headlight switch INFINITI Q50 2019 User Guide

To turn off the high beam assist system, turn
the headlight switch to theposition or
select the low beam position by placing the
lever in the neutral position.
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Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
for the high
beam assist system is located in front of the
inside mirror. To keep the proper operation
of the high beam assist system and prevent a
system malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including trans-
parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
. Do not strike or damage the areas around
the ambient image sensor. Do not touch
the sensor lens that is located on the
ambient image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged due
to an accident, it is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound and the light reminder
warning will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off after a period of time when the
ignition switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
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for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on when
the engine is not running for a period
of time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF, AUTO or
position.
Turn the headlight switch to theposition
for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on
until the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
will automatically adjust the headlights (low
beam) toward the turning direction to
improve the driver’s view. When the head-
light switch is ON and the driver operates
the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS system
will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
.
when the headlight switch is ON.
. when the shift lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
. when the vehicle is driven at above 3
MPH (5 km/h) for the left-side head-
light. Note that the right-side low beam
headlight will swivel but the left-side
headlight will not swivel when the vehicle
is below 3 MPH (5 km/h) and the
steering wheel is turned.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number
of occupants in the vehicle, the load the
vehicle is carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS warning appears in the vehicle
information display after the ignition switch
has been pushed to the ON position, this may indicate that the AFS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. When the engine is started,
the headlights will vibrate to check the
system condition. This is not a malfunction.

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signal will automatically flash three
times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a
lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on with the low
beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
The fog lights automatically turn off when
the high beam headlights are selected.
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To sound the horn, push the center pad area
of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
HORN

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CONSOLE BOX
To open the console box, push up the knoband pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until latched.
The console box light illuminates when the
headlight switch is in the
position.
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CARD HOLDER
The card holder is located on the driver’s or
passenger’s sun visor.
To use the card holder, slide the card in the
card holder.
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STORAGE BOX
To open, push the storage box lid.
Do not place valuable items in the storage
box.
Do not use the storage box as an ashtray.
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3. Release the moonroof switch after themoonroof moves slightly up and down.
4. Push and hold the switch to the open position
to fully tilt the moonroof
down.
5. Check if the moonroof switch operates normally.
If the moonroof does not operate properly
after performing the procedure above, have
your moonroof checked and repaired. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
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MAP LIGHTS
Push the button as illustrated to turn the
light on or off.
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CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)
The console light will turn on whenever the
front parking lights or headlights are illumi-
nated.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS

3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Unlocking doors, trunk lid and fuel-
filler door
1. Push the UNLOCKbuttonon the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
buttonon the
Intelligent Key again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All the doors, trunk lid and the fuel-filler
door will unlock.
All doors, trunk lid and the fuel-filler door
will be locked automatically unless one of
the following operations is performed within
1 minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key while the doors
are locked. If during this 1-minute time
period, the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors will be
locked automatically after another 1 minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Opening windows (if so equipped)
The UNLOCKbuttonoperation also
allows you to open the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “Power windows” (P.2-51).)
To open the window, push the door UN- LOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
for about 3 seconds after the door is
unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
If the window open operation is stopped in
mid-operation while pushing the UNLOCK
button, release and push the
UNLOCKbuttonagain until the
window opens completely.
Window cannot be closed using the Intelli-
gent Key.
The door window can also be operated by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock (if
so equipped). (See “Doors” (P.3-4).)
Opening moonroof (if so equipped)
The moonroof can be opened by pushing the
UNLOCKbuttonon the Intelligent
Key. This function will not operate while the
moonroof timer is activated or when the
moonroof needs to be initialized.
To open the moonroof, push the UNLOCK
buttonon the Intelligent Key for
about 3 seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Opening trunk lid
1. Push the TRUNKbuttonon the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC
buttonon the key
for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key are pushed. (Note: PANIC
buttonor TRUNKbuttonshould be pushed for more than 1
second.)
Remote engine start (if so equipped)
The remote engine startbuttonis on
the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remote
engine start function. This function allows
the engine to start from outside the vehicle.
See “Remote engine start” (P.3-20) for more
details.

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Automatic anti-glare type
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according
to the intensity of the headlights of the
following vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ON position.
The anti-glare system also operates for the
outside mirrors (if so equipped).
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
will illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle
behind you will be reduced.
Push the “*” switch
to make the inside mirror operate normally. The indicator light
will turn off. Push the “I” switch
to turn the
system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the sensors
or apply glass cleaner on them. Doing so
will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor,
resulting in improper operation.
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
operation, see “HomeLink®Universal Trans-
ceiver” (P.2-58).
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
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Adjusting outside mirrors
The outside mirror control switch is located
on the driver’s armrest.
The outside mirror will operate only when
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the switch
right or left to select the
right or left side mirror, then adjust using the
control switch
.
Defrosting outside mirrors
The outside mirrors will be heated when the
rear window defroster switch is operated.
If the engine is started using the remote start
function (if so equipped) when the outside
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air temperature, the interior temperature
and the engine coolant temperature are
low, the rear window glass and outside
mirror defroster may turn on automatically.
For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine
start” (P.3-20).
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Foldable outside mirrors
Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward
the rear of the vehicle.
Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)
When backing up the vehicle, the right and
left outside mirrors will turn downward
automatically to provide better rear visibility.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position.
3. Select the right or left side mirror by operating the outside mirror control switch.
4. The outside mirror surface moves down- ward.
When one of the following conditions has
occurred, the outside mirror surface will
return to its original position.
. The shift lever is moved to any position
other than R (Reverse).
. The outside mirror control switch is set to
the center position.
. The ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Automatic anti-glare (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors are designed so that
they automatically change reflection ac-
cording to the intensity of the headlights of
the vehicle following you.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position.

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— When the vehicle’s traveling di-rection does not align with the
lane marker.
— When traveling close to the ve- hicle in front of you, which ob-
structs the lane camera unit
detection range.
— When rain, snow, dirt or object adheres to the windshield in front
of the lane camera unit.
— When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or
if the aiming is not adjusted
properly.
— When strong light enters the lane camera unit. (For example, the
light directly shines on the front
of the vehicle at sunrise or sun-
set.)
— When a sudden change in bright- ness occurs. (For example, when
the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel
or under a bridge.)
— When entering or exiting toll- gates.
— When driving on roads with a widening or narrowing lane width.
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Vehicle information display
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE
Automatic deactivation
Active Lane Control is not designed to
operate under the following conditions:
. When the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system (except TCS function) or
ABS operates.
. When you operate the lane change signal
and change the traveling lanes in the
direction of the signal. (Active Lane
Control is deactivated for approximately
2 seconds after the lane change signal is turned off.)
. When the vehicle speed lowers to less
than approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).
. When the hazard warning flashers are
operated.
After the above conditions have finished and
the operating conditions are satisfied again,
Active Lane Control will resume operation.
Temporary disabled status at high
temperature
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 104°F (40°C)) and then Ac-
tive Lane Control is turned on, Active Lane
Control may be deactivated automatically.
The high cabin temperature message will
appear in the vehicle information display
.
Action to take:
When the interior temperature is reduced,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn Active Lane Control back on.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If Active Lane Control malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically. The chassis control
warning will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display.

dows, snow, water, wheel ruts,
seams or lines remaining after
road repairs. (The LDW and LDP
systems could detect these items
as lane markers.)
— On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling di- rection does not align with the
lane marker.
— When traveling close to the ve- hicle in front of you, which ob-
structs the lane camera unit
detection range.
— When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the windshield in front of the
lane camera unit.
— When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or
if the aiming is not adjusted
properly.
— When strong light enters the lane camera unit. (For example, the
light directly shines on the front
of the vehicle at sunrise or sun-
set.)
— When a sudden change in bright- ness occurs. (For example, when
the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
. Excessive noise will interfere with the
warning chime sound, and the chime
may not be heard.
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Warnings and indicators (on the vehicle
information display)
Dynamic driver assistance switch
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE
Condition A
Under the following conditions, If the “LDP
currently unavailable” message appears in
the vehicle information display, a chime will
sound and the LDP system will be turned off
automatically.
.When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
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