key INFINITI QX50 2016 Quick Reference Guide

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
Behind
steering wheel Behind
steering wheel
On
steering column
Behind
steering wheel
1 INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SWITCH*
2
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
3 TRIP COMPUTER SWITCHES
4 LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
5
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
6 WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
7 STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR
AUDIO* / BLUETOOTH® / NAVIGATION
8 INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
9 PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
10 WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH*
11 INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST (IBA)
OFF SWITCH*
12 DYNAMIC DRIVER ASSISTANCE SWITCH*
13 INTELLIGENT KEY PORT
14 TILT / TELESCOPIC STEERING
WHEEL SWITCH*
15 HOOD RELEASE*

16 VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH*
17 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY SCREEN*
18 AUDIO SYSTEM
19 HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (automatic)
20 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG
STATUS LIGHT*
13
4
56
789
12
14
1516
17
18
1920
2
1011
13
2128163_16b_QX50_US_pQRG_091515.indd 39/15/15 2:54 PM

table of contents
new system features Around View ® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD)
(if so equipped) ................................................ 2
Snow Mode ................................................... 3
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) ..........................4
essential information Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............................ 5
Loose Fuel Cap ................................................. 5
Fuel-filler Door ................................................. 6
Front Armrest/Center Console Storage Box .......................... 6
Clock Set/Adjustment ........................................... 6
first drive features INFINITI Intelligent Key System ................................... 7
Liftgate Release ................................................ 8
Power Seat Adjustments ......................................... 8
Heated Seats .................................................. 9
Automatic Drive Positioner (if so equipped) ......................... 9
Outside Mirror Control Switch .................................... 10
Headlight Control Switch ........................................ 10
Wiper and Washer Switch ....................................... 11
Starting/Stopping the Engine .................................... 12
Heater and Air Conditioner (automatic) ............................ 12
FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio with CD/DVD Player
(with Navigation System - if so equipped) ..........................14
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port and iPod
® Interface ........15
Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control ......................... 15
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) .....................16
Power Outlets ................................................. 17
system guide Trip Computer ................................................. 18
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System ............................. 19
System Operating Tips ....................................... 19
Bluetooth
® System with Navigation (if so equipped) ................. 20
Bluetooth® System without Navigation (if so equipped) .............. 22
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio with Navigation (if so equipped) ..........23
Navigation System (if so equipped) ............................... 24
DVD Player ................................................... 25
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ...................26
To view detailed instructional videos, go to
www.infinitiownersinfo.mobi/2016/qx50 or snap this barcode with an
appropriate barcode reader.
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 the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system (section 1)”, the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems (section 4)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owne\
r’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual and at www.InfinitiUSA.com.
2128163_16b_QX50_US_pQRG_091515.indd 49/15/15 2:54 PM

3


The colored guide lines on the display screen indicate vehicle width and\
approximate
distances to objects with reference to the vehicle body line.
• Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft
(2 m) and 10 ft (3 m).

There are some areas where the system will not
show objects.
• When in the front or the rear view display, an
object below the bumper or on the ground may not
be viewed
2.
• When in the bird’s-eye view, a tall object near the
seam of the camera viewing areas
3 will not
appear in the monitor.

The distance between objects viewed on the AVM
differs from the actual distance.

Objects in the bird’s-eye view will appear further
than the actual distance.
MOVING OBJECT DETECTION

If the MOD system detects moving objects
surrounding the vehicle, a yellow frame
4 will
be displayed on the camera image and a chime
will sound.

In the bird’s-eye view, a yellow frame is displayed on
those camera images (front, rear, right, left) where
moving objects are detected.

When the following are displayed:
• Blue MOD icon
5 : the system is operative in this view.
• Gray MOD icon
6 : the system is not operative in this view.
• No MOD icon: the system is off.

To temporarily turn the system on or off, touch the MOD key 7 .
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (secti\
on 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
4
7
5
6
Snow Mode
When SNOW mode is activated, engine output
is controlled to avoid wheel spin when driving or
starting the vehicle on snowy roads or slippery areas.

To turn on SNOW mode, press the SNOW switch 1,
located on the center console, to the
ON position.

The indicator light 2 will illuminate when the
SNOW mode is on.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
2
3
1
2
2128163_16b_QX50_US_pQRG_091515.indd 39/15/15 2:54 PM

6
essential information
Front Armrest/Center Console Storage Box
To access the center console storage box, press
the button
1.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
1
Fuel-filler Door
Unlock the fuel-filler door using one of the following
operations then push and release the left side of the
door to open.

Push either door handle request switch or the liftgate
request switch while carrying the INFINITI Intelligent
Key with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).

Press the button on the Intelligent Key.

Push the power door lock switch to the position.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Clock Set/Adjustment
DIGITAL CLOCK WITH NAVIGATION (IF SO EQUIPPED)


To adjust the time and the appearance of the clock
on the display:
1. Press the SETTING button on the control panel.
2. Select the “Others” key.
3. Select the “Clock” key.

The following settings can be adjusted:
• On-screen Clock: The clock in the upper right corner of the display can be turned
on or off.
• Clock Format (24h): The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours.
• Offset (hour): The time can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing per hour.
• Offset (min): The time can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing per minute.
• Daylight Savings Time: The application of Daylight Savings Time can be turned on or off.
• Time Zone: Adjust the time zone. Choose a time zone from the available list.

Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (secti\
on 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
2128163_16b_QX50_US_pQRG_091515.indd 69/15/15 2:55 PM

7
first drive features
INFINITI Intelligent Key System
The INFINITI Intelligent Key System allows you to lock
or unlock your vehicle, open your liftgate and start the
engine. It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is
with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR VEHICLE

The operating range of the Intelligent Key is within
31.5 in (80 cm) from each request switch.

To lock the vehicle, push either door handle request
switch
1 or the liftgate request switch 2 or press
the
button 3 on the key fob.

To unlock the vehicle, perform one of the
following procedures:
• Push either door handle request switch
1 or the liftgate request
switch
2; the corresponding door will unlock. Push the door handle
request switch
1 or the liftgate request switch 2 again within 1
minute; all other doors will unlock, or
• Press the
button 4 on the key fob to unlock the driver’s side
door. Press the
button 4 again; all other doors will unlock.

The Intelligent Key can also be used to activate the panic alarm by
pressing and holding the
button 5 for more than 1 second. Once
activated, the panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a period
of time.
INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery in the Intelligent Key is almost
discharged, the guide light
6 of the Intelligent Key
port blinks and the Intelligent Key insertion indicator
7 is displayed in the vehicle information display.

To start the engine under these circumstances,
insert the Intelligent Key into the key port with the
key ring side facing backward until it latches into
place. Then push the ignition switch to start
the engine.

To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push the
ignition switch to turn the engine off and then pull
the Intelligent Key out of the port.

The Intelligent Key port does not charge the
Intelligent Key battery. If you see the Intelligent
Key warning light
8, replace the battery in the
Intelligent Key.

Do not insert the mechanical key or other objects into
the key port because they will damage the key port.
For more information, refer to 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.
F E
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2128163_16b_QX50_US_pQRG_091515.indd 79/15/15 2:55 PM

8
first drive features
Liftgate Release
It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you
(that is, in your pocket or purse).

Use one of the following methods to unlock the liftgate:
• Press the
button 1 on the INFINITI Intelligent Key twice.
• Push the liftgate request switch
2.

To open the liftgate, push the opener switch 3 located just
above the license plate and pull the opener handle.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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 (driver’s seat and if so equipped
for passenger’s seat)

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 for driver’s seat)

To adjust the seat lumbar support, push the front or back end of the swi\
tch 3.
For more information, refer to the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (se\
ction 1)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
1
2
3
123
2128163_16b_QX50_US_pQRG_091515.indd 89/15/15 2:55 PM

9
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.
1
2128163_16b_QX50_US_pQRG_091515.indd 99/15/15 2:55 PM

12
first drive features
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.
123
45
67
8
9
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.
2128163_16b_QX50_US_pQRG_091515.indd 129/15/15 2:55 PM

20
system guide
Bluetooth® System with Navigation* (if so equipped)
CONNECTING PROCEDURE

The vehicle must be stationary when connecting
the cellular phone.
1. Press the

button
on the steering wheel and select
the “Connect Phone” key.
2. Initiate connecting from the cellular phone.
• The connecting procedure varies according
to each cellular phone model. For detailed
connecting instructions and a list of
compatible cellular phones, please visit
www.InfinitiUSA.com/bluetooth.
• When prompted for a PIN, enter “1234” from the
handset. (The PIN is assigned by INFINITI and
cannot be changed.)
• For cellular phones that support SSP (Simple Secure Pairing), confirm \
that the PIN on the
vehicle display matches the PIN displayed on the cellular phone.
3. When the connecting is complete, the screen will return to the “Phone\
” menu.
PHONEBOOK SETUP

Depending on your cellular phone, the system may automatically download \
your cellular
phone’s entire phonebook to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® system.

If the phonebook does not download automatically, the vehicle phonebook \
may be set for
up to 40 entries.

To manually download entries:
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel and
select the “Quick Dial” key.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
g.
2128163_16b_QX50_US_pQRG_091515.indd 209/15/15 2:56 PM

21

2. Select the “Add New” key at the top of the display.
There are different methods to input a phone
number. Select one of the following options:
• “Copy from Call History” to save a number from
the Outgoing, Incoming or Missed Calls lists.
• “Copy from the Phonebook” to save a number
that has been downloaded from your handset
to the vehicle.
• “Enter Number by Keypad” to input the number and name manually.
CALLING A PHONEBOOK ENTRY
1. Press the

button on the steering wheel.
2. After waiting for the tone, say “Phone”.
3. After the tone, say “Phonebook” or “Quick Dial” to select th\
e desired phonebook.
4. After the tone, say the name of the person as shown on the vehicle’s \
display of the
phonebook. Depending on the cellular phone, the last name of the contact\
may need to be
spoken before the first name.
MAKING A CALL
1. Press the

button on the steering wheel.
2. After waiting for the tone, say “Phone”.
3. After the next tone, say “Dial Number”.
4. After the next tone, say “123-456-7890”. You may also say the digi\
ts in groups of 3, 3 and
4, respectively. To use this group dialing method, say only the first 3 \
digits of the phone
number instead of all 10 digits. After the system recognizes the digits,\
it will request the
next 3 digits and finally the last 4 digits.
5. After the system speaks the correct number and sounds the tone, say “\
Dial”.
RECEIVING/ENDING A CALL

To accept the call, press the button on the steering
wheel or select the “Answer” key.

To reject the call, select the “Reject Call” key.

To hang up, press the button
on the steering wheel
or touch the “Hang up” key.
2128163_16b_QX50_US_pQRG_091515.indd 219/15/15 2:56 PM