INFINITI Q50 2021 Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: INFINITI, Model Year: 2021, Model line: Q50, Model: INFINITI Q50 2021Pages: 32, PDF Size: 3.54 MB
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FM/AM/HD/SiriusXM® Radio (if so equipped)
 Apple  CarPlay® lets you use your compatible iPhone® to make calls, listen to music, send and receive 
messages, get directions and use iPhone apps directly from your vehicle display. The display may be 
different based on iOS software version.
 C
onnect your compatible iPhone to the USB connection port located under the control panel.
 •  Depending on the setting, the startup information screen will appear on the upper display.
 •  Touch “Yes”  then “OK”  to use Apple CarPlay.
 •  After the iPhone is connected, the Apple CarPlay home screen will appear, and the iPhone functions 
displayed on the screen can be operated by the in-vehicle system.
While connected to Apple CarPlay, Siri
® operation can be accessed.
There are two ways to start a Siri session:
 1.   Press and hold the  button on the steering wheel.
 2.     Touch and hold the  key  or  key  on the lower left corner of the Apple CarPlay screen.
Press the
  button on the steering wheel or touch the  key  or  key  on the lower left corner 
of the Apple CarPlay screen to end the Siri session.
Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate the surrounding noises 
(traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) and point the heater and air conditioner vents away from the ceiling, 
which may prevent the system from recognizing the voice commands correctly.
When Siri finishes responding the session will automatically end and return to the home screen.
Some Siri functions may not be available during driving. For functions that can be used with Siri, please 
refer to the Apple
® website.
Please see your INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional operating and feature information.
Apple CarPlay®  
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Android Auto™ connects with your compatible Android® phone to control your phone, apps and navigation directly from your vehicle display.
INITIAL SETUP
 •  Download the Android Auto app from the Google Play™ store to your compatible Android phone.
 •  Launch the app fr om your Android phone and follow the directions for setting up the application. Several permissions will need to be given to the app for 
Android Auto to fully function on your in-vehicle system.
USING ANDROID AUTO
To connect your Android phone to the in-vehicle system, you must connect a USB cable to the USB 
connection port located under the control panel.
 •  Depending on the setting, the startup information screen will appear on the upper display.
 •  Touch “Yes” then “OK” to use Android Auto.
 •  After the cellular phone is connected, the Android Auto home screen will appear and can be operated by 
the in-vehicle system. When connected to Android Auto, Google AssistantTM can be accessed. There are 
three ways to start Google AssistantTM:
  1.    Press and hold the  button on the steering wheel until a beep is heard.
  2.    Touch the  key  on the Launch Bar.
  3.
   Say “OK Google” (requires appropriate permissions enabled via cellular phone).
To return to the Android Auto home screen after operation, touch the 
 key  on the Launch Bar.
To exit the Android Auto screen, touch the 
 key  on the Launch Bar and then touch the exit key.
To return to the Android Auto home screen from the main menu:
 1.   Press the MENU button and touch the  key , or
 2.     Touch the “Information” key , touch the “Apps” key, and then select the “Android Auto” key.
If you have difficulties with connection or performance, try a different USB cable.
Please see your  INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional operating and 
feature information.
Android Auto™  
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Navigation System (if so equipped)
Use the Infiniti controller  and OK button  to navigate through 
the upper display screens.
 •
   
Press  the 
 button  to return to the previous screen.
 •
   
Press  the  MAP/VOICE button 
 to display the map.
SETTING A ROUTE
To set a route, first ensure that the correct region is selected on 
the upper display.
 1.
 
 
Pr
ess the MENU button 
 below the lower display.
 2.
 
 
Select the 
“Destination” key 
 on the lower display.
 3
. 
 
Select the pr
eferred destination setting method.
 4.
 
  
E
nter the address number, street name, and city as 
prompted by the screen.
CANCELING A ROUTE
 
1.
 
 
Pr
ess  the  MENU button 
 below the lower display.
 2.
 
 
Select the 
“Cancel Route” key 
 on the lower display.
GUIDANCE VOLUME
 •
   
While guidanc
e is being announced, the guidance volume can be 
adjusted by turning the audio system volume knob.
 •
   
The guidanc
e volume can also be adjusted in the “Settings” menu. 
  
 
1. Pr
ess  the  MENU button 
 below the lower display.
 
   
2. 
 
Select the 
“Settings” key and then the 
“Volume & Beeps” key 
 on the display.
 
   
3
.
 
 
N
ext, select the “Guidance Volume” key. Use 
the “–”  and “+”  keys 
 to adjust the volume.Please see your  INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual for important safety information, 
system limitations, and additional operating and feature information.  
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INFINITI InTouch™ Services
If equipped, your vehicle may include INFINITI 
InTouch™ connected features and services 
such as Emergency SOS calling, Automatic 
Collision Notification, Wi-Fi, Remote Services, 
Navigation, Bluetooth
® and more.
For complete information about your INFINITI 
InTouch™ features and services, please visit 
usa.infinitiintouch.com or  
call 1-855-444-7244. For frequently 
asked questions, please visit 
www.infinitiusa.com/intouch/faq.
To access INFINITI InTouch™ Services:
 1.
 
