heater INFINITI Q50 2014 Owner's Manual

0-8Illustrated table of contents
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1. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)—Clock (P.2-30)
3. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-10)
4. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
5. Automatic climate control system* 6. Upper touch screen display (upper
display)* and Navigation system (if so
equipped)*
7. Lower touch screen display (lower display)*
8. Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-36)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-42)
10. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
11. Fuse box cover (P.8-22)
12. Parking brake (P.5-20)
13. Seat heater switch (if so equipped)*
14. Audio system*
15. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
16. Glove box (P.2-47)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Side support (if so equipped):
The side support feature allows to adjust
the torso supports. Push the switch inside
*1or outside*2to adjust the torso area.
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Thigh extension (if so equipped):
The front portion of the front seats can be
extended forward for seating comfort. Pull
up and hold the lever
*1to extend the
front portion to the desired position.
Heated seats (if so equipped)
The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the
instrument panel can be operated inde-
pendently of each other.
For details, see the Infiniti InTouch Owner ’s
Manual.
REAR SEATS
Folding (if so equipped)
WARNING
. Never allow anyone to ride in the trunk
or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-
down position. Use of these areas by
passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an
accident or sudden stop.
. 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
collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
. When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
. Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the rear
Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-5

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1. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)—Clock (P.2-30)
3. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-10)
4. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
5. Automatic climate control system* 6. Upper touch screen display (upper
display)* and Navigation system* (if
so equipped)
7. Lower touch screen display (lower display)*
8. Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-36)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-42)
10. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
11. Fuse box cover (P.8-22)
12. Parking brake (P.5-20)
13. Seat heater switch* (if so equipped)
14. Audio system*
15. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
16. Glove box (P.2-47)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
Instruments and controls2-5
INSTRUMENT PANEL

4-2Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s
Manual that includes the following infor-
mation.
. Infiniti InTouch
. Navigation system (if so equipped)
. Audio system
. Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone system
. Heater and air conditioner
. Heated seats (if so equipped)
. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)
. Viewing information
. Other settings
. Voice recognition (if so equipped)
. Monitor system
. Meter settings
. General system information
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Center ventilators
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Side ventilators
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Rear ventilators
Open or close, and adjust the air flow
direction of ventilators.
: This symbol indicates that the ventilators are closed.
: This symbol indicates that the ventilators areopen.
INFINITI INTOUCH OWNER’S MANUAL VENTILATORS

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-58Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................................. 5-59
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ....... 5-59
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................................. 5-60
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................................. 5-61
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................................. 5-74
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-79 Precautions on DCA system ........................... 5-79
DCA system operation ................................... 5-81
Forward emergency braking system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-89 System operation .......................................... 5-90
Predictive forward collision warning system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-94 System operation .......................................... 5-95
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-99
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips................................... 5-99
Increasing fuel economy .................................. 5-100
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if
so equipped) ................................................... 5-101 Parking/parking on hills.................................. 5-103
Power steering ................................................ 5-104
Hydraulic power steering type.................... 5-104
Direct Adaptive Steering type..................... 5-104
Brake system .................................................. 5-106 Braking precautions ................................... 5-106
Parking brake break-in............................... 5-106
Brake assist .................................................... 5-107
Brake assist............................................... 5-107
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-107
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............ 5-108
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-109
Active trace control ......................................... 5-110
Hill Start Assist system ................................... 5-111
Chassis control ............................................... 5-112
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-112 Freeing a frozen door lock ......................... 5-112
Antifreeze .................................................. 5-112
Battery....................................................... 5-112
Draining of coolant water........................... 5-112
Tire equipment .......................................... 5-112
Special winter equipment .......................... 5-113
Driving on snow or ice ............................... 5-113
Engine block heater (if so equipped).......... 5-113

tread pattern on all four wheels.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
.A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to
remove ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under
the jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snowdrifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
. Wet ice (328F, 0 8C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip”under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
. Whatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction.
. Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
. Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear
road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is
seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try
not to brake while on the ice, and avoid
any sudden steering maneuvers.
. Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases
under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of
the exhaust pipe and from around your
vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist in
cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used
when the outside temperature is 208 F
(−78C) or lower.
To use the engine block heater
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours,
depending on outside temperatures, to
properly warm the engine coolant. Use
an appropriate timer to turn the engine
block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away
from moving parts.
Starting and driving5-113

5-114Starting and driving
WARNING
.Do not use your engine block heater with
an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-
pronged adapter. You can be seriously
injured by an electrical shock if you use
an ungrounded connection.
. Disconnect and properly store the en-
gine block heater cord before starting
the engine. Damage to the cord could
result in an electrical shock and can
cause serious injury.
. Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged
extension cord rated for at least 10A.
Plug the extension cord into a Ground
Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the proper
extension cord or a grounded outlet can
result in a fire or electrical shock and
cause serious personal injury.

6-10In case of emergency
.Whenever working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protectors (for
example, goggles or industrial safety
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump starting.
. Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.
. Your vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any time.
Keep hands and other objects away from
it.
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the
charging system and cause personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle
*A, position the two vehicles
(
*Aand*B) to bring their batteries
into close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems
(light, heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so equipped). Cover the battery with a
firmly wrung out moist cloth
*Cto
reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated (
*1?*2?*3?*4).
CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (−) to body ground (as
illustrated) −not to the battery.

6-12In case of emergency
CAUTION
.Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
. To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is still hot. When the radiator cap
is removed, pressurized hot water will
spurt out, possibly causing serious
injury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take
the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,
apply the parking brake and move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the climate control. Open all the windows, move the heater or air
conditioner temperature control to
maximum hot and fan control to high speed.
3. If engine overheating is caused by climbing a long hill on a hot day, run
the engine at a fast idle (approximately
1,500 rpm) until the temperature gauge
indication returns to normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. (If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
the engine.) Do not open the hood
further until no steam or coolant can be
seen.
5. Open the engine hood.WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the engine,
stand clear to prevent getting burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan
is running. The radiator hoses and
radiator should not leak water. If cool-
ant is leaking or the cooling fan does
not run, stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
7. After the engine cools down, check thecoolant level in the reservoir tank with
the engine running. Add coolant to the
reservoir tank if necessary. Have your
vehicle repaired at the nearest INFINITI
retailer.
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
ensure they operate smoothly and that all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints move up
and down smoothly and that the locks (if
so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Steering wheel:Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly
and that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.
It should be between the MAX and MIN
lines. Vehicles operated in high tempera- tures or under severe condition require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1.
Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the
brake fluid level is between the MAX and
MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure that no belt
is frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after
parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system:
Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, im-
mediately have the exhaust system in-
spected by an INFINITI retailer. (See
“Precautions when starting and driving”
(P.5-3).)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner after use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or
if gasoline fumes are evident, check for the
cause and have it corrected immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines:
Check the level when the fluid is cold,
with the engine off. Check the lines for
proper attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects,
leaves, etc., that may have accumulated.
Make sure the hoses have no cracks,
deformation, rot or loose connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control dust.