instrument panel INFINITI Q50 HYBRID 2018 User Guide

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
......... 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................................ 2-4
Meters and gauges ........................................................... 2-5Speedometer and odometer ..................................... 2-6
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Assist charge gauge ..................................................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders .............................................................. 2-9 Checking lights ............................................................. 2-9
Warning lights ............................................................... 2-9
Indicator lights ............................................................ 2-15
Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display .......................................... 2-18 Indicators for operation ........................................... 2-20
Indicators for maintenance ..................................... 2-25
Trip computer ............................................................. 2-27
Clock and outside air temperature ...................... 2-30
Security systems .............................................................. 2-31 Vehicle Security System ........................................... 2-31
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-32
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 2-34 Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................... 2-35
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................................... 2-36 Headlight and turn signal switch ............................... 2-36
Headlight switch ...................................................... 2-36
Turn signal switch .................................................... 2-42
Fog light switch ........................................................ 2-43
Horn ........................................................................\
............ 2-43
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .......... 2-43
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-44 Operation with switch ............................................ 2-45
Operation with touch screen ................................ 2-45
AUTO mode setting ................................................ 2-45
Heated steering wheel .................................................. 2-45
Power outlet .................................................................... 2-46
Ashtray ........................................................................\
...... 2-47 Rear ........................................................................\
..... 2-47
Storage ........................................................................\
...... 2-47 Cup holders ................................................................ 2-47
Soft bottle holder ................................................... 2-48
Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-49
Glove box ................................................................... 2-49
Console box .............................................................. 2-50
Card holder ............................................................... 2-50
Storage box .............................................................. 2-50
Coat hooks ................................................................ 2-51
Trunk hooks ............................................................... 2-51

2-4Instruments and controls
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1. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)— Clock (P.2-30)
2. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-11)
3. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
4. Automatic climate control system*
5. Upper touch screen display* (upper display) and Navigation system* (if so
equipped)
6. Lower touch screen display* (lower display)
7. Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-36) 8. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-37)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-21)
10. Fuse box cover (P.8-20)
11. Parking brake (P.5-20)
12. Storage box (P.2-50) and power outlet (P.2-46)
13. Seat heater switch (P.2-44)
14. Audio system*
15. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-23)
16. Glove box (P.2-49)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-6Instruments and controls
JVI0636X
Speedometer
SPEEDOMETER AND OD-
OMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
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Odometer/twin trip odometer
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometerand twin trip odometerare displayed in the vehicle information
display when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance
of individual trips.Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
under the
combination meter panel changes the dis-
play as follows:
TRIP A ?TRIP B ?TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to
zero.

2-16Instruments and controls
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights, instru-
ment panel lights, rear combination lights,
license plate lights or headlights are on. The
indicator turns off when these lights are
turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. (See “Fog
light switch” (P.2-43).)
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.1-43).
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. (See
“High beam assist” (P.2-38).)
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam
is selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
comes on steady or blinks while the engine
is running, it may indicate a potential emis-
sion control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also
come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (11.4 liters)
of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission
control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance test.
(See “Readiness for Inspection/Mainte-
nance (I/M) test (US only)” (P.10-21).)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come on
in one of two ways:
.
Malfunction indicator light on steady —
An emission control system malfunction
has been detected. Check the fuel-filler
cap if the Loose Fuel Cap warning
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If thelight does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to
the retailer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
tem.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).

FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
SIC2045
Security indicator light
The security indicator light is located on the
meter panel. It indicates the status of the
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks after the ignition switch was
in the LOCK, ACC or OFF position. This
function indicates the security systems
equipped on the vehicle are operational.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, this light will remain on
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.If the light still remains on and/or the
hybrid system will not start, seek service
for the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
as soon as possible. Please bring all regis-
tered keys that you have. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off auto-
matically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the head- lights automatically when it is dark and turn
off the headlights when it is light.
The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the
windshield wiper is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and
this condition is continued, the headlights
remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the
doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
SIC3784
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensorlocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor controls
the autolight; if it is covered, the photo
sensor reacts as if it is dark and the head-
lights will illuminate.
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2-42Instruments and controls
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch is
in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the vehicle information display
switches to the brightness adjustment
mode.
Push the + side of the switch
to brighten
the instrument panel lights. The barmoves
to the + side.
Push the - side of the switch
to dim the
instrument panel lights. The barmoves to
the − side. When the brightness level reaches
the minimum, the instrument panel lights will
turn off during the nighttime.
When the brightness level reaches the max-
imum or minimum, a beep will sound.
The vehicle information display returns to
the normal display when the instrument
brightness control switch is not operated
for more than 5 seconds.
SIC3271
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.
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 com-
pleted.
. 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
times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a
lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.

JVR0505X
The front seats can be warmed by built-in
heaters. The heating system of driver’s seat
and front passenger seat can be operated
independently.
OPERATION WITH SWITCH
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Push the switch on the instrument panel.
.Each time the switch is pushed, theseat heating mode will change in the
following order.
AUTO ?High ?Mid ?Low ?OFF
.The indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the heater is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn off the seat heater.
OPERATION WITH TOUCH
SCREEN
Push the CLIMATE button and touch []
or [] on the lower display. Select an item
from [AUTO], [High], [Mid], [Low] or [OFF].
AUTO MODE SETTING
When in the AUTO mode, the heater will
turn on or off automatically according to the
conditions such as the temperature inside
the vehicle compartment. Depending on the
conditions, the heater will not turn on even if
AUTO is selected. The settings for the AUTO
mode can be changed. For details, see the
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to come
into contact with the heated steering
wheel if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated steering wheel tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel pain
in those body parts in contact. Use of the
heated steering wheel by such people
could result in serious injuries.
CAUTION
. The 12-volt battery could run down if
the steering wheel heater is operated
while the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System is not running.
. Do not use the steering wheel heater
for extended periods of time as it may
cause burns and overheating.
. Any liquid spilled on the steering
wheel should be removed immedi-
ately with a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the steering wheel,
never use gasoline, thinner, or any
similar materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
steering wheel heater does not oper-
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL

tion, see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Man-
ual.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the
doors are locked, and then the Intelligent
Key is put inside the vehicle and all the doors
are closed; the lock will automatically unlock
and the door buzzer sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelligent
Key is in the same hand that is operating the
request switch to lock the door. Put the
Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or your
other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
.When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the glove box or a storage bin. .
When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the door pockets.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside or near metallic materials.
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Locking doors, trunk lid and fuel-
filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passenger’s)
while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-11

.The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into
the vehicle.
. Two remote vehicle starts, or a single
remote start with an extension, have
already been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
. The remote engine start function has
been switched to OFF in the settings
menu on the lower display. For additional
information, see the Infiniti InTouch
Owner’s Manual.
The remote engine start may display an
indicator in the vehicle information display.
For an explanation of the indicator, see
“Indicators for operation” (P.2-20).
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1. Pull the hood lock release handlelocated below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right and
left locks. Push the hood down to lock
the hood securely into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
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HOOD