INFINITI QX50 2016 Quick Reference Guide

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Automatic Drive Positioner (if so equipped)
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering column
and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic
drive positioner memory.

Follow this procedure to set the memory positions:
• Confirm the shift lever is in the P (PARK) position.
• Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
• Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and
outside mirrors to the desired positions using the adjusting switches fo\
r each feature.
• Push the SET switch, and within 5 seconds, push the memory switch (1 or 2) for at
least 1 second.
• The indicator light on the memory switch you select will illuminate for \
approximately
5 seconds.
• The driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirror positions are n\
ow set to
your preferences.

These memorized positions can also be linked to your INFINITI Intelligen\
t Key.

To link a memorized position to your INFINITI Intelligent Key, press the\
button on the
key fob after completing the previous step.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Heated Seats
The front seats can be warmed by built-in heaters.
The heated seat switches
1 are located on the
center console and can be operated independently
of each other.

The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off. The
indicator light will remain on as long as the switch is on.

To turn on the heater, turn the control knob to the right until you have\
reached the desired
heat range.

To turn off the heater, return the control knob to the OFF position.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Headlight Control Switch
HEADLIGHT CONTROL

Turn the headlight control switch to the
position
1 to turn on the front parking, side
marker, tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights. Turn the switch to the
position 2 to turn
on the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM

The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it i\
s dark and off when
it is light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time\
after you turn the
ignition off and all the doors are closed.

To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to t\
he AUTO
position
3, then push the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system,
turn the headlight control switch to the OFF,

position
1 or position 2.
HIGH BEAM SELECT

With the headlights on (either in the AUTO 3 or
position 2 ), push the headlight control
switch forward
4 to select the high beam function.
The blue indicator light
will illuminate in the
instrument panel. Pull the headlight switch back to
the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator will ex\
tinguish.
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Outside Mirror Control Switch
To select the right or left side mirror, turn the control
switch
1 right or left.

To adjust the mirror angle, move the control switch
1 up, down, right or left.

To prevent accidentally moving the mirror, turn and
set the switch to the center (neutral) position.
REVERSE TILT-DOWN FEATURE (if so equipped)

When backing up the vehicle, the right or left outside mirror can be sel\
ected to
automatically turn downward to provide better rear visibility.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Move the shift lever to the R (REVERSE) position.
3. Choose the right or left outside mirror by operating the control swit\
ch
1.
4. The selected outside mirror surface will move downward.

When one of the following conditions has occurred, the outside mirror su\
rface 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 (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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Wiper and Washer Switch
Move the lever to one of the following positions to operate the windshie\
ld wipers:

1 Mist (MIST) - One sweep operation of the
front wipers.

2 Intermittent (INT) - Operates the speed-sensing
front wipers intermittently. The intermittent
operation speed can be adjusted by twisting
the time control ring
3 to increase or decrease
wiper speed.

4 Low (LO) - Front wipers operate at a continuous
low-speed.

5 High (HI) - Front wipers operate at a continuous
high-speed.

6 Front Washer - Pull the lever toward you to
activate the front washer. The front wipers will
operate several times.
WIPER DRIP

Once the wiper spray cycle is finished, there will
be a short delay. Then the wipers will sweep one more time to clear off \
any remaining drips
from the windshield.
REAR WIPER AND WASHER

7 Intermittent (INT) - Rear wiper operates
intermittently.

8 Low (ON) - Rear wiper operates at a continuous
low-speed.

9 Rear Washer - Push the lever forward to
activate the rear washer. The rear wiper will
operate several times.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Pull and release the headlight control switch 5 to flash the headlight high beams
on and off.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH

The headlights must be in the AUTO or the
position
3 for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the position 6
to turn the fog lights on.

Turn the switch (inside collar) to the OFF position to
turn the fog lights off.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI1
2
3
4
5
INT7
ON8
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Heater and Air Conditioner (automatic)
1 AUTO BUTTON/DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

The automatic mode may be used year-round. Press the AUTO button to turn the system
on, and the system will automatically control the inside temperature (a\
utomatic cooling
and/or dehumidified heating), air flow distribution and fan speed.

Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial to the left for coole\
r air or to the right for
warmer air.
2 DUAL BUTTON/PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

Press the DUAL button to turn the passenger’s side temperature controls on or off. \
This
will allow the passenger’s side temperature to be adjusted independen\
tly from the
driver’s side by turning the passenger’s side temperature control \
dial.

Turn the passenger’s side temperature control dial left for cooler ai\
r or right for
warmer air.
3 FAN SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS

To manually adjust the fan speed, press the button to increase the fan speed or
press the
button to decrease the fan speed.
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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.
• If the brake pedal is not depressed, pushing the
ignition switch once enters the ACC mode.
• If the ignition switch is pushed a second time, the
vehicle will enter the ON mode.

Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position.

Push 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.
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4 DEFROSTING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS

Press the front defroster button to turn the system on. The A/C automatically turns on
when the front defroster mode is selected. This feature removes humidity\
from the air.

Turn the temperature control dial 1 to set the desired temperature.

To defrost the front and side windows quickly, set the temperature contr\
ols and fan
speed controls to their maximum settings.
5 MODE BUTTON

Press the MODE button to cycle through the following air flow outlets:

Air flows from the center and side vents.

Air flows from the center, side and foot vents.

Air flows mainly from the foot vents.

Air flows from the front defroster and foot vents.
6 DEFROSTING REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRRORS

Press the rear window defroster switch to turn the system on or off.

This function automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
7 INTAKE AIR CONTROL BUTTON
AIR RECIRCULATION

Press the intake air control button to recirculate interior air inside t\
he vehicle. The
indicator light on the
side will illuminate. This system is used to avoid outside
odors and to help adjust the inside vehicle temperature more effectively\
.

The air recirculation mode cannot be activated when the climate control \
system is in the
front defroster mode
or front defroster and foot vent mode .
OUTSIDE AIR CIRCULATION

Press the intake air control button again to draw outside air into the p\
assenger
compartment. The indicator light on the
side will illuminate.
AUTOMATIC INTAKE AIR CONTROL

In the automatic mode, the intake air will be controlled automatically. \
To manually
control the intake air, press the intake air control button. To return t\
o the automatic
control mode, press the intake air control button for about 2 seconds.
8 A/C BUTTON

Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioner system on or off. This system helps \
cool
and dehumidify the air inside the cabin and defog the windows.
9 OFF BUTTON

Press the OFF button to turn the climate control system off.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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FM/AM/SiriusXM®* Satellite Radio with CD/DVD Player
(with Navigation System - if so equipped)
1 ON•OFF BUTTON/VOL (volume) CONTROL KNOB

Press the ON•OFF button to turn the system on or off.

Turn the VOL (volume) control knob right or left to increase or decrease the volum\
e.
2 SEEK•CAT AND TRACK BUTTONS

To scan quickly through each broadcasting station, press the SEEK•CAT button or the
TRACK button to stop at the next or previous broadcast station.

For satellite radio, press the SEEK•CAT button or the TRACK button to switch to
the first channel of the next or previous category.

Press the SEEK•CAT button or the TRACK button to change tracks on a CD.

Press and hold the SEEK•CAT button or the TRACK button to fast forward or rewind a
track on a CD.
3 AUDIO BUTTON/TUNE/FOLDER KNOB

Press the AUDIO button to go to the audio settings screen.

To manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/FOLDER knob left or right.
4 STATION PRESET BUTTONS

Twelve stations can be set for the FM band, six for the AM band and 18 f\
or
satellite radio.

To store a station in a preset, you must first select a radio band by pr\
essing the
AM•FM/SAT button
5 then tune to the desired AM, FM or satellite radio station.

Next, press and hold the desired station preset button (1-6) until the preset number is
updated on the display and the sound is briefly muted. The channel indic\
ator will then
display, and the sound will resume. Programing is now complete.

