light INFINITI Q50 2014 Owner's Manual

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radar obstruction”warning message ap-
pears even after the BSI system is turned
on again, stop the vehicle in a safe location
and turn the engine off. Check for and
remove objects obscuring the radar sen-
sors on the rear bumper, and restart the
engine.
Condition C:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 1048F (408C)) and then the
BSI system is turned on, the BSI system
may be deactivated automatically. The
“high cabin temperature” warning mes-
sage will appear in the vehicle information
display.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn the BSI system back on.
BSW/BSI malfunction
When the BSW/BSI systems malfunction,
they will be turned off automatically, a
beep will sound, the and the system
“malfunction” warning message with the
driver assist system blind spot indicator
(orange) will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display. Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine.
If the system malfunction warning message
with the driver assist system blind spot
indicator (orange) continues to be dis-
played, have the BSW/BSI systems
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
BACK-UP COLLISION INTERVENTION
(BCI) SYSTEM
The Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system can help alert the driver of
approaching vehicles or rear objects when
the driver is backing out of a parking
space.
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position and the vehicle speed is less than
approximately 5 MPH (8 km/h), the BCI
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Upper display
BCI system operation
When the shift lever is placed in the R
(Reverse) position, the indicator on the BCI
system key
*1illuminates on the upper
display.
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Side indicator light
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Upper display The BCI system operates by detecting the
vehicles and/or objects using either the
radar or sonar sensors.
An approaching vehicle from the side:
If the radar detects an approaching vehicle
from the side, the system chimes a sound
(single beep), the side indicator light on
the side the vehicle is approaching from
flashes and a yellow rectangular frame
*Aappears on the upper display.

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Cruise indicator
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise indicator and the set vehicle
speed are displayed in the vehicle informa-
tion display. The cruise indicator indicates
the staus of the cruise control system by
the color.
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accel-
erator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control,push the
MAIN switch on. The cruise indicator
(white) will come on. To set cruising speed,
accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
SET/COAST (-) switch and release it. (The
cruise indicator (green) will illuminates.)
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain the set speed.
. To pass another vehicle, depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release
the pedal, the vehicle will return to the
previously set speed.
. The vehicle may not maintain the set
speed on winding or hilly roads. If this
happens, drive without the cruise con-
trol.
To cancel the preset speed, follow any of
these methods:
1. Push the CANCEL switch.
2. Tap the brake pedal.
3. Turn the MAIN switch off.
After any of the above operation is
performed, the color of the cruise indicator
will change from green to white.
. If you depress the brake pedal while
pushing the RESUME/ACCELERATE (+)
or SET/COAST (-) switch and reset at the
cruising speed, the cruise control will
disengage. Turn the MAIN switch off
once and then turn it on again. .
The cruise control will automatically
cancel if the vehicle slows more than
8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed.
. If you move the shift lever to N (Neutral)
position, the cruise control will be
canceled.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following methods:
. Depress the accelerator pedal. When
the vehicle attains the desired speed,
push and release the SET/COAST (-)
switch.
. Push and hold the RESUME/ACCELER-
ATE (+) switch. When the vehicle attains
the speed you desire, release the
switch.
. Push, then quickly release the RESUME/
ACCELERATE (+) switch. Each time you
do this, the set speed will increase by
about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use
one of the following methods:
. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the SET/COAST (-) switch and release it.
. Push and hold the SET/COAST (-)
switch. Release the switch when the
vehicle slows down to the desired
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PRECAUTIONS ON VEHICLE-TO-VE-
HICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
The system is intended to enhance the
operation of the vehicle when following a
vehicle traveling in the same lane and
direction.
If the radar sensor
*Adetects a slower
moving vehicle ahead, the system will
reduce the vehicle speed so that your
vehicle follows the vehicle in front at the
selected distance.
The system automatically controls the
throttle and applies the brakes (up to
approximately 40% of vehicle braking power) if necessary.
The detection range of the sensor is
approximately 650 ft (200 m) ahead.
WARNING
.
This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’ s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
. The system is primarily intended for use
on straight, dry, open roads with light
traffic. It is not advisable to use the
system in city traffic or congested areas.
. This system will not adapt automatically
to road conditions. This system should
be used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not
use the system on roads with sharp
curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or
in fog.
The radar sensor will not detect under
most conditions:
.Stationary and slow moving vehicles
. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway .
Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
WARNING
. As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system. This system does not
correct careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving, or overcome poor visi-
bility in rain, fog, or other bad weather.
Decelerate the vehicle speed by depres-
sing the brake pedal, depending on the
distance to the vehicle ahead and the
surrounding circumstances in order to
maintain a safe distance between vehi-
cles.
. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges that
the vehicle has come to a standstill and
sound a warning chime. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver must
depress the brake pedal.
