ignition INFINITI Q50 HYBRID 2015 Quick Reference Guide

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
Behind steering wheel
Behind steering wheel
1 VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
2 LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
3 HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
4 EV INDICATOR LIGHT*
5 PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
6 PADDLE SHIFTERS*
7 ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
8 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
9 INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL/CRUISE
CONTROL/DRIVER’S ASSISTANCE SWITCHES
10 STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR
AUDIO*/BLUETOOTH®
11 INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL*/
TRIP RESET SWITCH
12 VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY SWITCHES
13 TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN*
14 VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH*
15 TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH
16 HOOD RELEASE*
17 UPPER DISPLAY
18 CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES
19 LOWER DISPLAY
20 AUDIO SYSTEM
21 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG
STATUS LIGHT*
22 HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
23 INFINITI CONTROLLER
24 DRIVE MODE SWITCH*
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Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD)
(if so equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, the
Around View Monitor is activated by pressing the
CAMERA button 1, located on the control panel,
or by moving the shift lever to the R (REVERSE)
position. The control panel displays various views of
the position of the vehicle.
When the shift lever is in the P (PARK), N (NEUTRAL)
or D (DRIVE) position and the CAMERA button 1 is
pressed, the following views will display in order:
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Rear view and bird’s-eye view
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Rear view and front-side view
Rear wide view
Start from any Control Panel screen
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Front wide view
Front view and bird’s-eye view
Front view and front-side view
When the shift lever is in the R (REVERSE) position and the CAMERA button 1 is pressed,
the following views will display in order:

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Inflation Indicator
A Flat Tire Visit Dealer or Tire Pressure Low — Add
Air warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display 1 and the low tire pressure
warning light 2 will illuminate when one or more
tires are low in pressure and air is needed.
• The tire pressures should be checked when
the tires are cold. The tires are considered cold
after the vehicle has been parked for 3 hours
or more or driven less than 1 mi (1.6 km) at
moderate speeds.
When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the TPMS
with Tire Inflation Indicator provides visual and
audible signals to help you inflate the tire to the recommended COLD tir\
e pressure.
To use the tire inflation indicator:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Do not start the engine.
3. Add air to the under-inflated tire, and within a few seconds, the hazard\
warning lights will
start flashing.
4. When the designated tire pressure is reached, the horn will beep once an\
d the hazard
warning flashers will stop flashing.
5. Repeat this procedure for any additional under-inflated tires.
After tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle at speeds above 16 \
mph (25 km/h). The
Flat Tire Visit Dealer or Tire Pressure Low — Add Air warning message and low tire pressure
warning light will extinguish.
When the low tire pressure warning light flashes for 1 minute and then r\
emains on, the
TPMS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by an INFINITI\
retailer.
Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicl\
e’s operation and the
outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature o\
f the air inside
the tire, which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may caus\
e the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates, check the\
tire pressure in your tires.
• Check the tire pressure (including the spare tire) often and always pr\
ior to long
distance trips.
The Tire and Loading Information label contains valuable information. Pl\
ease refer to
“Technical and consumer information (section 9)” in your Owner’\
s Manual for the location
of the Tire and Loading Information label.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Hybrid Awareness
Your vehicle is virtually silent in the electric mode. If you exit your \
vehicle while it is ON but the
engine is not running, the engine will automatically start, informing yo\
u that the car is still ON.
Do not store your INFINITI Intelligent Key within the detection range of\
the vehicle. This may
cause welcome lights and other functions to activate, creating unwanted \
battery drain.
The hybrid system is designed for optimum efficiency and performance. Ac\
tivation of the
electric mode may vary with driving conditions and driver input. A full \
battery display does
not indicate the vehicle should be in the electric mode.
The ready to drive indicator light illuminates when the hybrid system is powered and the
vehicle may be driven.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Direct Response Hybrid™ System Warning Light
This light will illuminate when the ignition switch is in the ON positio\
n
and will extinguish when the hybrid system is started.
The light will also illuminate when a malfunction occurs in the electric\

motor or hybrid system.
When this light illuminates while driving, immediately stop the vehicle \
in a safe location and
contact an INFINITI retailer.
If the hybrid system warning light blinks while driving, it may indicate\
that the Li-ion battery
charge is low and you cannot continue to drive.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Loose Fuel Cap
A LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display 1 when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly.
To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a single click
is heard.
The warning message will extinguish when the
vehicle detects the fuel-filler cap is properly tightened
and the or button 2 is pressed.
If the cap is not properly tightened, the Malfunction
Indicator Light may illuminate.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped)
The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the su\
rface
temperature of the steering wheel is below approximately 68°F (20°\
C). The steering wheel
heater will also turn off automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
To manually turn on the heated steering wheel, touch the steering wheel \
heater icon 1 within the CLIMATE control screen in the lower display. The indicator light will illuminat\
e.
AUTOMATIC STEERING WHEEL HEATER
When turned on, the steering wheel heater will
automatically heat the steering wheel whenever the
temperature inside the vehicle compartment is below
approximately 68°F (20°C) at the time of pushing the
ignition to the ON position. The temperature of the
steering wheel will also fluctuate while turned on.
To turn on the automatic steering wheel heater:
1. Press the MENU button just below the lower display.
2. Touch the Settings key.
3. Touch the right arrow key until you see Others.
Touch the Others key.
4. Touch Climate.
5. Touch Auto Steering Wheel Heater 2 to turn it on.
For more information, refer to the “Heater and air conditioner (section 3)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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Clock Set/Adjustment
To adjust the time and the appearance of the clock on the display:
1. Press the Menu button under the lower touch-screen display.
2. Touch the Settings key.
3. Locate and touch the Clock key.
The following settings can be adjusted:
On-Screen Clock: Set the clock display on or off.
When this item is on, the clock display appears.
Daylight Savings Time: The application of daylight
savings time can be turned to ON, OFF or AUTO.
Clock Format (24h): The clock can be set to 12 hour or 24 hour times. When the indicator
light illuminates, the clock is set to the 24-hour format.
Time Zone: Adjust the time zone. Choose a time zone from the available list. Pres\
s the button to return to the previous screen.
Offset Adjustment: The time can be adjusted forward or backward by minutes 1
and/or hours 2. The current clock time can be set up for a difference of 12 hours and \

59 minutes.
For more information, refer to the “Getting Started (section 2)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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INFINITI Intelligent Key System
The INFINITI Intelligent Key system allows you to lock or
unlock the vehicle, open the trunk and start the engine. It is
important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you (that
is, in your pocket or purse).
The operating range of the Intelligent Key is within
31.5 in (80 cm) from each request switch.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING DOORS
Using Intelligent Key:
• Touch the inside of the door handle 1 to unlock the
corresponding front door.
• Pressing the request switch 2 while touching the
inside of the door handle will unlock the rest of
the doors.
• To lock the vehicle, push either door handle request
switch 3 once.
• Change vehicle settings to unlock all doors by touching the inside of
the door handle 1. For more information, refer to the “Information
and settings (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Using Key Fob:
• Press the button 5 on the key fob to unlock the driver’s door.
• Press the button 5 again; all other doors will unlock.
• Press the button 4 on the key fob.
To release the trunk lid, press the button 6 for more than
1 second. Lift the trunk lid to access the trunk.
The Intelligent Key can also be used to activate the panic alarm by
pressing and holding the button 7 for more than 1 second. Once
activated, the panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a period of t\
ime.
INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged
or environmental conditions interfere 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,
and a chime will sound.
4. Within 10 seconds after the chime sounds, push
the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal and the engine will\
start.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Heated Seats (if so equipped)
There are 2 ways to operate the heated seats:
1. Press the heated seat switch 1.
• Every press of the switch allows you to cycle
through the 5 different modes of
AUTO – High – Mid – Low – OFF.
2. While on the CLIMATE control screen on the lower
display, touch the left or right heated seat icon 2.
• The Left or Right Heater Settings screen is
displayed with a list of the 5 different modes of
AUTO – High – Mid – Low – OFF to choose from.
• The indicator light on the heated seat switch 1 will illuminate when the system is in AUTO – High – Mid – Low.
• While in AUTO, the heated seats will turn on and off automatically, depending on
temperature conditions in the vehicle compartment.
• To view which of the 5 modes the system is in, press the CLIMATE button 3. This will
bring up the CLIMATE control screen on the lower display. From here, you will see the
heated seat icons 2 for the driver’s and passenger’s side, and below the icon is the
mode the system is in currently.
For more information, refer to the “Heater and air conditioner (section 3)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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Automatic Drive Positioner (if so equipped)
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering column
and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic
drive positioner memory.
