instrument panel INFINITI QX50 2020 User Guide

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel.................................2-2
Meters and gauges ...............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...................2-4
Tachometer ...................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) ......................2-7
Variable Compression Turbo ...................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning lights .............................. 2-10
Indicator lights .............................. 2-16
Audible reminders ........................... 2-19
Vehicle information display .....................2-19
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-20
Startup display .............................. 2-20
Resetting the trip computer ...................2-21
Oil control system ............................ 2-21
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ................................... 2-24
Security systems ............................... 2-33
Vehicle security system ......................2-33INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
.........2-34
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-36
Switch operation ............................ 2-36
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-37
Rear switch operation ....................... 2-38
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster (if so equipped), and wiper deicer
(if so equipped) switch .......................... 2-39
Headlight switch ............................... 2-40
Headlight control switch .....................2-40
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-44
Instrument brightness control ................2-45
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-45
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-46
Horn ........................................... 2-46
Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-47
Heated seats

(if so equipped) ................... 2-48
Dynamic driver assistance switch (for vehicles
without ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped) .......2-49
Steering Assist switch (for vehicles with
ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped) ...............2-50

1. Vent (P. 4-34)
2. Bluetooth® Hands-Free PhoneSystem*
Steering wheel switch for audio
control*
Center display multi-function
control buttons*
3. High beam/turn signal switch
(P. 2-45)
Paddle shifters (P. 5-19)
4. Driver supplemental air bag
(P. 1-43)
Horn (P. 2-46)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-9)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-19)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-36) Rear wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-36)
7. Automatic heater and air condition-
ing controls (P. 4-35)
Driver side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Driver side heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
8. Upper and lower displays* Navigation system* (if so equipped)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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9. Automatic heater and air condition-ing controls (P. 4-35)
Passenger side climate controlled
seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-47)
Passenger side heated seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
Rear window defroster, outside
mirror defroster (if so equipped), and
wiper deicer (if so equipped) switch
(P. 2-39)
10. Front passenger supplemental air
bag (P. 1-43)
11. Glove box (P. 2-56)
12. Audio system controls* Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-43)
13. INFINITI controller*
14. Power outlet (P. 2-54) USB port*
Cup holders (P. 2-56)
Storage (P. 2-56)
15. Shift lever (P. 5-19) 16. Push-button ignition switch
(P. 5-13)
Electronic parking brake switch
(P. 5-24)
Automatic brake hold switch
(P. 5-26)
17. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
18. ProPILOT Assist Switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-101)
Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-75)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-77)
Distance control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-77)
Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches (P. 2-20)
19. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
control (P. 3-33)
20. Hood release (P. 3-23) 21. Trip reset switch (P. 2-4)
Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-40)
Front and rear sonar system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-187)
Steering assist switch (for vehicles
with ProPILOT Assist)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-50)
Dynamic driver assistance switch
(for vehicles without ProPILOT
Assist) (if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
Liftgate release switch (P. 3-23)
Headlight switch (P. 2-40)
Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-46)
Head Up Display (HUD) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
*: Refer to the separate INFINITI InTouchTM
Owner’s Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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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.
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 daytime 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.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
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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.Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, push
the lever forward. The high beam lights
come on and the
light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to select the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
High Beam Assist
The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the head-
light high beam is on, the headlight will be
switched to the low beam automatically.
WARNING
∙ The High Beam Assist system is a conve- nience but it is not a substitute for safe
driving operation. The driver should re-
main alert at all times, ensure safe driving
practices and switch the high beams and
low beam manually when necessary.
∙ The high beam or low beam may not switch automatically under the following
conditions. Switch the high beam and low
beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a head- light or tail light is in the vicinity of the
vehicle.
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “+” buttonAto increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
Press the “-” button
Bto decrease the
brightness of instrument panel lights.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold
the lever until the lane change is com-
pleted. Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, and release the lever. The turn
signal will automatically flash three
times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a
lane change based on road and traffic condi-
tions.
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The front sonar system:∙ is active when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the shift lever is in a
forward gear position.
∙ a beeping tone is emitted when the sen- sors detect obstacles within 3 ft (1.0 m)
of the front bumper.
The rear sonar system: ∙ is active when the ignition is in the ON position and the shift lever is in R (Re-
verse).
∙ a beeping tone is emitted when the sen- sors detect obstacles within 4.9 ft (1.5 m)
of the rear bumper.
The front and rear sonar system may be en-
abled by pushing the front and rear sonar
switch. Push the switch again to disable the
system.
The system will automatically reset the next
time the ignition switch is turned on.
For additional information, refer to “Front
and rear sonar system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
WARNING
∙ Failure to properly adjust the brightness and position of the displayed image may
interfere with the drivers ability to see
through the windshield which could
cause an accident leading to severe injury
or death.
∙ Do not use the head up display for ex- tended periods of time as that can cause
you to not see other vehicles, pedestrians
or objects, which could cause an accident
leading to severe injury or death. The Head Up Display (HUD) can display one
or more of the following features (if so
equipped):
1Vehicle speed display
2Driving Aids
3Navigation/Warning
4Traffic Sign Recognition
NOTE: ∙ Do not place any type of liquid on or near
the projector. Doing so may cause mal-
function of the equipment.
∙ Do not touch any internal parts of the
projector. Doing so may cause malfunc-
tion of the equipment.
∙ To prevent scratches to the projector
glass, do not place any sharp objects on
or near the projector opening.
∙ Do not place any objects on the instru-
ment panel which may obstruct the dis-
play of the HUD.
∙ When wearing polarized sunglasses it
may be difficult to recognize the display.
∙ Depending on weather conditions (rain,
snow, sun light, temperature), it may be
difficult to recognize the display.
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HEAD UP DISPLAY (HUD) (if so
equipped)
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12V OUTLETS
The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The instrument panel, rear console, and lug-
gage area power outlets are powered only
when the ignition switch is in the AUTO ACC
or ON position.
CAUTION
∙ The outlet and plug may be hot during orimmediately after use.
∙ Only certain power outlets are designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for addi-
tional information.
∙ Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Instrument Panel
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Rear console
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Cargo Area
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POWER OUTLETS
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The extended storage switch is used when
shipping the vehicle. It is located in the fuse
panel on the driver’s side of the instrument
panel. If any electrical equipment does not
operate, ensure the extended storage switch
is pushed fully in place, as shown.
To inspect the extended storage switch, en-
sure the ignition switch and headlight switch
are off, remove the fuse box cover
Ausing a
suitable tool in combination with a cloth to
avoid damaging the trim.
FRONT-DOOR POCKETS SEATBACK POCKETS
The seatback pockets may be located on the
back of the driver’s and/or passenger’s seats.
The pockets can be used to store maps.
ON position
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STORAGE
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1. Driver side automatic switch
2. Front passenger side automaticswitch
3. Left rear passenger automatic
switch
4. Right rear passenger automatic
switch
5. Window lock button
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close the front and
rear passenger windows.
The window can be partially opened by push-
ing the switch
Adown lightly until the de-
sired window position is reached. To close
the window partially, pull the switch
Bup
until the desired window position is reached.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock buttonCis de-
pressed, only the driver’s side window can be
opened or closed. Press it again to cancel the
window lock function.
Front passenger’s power window
switch
The passenger’s window switch operates
only the corresponding passenger’s window.
To open the window partially, push the
switch down lightly until the desired window
position is reached. To close the window par-
tially, pull the switch up until the desired win-
dow position is reached.
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