engine INFINITI QX50 2019 Owner's Manual

To turn off the Push warning, place the igni-
tion switch in the ON position and then in the
LOCK position.
Shift to Park
This warning appears when the door is
opened while the shift lever is in positions
other than the P (Park) position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shift
lever to the P position.
Engine start operation for Intelligent Key
system (if I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the Intel-
ligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake
pedal. For additional information, refer to
“INFINITI Intelligent Key battery discharge” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message area
of the vehicle information display when the
parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven.Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches 0 (Empty).
There will be a
small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap
is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. For additional information, re-
fer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Transmission Shift Position indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shift
position.
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the
windshield-washer fluid is at a low level. Add
windshield-washer fluid as necessary. For
additional information, refer to “Windshield-
washer fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself” section
of this manual. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates
and low tire pressure is detected. The warn-
ing appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated. If this warning appears, stop the ve-
hicle and adjust the tire pressures of all four
tires to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this sec-
tion and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Steering Assist Not Available: Cannot De-
tect Lane (if so equipped)
This message may appear when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the Steering
Assist system is automatically canceled:
∙ When lane markers in the traveling lane cannot be correctly detected for a period
of time due to such items as a snow rut,
reflection of light on a rainy day or several
unclear lane markers are present
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If you want to use the Steering Assist system
again, cancel the ProPILOT Assist system
and set it again when lane markers are clearly
visible.
AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the all-wheel
drive system is not functioning properly while
the engine is running.
AWD High Temp. Stop Vehicle (if so
equipped)
This warning may appear while trying to free
a stuck vehicle due to increased oil tempera-
ture. The driving mode may change to
2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning is dis-
played, stop the vehicle with the engine idling,
as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if the
warning turns off, you can continue driving.
Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual (if
so equipped)
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire
pressure is correct and that the tires are not
excessively worn.Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has
been opened.
Steering Assist Alert (if so equipped)
This message may appear when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
It will be displayed under the following con-
dition:
∙ When not holding the steering wheel or when there is no steering wheel opera-
tion
Please hold on the steering wheel immedi-
ately. When the steering operation is de-
tected, the warning turns off and the steering
assist function is automatically restored.
Steering Assist status (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the Steering As-
sist system is engaged.
For additional information, refer to “ProPI-
LOT Assist” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears if the Integrated
Dynamics-control Module detects an error in the Active Trace Control, Active Engine
Brake, or the Active Ride Control systems.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. For additional information, refer to
“Chassis Control” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display after a period
of time if the shift lever has not moved from
the P (Park) position.
Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF
or AUTO position. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight switch” in this sec-
tion.
When parked apply parking brake
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system be-
low 6 mph (10 km/h).
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
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If the warning message continues to appear,
stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and clean the windshield.
Press Brake Pedal (if so equipped)
This message may appear in the following
situations:∙ The driver tries to release the electronic parking brake manually without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
∙ The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and there is a possibility of moving back-
wards, even if the electronic parking
brake is applied.
∙ The vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is activated.
For additional information, refer to “Elec-
tronic parking brake” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Push-button ig-
nition switch positions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual. Shift system malfunction. Visit Dealer
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system at
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Check position of shift lever
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift device.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Shift to P range
This warning appears when the driver’s door
is opened with the shift position in any posi-
tion other than the P (Park) position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shift
lever to the P position.
Currently not available
This message appears when the VDC system
is turned off. The BSI system, the DCA sys-
tem and the LDP system will be turned off
automatically. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)” ,
“Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)” , “Distance
Control Assist (DCA)” and “Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
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∙Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate when all the doors, hood and lift-
gate are locked with the ignition switch
placed in the LOCK position. When plac-
ing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion, the system will be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the fol-
lowing alarm:
∙ The turn signals blink and the horn sounds intermittently.
∙ The alarm automatically turns off after a period of time. However, the alarm reac-
tivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by un-
locking the driver’s door or liftgate with
the key or by pressing the
button
on the Intelligent Key.
The alarm is activated by:
∙ Opening the door or liftgate without us- ing the key or Intelligent Key (even if the
door is unlocked by releasing the door
inside lock switch).
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s
door or the liftgate with the key, pressing
the
button on the Intelligent Key, or
pushing the request switch on the driver’s or
passenger’s door with the Intelligent Key in
range of the door handle.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will
not allow the engine to start without the use
of a registered INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key (for
example, when interference is caused by an-
other INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
key, an automated toll road device or auto-
matic payment device on the key ring), restart
the engine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. Restart the engine while holding the de-
vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI
recommends placing the registered INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a separate
key ring to avoid interference from other de-
vices.
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 de-
vice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
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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 interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light blinks whenever
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
LOCK position.
This function indicates the INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System is operational.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, the light will remain on while
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion.If the light still remains on and/or the engine
will not start, seek service for the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System service as soon
as possible. Please bring all registered keys
that you have. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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To defrost the rear window glass, place the
ignition switch in the ON position and push
the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear window defroster indicator light comes
on. Push the switch again to turn the de-
froster off.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
To defrost the outside mirrors, place the ig-
nition switch in the ON position and push the
outside mirror defroster switch on. The out-
side mirror defroster indicator light comes on.
