wheel INFINITI Q50 2014 User Guide

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The vehicle information display*1is
located between the tachometer and the
speedometer, and it displays the warnings
and information. The following items are
also displayed if the vehicle is equipped
with them:
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
—“ Driving the vehicle” (P.5-15)
. All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
—“ Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)”
(P.5-101)
. Cruise control
—“ Cruise control” (P.5-56) .
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
—“ Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem” (P.5-58)
. Active Lane Control
—“ Active Lane Control” (P.5-24)
. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system
—“ Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sys-
tem/Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) system” (P.5-30)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI)/Back-up Collision
Intervention (BCI) systems
—“ Blind Spot Warning/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM/Back-up Collision In-
tervention systems” (P.5-37)
. Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
—“ Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-
tem” (P.5-79)
. Forward emergency braking system
—“ Forward emergency braking sys-
tem” (P.5-89)
. Predictive forward collision warning
system
—“ Predictive forward collision warn-
ing system” (P.5-94)
. Active trace control —“
Active trace control” (P.5-110)
. Intelligent Key system
—“ Intelligent Key system” (P.3-6)
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (0) position.
10. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See“Window washer fluid”
(P.8-14).)
11. Door/trunk open warning
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
12. Intelligent Key system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Intelligent Key system.
If this warning appears while the engine is
stopped, the engine cannot be started. If
this warning appears while the engine is
running, the vehicle can be driven. How-
ever, contact an INFINITI retailer for repair
as soon as possible.
13. Loose Fuel Cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-fillercap
”(P.3-22).)
14. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected.
The warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light
remains illuminated. If this warning ap-
pears, stop the vehicle and adjust the
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. (See “Low tire pressure
warning light” (P.2-14) and“Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-4).)
15. Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and one or more flat tires are
detected while driving. A chime also
sounds for approximately 10 seconds.
(See“Low tire pressure warning light”
(P.2-14) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P.5-4).)
16. Low oil pressure warning
This warning appears if low engine oil
pressure is detected. If the warning
appears during normal driving, pull off
the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately and call an INFINITI retailer or
other authorized repair shop.
The low oil pressure warning is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil”(P.8-10).)
17. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
(if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Intelligent
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system is not
functioning properly while the engine is
running. (See “Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
(AWD)” (P.5-101).)
18. Extended storage fuse warning
This warning may appear if the extended
storage fuse switch is not pushed in
(switched on). When this warning appears,
push in (switch on) the extended storage
fuse switch to turn off the warning. For
more information, see “Extended storage
fuse switch” (P.8-23).
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1. Engine oil and filter replacement
indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for changing the engine oil
and filter. You can set or reset the distance
for changing the engine oil and filter.
2. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for replacing tires. You
can set or reset the distance for replacing
tires.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, including
tire pressure checks. See“Changing wheels
and tires” (P.8-38). Many factors including
tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain driving
distance does not mean your tires will last
that long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform regular
tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire
checks, including tire pressure checks could
result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to a collision,
which could result in serious personal injury
or death.
3. Other indicator
This indicator appears when the customer
set time comes for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires. You
can set or reset the distance for replacing
the items.

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TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located
on the right side of the steering wheel. To
operate the trip computer, push the
switches as shown above.
Each time the
orswitch is pushed,
the display will change.
The display items for trip computer are
changed on the lower display. For details,
see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
1. Current fuel consumption and
average fuel consumption (MPG, l
(liter)/100 km or km/l)
Current fuel consumption:
The current fuel consumption mode shows
the current fuel consumption.
Average fuel consumption:
The average fuel consumption mode shows
the average fuel consumption since the
last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the
orswitch for longer than 1
second.
The average fuel consumption is also reset
on the lower display. See the Infiniti
InTouch Owner’s Manual.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
At about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a
reset, the display shows “——”.
2. Average speed (MPH or km/h)
The average speed mode shows the
average vehicle speed since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the
orswitch for longer than 1 second.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The first 30 seconds after a reset, the
display shows “——”.
3. Elapsed time and trip odometer
(mile or km)
Elapsed time:
The elapsed time mode shows the time
since the last reset. Resetting is done by
pushing the
orswitch for longer
than 1 second. (The trip odometer is also
reset at the same time.)
Trip odometer:
The trip odometer mode shows the total
distance the vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing
the
orswitch for longer than 1
second. (The elapsed time is also reset at
the same time.)
4. Distance to empty (dte —mile or
km)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides
you with an estimation of the distance that
can be driven before refueling. The dte is
constantly being calculated, based on the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the
actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning
is displayed on the screen.

.The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations.
—The brightness of the headlights of
the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
—The movement and direction of theoncoming vehicle and the leading
vehicle.
—When only one light on the oncom-
ing vehicle or the leading vehicle is
illuminated.
—When the oncoming vehicle or theleading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
—Road conditions (incline, curve, theroad surface, etc.).
—The number of passengers and the
amount of luggage.
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High beam assist operations:
To activate the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position
*1and push the lever forward*2(high beam position). The high beam assist
indicator light in the meter will illuminate
while the headlights are turned on.
If the high beam assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it
may indicate that the system is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 17 MPH (27 km/h), the
headlight remains the low beam. To turn off the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
position or select the low beam position
by placing the lever in the neutral position.
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WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on.
It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
will automatically adjust the headlights
(low beam) toward the turning direction to
improve the driver’s view. When the head-
light switch is ON and the driver operates
the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS
system will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
.when the headlight switch is ON.
. when the shift lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
. when the vehicle is driven at above 3
MPH (5 km/h) for the left-side head-
light. Note that the right-side low beam
headlight will swivel but the left-side
headlight will not swivel when the
vehicle is below 3 MPH (5 km/h) and the steering wheel is turned.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a
proper axis automatically, depending on
the number of occupants in the vehicle, the
load the vehicle is carrying and the road
conditions.
If the AFS warning appears in the vehicle
information display after the ignition
switch has been pushed to the ON posi-
tion, this may indicate that the AFS is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer. When the
engine is started, the headlights will
vibrate to check the system condition. This
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To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the supple-
mental front air bag system. Tampering with
the supplemental front air bag system may
result in serious personal injury.
SIC4336
The vehicle should be driven with the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on
for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is
depressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator light will
illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
(P.5-108).)
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HORN
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF
SWITCH

3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3. Push theorswitch*Aon the
steering wheel for longer than 1 second
to turn off the Loose Fuel Cap warning
after tightening the fuel-filler cap.WARNING
. Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
. Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and comfort.
The driver’s air bag inflates with great
force. If you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of
position in any way, you are at greater
risk of injury or death in a crash. You
may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back against
the seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel. Always use the
seat belts.
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MANUAL OPERATION (if so
equipped)
Tilt or telescopic operation
Pull the lock lever*1down and adjust the
steering wheel up, down, forward or rear-
ward to the desired position.
Push the lock lever up securely to lock the
steering wheel in place.
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ELECTRIC OPERATION (if so
equipped)
Tilt or telescopic operation
Move the switch to adjust the steering
wheel up or down, forward or rearward to
the desired position.
Entry/Exit function operation:
The automatic drive positioner system will
make the steering wheel move up auto-
matically when the driver’s door is opened
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. This lets the driver get into and
out of the seat more easily.For more information, see
“Automatic drive
positioner” (P.3-29).
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1. To block glare from the front, swing
down the sun visor
*1.
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VANITY MIRROR
To use the front vanity mirror, pull down
the sun visor and pull up the cover.The automatic drive positioner system has
two features:
.
Entry/exit function
. Memory storage
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s
seat and steering column will automati-
cally move when the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position. This allows the driver to get
into and out of the driver’s seat more
easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward and
the steering wheel will move up when the
driver’s door is opened with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will
return to the previous positions when the
ignition switch is pushed to the ACC
position.
The driver’s seat will not return to the
previous positions if the seat or steering
adjusting switch is operated when the seat
is at the exit position.
Cancel or activate entry/exit func-
tion
All the following conditions must be met
before cancelling or activating the entry/ exit function.
.
The ignition switch is placed in the
LOCK position.
. The entry/exit function is not in opera-
tion.
. The following switches are not oper-
ated.
— Seat memory switches
— Power seat switches
— Electric tilting/telescopic steering
wheel switch
The entry/exit function can be activated or
canceled by pressing and holding the SET
switch for more than 10 seconds.
The indicator lights on the memory
switches (1 and 2) will blink once when
the function is canceled, and the indicator
lights will blink twice when the function is
activated. Note that the indicator lights
may illuminate after 5 seconds while
holding the SET switch. Keep the SET
switch pressed for more than 10 seconds
to turn on or off the entry/exit function.
The entry/exit function can also be acti-
vated or canceled if the [Lift Steering Wheel
on Exit] or [Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit]
key is turned to ON or OFF in the [Settings]
menu on the lower display. (See the Infiniti
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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if so
equipped)