Follow this procedure to set the memory positions:
• Confirm the shift lever is in the P (PARK) position.
• Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
• Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirrors to the \
desired positions
using the adjusting switches for each feature.
• Push the SET switch and within 5 seconds push the memory switch (1 or 2) for at
least 1 second.
• The indicator light on the memory switch you select will illuminate for \
approximately
5 seconds and a buzzer will sound.
• The driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirror positions are n\
ow set to
your preferences.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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Outside Mirror Control Switch
To select the right or lef t side mirror, move the
control switch 1 right or lef t.
Adjust each mirror to the desired position using
the switch 2.
REVERSE TILT-DOWN FEATURE (if so equipped)
The reverse tilt-down feature will turn both outside mirrors surfaces do\
wnward to provide
better rear visibility close to the vehicle.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Move the shift lever to the R (REVERSE) position.
3. Choose the right or left outside mirror by operating the outside mirr\
or control switch.
4. The outside mirrors surfaces move downward.
Both outside mirror surfaces will return to their original positions whe\
n one of the following
conditions has occurred:
• The shift lever is moved to any position other than R (REVERSE).
• The outside mirror control switch is set to the center (neutral) posit\
ion.
• The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Assist Charge Gauge
This shows the power consumed 2 or generated
1 by the electric motor.
For more information, refer to the “Hybrid System Overview” and the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Starting/Stopping the Hybrid System
It is important to make sure the INFINITI Intelligent
Key is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to start
the hybrid system.
TURNING THE HYBRID SYSTEM OFF
Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.
Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to turn the hybrid system off.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Headlight Control Switch
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
Turn the headlight control switch to the position 1 to turn on the front parking, side
marker, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights. Turn the switch\
to the position 2 to turn on the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM
The autolight system will automatically turn the
headlights on when it is dark and off when it is light.
The system will keep the headlights on for a period
of time after you turn the ignition off and all doors
are closed.
To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to t\
he AUTO position 3
then push the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system, turn the headlight
control switch to the OFF position, position 1 or position 2.
HIGH BEAM SELECT
To manually select the high beam function:
1. Turn the headlight control switch to the position 2.
2. Push the headlight control switch 4 forward to select the high beam function. The blue
indicator light illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull the headlight switch back to \
the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light w\
ill extinguish.
Pull and release the headlight control switch 5 to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
HIGH BEAM ASSIST
The High Beam Assist system will operate when the vehicle is driven at a\
pproximately
22 mph (35 km/h) and above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle \
appears in front of
your vehicle when the high beam is on, the headlights will automatically\
be switched to the
low beam.
Following the procedure below only activates the High Beam Assist system\
. This does not
necessarily turn on the high beam even if there is no other traffic. Bot\
h ambient light and
traffic conditions have to be correct for the high beam to illuminate.
To activate High Beam Assist, turn the headlight
control switch to the AUTO position 3 and push the
headlight control switch 4 forward to turn on the
high beam. The high beam
assist indicator light will illuminate.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the position 6 to turn the fog lights on.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the OFF position to
turn the fog lights off.
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LANE CHANGE SIGNAL
Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash, but the\
lever does not latch,
to signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the lane change is complet\
ed.
Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash, but the\
lever does not latch,
and release the lever. The turn signal will automatically flash three ti\
mes.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a lane change based on road and \
traffic conditions.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYSTEM (if so equipped)
Move the lever to one of the following positions to
operate the windshield wipers:
1 Mist (MIST) – One sweep operation of the wipers.
2 Auto (AUTO) – Operates the rain-sensing wipers
intermittently. The intermittent speed can be
adjusted by twisting the time control ring 3
to increase or decrease wiper sensitivity.
4 Low (LO) – Wipers operate at a continuous
low-speed.
5 High (HI) – Wipers operate at a continuous
high-speed.
6 Pull the lever toward you to activate the washer. The wipers will operat\
e several times.
PULLING UP THE WIPER ARM
The wiper arm should be in the up position when
replacing the wiper.
To pull up the wiper arm, push the wiper switch
to the MIST 1 position twice when the ignition
switch is in the OFF position within 1 minute. The
wiper operation stops in mid-operation and the
wiper arm can be pulled up.
The shift lever should be in the P (PARK) position.
To return the wiper arm, place the wiper arm in the
down position and operate the wiper switch once.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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