To retrieve a previously set station, select the radio band where the pr\
eset was stored
then press the corresponding station select button (1-6).
*SiriusXM® Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with an optional\
satellite radio subscription service.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (secti\
on 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
The cruise control system enables you to set a
constant cruising speed once the vehicle has
reached 25 mph (40 km/h).

The system will automatically maintain the set
speed until you tap the brake pedal, accelerate,
cancel or turn the system off.

To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF
switch
1. The CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument panel will illuminate.

To set a cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, pu\
sh the COAST/SET
switch
2 and release. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel will illuminate. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set \
speed.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch 3. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, release the switch.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch 2. Release the
switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.

To cancel the preset speed, tap the brake pedal or push the CANCEL switch 4.

To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch 1. Both the CRUISE indicator light and
the SET indicator light in the instrument panel will extinguish.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
and iPod® Interface
The USB port 1 is located in the center console
under the armrest.

When a compatible USB memory device or iPod®
is plugged into the USB port, compatible
audio and video files stored on the device
can be played through the vehicle’s audio
system and front display.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped)
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE

To set Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control mode,
press the CRUISE ON/OFF button
1 for less
than 1.5 seconds. The CRUISE indicator light
2
will illuminate.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

Push down on the COAST/SET switch 3 and
release it. Cruise control will be set to the
desired speed.

Press the distance button 4 repeatedly to change
the set distance between long, middle and short.

When a vehicle is not detected ahead of you in
the lane, the set distance and set vehicle speed
indicator lights will illuminate
5 in set mode.

When a vehicle is detected ahead of you in the lane,
the vehicle ahead detection, set distance and set
vehicle speed indicator lights will illuminate
6 in set mode.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, push up and hold the ACCEL/RES
switch
7. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, release
the switch.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, push down and hold the COAST/SET switch 3.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.

To cancel the preset speed, push the CANCEL switch 8 or tap the brake pedal. The set
vehicle speed indicator
5 will extinguish.

To turn off cruise control, press the CRUISE ON/OFF button 1. The CRUISE indicator
light
2 in the instrument panel will extinguish.
To set conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode:

While cruise control is off, press the CRUISE ON/OFF button 1 and hold it down for more
than 1.5 seconds. The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

Push down on the COAST/SET 3 switch and release it. The SET indicator light will
illuminate. Cruise control should be set to the desired speed.
To switch between the two cruise control modes:

When one of the two cruise control modes is in use, you must turn the sy\
stem off and then
turn it on again to select the other cruise control mode.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Power Outlets
The power outlets are used for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular phones. They are
rated at 12V, 120W (10A) maximum.

Power outlets are located on the instrument panel
1 and inside the center console 2.

To use a power outlet, open the cap.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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Trip Computer
When the button 1 is pressed, the following
modes will appear on the vehicle information
display
2:
• MPG – Displays the current fuel consumption.
• MPG/MPH – Displays the average fuel
consumption and speed since the last reset.
· To reset the displayed MPG/MPH, press and hold
the
button 3 for more than one second.
Both MPG/MPH will reset at the same time.
• TIME/MILES – Displays the elapsed time and
total distance the vehicle has been driven since
the last reset.
· To reset the elapsed time/miles, press and hold the
button 3 for more than one
second. Both elapsed time/miles will reset at the same time.
• RANGE – Displays the estimated distance to empty (dte) the vehicle can b\
e driven
before refueling.
• OUTSIDE TEMP – Displays the exterior air temperature including a low temperature \

warning feature.
• SETTING – Allows you to set reminders for alerts and maintenance intervals o\
r change
the language and units used in the system.
· Press the
button 3 to cycle through the various setting modes.
· Press the
button 1 to choose the selected menu.
• WARNING – Displays when a warning is present.

Press the button 3 for approximately 1 second to reset the currently displayed trip
odometer to zero.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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