climate control INFINITI Q50 2021 User Guide

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2. Push the temperature control buttons(driver’s side) to set the preferred tem-
perature.
.When the DUAL mode is turned on,you can individually set temperatures
for the driver’s side and front passen-
ger’s side, using the temperature
control buttons on the corresponding
side. (To turn on the DUAL mode,
touch [DUAL].).
.The temperature of the passengercompartment will be maintained
automatically. Air flow distribution
and fan speed will also be controlled
automatically.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
Heating (A/C off):
The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. Use this mode when you only need to
heat.
1. Push the CLIMATE button. The climate screen will be displayed on
the lower display.
2. Touch [A/C]. The [A/C] indicator will turn off. See “Operations on touch panel
screen” (P.4-39). 3. Push the temperature control buttons
(driver’s side) to set the preferred tem-
perature.
.When the DUAL mode is turned on,you can individually set temperatures
for the driver’s side and front passen-
ger’s side, using the temperature
control buttons on the corresponding
side. (To turn on the DUAL mode,
touch [DUAL].).
.The temperature of the passengercompartment will be maintained
automatically. Air flow distribution
and fan speed will also be controlled
automatically.
NOTE:
. Do not set the temperature lower than
the outside air temperature. Otherwise
the system may not work properly.
. This mode is not recommended if the
windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting/defogging:
1. Push the “
” front defroster button.
The indicator light on the button will
illuminate.
2. Push the temperature control buttons on the driver’s side to set the preferred
temperature. NOTE:
.
To quickly remove ice from the outside
of the windows, push the “
” fan
speed increase button and set it to the
maximum position.
. As soon as possible after the windshield
is cleaned, push the AUTO button to
return to the AUTO mode.
. When the “
” front defroster button
is pushed, the air conditioner will auto-
matically be turned on at outside tem-
peratures above 23°F (-5°C) to defog
the windshield, and the air recirculate
mode will automatically be turned off.
The outside air circulation mode will be
selected to improve the defrosting per-
formance.
Manual operation
The manual mode can be used to control the
heater and air conditioner to your desired
settings.
Fan speed control:
Push the “
” fan speed increase button
to increase the fan speed.
Push the “
” fan speed decrease button to
decrease the fan speed.
Push the AUTO button to change the fan
speed to the automatic mode.

