phone INFINITI Q50 2014 User Guide

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.

.Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’ s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir. Do not
use the window washer reservoir to mix
the washer fluid concentrate and water.. Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of
baking soda and water.
. Make certain the terminal connections
are clean and securely tightened.
. If the vehicle is not to be used for 30
days or longer, disconnect the negative
(−) battery terminal cable to prevent
discharging it.
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.
WARNING
. Do not expose the battery to flames or
electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas gener- ated by the battery is explosive. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After
touching a battery or battery cap, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash
your hands. If the acid contacts your
eyes, skin or clothing, immediately flush
with water for at least 15 minutes and
seek medical attention.
. Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery which
can generate heat, reduce battery life,
and in some cases lead to an explosion.
. When working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protection and
remove all jewelry.
. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
. Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-15
BATTERY

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
.How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement,
could combine the EDR data with the type
of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and INFINITI
retailer, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.
Genuine INFINITI Service Manual for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for
your vehicle. This manual is the same one
used by the factory-trained technicians
working at INFINITI retailerships. Genuine
INFINITI Owner’
s Manuals can also be
purchased.
For USA:
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Service Manuals, contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Owner’s Manuals,con-
tact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual for this
model year and prior, contact an INFINITI
retailer. For the phone number and location
of an INFINITI retailer in your area call the
INFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1-800-361-
4792 and a bilingual INFINITI representa-
tive will assist you.
Technical and consumer information9-23
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL
ORDER INFORMATION

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....................... 5-107
Active Lane Control ........................................... 5-24
Active trace control ......................................... 5-110
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-52
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-55
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-55, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................ 9-7
Air deflectors .................................................... 9-15
Alarm How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ........................................... 2-32
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-9
Antenna .............................................................. 4-3
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....................... 5-107
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-5
Armrest ............................................................... 1-7
Ashtrays ........................................................... 2-44
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-19
Autolight system ............................................... 2-37 Automatic
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-15
Automatic door locks .......................................... 3-5
Automatic drive positioner ................................ 3-29
Automatic moonroof.......................................... 2-52
Automatic seat positioner ................................. 3-29
Average speed .................................................. 2-28
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-8
B
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) system ....... 5-48
Battery .............................................................. 8-15
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ............... 3-2
Battery saver system ................................... 2-40
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-24
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-17
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-13
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system ............................... 5-37
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-107
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-13
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-109
Brake system ............................................. 5-106
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Brake warning light ........................................... 2-13
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-99 Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-12
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-26
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ........................................ 4-3
Card holder ....................................................... 2-47
Catalytic converter Three-way catalyst ......................................... 5-4
Chassis control ............................................... 5-112
Check tire pressure warning .............................. 2-23
Child restraints ................................................. 1-24 LATCH system .............................................. 1-26
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-24
Child safety ...................................................... 1-22
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-16
Circuit breaker Fusible link .................................................. 8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ............................................................... 2-30
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-48
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-112
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-40
Compass ............................................................. 2-9
Console box ...................................................... 2-47

OilCapacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-10
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
One touch unlock sensor (See Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................ 3-9
Operation Indicators for operation ............................... 2-22
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-30
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-27
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-23
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-16
Parking Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Parking on hills ......................................... 5-103
Parking brake break-in .................................... 5-106
Personal lights .................................................. 2-54
PERSONAL mode ............................................... 5-23
Phone
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-3
Power Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-44
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13 Power steering system ............................... 5-104
Power windows ............................................ 2-49
Precautions Braking precautions ................................... 5-106
Child restraints ............................................ 1-24
Cruise control .............................................. 5-56
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-12Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-42
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ........ 1-14
Predictive forward collision warning system ...... 5-94
Push starting .................................................... 6-11
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-3
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-35
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-9
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) .......................................................... 9-22 Rear door lock Child safety rear door lock ............................. 3-6
Rear seats .......................................................... 1-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-36
Recorders Event data ................................................... 9-23
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14 Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-21
Request switch (See Intelligent Key system) ........ 3-9
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-8
Roof
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-52
Run-flat tires ....................................................... 6-4
S
Safety
Child seat belts ........................................... 1-22
Reporting safety defects .............................. 9-21
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................................................. 1-22
Infants ......................................................... 1-23
Injured persons ........................................... 1-14Larger children ............................................. 1-23
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-12
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ... 1-14 Pregnant women .......................................... 1-14
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-21
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-21
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-16
Seat belts .................................................... 1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-54
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-20
Small children ............................................. 1-23
10-5