fuel INFINITI Q50 2018 User Guide

INDICATORS FOR OPERATION
1. Engine start operation indicator
This indicator appears when the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with the
brake pedal depressed. You can start the
engine directly in any position of the ignition
switch.
2. NO KEY warning
The warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7) for more
details.
3. SHIFT “P” warning
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed to stop the engine with
the shift lever in any position except the P
(Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift lever
to the P (Park) position or push the ignition
switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-15).)
4. “PUSH” warning
This warning appears when the shift lever is
moved to the P (Park) position with the
ignition switch in the ACC position after the
SHIFT “P” warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF
position, perform the following procedure:
.SHIFT “P” warning ?(Move the shift
lever to “P”) ?PUSH warning ?(Push
the ignition switch ?ignition switch
position is turned to ON) ?PUSH
warning ?(Push the ignition switch ?
ignition switch position is turned to OFF)
5. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. (See “Intelligent Key battery
replacement” (P.8-26).)
6. Engine start operation for Intel-
ligent Key system indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power and
when the Intelligent Key System and vehicle
are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the ignition
switch with the Intelligent Key while depres- sing the brake pedal. (See “Intelligent Key
battery discharge” (P.5-14).)
7. Remote engine start indicator (if
so equipped)
This indicator appears when the engine has
been started using the remote start function.
To start the vehicle, depress the brake pedal
and place the ignition switch in the ON
position.
For more details, see “Remote engine start”
(P.3-20).
8. Key ID Incorrect warning
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recognized
by the system. You cannot start the engine
with an unregistered key. Use the registered
Intelligent Key.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).
9. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
10. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
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reaches the empty (0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in
the tank when the fuel gauge reaches the
empty (0) position.
11. 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-
15).)
12. 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.
13. 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. However, in these
cases, have the system checked as soon as
possible. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
14. Loose Fuel Cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after thevehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler
cap” (P.3-26).)
15. 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 appears,
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.2-12) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P.5-5).)
16. Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning
(if so equipped)
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.2-12) and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-
5).)
17. Low oil pressure warning (for
VR30DDTT engine models)
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).)
18. Low oil level warning (for 2.0L
turbo gasoline engine models)
This warning appears if low engine oil level is
detected. If this warning appears, check the
oil level using the dipstick. (See “Engine oil”
(P.8-10).)
CAUTION
The oil level should be checked regularly
using the engine oil dipstick. Operating
with an insufficient amount of oil can
damage the engine and such damage is
not covered by the warranty.

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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.
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. 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.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the
dte display will change to “——”.
.
If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position may con-
tinue to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
2. Vehicle speed (MPH or km/h)
The vehicle speed mode shows the current
vehicle speed and the average vehicle speed
since the last reset.
Average vehicle speed:
Resetting is done by pushing the
orswitch for longer than 1 second.
The average vehicle speed 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. Trip fuel saved and engine stop
time
The trip fuel saved and engine stop time
(Idling Stop System) mode shows amount of
fuel saved and the engine stop time since the
time the ignition switch was placed in the
ON position.
. The estimated quantity of saved fuel
. The time that the engine has been
stopped for by the Idling Stop System
The fuel saved and engine stop time can be
reset by pushing the
orswitch for
longer than 1 second.
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See “Idling Stop System” (P.5-137) for more
details.
5. Total fuel saved and engine stop
time
The total fuel saved and engine stop time
(Idling Stop System) mode shows amount of
fuel saved and the engine stop time since the
last reset.
.The estimated quantity of saved fuel
. The time that the engine has been
stopped for by the Idling Stop System
The fuel saved and engine stop time can be
reset by pushing the
orswitch for
longer than 1 second.
See “Idling Stop System” (P.5-137) for more
details.
6. 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 “——”.
7. Navigation (if so equipped)
When the route guidance is set in the
navigation system, this item shows the
navigation route information.
For more details, see the Infiniti InTouch
Owner’s Manual.
8. Audio
The audio mode shows the status of audio
information.
For more details, see the Infiniti InTouch
Owner’s Manual.
9. Driving aids (if so equipped)
The driving aids mode shows the operating
condition for the following systems.
.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
. Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
. Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)
. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
. Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)
For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP)” (P.5-34), “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)” (P.5-41), “Blind Spot Intervention®
(BSI)” (P.5-49), “Distance Control Assist
(DCA)” (P.5-94), “Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB)” (P.5-105) and “Predictive For-
ward Collision Warning (PFCW)” (P.5-112).
10. Tire pressure
The tire pressure mode shows the pressure
of all four tires while the vehicle is driven.
When the “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” or
“Flat Tire - Visit dealer” (if so equipped)
warning appears, the display can be
switched to the tire pressure mode by
pushing the
orswitch.
The tire pressure unit can be changed in the
[TPMS setting] under the [Settings] menu
on the lower display. (See the Infiniti InTouch
Owner’s Manual.)
NOTE:
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, it may take a period of time for the
tire pressure to be displayed while the
vehicle is driven. Depending on the radio
wave circumstance, tire pressure may not
correctly be displayed.