Air flow control:
Push the “
” manual air flow control
button to change the air flow mode.
: Air flows from the center and side
ventilators.
: Air flows from the center and sideventilators, and foot outlets.
: Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.
: Air flows from the defroster and footoutlets.
Temperature control:
Push the “
” temperature control increase
button or the “” temperature control
decrease button to set the desired tempera-
ture.
When the DUAL mode is on, you can
individually set temperatures for the driver’s
side and front passenger’s side.
Air intake control:
. Push the “
” air recirculation button to
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle.
The indicator light on the “
” air
recirculation button will illuminate.
. Push the “
” air recirculation button
twice to draw outside air into the
passenger compartment. The indicator
light on the “
” air recirculation button
will turn off. .
To control the air intake automatically,
push and hold the “
” air recirculation
button. The indicator lights will flash
twice, and then the air intake will switch
to automatic control.
The air intake mode can also be con-
trolled automatically by touching [Auto
Recirc] (if so equipped). The indicator
light on [Auto Recirc] will illuminate. (See
“Operations on touch panel screen” (P.4-
39).)
Turning the system off
Push the ON/OFF button.
Operations on touch panel screen
Heater and air conditioner can be operated
on the touch panel screen. Push the CLI-
MATE button to switch the lower display to
the climate screen.
For details of the touch panel operation on
the lower display, see the separate INFINITI
InTouch
TMOwner’s Manual.
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Example
The following control keys are available.
(Availability of the item depends on the
model and specifications.)
Available items:
. “
”
Touch to change the air flow mode.
. “-
”/“+”
Touch to change the fan speed.
. [DUAL]
Touch to turn the DUAL mode on/off.
(See “DUAL mode setting” (P.4-40).)
. [Steering Heater] (if so equipped)
Touch to turn the steering wheel heater
on/off. (See “Heated steering wheel”
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. [A/C]
Touch to turn the air conditioner on/off.
(See “Automatic operation (AUTO)”
(P.4-37).)
. [Auto Recirc] (if so equipped)
Touch to turn the auto-recirculation
mode on/off. (See “Advanced Climate
Control System” (P.4-40).)
. [
]or[] (if so equipped)
Touch to turn the seat heater on/off.
(See “Heated seats” (P.2-43).)
DUAL mode setting
Touch [DUAL] to turn on/off the DUAL
mode. When the DUAL mode is set, the
temperature for the driver seat and the front
passenger seat can be adjusted indepen-
dently. When the DUAL mode is on, the
indicator light is on and “DUAL” appears.
Advanced Climate Control System
(if so equipped)
The Advanced Climate Control System
keeps the air inside of the vehicle clean,
using the automatic air circulation control
with the exhaust gas/outside odor detection
sensor and with ion control.
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[Auto Recirc]:
Touch to turn on the automatic air
recirculation mode.
Plasmacluster®icon:
Indicates the Plasmacluster®ion emis-
sion status.
Automatic air recirculation control with the
exhaust gas/outside odor detection sensor:
The Advanced Climate Control system
comes with an exhaust gas detection/out-
side odor sensor. When the automatic air
circulation control is activated, the sensor
detects odors outside the vehicle such as
pulp or chemicals, and exhaust gas such as
gasoline or diesel. When such odors or gases
are detected, the display and the system automatically change from the fresh air
mode to the recirculation mode.
When the automatic air circulation control
mode is on, for the first 5 minutes, the air
recirculation mode is selected to prevent
dust, dirt and pollen from entering the
vehicle and to clean the air inside of the
vehicle.
After 5 minutes, the sensor detects exhaust
gas and automatically alternates between
the air recirculation mode and the fresh air
mode.
NOTE:
The automatic air recirculation mode can be
activated under the following conditions.
.
The air flow control is not in the wind-
shield defrosting mode (the indicator
light on
is turned off).
. The outside temperature is approxi-
mately 32 °F (0 °C) or above.
Ion control:
The Advanced Climate Control system unit
generates highly concentrated Plasmaclus-
ter
®ions into the air blown from the
ventilators to reduce odor absorbed into
the interior trim and to suppress airborne
bacteria. The high-density Plasmacluster
®
ions also have a proven skin moisture
preserving effect.

The Plasmacluster®icon on the climate
screen indicates the status of the Plas-
macluster
®ion emission from the system
and changes with the amount of the air flow.
CLIMATE SETTINGS
Climate settings can be changed on the
climate settings screen on the lower display.
1. Push the MENU button and touch [Set-
tings] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Others].
3. Touch [Climate].
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software versions.
Available settings:
. Left/Right Seat Heater
The driver’s seat and front passenger
seat temperature settings for the auto-
matic seat heating control mode can be
changed separately. (See “Heated seats”
(P.2-43).)
. Steering Wheel Heater
The steering wheel heater can be turned
on/off. (See “Heated steering wheel”
(P.2-44).)
. Auto Steering Wheel Heater
The automatic control mode for the
steering wheel heater can be turned
on/off. When this item is turned on, the steering wheel heater will turn on auto-
matically if the temperature inside the
vehicle compartment is low at the time
when the ignition switch is turned on.
Regardless of the temperature, the
steering wheel heating will turn off after
30 minutes.
If the steering wheel heater is manually
turned on/off by touching [Steering
Wheel Heater] on the climate settings
screen, the automatic steering wheel
heating control mode will be canceled
and the system will return to the manual
mode.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steer-
ing wheel is above the temperature at
which the system is designed to operate,
the system will not heat the steering
wheel. This is not a malfunction.
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OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate.
However, this is not a malfunction. After
the coolant temperature warms up, the air
flow from the foot outlets will operate
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normally.
The sensors
and, located on the
instrument panel, help maintain a constant
temperature. Do not put anything on or
around the sensors.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
WARNING
The air conditioner contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid personal
injury, any air conditioner service should
be done only by an experienced techni-
cian with the proper equipment.
The air conditioner system in your vehicle is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. However, it may contribute in a
small part to global warming.
Special charging equipment and lubricant
are required when servicing your vehicle’s air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to the
air conditioner system. (See “Air conditioning
system refrigerant and oil recommenda-
tions” (P.10-7).)
An INFINITI retailer will be able to service your environmentally friendly air conditioner
system.
In-cabin microfilter
With Advanced Climate Control system:
The air conditioning system is equipped with
a natural grape seed polyphenol filter which
collects and neutralizes dirt, pollen, dust, etc.
To make sure that the air conditioner heats,
defogs and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter in accordance with the specified main-
tenance intervals shown in the “9. Main-
tenance and schedules” section. To replace
the filter, contact an INFINITI retailer.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog up
easily when operating the heater or air
conditioner.
Without Advanced Climate Control system:
The air conditioning system is equipped with
an in-cabin microfilter that collects dirt,
pollen, dust, etc.
To make sure that the air conditioner heats,
defogs and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter in accordance with the specified main-
tenance schedule shown in the “9. Main-
tenance and schedules” section. To replace
the filter, contact an INFINITI retailer.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog up
easily when operating the heater or air
conditioner.

