start stop button INFINITI Q50 2016 Quick Reference Guide
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*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
Behind 
steering wheel Behind 
steering wheel
 
1  VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
 2  LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
 3  HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
 4  PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
 5  PADDLE SHIFTERS*
  6 WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
 7  INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL / CRUISE 
CONTROL / DRIVER’S ASSISTANCE SWITCHES
  8  STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR   
AUDIO* / BLUETOOTH®
  9  INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL* /   
TRIP RESET SWITCH
10  VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY SWITCHES
11  TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN*
12    VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)   
OFF SWITCH*
13 IDLE START/STOP (ISS) SWITCH
14  TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH
15  HOOD RELEASE*
16  UPPER DISPLAY
17  HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (automatic)
18  LOWER DISPLAY
19  AUDIO SYSTEM
20  FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG   
STATUS LIGHT*
21  HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
22  INFINITI CONTROLLER
23  DRIVE MODE SWITCH*
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Idle Start/Stop (ISS) (if so equipped)
    The ISS activates to prevent unnecessary fuel 
consumption, exhaust emissions and noise. 
    When the brake pedal is depressed and the vehicle 
is stopped, the engine will stop automatically.
    When you release your foot from the brake pedal, 
the engine will restart automatically.
    The ISS indicator light  1 will inform you of the  
ISS status.
    The system can be temporarily deactivated by 
pushing the Idle Stop OFF AUTOOFF switch  2.
    There are certain conditions in which the ISS will 
not activate, including:
 
 
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When the brake pedal is not firmly depressed.
 
 
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When the steering wheel is operated or wheels 
are not pointed straight ahead.
 
 
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When the engine is warming up.
 
 
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When the cabin temperature is below 68°F (20°C) or above 86° \
F (30°C).
 
 
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When the front/rear defroster is on or fan speed is at maximum.
    Please refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your O\
wner’s Manu al for the 
additional conditions in which the ISS will not activate.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your 
Owner’s Manual.
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User Registration
     Driving positions, navigation, climate controls, etc., 
can be memorized for each user.
    To register a new user:
 
 
1. 
  
Press the 
 MENU button. The menu screen  
will appear.
 
 
2. 
  
Touch the right arrow key  until “Edit User” is 
displayed. Then touch the “Edit User” key.
 
 
3. Touch the “User List” key.
 
 
4. Touch the “Add New” key. From here, you can edit Name and Icon.\
 
 
5. Select the “OK” key when finished.
For more information, refer to the “Information and settings (section 8)” of your InTouch 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.
 
 
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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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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.
 
 
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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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Starting/Stopping the Engine
    It is important to make sure the Infiniti Intelligent 
Key is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
  Depress the brake pedal.
    Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to 
start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF
    Move the shift lever to the  P (PARK) position and 
apply the parking brake.
  Press the ignition switch  START/STOP button to turn the engine off.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual. 
Outside Mirror Control Switch
    To select the right or left side mirror, move the   
control switch  1 right or left.
    Adjust each mirror to the desired position using   
the control switch  2.
REVERSE TILT-DOWN FEATURE (if so equipped)
The reverse tilt-down feature will turn the outside mirror 
surfaces downward to provide better rear visibility close 
to the vehicle.
 
 
1. Push the ignition switch in the ON position.
 
 
2. Choose the right or left outside mirror by operating the outside mirr\
or control switch  1.
 
 
3. Move the shift lever to the 
R (REVERSE) position.
 
 
4. The outside mirror surfaces will move downward.
The outside mirror surfaces will return to their original positions when\
 one of the following 
conditions has occurred:
  The shift lever is moved to any position other than  R (REVERSE).
  The outside mirror control switch is set to the center (neutral) posit\
ion.
  The ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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