INFINITI Q50 2020 Owner's Manual

Do not tow a trailer with your
vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when towing
a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such
as a motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any Automatic Trans-
mission (AT) vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing).
Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow any All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any of the wheels
on the ground. Doing so may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by INFINITI” (P.6-9).
Automatic Transmission
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly
MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly man-
ufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applic-
able on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road character-
istics and climate.
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TOWING A TRAILERUNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

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TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of as-
phalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking trac-
tion tests, and does not include accel-
eration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive tempera-
ture can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat build-up and possi-
ble tire failure.
Your INFINITI is covered by the following
emission warranties.
For USA:
.
Emission Defects Warranty
. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found
with other vehicle warranties in your War-
ranty Information Booklet that comes with
your INFINITI. If you did not receive a
Warranty Information Booklet, or it has
become lost, you may obtain a replacement
by writing to:
. INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canada:
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found
with other vehicle warranties in your War-
ranty and Roadside Assistance Information
that comes with your INFINITI. If you did not
receive a Warranty and Roadside Assistance
Information, or it has become lost, you may
obtain a replacement by writing to:
. Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario,
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY

L4W 4Z5For USA
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying INFINITI.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your retailer, or INFINITI.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-
888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.
gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.
safercar. gov.
You may notify INFINITI by contact-ing our Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment, toll-free, at 1-800-662-6200.
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Transport
Canada in addition to notifying
INFINITI.
If Transport Canada receives com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
request that INFINITI conduct a recall
campaign. However, Transport Cana-
da cannot become involved in indivi-
dual problems between you, your
retailer, or INFINITI.
You may contact Transport Canada’s
Defect Investigations and Recalls Di-
vision toll free at 1-800-333-0510.
You may also report safety defects
online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-
Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lan-
g=eng (English speakers) or https://
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

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wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers).
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be obtained
from Transport Canada’s Road
Safety Information Centre at 1-
800-333-0371 or online at www.tc.
gc.ca/ roadsafety (English speakers)
or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety
concerns please contact our Consu-
mer Information Centre toll free at 1-
800- 361-4792.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Intelligent All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) should never be
tested using a two wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing), or
similar equipment. Make sure you inform
test facility personnel that your vehicle
is equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in transmission
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be in
what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the “ready condition” can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready condi-
tion”. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test readi- ness condition. Place the ignition switch in
the ON position without starting the engine.
If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition
is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after
20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)

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 passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was depres-
sing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing 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 ac-
quired 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 re-
tailer, 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 retailers. Genuine
INFINITI Owner’s Manuals can also be
purchased.
For USA:
For current pricing and availability of genu-
ine
INFINITI Service Manuals, contact:
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genu-
ineINFINITI Owner’s Manuals, contact:
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 representative
will assist you.
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EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

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MEMO

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ................... 5-127
Active Lane Control ............................................ 5-25
Active noise cancellation ................................. 5-138
Active sound enhancement ............................ 5-138
Active trace control ......................................... 5-130
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ..................... 1-55
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ..................... 1-55
Air bag warning labels ....................................... 1-58
Air bag warning light .............................. 1-58, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-15
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ............................ 4-36
Air conditioner service ................................ 4-42
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations .... 4-42, 10-7
Automatic air conditioner ........................... 4-37
DUAL mode setting ..................................... 4-40
Heater and air conditioner .......................... 4-36
Servicing air conditioner ............................. 4-42
Air deflectors ...................................................... 10-15
Alarm How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ............................................ 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-10 Antenna .................................................................. 4-43
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................... 5-127
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-5
Armrest ...................................................................... 1-7
Around View
®Monitor ...................................... 4-11
Audible reminders ................................................. 2-17
Autolight system .................................................. 2-35
Automatic Automatic air conditioner ........................... 4-37
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-9
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Automatic door locks ............................................ 3-5
Automatic drive positioner ............................... 3-32
Automatic seat positioner ................................ 3-32
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-9
B
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) .............. 5-61
Battery .................................................................... 8-11
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ......... 3-2
Battery saver system .................................... 2-38
Intelligent Key ................................................. 8-19
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-13
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-14
Belts (See drive belts) ......................................... 8-13
Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI) ......................... 5-48
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) .............................. 5-40 Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............. 5-127
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-10
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-129
Brake system ................................................ 5-126
Parking brake operation ............................. 5-20
Brake warning light .............................................. 2-11
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-119
Bulb check/instrument panel ........................... 2-10
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-22
C
Camera aiding sonar function ......................... 4-25
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ....................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ....................................... 4-43
Card holder ............................................................ 2-48
Catalytic converter Three-way catalyst ......................................... 5-5
Changing intercooler coolant ............................. 8-6
Chassis control ................................................... 5-132
Check tire pressure warning ............................. 2-21
Checking intercooler coolant level .................... 8-6
Child restraints ...................................................... 1-21 LATCH system ............................................... 1-23
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-21
Child safety ............................................................ 1-19
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6

11-2
ChimesAudible reminders .......................................... 2-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-14
Circuit breaker
Fusible link ....................................................... 8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Climate control
Automatic air conditioner ........................... 4-37
Clock ...................................................................... 2-28
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-48
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-135
Console box ........................................................... 2-47
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-5
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-4
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-7
Courtesy light ....................................................... 2-56
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-69 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .................................................... 5-88
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-71
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-22
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-26
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-38 Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-34
Dimensions ......................................................... 10-10
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................. 5-124
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-92
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-26
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-13
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-32
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-23
Driving Cold weather driving .................................. 5-135
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-15
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-22
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-22
Economy
Fuel ................................................................. 5-120
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-26
Emission control information label ............... 10-12
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-20
Engine Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-119
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-5 Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-4
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-7
Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-13
Engine block heater ................................... 5-136
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-3
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-3
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-7
Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-24
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation .................................. 10-6
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 10-7
Engine serial number ................................. 10-12
Engine specifications ................................... 10-8
Engine start operation indicator ............... 2-20
If your vehicle overheats ................................ 6-7
Remote engine start ..................................... 3-19
Remote engine start
operation indicator ........................................ 2-20
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-32
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........................ 10-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5

F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-12
FilterAir cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-7
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-21
Flat towing .......................................................... 10-19
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-5
Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-6
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-9
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-10
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-3
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-7
Window washer fluid .................................. 8-10
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-41
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) ............ 5-103
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light .......................................................... 2-11
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-48
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3 Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy .............................................. 5-120
Fuel information ........................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ........................................ 10-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-25
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-25
Gauge .................................................................. 2-9
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .............................. 5-119
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-17
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-18
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-57
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-25
Gauge ........................................................................\
. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Odometer ............................................................ 2-7
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-26
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2
Glove box ............................................................... 2-47
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-8 Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................. 2-39
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-42
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-43
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-136
Heater and air conditioner ................................ 4-36
High beam assist ................................................. 2-36
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-132
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-57
Hood release ......................................................... 3-22
Hook Coat hooks ..................................................... 2-48
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-49
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-41
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-11
Automatic transmission models ................ 5-16
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-30
Indicator
Lights ................................................................ 2-15
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-18
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-15
Indicators for operation (vehicle
information display) ............................................ 2-20
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ......................... 5-21
INFINITI InTouch Owner’s Manual .................. 4-2
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11-4
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-30Engine start .................................................... 2-30
Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-29
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............. 10-22
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-40
Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-5
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............... 5-121
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ........................ 5-71
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
ON indicator ......................................................... 2-22
Intelligent Key .......................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ........................................... 3-6 Battery replacement ..................................... 8-19
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation ................................................... 3-9
Warning signals .............................................. 3-13
Intercooler cooling system .................................. 8-5
Interior light control switch .............................. 2-55
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-24
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-54
Interior trunk lid release .................................... 3-24
ISOFIX child restraint ......................................... 1-23
J
Jump starting ........................................................... 6-5
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15 Keys ........................................................................\
.... 3-2
For Intelligent Key system ............................ 3-6
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-58
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-13
Emission control information label ........ 10-12
Engine serial number ................................. 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label ........................................ 10-12
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-28, 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....... 10-11
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) ............................ 5-33
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-23
License plate
Installing front license plate .................... 10-14
Light
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-58
Bulb replacement ........................................... 8-22
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-41
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-34
Indicator lights ................................................ 2-15
Interior light control switch ........................ 2-55
Interior lights ................................................... 2-54
Map lights ........................................................ 2-54
Personal lights ................................................ 2-54
Replacement ................................................... 8-22
Trunk light ....................................................... 2-56 Vanity mirror lights ....................................... 2-56
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-10
Lights
Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-24
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 10-16
Lock
Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-5
Door locks .......................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-22
Locking with mechanical key ............................. 3-4
Log-in function .................................................... 3-15
Loose Fuel Cap warning ........................ 2-21, 3-27
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 2-12
Low outside temperature warning ................. 2-22
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system
(See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)) ................................ 5-5, 6-3, 8-26
M
Maintenance
Battery .............................................................. 8-11
General maintenance ...................................... 9-2
Indicators for maintenance (vehicle
information display) ...................................... 2-23
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3
Maintenance log ............................................ 9-11
Maintenance precautions .............................. 8-2