WINDOW ANTENNA
The antenna pattern is printed inside the
rear window.
CAUTION
.Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any
metal parts to it. This may cause poor
reception or noise.
. When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with
a dampened soft cloth.
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SATELLITE ANTENNA
There is a satellite antenna on the rear part
of the vehicle roof.
A buildup of ice on the satellite radio
antenna can affect satellite radio perfor-
mance. Remove the ice to restore satellite
radio reception. When installing a car phone or a CB radio in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the follow-
ing cautions, otherwise the new equipment
may adversely affect the electronic control
modules and electronic control system har-
ness.
WARNING
.
A cellular phone should not be used
for any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit
the use of cellular phones while
driving.
. If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
. If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
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CAUTION
.Keep the antenna as far away as
possible from the electronic control
modules.
. Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic
control system harness. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any harness.
. Adjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manu-
facturer.
. Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
. For details, it is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer.

6. Keep the engine speed of the boostervehicleat about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle being jump
started
.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, push the
ignition switch to the OFF position and
wait 10 seconds before trying again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable (
???).
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to
cover the vent holes as it may be
contaminated with corrosive acid.
9. Put the battery cover and the engine cover back to the original location. Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.
CAUTION
.
Automatic Transmission (AT) models
cannot be push-started or tow-
started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
. Three-way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing
since the three-way catalyst may be
damaged.
. Never try to start the vehicle by
towing it; when the engine starts,
the forward surge could cause the
vehicle to collide with the tow vehi-
cle.
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 condi-
tioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.
3. If engine overheating is caused by climb- ing a long hill on a hot day, run the engine
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PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

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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.
TOWING A TRAILERUNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

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Child restraints ..................................................... 1-22LATCH system ............................................... 1-24
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-22
Child safety ............................................................ 1-19
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders .......................................... 2-17
Seat belt warning light
and chime ............................................. 1-14, 2-12
Circuit breaker
Fusible link ....................................................... 8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Climate control
Automatic air conditioner ........................... 4-37
Clock ...................................................................... 2-29
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-51
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-134
Console box ........................................................... 2-50
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 ....................................................... 2-59
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-69
Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) ..................................................... 5-87
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-71
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-23 Cup holders ........................................................... 2-48
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-27
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-39
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-35
Dimensions ......................................................... 10-10
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................. 5-123
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-91
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-27
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-13
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-33
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-24
Driving Cold weather driving ................................. 5-134
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
E
ECO drive indicator light .................................... 2-17
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-22
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-22
EconomyFuel .................................................................. 5-119
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-27
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-27
Emergency Call (SOS) button .......................... 2-46
Emission control information label ............... 10-12 Emission control system warranty ............... 10-21
Engine
Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-118
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 .................................... 5-135
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-3
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-3
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-7
Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-25
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 ............... 2-21
If your vehicle overheats ................................ 6-7
Remote engine start ..................................... 3-19
Remote engine start
operation indicator ........................................ 2-21
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8