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1. System set display with vehicle ahead
2. System set display without vehicleahead
System operation
WARNING
Normally when controlling the distance to a
vehicle ahead, this system automatically
accelerates or decelerates your vehicle
according to the speed of the vehicle ahead.
Depress the accelerator to properly accel-
erate your vehicle when acceleration is
required for a lane change. Depress the brake pedal when deceleration is required to
maintain a safe distance to the vehicle
ahead due to its sudden braking or if a
vehicle cuts in. Always stay alert when
using the ICC system.
The driver sets the desired vehicle speed
based on the road conditions. The ICC
system maintains the set vehicle speed,
similar to standard cruise control, as long
as no vehicle is detected in the lane ahead.
The ICC system displays the set speed.Vehicle detected ahead:
When a vehicle is detected in the lane
ahead, the ICC system decelerates the
vehicle by controlling the throttle and
applying the brakes to match the speed
of a slower vehicle ahead. The system then
controls the vehicle speed based on the
speed of the vehicle ahead to maintain the
driver selected distance.
The stoplights of the vehicle come on
when braking is performed by the ICC
system.
When the brake operates, a noise may be
heard. This is not a malfunction.
When a vehicle ahead is detected, the
vehicle ahead detection indicator comes
on. The ICC system will also display the set
speed and selected distance.
Vehicle ahead not detected:
When a vehicle is no longer detected
ahead, the ICC system gradually acceler-
ates your vehicle to resume the previously
set vehicle speed. The ICC system then
maintains the set speed.
When a vehicle is no longer detected the
vehicle ahead detection indicator turns off.
If a vehicle ahead appears during accel-
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To reset at a slower cruising speed,use
one of the following methods:
. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the SET/COAST (-) switch and release it.
. Push and hold the SET/COAST (-)
switch. The set vehicle speed will
decrease by approximately 5 MPH (5
km/h for Canada).
. Push, then quickly release the SET/
COAST (-) switch. Each time you do this,
the set speed will decrease by approxi-
mately 1 MPH (1 km/h for Canada).
To resume the preset speed, push and
release the RESUME/ACCELERATE (+)
switch. The vehicle will resume the last
set cruising speed when the vehicle speed
is over 20 MPH (32 km/h).
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How to change the set distance to
the vehicle ahead
The distance to the vehicle ahead can be
selected at any time depending on the
traffic conditions.
Each time the DISTANCE switch
*Ais
pushed, the set distance will change to
long, middle, short and back to long again
in that sequence.

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To set cruising speed,accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
SET/COAST (-) switch and release it. (The
color of the cruise indicator changes to
green and set vehicle speed indicator
comes on.) Take your foot off the accel-
erator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the
set speed.
. To pass another vehicle, depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release
the pedal, the vehicle will return to the
previously set speed.
. The vehicle may not maintain the set
speed when going up or down steep
hills. If this happens, manually main- tain vehicle speed.
To cancel the preset speed, use any of the
following methods:
1. Push the CANCEL switch. The vehicle speed indicator will go out.
2. Tap the brake pedal. The vehicle speed indicator will go out.
3. Turn the MAIN switch off. Both the cruise indicator and vehicle speed
indicator will go out.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:
1. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed,
push and release the SET/COAST (-)
switch.
2. Push and hold the RESUME/ACCELER- ATE (+) switch. When the vehicle attains
the speed you desire, release the
switch.
3. Push, then quickly release the RE- SUME/ACCELERATE (+) switch. Each
time you do this, the set speed will
increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). To reset at a slower cruising speed,
use
one of the following three methods:
1. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the SET/COAST (-) switch and release it.
2. Push and hold the SET/COAST (-) switch. Release the switch when the
vehicle slows down to the desired
speed.
3. Push, then quickly release the SET/ COAST (-) switch. Each time you do this,
the set speed will decrease by about 1
MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and
release the RESUME/ACCELERATE (+)
switch. The vehicle will resume the last
set cruising speed when the vehicle speed
is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
Automatic cancellation
A chime sounds under the following con-
ditions and the control is automatically
canceled.
. When the vehicle slows down more
than 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set
speed
. When the shift lever is not in the D
(Drive) or manual shift mode
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When a vehicle ahead is detected:
The vehicle ahead detection indicator
comes on.
When the vehicle approaches a vehicle
ahead:
.If the driver’ s foot is not on the
accelerator pedal, the system activates
the brakes to decelerate smoothly as
necessary. If the vehicle ahead comes
to a stop, the vehicle decelerates to a
standstill within the limitations of the
system.
. If the driver’s foot is on the accelerator
pedal, the system moves the accelera-
tor pedal upward to assist the driver to
release the accelerator pedal.
When brake operation by the driver is
required:
The system alerts the driver by a warning
chime and blinking the vehicle ahead
detection indicator. If the driver’s foot is
on the accelerator pedal after the warning,
the system moves the accelerator pedal
upward to assist the driver to switch to the
brake pedal. The stop lights of the vehicle come on
when braking is performed by the DCA
system.
