headlights INFINITI Q50 2014 User Guide

2-42Instruments and controls
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the vehicle information display
switches to the brightness adjustment
mode.
Push the + side of the switch
*Ato
brighten the instrument panel lights. The
bar
*1moves to the + side.
Push the - side of the switch
*Bto dim the
instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves
to the −side. When the brightness level
reaches the minimum, the instrument
panel lights will turn off during the night-
time.
When the brightness level reaches the
maximum or minimum, a beep will sound.
The vehicle information display returns to
the normal display under the following
conditions:
. when the instrument brightness control
switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.
. when the
orswitch on the right
side of the steering switch is pushed.
SIC3271
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
*1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
*2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where lights begin
flashing.
If the lever is moved back right after
moving up or down, the light will flash 3
times.
SIC3272
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 for the fog
lights to operate.

2-44Instruments and controls
JVI0716X
The power outlets are located in the center
console.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do
not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery. .
Avoid using power outlet when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any liquid to
contact the outlet.
SIC2570
REAR
To open the ashtray lid, pull*1.
To empty the ashtray, push down
*2, and
pull out.
POWER OUTLET ASHTRAY (if so equipped)

2-54Instruments and controls
JVI0726X
CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)
The console light will turn on whenever the
clearance lights or headlights are illumi-
nated.
SIC3250
PERSONAL LIGHTS
Push the button as illustrated to turn the
light on or off.
JVI0657X
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
*1ON switch
When the ON switch*1is pushed in, the
map lights and rear personal lights will
illuminate. When the switch is pushed off,
the lights will not illuminate, regardless of
the condition.
*2DOOR OFF switch
When the DOOR OFF switch*2is not
pushed in, the map lights and rear
personal lights will illuminate under the
following conditions:

3-16Pre-driving checks and adjustments
following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
*2button on the Intelligent Key while the
doors are locked. If during this 1-minute
time period, the UNLOCK
*2button 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 UNLOCKbutton*2operation also
allows you to open the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “Power windows” (P.2-49).)
To open the window, push the door
UNLOCK
*2button on the Intelligent
Key for about 3 seconds after the door is
unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button*2.
If the window open operation is stopped in
mid-operation while pushing the UNLOCK
button*2, release and push the
UNLOCKbutton*2again until the
window opens completely.
Window cannot be closed using the In- telligent Key.
The door window can also be operated by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock.
(See
“Doors” (P.3-4).)
Opening moonroof (if so equipped)
The moonroof can be opened by pushing
the UNLOCKbutton*2on the Intelli-
gent Key. This function will not operate
while the moonroof timer is activated or
when the windows need to be initialized.
To open the moonroof, push the UNLOCK
button*2on the Intelligent Key for
about 3 seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button*2.
Opening trunk lid
1. Push the TRUNKbutton*3on 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
button*4on 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
button*4or TRUNKbutton*3should be pushed for more than 1
second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and
horn mode when you first receive the
vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when
the LOCK
button*1is pushed, the
hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn
chirps once. When the UNLOCK
button
*2is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can
be switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button*1is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button*2is pushed, neither the

3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
2. To block glare from the side, removethe sun visor from the center mount
and swing the visor to the side
*2.
3. Slide the sun visor
*3in or out as
needed.
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the height and the angle of the
inside mirror to the desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare type
The night position*1will reduce glare
from the headlights of vehicles behind you
at night.
Use the day position
*2when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when necessary,
because it reduces rear view clarity.
MIRRORS

SPA2422A
Type A
SPA2450
Type B
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
*Awill illuminate and
excessive glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you will be reduced.
Type A: Push the
switch*Bto make the
inside mirror operate normally and the
indicator light will turn off. Push the
switch again to turn the system on.
Type B: Push the “*”switch
*Cto make
the inside mirror operate normally. The
indicator light will turn off. Push the “I”
switch
*Dto turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*Eor apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper
operation. For the compass (if so equipped) opera-
tion, see
“Compass” (P.2-9).
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver (if
so equipped) operation, see “HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver”(P.2-56).
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.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-27

