belt INFINITI Q50 HYBRID 2018 Owner's Manual

Your INFINITI represents a new way of
thinking about vehicle design. It integrates
advanced engineering and superior crafts-
manship with a simple, refined aesthetic
sensitivity associated with traditional Japa-
nese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and
beauty. The car itself is important, but so is
the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes
in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you
feel with the INFINITI — from the way it
looks and drives to the high level of retailer
service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to
the fullest, we encourage you to read this
Owner’s Manual immediately. It explains all
of the features, controls and performance
characteristics of your INFINITI; it also
provides important instructions and safety
information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
is included in your Owner’s literature port-
folio. Always carry it with you when you
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer.
The Warranty Information Booklet con-
tents provide complete information about
all warranties covering this vehicle, the
requirements to keep the warranties in
effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside
Assistance program.Additionally, a separate Customer Care and
Lemon Law Information Booklet will ex-
plain how to resolve any concerns you may
have with your vehicle, as well as clarify
your rights under your state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by INFINITI or by your
INFINITI retailer prior to delivery. It is
important that you familiarize yourself with
all disclosures, warnings, cautions and in-
structions concerning proper use of such
accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended you
see an INFINITI retailer for details concern-
ing the particular accessories with which
your vehicle is equipped.READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Own-
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
.
NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for
conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated in
the rear seat.
Foreword

Hybrid System OverviewHybrid
System
Illustrated table of contents0
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Table of
Contents
10Technical and consumer information
11Index

.Based on driving conditions.
. The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position, the driver’s seat belt is re-
leased and the driver’s side door is then
opened.
The hybrid system operates as follows based
on driving conditions and the Li-ion battery
charge.
STARTING AND SLOW SPEED
DRIVING
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIV-
ING
The system automatically controls the gaso-
line engine and electric motor in order to
obtain the optimum fuel mileage and per-
formance, depending on the driving situation
and available Li-ion battery charge.
When the remaining battery level is low, the
Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that is driven to generate electric
power while the vehicle is driving.
RAPID ACCELERATION
The vehicle is accelerated using both the
gasoline engine and the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
DECELERATION AND BRAKING
The Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that changes the energy of the
rotating wheels into electric power. See
“Regenerative brake” (P.Hybrid System-8).
STOPPING
The gasoline engine may stop running to
save fuel depending on the available Li-ion
battery charge. The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
®Sys-
tem monitors the status of power being sent
to the electric motor and the Lithium ion (Li-
ion) battery state of charge. The status is
shown on the assist charge gauge in the
meter and the energy flow/remaining Li-ion
battery charge in the lower display and the
meter. System status can also be shown
when the screen is in the energy flow mode
or energy/fuel history mode.
Hybrid System OverviewHybrid System-5
ENERGY MONITORS

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ...................................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ...................................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear ........................................................................\
0-4
Passenger compartment ................................................. 0-5
Cockpit ........................................................................\
......... 0-6Instrument panel ............................................................... 0-7
Meters and gauges .......................................................... 0-8
Engine compartment ....................................................... 0-9
VQ35HR engine ......................................................... 0-9
Warning and indicator lights ...................................... 0-10

0-2Illustrated table of contents
JVC1100X
1. Supplemental front-impact air bags(P.1-37)
2. Front seat-mounted side-impact sup- plemental air bags (P.1-37)
3. Front seat belt with pretensioner and shoulder height adjuster (P.1-9) 4. Head restraints (P.1-5)
5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-37)
6. Rear seat belts (P.1-9)
7. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-22, P.1-29, P.1-33)
8. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors) (P.1-43)
9. Front seats (P.1-3)
10. Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-53)
11. Rear seats — Child restraints (P.1-18)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P.1-20)
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)

0-10Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
12-volt battery charge
warning light 2-9
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-10
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
2-10
Brake warning light (red) 2-10
Direct Response Hybrid®
System warning light 2-11
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light2-11
Low fuel warning light 2-12
Low tire pressure warning
light
2-12
Master warning light 2-13
Power steering warning light 2-14
Seat belt warning light 2-14
Supplemental air bag warn-
ing light2-14
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light 2-15Indicator
light Name
Page
Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF
indicator light 2-15
ECO drive indicator light 2-15
EV indicator light
2-15
Exterior light indicator 2-16
Front fog light indicator light 2-16
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light2-16
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
2-16
High beam indicator light 2-16
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-16
READY to drive indicator
light 2-17
Security indicator light 2-17
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
2-17
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplementalrestraint system
Seats ........................................................................\
.............. 1-2
Front seats ...................................................................... 1-3
Armrest ........................................................................\
... 1-4
Head restraints/headrests .............................................. 1-5 Adjustable head
restraint/headrest components ................................ 1-6
Non-adjustable head
restraint/headrest components ................................ 1-6
Remove ........................................................................\
.... 1-6
Install ........................................................................\
........ 1-7
Adjust ........................................................................\
....... 1-7
Seat belts ........................................................................\
...... 1-9 Precautions on seat belt usage ................................ 1-9
Pregnant women ........................................................ 1-11
Injured persons ............................................................ 1-11
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function
(front seats) (if so equipped) ................................... 1-11
Three-point type seat belt ...................................... 1-12
Seat belt extenders ................................................... 1-15
Seat belt maintenance .............................................. 1-15
Child safety ....................................................................... 1-16 Infants ........................................................................\
... 1-16
Small children .............................................................. 1-17
Larger children ............................................................ 1-17 Child restraints ................................................................ 1-18
Precautions on child restraints ............................ 1-18
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH) ...................................................... 1-20
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................. 1-22
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ............................................................ 1-24
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................. 1-27
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ................................................. 1-29
Booster seats ............................................................ 1-33
Supplemental restraint system ................................... 1-37 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ........................................................ 1-37
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) ............................................................... 1-43
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bag systems ...... 1-51
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ...... 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................. 1-54
Supplemental air bag warning light ................... 1-54
Repair and replacement procedure .................... 1-55

1-2Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0133
WARNING
.Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat belt properly. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” (P.1-9).
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents.
. To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve- hicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
. The seatback should not be reclined
further than necessary for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seat-
back is reclined, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and being injured is
increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damages.
SEATS

FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch for
a long period of time when the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid
®System is not
running. This will discharge the 12-volt
battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” (P.3-30)
for the seat position memory function.
SSS1051
Forward and backward:
Moving the switch
forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to
the desired position.
Reclining:
Move the recline switch
backward until
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different sizes
for added comfort and to help obtain proper
seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt
usage” (P.1-9).) Also, the seatback can be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3

1-4Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS1052
Seat lifter:
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle of the front portion
or height of the seat.
SSS1053
Lumbar support (if so equipped):
The lumbar support feature provides lower
back support to the driver.
Push the front or back end of the switch to
adjust the seatback lumbar area.
SSS1061
ARMREST
Rear armrest
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.