belt INFINITI Q50 2023 Manual PDF

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on, have your vehicle serviced immediately. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates when a warning message appears in
the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
Seat belt warning light and
chime
For driver and front passenger:
The light and chime remind you to fasten the
driver and front passenger seat belts.
The light illuminates whenever the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the front seat belts
are fastened.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 10 MPH
(15 km/h), the light will blink for about 95 seconds and then turn ON until the front
seat belts are securely fastened.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the chime will sound for about 6
seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 10 MPH
(15 km/h), the chime will sound unless the
front seat belts are securely fastened. The
chime will continue to sound for about 95
seconds until the front seat belts are fas-
tened.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-12).
For rear passengers:
The seat belt warning light for the rear
passengers (common with the warning light
for the driver and front passenger) will
illuminate whenever the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, and will remain
illuminated for approximately 65 seconds
unless all the rear passenger’s seat belts are
fastened (even if the rear seats are not
occupied).
The warning light for the rear passengers
will turn off when all the rear seat belts are
fastened or the rear seat belt warning on the
vehicle information display turns off after
approximately 65 seconds. (If other warning
interrupts the rear seat belt warning, the
warning will be paused. After the warning
resumes, it will continue to appear until acombined total of 65 seconds pass.) See “33.
Rear seat belt warning” (P.2-24).
If a rear passenger seat belt is fastened then
unfastened at a vehicle speed less than
approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the
warning light will illuminate. When the
vehicle speed exceeds approximately 10
MPH (15 km/h), the warning light will blink
and the chime will sound.
The chime will turn off when the unfastened
rear passenger seat belt is fastened again or
after the chime sounds for approximately 65
seconds. (The chime will be paused if other
warning chime interrupts. After the chime
resumes, it will continue to sound until a
combined total of 65 seconds pass.)
See “Seat belts” (P.1-12).
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this
light will remain on while the ignition switch
is in the ON position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Security systems” (P.2-30).

Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain side-
impact air bag systems and/or pretensioner
seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental
side air bag, supplemental curtain side-
impact air bag and pretensioner seat belt
needs servicing.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioner seat belt may not function
properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemen- tal restraint system” (P.1-42).WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air
bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems
and/or pretensioner seat belt will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock
assistance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-128).)
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the FEB system is
set to OFF on the lower display.
If the light illuminates when the FEB system
is ON, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. See “Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB)” (P.5-106) for more details.
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
() located on the instrument panel will be
lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” (P.1-48).
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2-24Instruments and controls
30. Driver assist system indicator
This indicator shows the status of the
following systems (if so equipped).
.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.5-33), “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)” (P.5-40), “Blind Spot Intervention
®
(BSI)” (P.5-50), “Distance Control Assist
(DCA)” (P.5-95), “Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB)” (P.5-106) and “Predictive For-
ward Collision Warning (PFCW)” (P.5-113).
The figure and color of this indicator will
change depending on the conditions of the
above systems. (In each section, the name of
this indicator is referred to as, “driver assist
system lane indicator”, “driver assist system
blind spot indicator” or “driver assist system
forward indicator” depending on the sys-
tems.)
31. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
indicator
When a driving mode is selected using the
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector, the selected
mode indicator is displayed.
. PERSONAL
. SPORT
. SPORT+ (if so equipped)
. STANDARD
. ECO
. SNOW
(See “INFINITI Drive Mode Selector” (P.5-
21).)
32. Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator
This indicator shows the automatic shift
position.
In the manual shift mode, when the trans-
mission does not shift to the selected gear
due to a transmission protection mode, the
AT position indicator will blink and a chime
will sound.
See “Automatic transmission” (P.5-16) for
further details.
33. Rear seat belt warning
This warning appears after the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. If any
of the rear passenger’s seat belts is not
fastened, the rear seat belt warning will be
displayed in red to show which seat belt is
not fastened (even if the rear seats are not
occupied). The seat icon illuminates in red
until the corresponding rear passenger’s seat
belt is fastened. The warning will automati-
cally turn off after approximately 65 sec-
onds. (If other warning interrupts the rear
seat belt warning, the warning will be
paused. After the warning resumes, it will
continue to appear until a combined total of
65 seconds pass.) The seat icon will turn
green if the passenger is buckled. If a rear
passenger seat belt is fastened then unfas-
tened at a vehicle speed less than approxi-
mately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the rear seat belt
warning will appear. When the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h),
the rear seat belt warning will appear and
the chime will sound. The warning will turn
off when the unfastened rear passenger
seat belt is fastened again or automatically
turn off in approximately 65 seconds (com-
bined total). For precautions on seat belt
usage, see “Seat belts” (P.1-12).