Push the switch again to turn the defroster
off.To turn on the wiper deicer (if so equipped),
place the ignition switch in the ON position
and push the wiper deicer switch on. The
wiper deicer indicator light comes on. Push
the switch again to turn the deicer off.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
NOTE:
The top and bottom few rows of wires on the
rear window are not part of the rear window
defroster system. These wires make up the
antenna for the audio system.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER, OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER, AND WIPER
DEICER (if so equipped) SWITCHHEADLIGHT SWITCH
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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to
turn on and off automatically. The autolight
system can:∙ Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.
∙ Turn off all the lights (except daylight running lights) when it is light.
∙ Keep all the lights on for a period of time after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed. NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the time
delay for autolight shutoff can be adjusted.
For additional information, refer to the
separate INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s
Manual.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position
1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and left
open, the headlights remain on for a period of
time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
,orposition. Be sure you do not put anything on top of the
autolight sensor located in the top side
1of
the instrument panel. The autolight sensor
controls the autolight; if it is covered, the
autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and
the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs
while parked with the engine off and the ig-
nition switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become discharged.
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Ambient image sensor maintenance
The ambient image sensor
1for the High
Beam Assist system is located in front of the
inside mirror. To maintain the proper opera-
tion of the High Beam Assist system and
prevent a system malfunction, be sure to ob-
serve the following:
∙ Always keep the windshield clean.
∙ Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor. ∙ Do not strike or damage the areas around
the ambient image sensor. Do not touch
the sensor lens that is located on the
ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged due
to an accident, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
Battery saver system
The battery saver system automatically turns
off the ignition after a period of time when
the ignition switch is left in the Auto ACC or
ON position.
The battery saver system automatically turns
off the following lights after a period of time
when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and the doors are closed:
∙ Headlights, when the headlight switch is in the
orposition
∙ Interior lights, when left in the ON posi- tion
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) will
automatically adjust the headlights (low
beam) toward the turning direction to im-
prove the driver’s view. When the headlight
switch is ON and the driver operates the
steering wheel in a turn, the AFS system will
be activated.
The AFS will operate:
∙ when the headlight switch is ON.
∙ when the shift lever is in any position other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
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∙ when the vehicle is driven at above16 mph (25 km/h) for the left-side head-
light. Note that the right-side low beam
headlight will swivel but the left side will
not swivel when the vehicle is at a stop
and the steering wheel is turned. The ve-
hicle must attain a speed above 16 mph
(25 km/h) before AFS activates the left-
side headlight.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number
of occupants in the vehicle, the load the ve-
hicle is carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS OFF indicator light blinks after the
ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position, this may indicate that the AFS is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. When the
engine is started, the headlights will vibrate
to check the system condition. This is not a
malfunction.
Automatic headlight aiming control
(if so equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
headlight levelling system. The headlight axis
is controlled automatically. INFINITI recommends that you consult the
local regulations on the use of lights.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM
The LED portion of the headlights automati-
cally illuminate at 100% intensity when the
engine is started and the parking brake re-
leased. The LED Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) system operates with the headlight
switch in the OFF position. When you turn
the headlight switch to the
position for
full illumination, the LED lights switch from
LED DRL system to the park function.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL system does
not illuminate. The LED DRL system illumi-
nates when the parking brake is released. The
LED DRL system will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is neces-
sary at dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an accident in-
juring yourself and others.
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WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
climate controlled seats if you or the occu-
pants cannot monitor seat temperatures or
have an inability to feel pain in those body
parts in contact with the seat. Use of the
climate controlled seats by such people
could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
∙ The battery could run down if the climatecontrol seat is operated while the engine
is not running. ∙ Do not use the climate control seat for
extended periods or when no one is using
the seat.
∙ Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may
become overheated.
∙ Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
objects. This may result in damage to the
climate controlled seat.
∙ Any liquid spilled on the seat should be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
∙ The climate controlled seat has an air fil- ter. Do not operate the climate controlled
seat without an air filter. This may result
in damage to the system.
∙ When cleaning the seat, never use gaso- line, benzine, thinner, or any similar
materials.
∙ If any malfunctions are found or the cli- mate controlled seat does not operate,
turn the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service. The climate controlled seat cools down the
front seat by blowing cool air from under the
surface of the seat. The climate control
switch is located on the center console.
The climate controlled seat can be operated
as follows:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion.
2. Push the climate controlled seat switches to cool the seat. The indicator
light on the corresponding switch will
illuminate.
3. Adjust the desired amount of air by pushing the switch again. The climate
controlled seat blower remains on low
speed for approximately 60 seconds af-
ter pushing the switch on.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn off the climate controlled
seats. To turn off the climate controlled
seats, push the switch until the indicator
light does not illuminate.
To check the air filter for the climate con-
trolled seat, it is recommended that you con-
tact an INFINITI retailer.
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SWITCHES (if so equipped)
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