Key INFINITI QX50 2020 Owner's Manual

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-36)Wiper blades (P. 8-16)
3. Windshield (P. 8-16)
4. Front camera (P. 5-32, 5-35, 5-40,
5-101, 5-150)
5. Power windows (P. 2-68)
6. Door locks (P. 3-4) INFINITI Intelligent Key (P. 3-7)
Keys (P. 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-35) Side camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-11)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-25) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-25)
9. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-23) Headlight switch (P. 2-40)
Turn signal switch (P. 2-40)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (P. 2-40)
10. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-40)
11. Sonar sensors (if so equipped)
(P. 5-187)
12. Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-11)
See the page number indicated in parenthe-
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the master warning light illuminates if
any of the following (if so equipped) are dis-
played on the vehicle information display:∙ No key warning
∙ I-Key system warning
∙ Low fuel warning
∙ Low washer fluid warning
∙ Parking brake warning
∙ Door/ liftgate open warning
∙ Loose fuel cap warning
∙ Low tire pressure warning
∙ Flat tire warning
∙ Transmission system warning
∙ Headlight warning
∙ Driver Attention Support system warning
∙ Shift position warning
∙ Low battery warning
∙ Shipping mode warning
∙ Low oil pressure warning ∙ All Wheel Drive (AWD) system warning
∙ Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
warning
∙ Handle Release warning
∙ Driving Aids malfunction warning
∙ Chassis Control system warning
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
Power steering warning light
WARNING
∙ If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
harder to operate.
∙ When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of the
vehicle, but the steering will be harder to
operate. Have the power steering system
checked. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service. Models with Direct Adaptive Steering®:
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power
steering warning light stays on for a few
seconds and turns off. This indicates that
Direct Adaptive Steering is operational. Drive
the vehicle after the power steering warning
light turns off.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while driving, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop the vehicle. If the power
steering warning light turns off, you can drive
again. If the power steering warning light
continues to illuminate, have the Direct
Adaptive Steering checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. For additional information, refer
to “Power Steering” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Models with electric power steering:
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power
steering warning light turns off. This indicates
the electric power steering is operational.
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While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a disc brake pad requires replace-
ment, it makes a high pitched scraping sound
when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position or placed in the OFF or LOCK posi-
tion with the key left in the vehicle. Make sure
the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK
position, and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
Intelligent Key door buzzer
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any
one of the following improper operations is
found.
∙ The Intelligent Key is left inside the ve- hicle when locking the doors.
∙ The Intelligent Key is taken outside the vehicle when operating the vehicle.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key Sys-
tem. For additional information, refer to
“INFINITI Intelligent Key” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual. The vehicle information display is located to
the left of the speedometer. It displays such
items as:
∙ Trip computer information
∙ Drive system warnings and settings (if so equipped)
∙ Cruise control system information (if so equipped)
∙ Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) system information
∙ Intelligent Key operation information
∙ Indicators and warnings
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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VEHICLE INFORMATION
DISPLAY WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key ID Incorrect
3. Key Battery Low
4. Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
5. Key Registration Complete
6. Push brake and start switch to drive
7. Push Ignition to OFF
8. Shift to Park
9. Engine start operation for Intelligent Keysystem (if I-Key battery level is low)
10. Release Parking Brake
11. Low Fuel
12. Loose Fuel Cap
13. Transmission Shift Position indicator
14. Low Washer Fluid
15. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
16. Steering Assist Not Available: Cannot Detect Lane (if so equipped) 17. AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
18. AWD High Temp. Stop Vehicle (if so equipped)
19. AWD Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
20. Door/liftgate Open
21. Steering Assist Alert (if so equipped)
22. Steering Assist status (if so equipped)
23. Chassis Control System Error: See Own- er’s Manual
24. Power will turn off to save the battery
25. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
26. When parked apply parking brake
27. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
28. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) indicator (if
so equipped)
29. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator
30. Malfunction
31. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indica- tors (if so equipped) 32. Stop vehicle and Apply parking brake (if
so equipped)
33. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector indicators
34. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
35. AFS System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
36. Flat Tire — Visit dealer
37. Not Available: High Camera Temp (if so equipped)
38. Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
39. Unavailable: Front Radar Blocked (if so equipped)
40. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
41. CVT (AT) Malfunction Service now
42. Service CVT (AT) Power reduced
43. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual
44. Distance Control Assist (DCA) ON indi- cator (if so equipped)
45. Not Available: Seat Belt Not Fastened (if so equipped)
46. Not Available: Poor Road Conditions (if so equipped)
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47. Not Available: Visibility is impaired (if soequipped)
48. Press Brake Pedal (if so equipped)
49. Power turned off to save the battery
50. Shift system malfunction. Visit dealer
51. Check position of shift lever
52. Shift to P range
53. Currently not available
54. Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) indicator
55. Speed Limit Sign indicator (if so equipped)
56. System fault See Owner’s Manual
57. Engine Stalled Stop safely
58. Engine Malfunction Power reduced Ser- vice now
59. Engine Malfunction Service now
60. Engine hot Power reduced
61. CVT hot Power reduced
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position. Make sure the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. For additional information, refer to “INFINITI
Intelligent Key System” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position and the
Intelligent Key is not recognized by the sys-
tem. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI
Intelligent Key System” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Battery replacement” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for a period of
time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine.
If the light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, you can drive the vehicle. However in
these cases, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
Key Registration Complete
This appears when a new Intelligent Key is
registered to the vehicle.
Push brake and start switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the vehicle
has been started using the Remote Engine
Start (if so equipped) function.
This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.
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Push Ignition to OFF
After the Push Ignition to OFF warning illu-
minates, the warning will illuminate if the ig-
nition switch is placed in the AUTO ACC
position when the shift lever is moved to the
P (Park) position.
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.
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WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode operation occurs, vehicle speed
may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a colli-
sion. Be especially careful when driving. If
necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission to re-
turn to normal operation; or have it re-
paired if necessary.Your vehicle has two types of security sys-
tems:∙ Vehicle security system
∙ INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone opens
the doors, liftgate or hood when the system is
armed. It is not, however, a motion detection
type system that activates when a vehicle is
moved or when a vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but can-
not prevent it nor can it prevent the theft of interior or exterior vehicle components in all
situations. Always secure your vehicle even if
parking for a brief period. Never leave your
Intelligent Key in the vehicle, and always lock
the vehicle when unattended. Be aware of
your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit
areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection,
such as component locks, identification
markers, and tracking systems, are available
at auto supply stores and specialty shops. An
INFINITI retailer may also offer such equip-
ment. Check with your insurance company to
see if you may be eligible for discounts for
various theft protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
so equipped). (The system can be armed
even if the windows and moonroof are
open.)
2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the ve- hicle.
3. Close all doors, hood and liftgate. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with
the Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, or power door lock switch.
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4. Confirm that thesecurity indicator
light stays on for about 30 seconds. The
vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. The vehicle security system will
automatically shift into the armed phase.
The
security light begins to flash
once every three seconds. If during the
pre-armed phase one of the following
occurs, the system will not arm:
∙ Any door is unlocked with the Intelligent Key or door request switch.
∙ Ignition switch is placed in AUTO ACC or ON position.
∙ Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all the doors, hood and liftgate
locked with the ignition switch placed in
the LOCK position. When placing the ig-
nition switch in the AUTO ACC or ON
position, 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 press-
ing the
button on the Intelligent
Key.
The alarm is activated by:
∙ Opening the door or liftgate without us- ing the 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 by pressing the
but-
ton on the Intelligent Key or pushing the re-
quest 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.
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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.
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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Switch operation:
The front seats are warmed by built-in heat-
ers. The switches are located on the center
console and can be operated independently
of each other.1. Place the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion.
2. Push the heated seat switch and select the desired heat range.
∙ For high heat, push the switch once.
∙ For medium heat, push the switch twice.
∙ For low heat, push the switch three times.
∙ The indicator light will illuminate when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, push the heated seat switch again. Make sure that the
indicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a control
module, automatically turning the heater
on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long
as the switch is on. When the seat is warmed, or before you
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
switch off.
Touch screen operation:
∙ Touch the
key on the lower display.
Select an item from High, Mid, Low, or
OFF.
NOTE:
For additional information, refer to “Heater
and air conditioner (automatic)” in the
“Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition” section of this manual.
WARNING
When this switch is activated the following
systems (if so equipped) are turned off and
will not work.
∙ Distance Control Assist (DCA)
∙ Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)
∙ Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
The dynamic driver assistance switch is used
to turn on and off the following systems (Dis-
tance Control Assist (DCA) , Blind Spot Inter-
vention® (BSI), and Lane Departure Preven-
tion (LDP)) that are activated (if so equipped)
using the settings menu in the lower display.
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DYNAMIC DRIVER ASSISTANCE
SWITCH (for vehicles without
ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped)
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