. 
 
Select the “InTouch Services” key 2  on  
the display.
Available Infiniti InTouch Services include:
    Automatic Collision Notification – In case of air bag 
deployment, a signal is sent containing the vehicle’s 
location and customer information to notify the 
proper authorities.
    Emergency Call – This service provides emergency 
assistance by connecting the subscriber to an 
Infiniti InTouch Services Specialist.
 
 
• 
  
In case of an emergency, press the in-vehicle 
telematics 
SOS button
 4.
 
 
• 
 
A Response Specialist will provide assistance 
based on the situation described by the 
 
vehicle’s occupant.
     Enhanced Roadside Assistance – Roadside 
Assistance can be accessed by touching the 
“InTouch Services” key 
2  on the Info menu or the 
 key 3  on the map screen.
 
 
• 
 
This service allows subscribers to receive 
assistance for a non-emergency incident, such as 
towing, or a third party response.
    My Schedule – Access your personal online Google Calendar™, hear d\
etails read via  
text-to-speech2 and select a location as a destination via the Infiniti InTouch Navigat\
ion.
    Report Stolen Vehicle – A Response Specialist will attempt to obtain \
location   
information from a reported stolen vehicle and provide that information \
to a local law 
enforcement agency.
    Remote Door Lock/Unlock – Remotely access your vehicle via an Infinit\
i InTouch Services 
Response Specialist or the designated website to remotely lock or unlock\
 your vehicle.
    Remote Sound Horn and Flash Lights – Activate the vehicle’s headli\
ghts and horn via the 
Infiniti InTouch Services web portal or companion app.
    Remote Start/Stop – If the vehicle is equipped with both TCU (Telema\
tics Control Unit) 
and Remote Start, remotely start the vehicle via the Infiniti InTouch Se\
rvices web portal or 
companion app.
      Alarm Notification – This system will notify you when the factory-ins\
talled vehicle alarm 
system has been activated.
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Infiniti Intelligent Key System
The Infiniti Intelligent Key system allows you to lock or  
unlock the vehicle, open the trunk and start the engine. 
It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with 
you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
 
 
   The operating range of the Intelligent Key is within   
31.5 in (80 cm) from each request switch.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR VEHICLE
 Using the Intelligent Key:
 
 
• 
  
Touch the inside of the door handle  1 to unlock 
the corresponding front door.
 
 
• 
 
Pushing the request switch  2 while touching the 
inside of the door handle will unlock the rest of 
the doors.
 
 
• 
 
To lock the vehicle, push either door handle 
request switch 3 once.
 
 
• 
 
Change vehicle settings 
 to unlock all doors by touching the inside of the door handle 
 1. 
For more information, refer to the “Information and settings (sectio\
n 8)” of your InTouch 
Owner’s Manual.
 Using the key fob:
 
 
• 
 
Press the  button  5 on the key fob to unlock the driver’s door. 
 
 
• 
 
Press the  button  5 again; all other doors will unlock.
 
 
• Press the  button  4 on the key fob to lock the doors.
    To release the trunk lid, press the  button 6 for more than  
1 second. Lift the trunk lid to access the trunk.
    The Intelligent Key can also be used to activate the panic alarm by 
pressing and holding the 
 button 7 for more than 1 second. Once 
activated, the panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a period  
of time. 
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REMOTE ENGINE START* (if so equipped) 
    The remote engine start system must be enabled in the vehicle settings w\
ithin the 
 
lower display.
    The remote engine start operating range is approximately 197 ft (60 m)\
 from the vehicle. 
The effective operating range may be shorter due to environmental condit\
ions or obstacles 
between you and the vehicle.
    For the remote engine start to function, the vehicle must be in the  P (PARK) position with 
the ignition off and all the doors closed and locked.
  To start your vehicle remotely:
 
 
1.
  
Press the  button 4.
 
 
2.
   
Within 5 seconds, press and hold the remote engine start  button 8  
for at least 2 seconds.
    The engine will start, and the parking lights will turn on.
    The automatic climate control system will automatically adjust the passe\
nger compartment 
to the appropriate set temperature when the Remote Engine Start feature \
is used.
    The engine will run for 10 minutes and then turn off.
    Repeat steps 1 and 2 to extend the time for an additional 10-minute peri\
od.
 
 
• 
  
After two remote starts, the ignition switch must be cycled before the r\
emote start can be 
used again.
  To start driving, depress the brake pedal and press the ignition switch \
 START/STOP button.
INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
    If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged 
(expected life is about 2 years under normal use) 
or environmental conditions interfere with the 
Intelligent Key operation, start the engine according 
to the following procedure:
 
 
1. 
  
Move the shift lever to the 
 P (PARK) position. 
 
 
2. 
  
Firmly apply the foot brake.
  
 
 
3. 
   
Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key, 
and a chime will sound.
 
 
4. 
   
Within 10 seconds after the chime sounds, press the i
 gnition switch START/STOP 
button while depressing the brake pedal and the engine will start.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 
3)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the “Maintenance and Do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
*Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check\
 local regulations before using this feature.
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Seat Adjustments
POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTS 
     To slide the seat forward or backward, push the 
 switch 1 forward or backward.
    To recline the seatback, push the  switch 2 
forward or backward.
SEAT LIFTER
     To adjust the angle of the front portion or height of the seat, push the\
 front or rear end of 
the 
 switch 1 up or down.
POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT (if so equipped)  
 
    To adjust the seat lumbar support, push the front or back end of the  switch 3.
MANUAL LUMBAR SUPPORT (if so equipped)
 
 
    To adjust the seat lumbar support, move the lever up or down.
SIDE SUPPORT (if so equipped for driver’s seat)
    The driver’s seat side support adjusts the support to your torso.
    Push the switch 4 away from you to loosen the support or pull the switch 4 toward you 
for more support.
MANUAL THIGH EXTENSION (if so equipped)
    To slide the thigh extension forward or backward, pull up on the lever 5 under the front of 
the seat and slide forward or backward. Release the lever to lock the se\
at in position.
For more information, refer to the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (se\
ction 1)”  of your  
Owner’s Manual.
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Trunk Lid Release
    Using the Intelligent Key while it is in your pocket   
or purse:
 
 
• 
  
Push the trunk open request switch 1 for 
more than 1 second while carrying the Infiniti 
Intelligent Key with you.
  Using the key fob:
 
 
• 
  
Press the HOLD button on the Intelligent Key for 
more than 1 second.
 
 
• 
 
Push the trunk open request switch 1 while all of 
the doors are unlocked.
    Using the trunk lid release switch 2 on the  
instrument panel:
 
 
• 
 
From inside the vehicle, push down on the trunk 
lid release switch 
2 on the instrument panel.
    To completely disable all power to the trunk 
lid, push the trunk release power cancel switch 
3 located in the glove box to the OFF 
position. While in this position, the trunk lid cannot be opened with th\
e trunk open request 
switch 
1, the HOLD button on the Intelligent Key or the trunk lid release switch 2.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual. 
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