start stop button INFINITI QX50 2020 User Guide

– Moving the shift lever to the D (Drive)position when reversing.
If these operations are attempted, a chime
sounds and the vehicle shifts to the N (Neu-
tral) position.
P (Park)
CAUTION
∙ To prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
∙ Do not slide the shift lever while pressing the Park button. This may damage the
shift control system.
Use this position when the vehicle is parked
or starting the engine. Always make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped before
pressing the Park button
1to engage the P
(Park) position. For maximum safety, the
brake pedal must be depressed before en-
gaging the P (Park) position. Use this position
together with the parking brake. When park-
ing on a hill, first depress the brake pedal,
apply the parking brake and then engage the
P (Park) position. The parking lock should not
be used as a brake when parking. In order to secure the vehicle, always apply the elec-
tronic parking brake in addition to the parking
lock.
In the event of a malfunction of the vehicle’s
electronics, the transmission may lock in the
P (Park) position. Have the vehicle’s electron-
ics checked immediately. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
The P (Park) position is automatically en-
gaged if:
∙ You switch off the ignition switch.
∙ You unfasten the driver’s seat belt and open the driver’s door when the vehicle is
stationary or driving at a very low speed
and the transmission is in the D (Drive)
position or R (Reverse) position.
R (Reverse)
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the R
(Reverse) position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped. Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position.
The brake
pedal must be depressed and the shift lever
button pressed to move the shift lever from
the idle position to R (Reverse).
If the vehicle is placed in the R (Reverse)
position while forwarding, the chime will
sound and the vehicle will switch into the N
(Neutral) position.
N (Neutral)
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled
engine while the vehicle is moving. You can
select this position to hold the shift lever at
this position for 0.5 seconds.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal forward driv-
ing. The CVT changes gears automatically. All
forward gears are available. If the vehicle is
placed in the D (Drive) position while revers-
ing, the chime will sound and the vehicle will
switch into the N (Neutral) position.
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WARNING
∙ The electronic parking brake will not beautomatically applied when the engine is
stopped without using the ignition
switch (for example, by engine stalling).
Without the vehicle stationary, the elec-
tronic parking brake will not be auto-
matically applied even if the engine is
turned off with the ignition switch.
∙ Before leaving the vehicle, press the Park button to place the vehicle in the P (Park)
position and check that the electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) is illu-
minated to confirm that the electronic
parking brake is applied. The electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) will re-
main on for a period of time after the
driver’s door is locked.
CAUTION
When parking in an area where the outside
temperature is below 32°F (0°C), do not ap-
ply the parking brake to prevent it from
freezing.
For safe parking, place the shift lever in the
P (Park) position and securely block the
wheels. NOTE:
∙ If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system (for example, due
to battery discharge), it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer.
∙ If the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold func-
tion, the electronic parking brake will
apply automatically.
∙ If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
when the brake force is maintained by
the automatic brake hold function, the
electronic parking brake will apply auto-
matically.
∙ If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold func-
tion, the electronic parking brake will
apply automatically.
MANUAL OPERATION
The electronic parking brake will not be auto-
matically applied if the engine is stopped
without using the ignition switch (for ex-
ample, by engine stalling). In such a case, you
have to apply the parking brake manually. To apply:
Pull the switch up
1. The indicator
light
Awill illuminate.
To release: With the ignition switch in the ON
position, depress the brake pedal and push
the switch down
2. The indicator lightA
will turn off.
Before driving, check that the electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) (if so
equipped)
orgoes out. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
NOTE:
∙ A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
without releasing the parking brake. For
additional information, refer to “Warn-
ing lights, indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
∙ While the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied or released, an operating sound is
heard from the lower side of the rear
seat. This is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction.
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∙ The TSR system may not function prop-erly under the following conditions:
– When the road sign is not clearly vis- ible, for example, due to damage or
weather conditions.
– When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the windshield in front of the multi-
sensing camera unit.
– When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or if the aiming
is not adjusted properly.
– When strong light enters the camera unit. (For example, the light directly
shines on the front of the vehicle at
sunrise or sunset.)
– When a sudden change in brightness occurs. (For example, when the vehicle
enters or exits a tunnel or under a
bridge.)
– In areas not covered by the navigation system.
– If there are deviations in relation to the navigation, for example due to
changes in the road routing.
– When overtaking buses or trucks with speed stickers.
TURNING THE TRAFFIC SIGN
RECOGNITION (TSR) SYSTEM ON
AND OFF
Perform the following steps to enable or dis-
able the TSR system.
1. Press the MENU button
1below the
lower display screen.
2. Select “Driver Assistance.”
3. Select “Traffic Sign Assist.”
4. Select “ON” to turn the “Traffic Sign As- sist” system on or off.
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under
high temperature conditions (over approxi-
mately 104°F [40°C]) and then started, the
TSR system may be deactivated automati-
cally. The “Not Available: High Camera
Temp.” warning message will appear in the
vehicle information display.
Action to take:
When the interior temperature is reduced, the
TSR system will resume operating automati-
cally.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the TSR system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically and the system
“Malfunction” warning message will appear
in the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
If the TSR “Malfunction” message appears,
pull of the road at a safe location and stop the
vehicle. Turn the engine off and restart the
engine. If the TSR “Malfunction” message
continues to appear, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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∙ When the radar signal is temporarily in-terrupted
Action to take
When the conditions listed above are no lon-
ger present, turn the system off using the ICC
switch. Turn the ICC system back on to use
the system.
Condition B
When the radar sensor area of the front
bumper is covered with dirt or is obstructed,
the ICC system will automatically be can-
celed.
The chime will sound and the “Unavailable:
Front Radar Blocked” warning message will
appear in the vehicle information display. Action to take
If the warning message appears, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, press the Park button
to place the vehicle in the P (Park) position,
and turn the engine off. When the radar sig-
nal is temporarily interrupted, clean the sen-
sor area of the front bumper and restart the
engine. If the “Unavailable: Front Radar
Blocked” warning message continues to be
displayed, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.When driving on roads with limited road
structures or buildings (for example, long
bridges, deserts, snow fields, driving next to
long walls), the system may illuminate the ICC
system warning (yellow) and display the “Un-
available: Front Radar Blocked” message.
Action to take
When the conditions listed above are no lon-
ger present, turn the ICC system back on to
use the system.
Condition C
When the ICC system is not operating prop-
erly, a chime sounds and the ICC system
warning light (orange) will come on.
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System temporarily unavailable
A chime sounds under the following condi-
tions and the control is automatically can-
celed:∙ When the vehicle slows down more than 8 mph (13 km/h) below the set speed
∙ When the shift lever is not in the D (Drive) or manual shift mode
∙ When the electronic parking brake is ap- plied
∙ When the VDC operates (including the traction control system)
∙ When a wheel slips
When the system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the color of the cruise
indicator will change to orange.
Action to take
If the color of the cruise indicator changes to
orange, stop the vehicle in a safe place and
press the Park button to place the vehicle in
the P (Park) position. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving, and then
perform the setting again.
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Setting in the lower display:1. Press the MENU button below the lower display screen.
2. Select “Driver Assistance.”
3. Select “Lane Centering.”
4. Select “ON” to turn the “Steering Assist” system on or off.
NOTE: ∙ When the Cruise screen is displayed on
the vehicle information display, press
the OK button on the steering wheel to
call up the “Driving Aids” setting display
in the upper display.
∙ When enabling/disabling the system
through the lower display, the system
retains the current settings even if the
engine is restarted.
How to cancel the ProPILOT Assist
system
To cancel the ProPILOT Assist system, use
one of the following methods:
∙ Push the CANCEL switch.
∙ Tap the brake pedal (except at a stand- still). ∙ Push the ProPILOT Assist switch to turn
the system off. The ProPILOT Assist sta-
tus indicator will go out.
When the ProPILOT Assist system is can-
celed while the vehicle is stopped, the elec-
tronic parking brake is automatically acti-
vated.
WARNING
To prevent the vehicle from moving or roll-
ing unexpectedly, which could result in seri-
ous personal injury or property damage,
before exiting the vehicle make sure to push
the ProPILOT Assist switch to turn the sys-
tem off, place the shift lever in the P (Park)
position, and turn the engine off.
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL
(ICC) (for vehicles with ProPILOT
Assist)
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the ICC system could
result in serious injury or death. ∙ The ICC system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is recommended for
highway use only and it is not intended
for city driving. It is the driver’s responsi-
bility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in
control of the vehicle at all times.
∙ There are limitations to the ICC system capability. The ICC system does not func-
tion in all driving, traffic, weather, and
road conditions. It is the driver’s respon-
sibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep
the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in
control of the vehicle at all times.
∙ Always observe posted speed limits and do not set the speed over them.
∙ The ICC system does not react to sta- tionary and slow moving vehicles.
∙ Always drive carefully and attentively when using the ICC system. Read and un-
derstand the Owner’s Manual thor-
oughly before using the ICC system. To
avoid serious injury or death, do not rely
on the system to prevent accidents or to
control the vehicle’s speed in emergency
situations. Do not use the ICC system ex-
cept in appropriate road and traffic
conditions.
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∙ When distance measurement becomesimpaired due to adhesion of dirt or ob-
struction to the sensor.
∙ When the radar signal is temporarily in- terrupted.
Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no lon-
ger present, turn the system off using the
ProPILOT Assist switch. Turn the ProPILOT
Assist system back on to use the system.
NOTE:
When the ICC system is canceled under the
following conditions at a standstill, the elec-
tronic parking brake is automatically acti-
vated: ∙ Any door is open.
∙ The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
∙ Your vehicle has been stopped by the ICC
system for approximately 3 minutes or
longer.
∙ The shift lever is not in the D (Drive) po-
sition or manual shift mode.
∙ The VDC system is turned off. ∙
When distance measurement becomes
impaired due to adhesion of dirt or ob-
struction to the sensor.
∙ When the radar signal is temporarily in-
terrupted.
Condition B
When the radar sensor of the front bumper is
covered with dirt or is obstructed, the ICC
system will automatically be canceled.
The chime will sound and the “Unavailable:
Front Radar Blocked” warning message will
appear in the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
If the warning message appears, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, press the Park button
to place the vehicle in the P (Park) position,
and turn the engine off. When the radar sig-
nal is temporarily interrupted, clean the sen-
sor area of the front bumper and restart the
engine. If the “Unavailable: Front Radar
Blocked” warning message continues to be
displayed, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. Condition C
When driving on roads with limited road
structures or buildings (for example, long
bridges, deserts, snow fields, driving next to
long walls), the system may illuminate the
system warning light and display the “Un-
available: Front Radar Blocked” message.
Action to take:
When the above driving conditions no longer
exist, turn the system back on.
ICC system malfunction
If the ICC system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will sound,
and the speed control status warning (or-
ange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, stop the vehicle
in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart
the engine and set the ICC system again. If it
is not possible to set the ICC system or the
indicator stays on, it may be a malfunction.
Although the normal driving can be contin-
ued, the ICC system should be inspected. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
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Action to take
If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop
the vehicle in a safe place, press the Park
button to place the vehicle in the P (Park)
position and turn the engine off. Clean the
radar cover on the lower grille with a soft
cloth, and restart the engine. If the warning
light continues to illuminate, have the PFCW
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.∙ When driving on roads with limited road structures or buildings (for example, long
bridges, deserts, snow fields, driving next
to long walls).
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist
the PFCW system will resume automatically
NOTE:
If the FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
stops working, the PFCW system (if so
equipped) will also stop working.SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the PFCW system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will sound,
the FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
warning light (orange) will illuminate and the
warning message [Malfunction] will appear
in the vehicle information display.
Action to take
If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop
the vehicle in a safe location, turn the engine
off and restart the engine. If the warning light
continues to illuminate, have the PFCW sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The sensorAis located on the front of the
vehicle.
To keep the system operating properly, be
sure to observe the following:
∙ Always keep the sensor area of the front bumper clean.
∙ Do not strike or damage the areas around the sensor.
∙ Do not cover or attach stickers or similar objects on the front bumper near the sen-
sor area. This could cause failure or mal-
function.
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WARNING
∙ 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.
∙ Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the
transmission placed into P (Park). Failure
to do so could cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly or roll away and result in an
accident. Make sure the shift lever has
been pushed as far forward as it can go
and cannot be moved without depressing
the foot brake pedal. ∙ Never leave the engine running while the
vehicle is unattended.
∙ Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly acti-
vate switches or controls or make the ve-
hicle move. Unattended children could
become involved in serious accidents. ∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, do not leave
children, people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm day
can quickly become high enough to cause
a significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
1. Apply the electronic parking brake.
2. Press the Park button to place the ve- hicle in the P (Park) position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it
is a good practice to turn the wheels as
illustrated.
∙ HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
A:
Turn the wheels into the curb and move
the vehicle forward until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
∙ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
B:
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
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PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS
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ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL
This system senses upper body motion
(based on wheel speed information) and con-
trols engine torque and four wheel brake
pressure. This will enhance ride comfort in an
effort to restrain uncomfortable upper body
movement when passing over undulated
road surfaces. This system comes into effect
above 25 mph (40 km/h).
When the lower display is used to turn off the
VDC system, the Active Ride Control is also
turned off.
If the Integrated Dynamics-control Module
warning message appears in the vehicle in-
formation display, it may indicate that the
Active Ride Control is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
When the Active Ride Control is operating,
you may hear noise and sense slight decel-
eration. This is normal and indicates that the
Active Ride Control is operating properly.
WARNING
∙ Never rely solely on the hill start assistsystem to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing backward on a hill. Always drive care-
fully and attentively. Depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is stopped on a
steep hill. Be especially careful when
stopped on a hill on frozen or muddy
roads. Failure to prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards may result in a loss of
control of the vehicle and possible serious
injury or death.
∙ The hill start assist system is not de- signed to hold the vehicle at a standstill
on a hill. Depress the brake pedal when
the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill. Fail-
ure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll
backwards and may result in a collision or
serious personal injury.
∙ The hill start assist system may not pre- vent the vehicle from rolling backwards
on a hill under all load or road conditions.
Always be prepared to depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards. Failure to do so may result in
a collision or serious personal injury. When the vehicle is stopped on a hill, the hill
start assist system automatically keeps the
brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle
from rolling backward in the time it takes the
driver to release the brake pedal and apply
the accelerator.
The hill start assist system will operate auto-
matically under the following conditions:
∙ The transmission is shifted to a forward or reverse gear.
∙ The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill by applying the brake. The maximum
holding time is 2 seconds. After 2 sec-
onds the vehicle will begin to roll back and
the hill start assist system will stop oper-
ating completely.
The hill start assist system will not operate
when the shift lever is placed in the N (Neu-
tral), the Park button is pressed to place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position or on a flat and
level road.
HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM
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