3-28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
JVP0246X
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
*1right or left to select
the right or left side mirror, then adjust
using the control switch
*2.
Defrosting outside mirrors
The outside mirrors will be heated when
the rear window defroster switch is oper-
ated.
SPA1829
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 visibi-
lity.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
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 downward.
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 you push the ignition
switch to the “ON”position.

remaining after road repairs. (Active
Lane Control could detect these items
as lane markers.)
. On roads where the traveling lane
merges or separates.
. When the vehicle’s traveling direction
does not align with the lane marker.
. When traveling close to the vehicle in
front of you, which obstructs 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 sunset.)
. When a sudden change in brightness
occurs. (For example, when the vehicle
enters or exits a tunnel or under a
bridge.)
. When entering or exiting tollgates.
. When driving on roads with a widening
or narrowing lane width.ACTIVE LANE CONTROL OPERATION
Active Lane Control operates under the
following conditions:
. When the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h) and
above.
. When the Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) system is enabled in the settings
menu on the lower display. To turn on
the LDP system, see “Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system” (P.5-33).
. When Active Lane Control is enabled in
the settings menu on the lower display.
JVS0206X
Dynamic driver assistance switch
Active Lane Control turns on when the
dynamic driver assistance switch on the
steering wheel is pushed and [Active Lane
Control] and [Lane Departure Prevention]
are enabled in the settings menu on the
lower display. See “How to enable/disable
the LDP system” (P.5-35).
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The LDW and LDP systems monitor the lane
markers on the traveling lane using the
camera unit
*1located above the inside
mirror. When the camera unit detects that
the vehicle is traveling close to either the
left or the right of the traveling lane, the
driver assist system lane indicator (orange)
in the vehicle information display blinks
and a warning chime sounds. When the
LDP system is on, it will automatically
apply a steering operation for a short
period of time.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM
Precautions on LDW system
WARNING
. This system is only a warning device to
inform the driver of a potential unin-
tended lane departure. It will not steer
the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It
is the driver’ s responsibility to stay
alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in
the traveling lane, and be in control of
the vehicle at all times.
. The system will not operate at speeds below approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h)
or if it cannot detect lane markers.
. If the LDW system malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically, and the LDW mal-
function message will appear in the
vehicle information display.
. If the LDW malfunction message ap-
pears, pull off the road to a safe location
and stop the vehicle. Turn the engine off
and restart the engine. If the LDW
malfunction message continues to ap-
pear, have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
. Excessive noise will interfere with the
warning chime sound, and the chime
may not be heard.
The system may not function properly
under the following conditions:
.On roads where there are multiple
parallel lane markers; lane markers
that are faded or not painted clearly;
yellow painted lane markers; non-stan-
dard lane markers; or lane markers
covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
. On roads where the discontinued lane
markers are still detectable. .
On roads where there are sharp curves.
. On roads where there are sharply
contrasting objects, such as shadows,
snow, water, wheel ruts, seams or lines
remaining after road repairs. (The Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system could
detect these items as lane markers.)
. On roads where the traveling lane
merges or separates.
. When the vehicle’s traveling direction
does not align with the lane marker.
. When traveling close to the vehicle in
front of you, which obstructs 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 sunset.)
. When a sudden change in brightness
occurs. (For example, when the vehicle
enters or exits a tunnel or under a
bridge.)
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5-34Starting and driving
ered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
. On roads where discontinued lane
markers are still detectable.
. On roads where there are sharp curves.
. On roads where there are sharply
contrasting objects, such as shadows,
snow, water, wheel ruts, seams or lines
remaining after road repairs. (The LDP
system could detect these items as
lane markers.)
. On roads where the traveling lane
merges or separates.
. When the vehicle’s traveling direction
does not align with the lane marker.
. When traveling close to the vehicle in
front of you, which obstructs 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 sunset.) .
When a sudden change in brightness
occurs. (For example, when the vehicle
enters or exits a tunnel or under a
bridge.)
JVS0308X
Driver assist system lane indicator
LDP system operation
The LDP system provides a lane departure
warning and steering control assistance
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h) and
above. When the vehicle approaches either
the left or the right side of the traveling
lane, a warning chime will sound and the
driver assist system lane indicator (orange)
will blink to alert the driver. Then, the LDP
system will automatically apply the steer-
ing for a short period of time to help assist
the driver to return the vehicle to the center
of the traveling lane.