When the brake operates, a noise may be
heard. This is not a malfunction.
WARNING
.
When the vehicle ahead detection in-
dicator is not illuminated, the system
will not control or warn the driver.
. Depending on the position of the accel-
erator pedal, the system may not be able
to assist the driver to release the
accelerator pedal appropriately.
. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stand-
still, the vehicle decelerates to a stand-
still within the limitations of the system.
The system will release brake control
with a warning chime once it judges the
vehicle is at a standstill. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver must
depress the brake pedal. (The system
will resume control automatically once
the system reaches 3 MPH (5 km/h)).
Overriding the system:
The following driver’s operation overrides
the system operation.
.When the driver depresses the accel-
erator pedal even further while the
system is moving the accelerator pedal
upward, the DCA system control of the
accelerator pedal is canceled.
. When the driver’s foot is on the accel-
erator pedal, the brake control by the
system is not operated.
. When the driver’s foot is on the brake
pedal, neither the brake control nor the
alert by the system operates.
. When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system is set, the DCA system will be
cancelled.
Approach warning
If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that
vehicle or if another vehicle cuts in, the
system warns the driver with the chime
and DCA system display. Decelerate by
depressing the brake pedal to maintain a
safe vehicle distance if:
. The chime sounds.
. The vehicle ahead detection indicator
blinks.

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1. Driver assist system forward indicator
2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
SYSTEM OPERATION
The forward emergency braking system will
function when your vehicle is driven at
speeds above approximately 3 MPH (5
km/h).
If a risk of a forward collision is detected,
the forward emergency braking system will
provide the first warning to the driver by
flashing the driver assist system forward
indicator (orange) and the vehicle ahead
detection indicator (orange), and providing
an audible warning. In addition, theforward emergency braking system pushes
the accelerator pedal up. If the driver
releases the accelerator pedal, then the
system applies partial braking.
If the driver applies the brakes quickly and
forcefully after the warning, and the
forward emergency braking system detects
that there is still the possibility of a
forward collision, the system will automa-
tically increase the braking force.
If a forward collision is imminent and the
driver does not take action, the forward
emergency braking system issues the
second visual (red) and audible warning
and automatically applies harder braking.NOTE:
The vehicle’s stop lights come on when
braking is performed by the forward
emergency braking system.
Depending on vehicle speed and distance
to the vehicle ahead, as well as driving and
roadway conditions, the system may help
the driver avoid a forward collision or may
help mitigate the consequences if a colli-
sion should one be unavoidable.
If the driver is handling the steering wheel,
accelerating or braking, the forward emer-
gency braking system will function later or
will not function.
The automatic braking will cease under the
following conditions:
.
When the steering wheel is turned as
far as necessary to avoid a collision.
. When the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed.
. When there is no longer a vehicle
detected ahead.
If the forward emergency braking system
has stopped the vehicle, the vehicle will
remain at a standstill for approximately 2
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Forward emergency braking system warn-ing light (orange)
When the forward emergency braking
system is turned off, the forward emer-
gency braking system warning light (or-
ange) will illuminate.
The forward emergency braking system will
remain ON or OFF unless the setting is
changed on the lower display. This setting
is also linked with the log-in function. (See
“Log-in function” (P.3-14) and the Infiniti
InTouch Owner’ s Manual for the log-in
function.) NOTE:
When the forward emergency braking
system setting is turned ON or OFF, the
predictive forward collision warning sys-
tem is also turned ON or OFF simulta-
neously.
System temporarily unavailable
Condition A:
When the radar sensor picks up interfer-
ence from another radar source, making it
impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the
forward emergency braking system is
automatically turned off. The forward
emergency braking system warning light
(orange) and the driver assist system
forward indicator (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the forward emergency braking system will
resume automatically.
Condition B:
When the sensor area of the front bumper
is covered with dirt or is obstructed,
making it impossible to detect a vehicle
ahead, the forward emergency braking
system is automatically turned off. The
forward emergency braking system warn-ing light (orange) and the driver assist
system forward indicator (orange) will
illuminate and the
“front radar obstruc-
tion” warning message will appear in the
vehicle information display.
Action to take:
If the warning light (orange) comes on,
park the vehicle in a safe place, and turn
the engine off. Clean the radar cover on
lower grille with a soft cloth, and restart
the engine. If the warning light continues
to illuminate, have the forward emergency
braking system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
Condition C:
When the accelerator pedal actuator de-
tects that the internal motor temperature is
high, the forward emergency braking sys-
tem is automatically turned off. The for-
ward emergency braking system warning
light (orange) and the driver assist system
forward indicator (orange) will illuminate
and the “Unavailable High Accelerator
Temperature” warning message will appear
in the vehicle information display.