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WARNING
.In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts
and child restraints.
. Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
.Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the moonroof before
opening.
. Do not place any heavy object on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
POWER MOONROOF
The moonroof only operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The moonroof is operational for about 45
seconds, even if the ignition switch is pushed
to the OFF position. If the driver’s door or
the passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
moonroof is canceled.
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Sunshade
The sunshade will open automatically when
the moonroof is opened. However, it must
be closed manually.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt up, first close the moonroof, then
push the switch to the tilt up positionand
release it; it need not be held. To tilt down
the moonroof, push the switch to the tilt
down position
.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open or close the moonroof, push
the switch to the openor closeposition
and release it; it need not be held. The roof
MOONROOF (if so equipped)

3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the key.
VALET HAND-OFF
When you have to leave a key with a valet,
give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep
the mechanical key with you to protect your
belongings.
To prevent the glove box and the trunk from
being opened during valet hand-off, follow
the procedures below.
1. Push the trunk release power cancelswitch to the OFF (cancel) side.
2. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
3. Lock the glove box and the trunk pass- through with the mechanical key.
4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your
pocket or bag for insertion into the
Intelligent Key when you retrieve your
vehicle.
See “Trunk lid” (P.3-22), “Glove box” (P.2-
51) and “Trunk pass-through” (P.1-7).
WARNING
. Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
. Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
. To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets
unattended in your vehicle. Addition-
ally, the temperature inside a closed
vehicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
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LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL
KEY
To lock the driver’s door, turn the driver’s
door key cylinder to the front of the vehicle
.
To unlock the driver’s door, turn the driver’s
door key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle
.
To lock or unlock the other doors and the
trunk lid, use the Intelligent Key function
(one touch unlock sensor, request switch or
UNLOCK button). (See “Intelligent Key sys-
tem” (P.3-6).)
DOORS

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Loose Fuel Cap warning
The Loose Fuel Cap warning appears in the
vehicle information display when the fuel-
filler cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few
driving trips for the warning to be displayed.
To turn off the warning, perform the
following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap assoon as possible. (See “Fuel-filler cap”
(P.3-25).)
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until a single click is heard.
3. Push the
orswitchon 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 com-
fort. 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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TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING

— If an electrical equipment is being usedin or near the vehicle
— There is a malfunction in the TPMS system
— There is a malfunction in the horn or hazard indicators
. If the Tire Inflation Indicator does not
operate due to TPMS interference, move
the vehicle about 3 ft (1 m) backward or
forward and try again.
If the Tire Inflation Indicator is not working,
use a tire pressure gauge.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss of
control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden
steering maneuvers, because these driving
practices could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle. As with any vehicle, a loss of
control could result in a collision with other
vehicles or objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if the loss of control
causes the vehicle to slide sideways.
Be
attentive at all times, and avoid driving when
tired. Never drive when under the influence
of alcohol or drugs (including prescription or
over-the-counter drugs which may cause
drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt as
outlined in the “Seat belts” (P.1-12) of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers to
do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a seat
belt.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
If driving the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface.
Maintain control of the vehicle by following
the procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle
must be driven as appropriate based on the
conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course. 4. When appropriate, slowly release the
accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the
vehicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt
to drive the vehicle back onto the road
surface until vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires return
to the road surface. When all tires are on
the road surface, steer the vehicle to stay
in the appropriate driving lane.
.If you decide that it is not safe to
return the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic
conditions, gradually slow the vehicle
to a stop in a safe place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving
on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the
handling and stability of the vehicle, espe-
cially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspect the tires for wear and
Starting and driving5-9

belted or radial), and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Install tire chains
on the rear wheels when driving on
slippery roads and drive carefully.
. This vehicle is not designed for off-
road (rough road) use. Do not drive
on sandy or muddy roads that tires
may get stuck in.
. For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position
with the engine running. Doing so
may result in drivetrain damage or
unexpected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.
. Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dy-
namometer (such as the dynam-
ometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equip-
ment even if the other two wheels are
raised off the ground. 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 drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
. When a wheel is off the ground due
to an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively.WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in
an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to
a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the shift lever to the
P (Park) position.
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

5-14Starting and driving
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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is
discharged, or environmental conditions in-
terfere with the Intelligent Key operation,
start the engine according to the following
procedure:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)position.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key as illustrated. (A chime
will sound.)
4. Push the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds after
the chime sounds. The engine will start.
After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the
brake pedal, the ignition switch position will
change to ACC.
NOTE:
. When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the
Intelligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator appears in the vehicle information
display even if the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle. This is not a malfunc-
tion. To turn off the Intelligent Key
battery discharge indicator, touch the
ignition switch with the Intelligent Key
again.
. If the Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator appears, replace the battery as
soon as possible. (See “Intelligent Key
battery replacement” (P.8-19).)
. Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head restraints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position. (See “Warning lights, in-
dicator lights and audible reminders”
(P.2-10).)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

6-8In case of emergency
at a fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm)
until the temperature gauge indication
returns to normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. (If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off the
engine.) Do not open the hood further
until no steam or coolant can be seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is
leaking or the cooling fan does not run,
stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan can start at any time.
7. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the reservoir tank with
the engine running. Add coolant to the
reservoir tank if necessary. Have your
vehicle repaired. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. When towing your vehicle, all State (Pro-
vincial in Canada) and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
equipment could damage your vehicle. Tow-
ing instructions are available from an
INFINITI retailer. Local service operators
are familiar with the applicable laws and
procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to
your vehicle, INFINITI recommends that you
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator care-
fully read the following precautions.
WARNING
.
Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
. Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
.When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working con-
dition. If any unit is damaged, dollies
must be used.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE