Liftgate INFINITI QX50 2019 Owner's Guide
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Proper operation technique
∙ While at the rear of the vehicle, beginmaking a quick forward kicking motion.
∙ Raise your foot straight under the center of the rear bumper then immediately re-
turn your foot to the ground in a continu-
ous motion.
∙ The kicking motion should be straight, smooth and consistent.
∙ After your kick motion is complete, step back and allow the liftgate to open/close. ∙ Three beeps will sound and the liftgate
will begin moving within two seconds af-
ter the kick.
CAUTION
Before performing the kicking motion,
steady your stance to prevent any loss of
balance. Also, while making the kicking mo-
tion, take caution around hot exhaust sys-
tem parts. Otherwise, there may be danger
of injury.
WARNING
Prevent unintentional liftgate
opening/closing. There may be conditions
when opening/closing the liftgate is not
desired. Keep the Intelligent Key out of
range of the liftgate, (31.5 in or 80 cm),
when washing or working around the back
of the vehicle.
Activation zone
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DO: Quick forward kick and return while the key fob is within range
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DO NOT: Swing foot side to side or pause during kick
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CAUTION
∙ Interference or malfunction can becaused by parking in close proximity to
radio or satellite towers.
∙ Intelligent Key interference could be caused if you have your key fob stored
next to your cell phone or any RF-enabled
smart card. For additional information,
refer to “INFINITI Intelligent Key” in this
section.
POWER LIFTGATE MAIN
SWITCH
The power liftgate operation can be turned
ON
Aor OFFBby the power liftgate main
switch located in the glove box.
When the power liftgate main switch is
pushed to the OFF position, the power op-
eration is not available by the power liftgate
switch or liftgate request switch on the lift-
gate.
Power operation is only available when the
power liftgate main switch is in the OFF po-
sition by pushing the instrument panel switch
or pressing the liftgate button on the key fob. Motion-Activated Liftgate (if so equipped)
will not function when the power liftgate
main switch is in the OFF position.
LIFTGATE RELEASE
WARNING
∙ Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
∙ Do not drive with the liftgate open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to “Exhaust gas (car-
bon monoxide)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
∙ To avoid personal injury, do not attempt to activate the power liftgate if one or
both of the liftgate struts are removed.
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CAUTION
∙ If the power liftgate does not stay openor if the liftgate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift-
gate. There may be a pressure loss in one
or both of the liftgate struts. It is recom-
mended that you have the liftgate in-
spected. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
∙ Do not activate the power liftgate if one or both of the liftgate struts are re-
moved. Damage to the liftgate or power
liftgate mechanisms may occur.
∙ Keep the power liftgate main switch (if so equipped) in the OFF position when
washing or working around the back of
the vehicle (with Intelligent Key) to pre-
vent inadvertent opening/closing.
Power liftgate release
If the liftgate cannot be opened with the
instrument panel switch, liftgate opener
switch or key fob due to a discharged battery,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the cover
Aon the inside of the
liftgate.
2. Move the lever
Bas illustrated to open
the liftgate.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for repair.
LIFTGATE POSITION SETTING
The liftgate can be set to open to a specific
height (garage mode) by performing the fol-
lowing:
1. Open the liftgate using the request switch or the Intelligent Key.
2. Pull the liftgate down and move to the desired height position (the liftgate will
have some resistance when being manu-
ally adjusted).
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3. Push and hold the power liftgate closeswitch
Blocated on the liftgate for
more than 3 seconds or until two beeps
are heard.
The liftgate will open to the selected position
setting. To change the position of the liftgate,
repeat steps 1-3.
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER
DOOR
The fuel-filler door automatically unlocks
when the driver’s door is unlocked. 1. Unlock the fuel-filler door using one of the following operations:
∙ Unlock the driver’s door with the Intel- ligent Key.
∙ Push the power door lock switch to the unlock position. ∙ Touch the one touch unlock sensor
(driver’s or front passenger’s) while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
For additional information, refer to
“Locking all doors and fuel-filler door”
in this section.
2. To open the fuel-filler door, push the right side of the fuel-filler door to re-
lease.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and
lock the doors.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
∙ Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain conditions.
You could be burned or seriously injured if
it is misused or mishandled. Always stop
the engine and do not smoke or allow
open flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
∙ Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off au-
tomatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
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∙Objects in the RearView Monitor will ap-
pear visually opposite compared to when
viewed in the rearview and outside mirrors.
∙ Use the displayed lines as a reference.The lines are highly affected by the num-
ber of occupants, fuel level, vehicle posi-
tion, road conditions and road grade.
∙ Make sure that the liftgate is securely closed when backing up.
∙ Do not put anything on the rearview camera. The rearview camera is installed
above the license plate.
∙ When washing the vehicle with high pressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the camera. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit causing water
condensation on the lens, a malfunction,
fire or an electric shock.
∙ Do not strike the camera. It is a precision instrument. Otherwise, it may malfunc-
tion or cause damage resulting in a fire or
an electric shock.
The following are operating limitations and
do not represent a system malfunction: ∙ When the temperature is extremely high or low, the screen may not clearly display
objects. ∙ When strong light directly shines on the
camera, objects may not be displayed
clearly.
∙ Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the screen. This is due to strong reflected
light from the bumper.
∙ The screen may flicker under fluorescent light.
∙ The colors of objects on the RearView Monitor may differ somewhat from the
actual color of objects.
∙ Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a dark environment.
∙ There may be a delay when switching between views.
∙ If dirt, rain or snow accumulate on the camera, the RearView Monitor may not
display objects clearly. Clean the camera.
∙ Do not use wax on the camera lens. Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth dampened
with a diluted mild cleaning agent, then
wipe with a dry cloth.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
∙ Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner toclean the camera. This will cause
discoloration.
∙ Do not damage the camera as the moni- tor screen may be adversely affected.
If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on the cam-
era
1, the RearView Monitor may not dis-
play objects clearly. Clean the camera by wip-
ing it with a cloth dampened with a diluted
mild cleaning agent and then wiping it with a
dry cloth.
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Touch “Reset Settings” to return all settings
to default.
You can also press and hold
the
CAMERA button and either turn or
move the INFINITI controller to the left or the
right to adjust the day/night settings. Press-
ing and holding the
CAMERA button
again will switch the screen to AUTO mode.
While the adjustment screen is shown on the
upper display you can also touch either “+” or
“-” key.
NOTE:
Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color,
Contrast and Black Level of the Around
View® Monitor while the vehicle is moving.
Make sure the parking brake is firmly ap-
plied.
AROUND VIEW® MONITOR
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
Around View® Monitor. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
∙ Do not use the Around View® Monitor with the outside mirrors in the stored po-
sition, and make sure that the liftgate is
securely closed when operating the ve-
hicle using the Around View® Monitor.
∙ The apparent distance between objects viewed on the Around View® Monitor
differs from the actual distance.
∙ The cameras are installed on the front grille, the outside mirrors and above the
rear license plate. Do not put anything on
the vehicle that covers the cameras.
∙ When washing the vehicle with high pressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the cameras. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit causing water
condensation on the lens, a malfunction,
fire or an electric shock.
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∙ When the shift lever is in the D (Drive)position and the vehicle speed is below
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), the
MOD system detects moving objects in
the front view or front-wide view. ∙ When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position and the vehicle speed is below
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), the
MOD system detects moving objects in
the rear view or rear-wide view. When
activating the Around View® Monitor,
the guide lines, the icons and the mes-
sages may not be displayed immediately.
The MOD system will not operate if the
liftgate is open.
The MOD system does not detect moving
objects in the front-side view. The MOD icon
is not displayed on the screen when in this
view. NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with Backup Colli-
sion Intervention (BCI) system, a “
” key
5may be displayed on the Around View®
Monitor screen when the shift lever is in the
R (Reverse) position. When activating the
Around View® Monitor, the guide lines, the
icons and the messages may not be displayed
immediately. For additional information, re-
fer to “Backup Collision Intervention (BCI)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Front-wide view
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Rear and bird’s-eye views
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Rear and front-side views
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WARNING
∙ Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assistance of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
also not be left alone. They could acciden-
tally injure themselves or others through
inadvertent operation of the vehicle.
Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
∙ Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-tain colorless and odorless carbon mon-
oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It
can cause unconsciousness or death. ∙ If you suspect that exhaust fumes are en-
tering the vehicle, drive with all windows
fully open, and have the vehicle inspected
immediately.
∙ Do not run the engine in closed spaces such as a garage.
∙ Do not park the vehicle with the engine running for any extended length of time.
∙ Keep the rear vent windows, liftgates, doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passenger
compartment. If you must drive with one
of these open, follow these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation button
to off and the fan control dial to high
to circulate the air.
∙ If electrical wiring or other cable connec- tions must pass to a trailer through the
seal on the liftgate or the body, follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation to
prevent carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle.
∙ The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever: a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Ex-
haust gases in the three-way catalyst are
burned at high temperatures to help reduce
pollutants.
WARNING
∙ The exhaust gas and the exhaust systemare very hot. Keep people, animals or
flammable materials away from the ex-
haust system components.
∙ Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam- mable materials such as dry grass, waste
paper or rags. They may ignite and cause
a fire.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-15
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ..........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ......10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-62
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) .....5-38
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ......5-33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System ...............1-24
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system......................2-44
License plate Installing the license plate ........10-12
Liftgate.....................3-24
Liftgaterelease ................3-29
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-62,2-15
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-10
Bulb replacement .............8-24
Charge warning light ...........2-11 ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-24
Foglights..................8-23
Fog light switch
..............2-46
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-39
Headlights .................8-23
Interiorlight.................2-71
Lightbulbs.................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .....................2-26
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-53
Personal lights ...............2-72
Security indicator light ..........2-17
Trunklight..................2-72
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...........2-9,2-10,2-15
Lights......................8-23 Maplights..................2-71
Lock Child safety rear door lock .........3-7
Door locks ...............3-4,3-5
Gloveboxlock...............2-57
Liftgaterelease ..............3-29
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-26
Lowfuelwarninglight ........2-13,2-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .......................2-26
Luggage hook .................2-60
Luggage rack (see roof rack) .....2-61,2-62
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14 M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance............9-2
Inside the vehicle ..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outside the vehicle .............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Under the hood and vehicle ........9-4
Maintenance log ................ 9-14
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ..........9-7, 9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-13
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-16
Maplights.................... 2-71
Memory Seat ..............3-38,3-41
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control ......2-45
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-36
Outside mirrors ...............3-37
Rearview ..................3-36
Vanity mirror ................3-35
Mirrors .....................3-36
Moonroof .....................
7-
5
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-29
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . . .10-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants............... 10-2
11-4