ECO mode INFINITI Q50 HYBRID 2018 Owner's Guide

3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors and trunk lid
simultaneously using the mechanical key.
.Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to
the front of the vehicle
will lock all
doors and trunk lid.
. Turning the driver’s door key cylinder
once to the rear of the vehicle
will
unlock the driver’s door. After returning
the key to the neutral position
, turning
it to the rear again within 60 seconds will
unlock all doors. .
You can switch the lock system to the
mode that allows you to open all the
doors and trunk lid when the key is
turned once. (See the Infiniti InTouch
Owner’s Manual for details.)
OPENING AND CLOSING WIN-
DOWS WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The driver’s door key operation also allows
you to open and close the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “Power windows” (P.2-52).)
To open the window, turn the driver’s door
key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second. The door is unlocked
and the window keeps opening while turning
the key.
This function can also be performed by
pushing and holding the UNLOCK button
on the Intelligent Key. (See “Remote keyless
entry system” (P.3-15).)
To close the window, turn the driver’s door
key cylinder to the front of the vehicle for
longer than 1 second. The door is locked and
the window keeps closing while turning the
key.
DOORS

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When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch
(driver’s or front
passenger’s) within the range of operation.
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You can also unlock the corresponding door
by touching the one touch unlock sensor
(driver’s or front passenger’s) within the
range of operation, and can unlock the other
doors using the door handle request switch
.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as
a confirmation. For details, see “Setting
hazard indicator and horn mode” (P.3-17).
CAUTION
. After locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure that the
doors have been securely locked by
operating the door handles. (Perform
this confirmation within 2 seconds
after the doors are locked.)
. When locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession
before operating the request switch
to prevent the Intelligent Key from
being left in the vehicle.
. The request switch and one touch
unlock sensor are operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been
detected by the Intelligent Key sys-
tem.
Welcome light and farewell light
function
When you lock or unlock the doors and fuel-
filler door, front and rear side marker lights,
parking lights, tail lights and the license plate
light will illuminate for a period of time. The
welcome light and farewell light function can
be disabled. For information about disabling
the welcome light and farewell light func-

LOG-IN FUNCTION
After setting up the user information, the
system will automatically recognize the user
upon turning on the vehicle.
There will be a personalized welcome greet-
ing and screen prompt to log-in.
This feature allows 4 drivers to use their
own registration, drive mode, driving posi-
tion, air conditioner, and auto settings and
memorizes these custom settings.
The log-in user can be changed on the
welcome greeting screen or the User List
screen. For more details, see the Infiniti
InTouch Owner’s Manual.
The log-in function is linked to the following
items:
.Meter
. Audio
. Navigation system display
. Navigation settings
. Air conditioner
. Automatic drive positioner
. Engine/Transmission
. Steering
. Active trace control
. Driver assistance*
. Body Control Module (BCM)
*: except for the Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB) systemWARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored
during a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors and
fuel-filler door, open the trunk lid, activate
the panic alarm and open the windows by
pushing the buttons on the Intelligent Key
from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function can
operate at a distance of approximately 33
ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information concerning
the purchase and use of additional Intelli-
gent Keys, contact an INFINITI retailer.
The buttons on the Intelligent Key will not operate when:
.
the distance between the Intelligent Key
and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
. the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked. (Perform this
confirmation within 2 seconds after the
doors are locked.)
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons, ap-
proach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from
the door.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

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1. LOCK button
2. UNLOCK button
3. TRUNK button
4. PANIC button
5. Remote engine start button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as
a confirmation. For details, see “Setting
hazard indicator and horn mode” (P.3-17).
Locking doors, trunk lid and fuel-
filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFFposition and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
buttonon the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
Unlocking doors, trunk lid and fuel-
filler door
1. Push the UNLOCKbuttonon the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
buttonon the
Intelligent Key again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door
will unlock.
All doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will be locked automatically unless one of the
following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
buttonon the Intelligent Key while
the doors are locked. If during this 1-minute
time period, the UNLOCK
buttonon
the Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors will be
locked automatically after another 1 minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Opening windows
The UNLOCKbuttonoperation also
allows you to open the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “Power windows” (P.2-52).)
To open the window, push the door UN-
LOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
for about 3 seconds after the door is
unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
If the window open operation is stopped in
mid-operation while pushing the UNLOCK
button, release and push the UN-
LOCKbuttonagain until the window
opens completely.
Window cannot be closed using the Intelli-
gent Key.
The door window can also be operated by

turning the mechanical key in a door lock.
(See “Doors” (P.3-4).)
Opening moonroof
The moonroof can be opened by pushing the
UNLOCKbuttonon the Intelligent
Key. This function will not operate while the
moonroof timer is activated or when the
windows need to be initialized.
To open the moonroof, push the UNLOCK
buttonon the Intelligent Key for
about 3 seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Opening trunk lid
1. Push the TRUNKbuttonon the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC
buttonon the key
for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. 3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent
Key are pushed. (Note: PANIC
buttonor TRUNKbuttonshould be pushed for more than 1
second.)
Remote engine start
The remote engine startbuttonis on
the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remote
engine start function. This function allows
the engine to start from outside the vehicle.
See “Remote engine start” (P.3-19) for more
details.
Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and
horn mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
buttonis pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps
once. When the UNLOCK
buttonis
pushed, the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
buttonis pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
buttonis pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the horn operates.
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3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -
twice HAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME -
once HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
4
times
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
,orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -
none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
noneHAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
4
times
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
,orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD -
once
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn
(chime) operation, push the LOCK
and
UNLOCKbuttons on the Intelligent
Key simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is set,
the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn
mode is set, the hazard indicator flashes
once and the horn chirps once.

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.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-3
ANTENNA CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ....................... 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .............................. 5-4
Three-way catalyst ..................................................... 5-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............ 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................. 5-9
Off-road recovery ....................................................... 5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...................... 5-10
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions (AWD models) ........................ 5-10
Push-button ignition switch ......................................... 5-11 Operating range for hybrid system
start function .............................................................. 5-11
Push-button ignition switch operation ............... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions ................. 5-12
Emergency hybrid system shut off ....................... 5-13
Intelligent Key battery discharge .......................... 5-13
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ................................................................ 5-14
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ................................................................ 5-14
Remote start ............................................................... 5-15
Driving the vehicle ........................................................... 5-15
Automatic transmission ........................................... 5-15
Parking brake .................................................................. 5-20 INFINITI Drive Mode Selector .................................... 5-21
STANDARD mode ................................................... 5-21
SPORT mode ............................................................ 5-21
SNOW mode ............................................................. 5-21
ECO mode ................................................................. 5-21
PERSONAL mode ................................................... 5-23
Active Lane Control (if so equipped) ........................ 5-24 Active Lane Control operation ............................ 5-26
Turning Active Lane Control ON/OFF ............. 5-27
How to enable/disable Active
Lane Control ............................................................. 5-28
Active Lane Control limitations ........................... 5-29
System temporarily unavailable .......................... 5-30
System malfunction ............................................... 5-30
System maintenance ............................................... 5-31
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) .............................. 5-32 LDW system operation .......................................... 5-33
How to enable/disable the LDW system ......... 5-34
LDP system operation ............................................ 5-34
Turning the LDP system ON/OFF ..................... 5-35
How to enable/disable the LDP system ........... 5-36
LDW/LDP system limitations .............................. 5-36
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-37
System malfunction ................................................ 5-38

5-4Starting and driving
WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
. Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and trunk lid securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
®
System running for any extended
length of time.
. Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing, otherwise exhaust gases could be
drawn into the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, follow these precau-
tions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the air recirculation mode to off and the fan control to high to
circulate the air. .
If electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the trunk lid or
the body, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
. The exhaust system and body should
be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for service.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger
compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident invol- ving damage to the exhaust sys-
tem, underbody, or rear of the
vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

battery power when the hybrid system
is not running (Phone chargers, GPS,
DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the 12-volt battery may
need to be charged to maintain 12-volt
battery health.
REMOTE START
Vehicles started with the remote engine
start function require the ignition switch to
be placed in the ON position before the shift
lever can be moved from the P (Park)
position. To place the ignition switch in the
ON position, perform the following steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine
start” (P.3-19).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission
control module to produce maximum effi-
ciency and smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the
recommended operating procedures for this
transmission. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driving
enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
After starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid®System, fully depress the foot brake
pedal and push the shift lever button before
shifting the shift lever to the R (Reverse), N
(Neutral), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode
position. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped
before attempting to shift the shift lever.
This Automatic Transmission (AT) model is
designed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of the P
(Park) position and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch is
pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and push the shift lever button to shift into a driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in
motion.
WARNING
.Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or
manual shift mode. Always depress
the brake pedal until shifting is
completed. Failure to do so could
cause you to lose control and have
an accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
. Never shift to either P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is
moving reversing. This could cause an
accident or damage the transmission.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE