start stop button INFINITI QX50 2020 Owner's Manual

Stop vehicle and Apply parking brake (if so
equipped)
This message may appear when the battery
charge is low.
Please park vehicle as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer.
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector indicators
These indicators show the current drive
mode of the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will illuminate to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. If you
accelerate past the set speed, the speed will
blink until you either cancel cruise control or
go back to the set speed. If cruise control is on
and canceled, the speed will be displayed to
show the speed the vehicle will return to if the
resume button is activated.AFS System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if
so equipped)
This message may appear when the Adaptive
Front lighting System (AFS) encounters an
error.
For additional information, see Adaptive
Front lighting System (AFS) in this section.
Flat Tire — Visit dealer
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates
and one or more flat tires are detected while
driving. For additional information, refer to
“Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion and “Types of tires” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
Not Available: High Camera Temp (if so
equipped)
This message appears when the camera de-
tects an interior temperature of more than
104°F (40°C). For additional information, re-
fer to “Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)” , “Dis-
tance Control Assist (DCA)” , “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW)” , “Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP)” or “Traffic Sign Recogni-
tion (TSR)” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction (if so
equipped)
This message appears when one of the fol-
lowing systems (if so equipped) becomes un-
available because a radar blockage is de-
tected.
∙ Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)
∙ Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
∙ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
For additional information, refer to the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Unavailable: Front Radar Blocked (if so
equipped)
This message appears when the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC), Distance Control Assist
(DCA), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
with Pedestrian Detection, or Predictive For-
ward Collision Warning (PFCW) systems be-
come unavailable because the front radar is
obstructed. For additional information, refer
to “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”, “Distance
Control Assist (DCA)”, “Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection”, or
“Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
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Control Assist (DCA) system, or the ICC
(without ProPILOT Assist) system is auto-
matically canceled:∙ When the VDC operates
∙ When a wheel slips
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates and wheel slips.)
Not Available Visibility is impaired (if so
equipped)
This message may appear when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ICC (with
ProPILOT Assist) system is automatically
canceled: ∙ The camera area of the windshield is fogged up or covered with dirt, water,
drops, ice, snow, etc.
∙ Strong light, such as sunlight or high beams from oncoming vehicles, enter the
front camera
∙ When the wiper (HI) operates
The system will be available when the above
conditions no longer exist. 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
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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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The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver pro-
vides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-held
transmitters into one built-in device.
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:∙ Will operate most radio frequency de- vices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and
security systems.
∙ Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No separate batteries are required. If the ve-
hicle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLink® will retain all pro-
gramming.
When the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original transmit-
ter for future programming procedures (Ex-
ample: new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For additional
information, refer to “Programming
HomeLink®” in this section.WARNING
∙ Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the HomeLink® Uni-
versal Transceiver. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Push-button ignition
switch” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual. Do not breathe ex-
haust gases; they contain colorless and
odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon mon-
oxide is dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
∙ Do not use the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener
that lacks safety stop and reverse fea-
tures as required by federal safety stan-
dards. (These standards became effec-
tive for opener models manufactured
after April 1, 1982.) A garage door
opener which cannot detect an object in
the path of a closing garage door and
then automatically stop and reverse does
not meet current federal safety stan-
dards. Using a garage door opener with-
out these features increases the risk of
serious injury or death. ∙ During the programming procedure your
garage door or security gate will open
and close (if the transmitter is within
range). Make sure that people or objects
are clear of the garage door, gate, etc.,
that you are programming.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®
If you have any questions or are having diffi-
culty programming your HomeLink® but-
tons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-
3515.
NOTE:
Place the ignition switch in the ON position
(without starting the engine) when pro-
gramming HomeLink®. It is also recom-
mended that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device being
programmed to HomeLink® for quicker pro-
gramming and accurate transmission of the
radio frequency.
HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
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CONDITIONS THE REMOTE
ENGINE START WILL NOT WORK
The Remote Engine Start will not operate if
any of the following conditions are present:∙ The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
∙ The hood is not securely closed.
∙ The hazard indicator lights are on.
∙ The engine is still running. The engine must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from
running to off. This is not applicable when
extending engine run time.
∙ The
button is not pressed and held
for at least 2 seconds.
∙ The
button is not pressed and held
within 5 seconds of pressing the lock but-
ton.
∙ The brake is pressed.
∙ The doors are not closed and locked.
∙ The liftgate is open.
∙ The Key System Error warning shows in the vehicle information display. ∙ The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into
the vehicle.
∙ Two Remote Engine Starts, or a single Remote Engine Start with an extension,
have already been used.
∙ The vehicle is not in P (Park).
∙ There is a detected registered key already inside of the vehicle.
∙ The Remote Engine Start function has been switched to the OFF position in the
“Comfort & Convenience” options of the
“Settings” menu of the lower touch-
screen display. For additional informa-
tion, refer to the separate INFINITI
InTouch™ Owner’s Manual.
The Remote Engine Start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, refer
to the separate INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s
Manual.
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∙ To open the liftgate with the instrumentpanel switch, hold the button for 1 sec-
ond.
∙ To open the liftgate with the liftgate opener switch
A, the liftgate must be
unlocked if the Intelligent Key is not in
liftgate operation range.
Power Close:
The power liftgate automatically moves from
the fully open position to the secondary po-
sition. When the liftgate reaches the second-
ary position, the cinching motor engages and
pulls the liftgate to its primary latch position.