   
Pr
ess the MENU button 
 under 
the lower display.
 2.
 
   
Select the 
“InTouch Services” key 
 on 
the lower display.
 
 
·
  
Pr
ess the in-vehicle telematics SOS  button 
 in case of an emergency, located above 
and in front of the rearview mirror. INFINITI INTOUCH™ 
SERVICES ENROLLMENT
 1.
     
Cr
 eate an INFINITI Owner Portal account. 
( https://owners.infinitiusa.com/iowners/)
 2.
      
F
 rom your INFINITI Owner 
Portal account, enroll in INFINITI 
InTouch™ Services.
 3
 .      
Do
 wnload the INFINITI InTouch™ Services 
companion app from the App store and 
log in using your INFINITI Owner Portal 
ID and password.
Available services may include:
 •
    
A
 utomatic Collision Notification
 •
    Emergency  Call
 •
    Wi-Fi
Please see your INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual and Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional operating and feature information.  
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Upper Display (Shortcut Menu)
The upper touch-screen display (upper display) provides the information, the view monitor system or 
the navigation map (if so equipped).
To control the upper display, use the touch-screen, the Infiniti controller 
 or the steering 
wheel switches .
WITHOUT NAVIGATION (if so equipped)
With no item selected, press the OK button 
 on the Infiniti controller  
or steering wheel switch  to display the shortcut menu  on the upper display. The 
shortcut menu  will provide options such as:
 •     Audio  Source
 •
    Audio  List
 •
 
Call Hist
 ory
 
•  
Phonebook
 •  Display ed Feature
 •
 
Cust
 omize This Menu
 •
 
T
 urn ALC ON/Turn ALC OFF
WITH NAVIGATION (if so equipped)
With the current vehicle location displayed on the map screen, press the OK button 
 on the Infiniti 
controller  or steering wheel switch  to display the shortcut menu  on the upper display.
Selecting the shortcut menu key 
 on the map screen will also display the shortcut menu . The 
shortcut menu  will provide options such as:
 •
   
Audio  Source
 •
   
Audio  List
 •
 
Call Hist
ory
 
•
 
Phonebook
 •
 
Canc
el Route
 •
  
P
 oints of Interest
 •
    Save  Location
 •
 
Split 
 Map Views
 •
 
Cust
 omize This Menu
 •
 
T
 urn ALC ON/Turn ALC OFF
Please see your INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional operating and 
feature information.  
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The ICC system is designed to maintain a 
selected distance from the vehicle in front 
of you and reduce the speed to match a 
slower vehicle ahead.
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE 
DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
 •
   
T
 o turn on the vehicle-to-vehicle (ICC) 
cruise control mode, quickly push and 
release the MAIN switch 
.
 •
   
T
o increase the distance to the 
vehicle ahead to be maintained by 
the ICC system, push the distance 
switch 
 until the display shows the 
desired set distance, which is shown 
by the number of lines on the set 
distance indicator 
.
 •
   
When a 
vehicle is detected 
ahead, a vehicle ahead detection 
indicator 
 will illuminate and your 
vehicle will reduce the speed to match the slower vehicle.
CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED) CRUISE CONTROL MODE
 •
   
T
o turn on the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode, push and hold 
the MAIN switch 
 for longer than about 1.5 seconds.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information.
SETTING A CRUISING SPEED
 •
    
Push the cruise c
 ontrol ON-OFF switch 
 to turn 
on the system. 
 •
   
With the 
vehicle at the desired speed, push down the 
control switch 
 to SET  to enable cruise control.
 •
   
The cruising speed c
an be adjusted to a higher or lower 
speed by toggling the control switch 
 up or down. 
CANCELING THE PRESET SPEED
 •
   
Push  the  CANCEL switch 
 or tap the brake pedal.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system 
limitations, and additional operating and feature information.
Cruise Control (if so equipped)Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)  
(if so equipped)   
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Blind Spot Warning (BSW)  
(if so equipped)
 •   The Blind Spo t Warning (BSW) can help alert 
the driver of other vehicles in the blind spot area 
when changing lanes. 
TURNING BLIND SPOT WARNING ON OR OFF
 •    BSW can be turned on or off through the “Driver 
Assistance” section of the lower display.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system 
limitations, and additional operating and feature information.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)   
(if so equipped)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) warns you if the vehicle is beginning 
to leave the traveling lane. 
 •     LDW is activated at speeds of 45 mph (70 km/h) and above and the 
lane markings are clear.
 
•      
I
f a front wheel passes over a lane marking, LDW will warn 
you through a visual alert 
 and an 
intermittent vibration in the steering wheel 
for up to 1.5 seconds. 
 
•
     
The Dynamic driv
er assistance switch 
 is 
located on the steering wheel.
TURNING LANE DEPARTURE 
WARNING ON OR OFF
 •    LDW can be turned on or off through the “Driver 
Assistance” section of the lower display.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional operating 
and feature information.  
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