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys........................................................................\
................ 3-2Intelligent Key................................................................ 3-2
Valet hand-off............................................................... 3-4
Doors ........................................................................\
............. 3-4 Locking with mechanical key .................................... 3-4
Opening and closing windows with
mechanical key .............................................................. 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob................................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .................... 3-5
Automatic door locks .................................................. 3-6
Child safety rear door lock ........................................ 3-6
Intelligent Key system........................................................ 3-7 Intelligent Key operating range................................ 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ............................... 3-9
Intelligent Key operation.......................................... 3-10
Battery saver system................................................. 3-13
Warning signals........................................................... 3-14
Troubleshooting guide .............................................. 3-15
Log-in function ........................................................... 3-16
Remote keyless entry system....................................... 3-16
How to use remote keyless entry system ........... 3-17
Remote engine start (if so equipped)........................ 3-20 Remote engine start operating range .................. 3-21
Remote starting the engine..................................... 3-21
Extending engine run time....................................... 3-21 Canceling a remote start........................................ 3-21
Conditions the remote start will not work ....... 3-22
Hood ........................................................................\
........... 3-23
Trunk lid ........................................................................\
..... 3-23 Trunk lid release switch.......................................... 3-24
Trunk open request switch .................................... 3-24
TRUNK button .......................................................... 3-24
Trunk release power cancel switch..................... 3-25
Interior trunk lid release ......................................... 3-25
Fuel-filler door ................................................................. 3-26
Opening the fuel-filler door................................... 3-26
Fuel-filler cap............................................................. 3-26
Tilt/telescopic steering.................................................. 3-28
Manual operation (if so equipped) ...................... 3-29
Electric operation (if so equipped)....................... 3-29
Sun visors ........................................................................\
. 3-30
Mirrors........................................................................\
....... 3-30 Inside mirror.............................................................. 3-30
Outside mirrors ......................................................... 3-31
Vanity mirror.............................................................. 3-32
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ............ 3-33 Entry/exit function .................................................. 3-33
Memory storage ....................................................... 3-33
System operation ..................................................... 3-34

.You can switch the lock system to the
mode that allows you to open all the
doors when the key is turned once. (See
the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual for
details.)
OPENING AND CLOSING WIN-
DOWS WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The driver’s door key operation also allows
you to open and close the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “Power windows” (P.2-50).)
To open the window, turn the driver’s door
key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second. The door is unlocked
and the window keeps opening while turning
the key.
This function can also be performed by
pushing and holding the UNLOCK button
on the Intelligent Key. (See “Remote keyless
entry system” (P.3-16).)
To close the window, turn the driver’s door
key cylinder to the front of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second. The door is locked and
the window keeps closing while turning the
key.
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door individually, move the inside
lock knob to the lock positionthen close
the door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
.
When locking the door without an Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle.
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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will
lock or unlock all the doors and trunk lid. The
switches are located on the driver’s and
front passenger’s door armrests.
To lock the doors and trunk lid, push the
power door lock switch to the lock position
with the driver’s or front passenger’s door
open, then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle.
To unlock the doors including the fuel-filler
door and trunk lid, push the power door lock
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CAUTION
.After locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure that the
doors have been securely locked by
operating the door handles.
. When locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession
before operating the request switch
to prevent the Intelligent Key from
being left in the vehicle.
. The request switch and one touch
unlock sensor are operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been
detected by the Intelligent Key sys-
tem.
Welcome light and farewell light
function
When you lock or unlock the doors and fuel-
filler door, front and rear side marker lights,
parking lights, tail lights and the license plate
light will illuminate for a period of time. The
welcome light and farewell light function can
be disabled. For information about disabling
the welcome light and farewell light func-
tion, see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Man-
ual.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the
doors are locked, and then the Intelligent
Key is put inside the vehicle and all the doors
are closed; the lock will automatically unlock
and the door buzzer sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelligent
Key is in the same hand that is operating the
request switch to lock the door. Put the
Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or your
other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
.When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the glove box or a storage bin.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the door pockets.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed inside or near metallic materials.
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Locking doors, trunk lid and fuel-
filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passenger’s)
while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door is open.
*3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door handle request switch with the Intelli-
gent Key inside the vehicle. However,
when an Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle, doors can be locked with
another registered Intelligent Key.
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Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Touch the one touch unlock sensor(driver’s or front passenger’s) while car-
rying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once. The
corresponding door will unlock.
3. Push the door handle request switch
within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once again. All
the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door
will unlock.
All doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will be
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LOG-IN FUNCTION
After setting up the user information, the
system will automatically recognize the user
upon turning on the vehicle.
There will be a personalized welcome greet-
ing and screen prompt to log-in.
This feature allows 4 drivers to use their
own registration, drive mode, driving posi-
tion, air conditioner, and auto settings and
memorizes these custom settings.
The log-in user can be changed on the
welcome greeting screen or the User List
screen. For more details, see the Infiniti
InTouch Owner’s Manual.
The log-in function is linked to the following
items:
.Meter
. Audio
. Navigation system display (if so
equipped)
. Navigation settings (if so equipped)
. Air conditioner
. Automatic drive positioner (if so
equipped)
. Engine/Transmission
. Steering
. Suspension (if so equipped) .
Active trace control system
. Driver assistance* (if so equipped)
. Body Control Module (BCM)
*: except for the Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB) systemWARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored
during a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors and
fuel-filler door, open the trunk lid, activate
the panic alarm and open the windows by
pushing the buttons on the Intelligent Key
from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function can
operate at a distance of approximately 33
ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information concerning
the purchase and use of additional Intelli-
gent Keys, contact an INFINITI retailer.
The buttons on the Intelligent Key will not
operate when:
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

.the distance between the Intelligent Key
and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
. the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons, ap-
proach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from
the door.
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Type A (if so equipped)
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Type B (if so equipped) 1. LOCK button
2. UNLOCK button
3. TRUNK button
4. PANIC button
5. Remote engine start button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as
a confirmation. For details, see “Setting
hazard indicator and horn mode” (P.3-19).
Locking doors, trunk lid and fuel-
filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
buttonon the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
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