Power close takes approximately 7 to
10 seconds. The power close feature can be
activated by the switch on the Intelligent Key,
the instrument panel and the liftgate close
switch
C. A chime sounds to indicate the
power close sequence has been started. ∙ If the liftgate opener switch
Ais acti-
vated while the cinching motor is en-
gaged, the cinching motor will disengage
and release the latch and the liftgate will
open.
∙ The Intelligent Key button must be held for 1 second before the liftgate closes.
∙ The liftgate close switch
Ccan only be
used to close the liftgate if the power
liftgate main switch is in the ON position.
Stop - Reverse:
During the open/close movement, the lift-
gate can be stopped if the Intelligent Key,
instrument panel or liftgate opener switch
A
or liftgate close switchCis pushed. The
liftgate can be reversed if the Intelligent Key,
instrument panel or liftgate opener switch
A
or liftgate request switchBis pushed again.
Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power open
or power close, a warning chime will sound
and the liftgate will reverse direction and re-
turn to the full open or full close position. If a
second obstacle is detected, the liftgate mo-
tion will stop and the liftgate will enter
manual mode.
Liftgate close switch
LPD3032
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To use the memory function, set the climate,
navigation and audio systems to the driver’s
preferred settings. Lock the doors with the
Intelligent Key. Each Intelligent Key may be
set with the driver’s individual preferences.
When a new Intelligent Key is used, “Connec-
tion with the key has been done” will be dis-
played on the vehicle information display and
the memorized settings are available.
To engage the memorized settings, perform
the following:1. Carry the Intelligent Key that is linked to the memorized settings.
2. Unlock the doors by pushing the driver’s door handle request switch or the
button on the Intelligent Key.
3. Place the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion. The settings linked to the Intelligent
Key will start.
For additional information on using the cli-
mate control system, refer to “Heater and air
conditioner (automatic)” in the “Monitor, cli-
mate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems” section of this manual. For additional information, refer to the
“Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section of this manual
or the separate INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s
Manual.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will
not work or will stop operating under the
following conditions:
∙ When the vehicle speed is above 4 mph (7 km/h).
∙ When any of the memory switches are pushed while the automatic drive posi-
tioner is operating.
∙ When the switch for the driver’s seat and steering column is pushed while the au-
tomatic drive positioner is operating.
∙ When the seat has already been moved to the memorized position.
∙ When no seat position is stored in the memory switch.
∙ When the shift lever is moved from P (Park) to any other position.
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WARNING
∙ Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assistance of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
also not be left alone. They could acciden-
tally injure themselves or others through
inadvertent operation 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.
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
∙ Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-tain colorless and odorless carbon mon-
oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It
can cause unconsciousness or death.
∙ If you suspect that exhaust fumes are en- tering 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 engine running for any extended length of time.
∙ Keep the rear vent windows, liftgates, doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passenger
compartment. If you must drive with one
of these open, follow these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation button
to off and the fan control dial to high
to circulate the air.
∙ If electrical wiring or other cable connec- tions must pass to a trailer through the
seal on the liftgate 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:
a. The vehicle is raised for service. b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Ex-
haust gases in the three-way catalyst are
burned at high temperatures to help reduce
pollutants.
WARNING
∙ The exhaust gas and the exhaust systemare very hot. Keep people, animals or
flammable materials away from the ex-
haust system components.
∙ Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam- mable materials such as dry grass, waste
paper or rags. They may ignite and cause
a fire.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
5-4Starting and driving

INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE (AWD) DRIVING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS (if so equipped)
WARNING
∙ Replacing tires with those not originallyspecified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
∙ Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
∙ This vehicle is not designed for off-road (rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy or
muddy roads that tires may get stuck in.
∙ For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at- tempt to raise two wheels off the ground
and shift the transmission to any D
(Drive) or R (Reverse) position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury. ∙ Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (such
as the dynamometers used by some
states for emissions testing) or similar
equipment even if the other two wheels
are raised off the ground. Make sure you
inform test facility personnel that your
vehicle is equipped with AWD before it is
placed on a dynamometer. Using the
wrong test equipment may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
∙ When a wheel is off the ground due to an unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel
excessively.
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in an
emergency. (The engine will stop when the
ignition switch is pushed three consecutive
times in quick succession or the ignition
switch is pushed and held for more than
2 seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a
crash and serious injury.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
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∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slipperyroads. This may cause a loss of control.
∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D (Drive)
position while the vehicle is reversing.
This could cause an accident or damage
the transmission.
CAUTION
∙ To avoid possible damage to your vehicle,when stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.
∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
∙ Do not hang items on the shift lever. This may cause an accident due to a sudden
start.
Shifting
Press the button to shift
Shift without pressing the button
After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal, press the shift lever button and
move the shift lever from the P (Park) position
to any of the desired shift positions. Confirm
that the vehicle is in the desired shift position
by checking the shift indicator located near
the shift lever or the vehicle information dis-
play.
WARNING
Apply the electronic parking brake if the
shift lever is in any position while the engine
is not running. Failure to do so could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
∙ Use the P (Park), R (Reverse) or D (Drive)position only when the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
∙ When switching to the desired shift posi- tion by operating the shift lever, check
that the shift lever returns to the central
position by releasing your hand from the
shift lever. Holding the shift lever in a
mid-way position may also damage the
shift control system.
∙ Do not operate the shift lever while the accelerator pedal is depressed. This may
cause a sudden start which could result in
an accident.
∙ The following operations are not allowed because excessive force would be applied
to the transmission and this may result in
damage to the vehicle:
– Moving the shift lever to the R (Re- verse) position when driving forward.
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