steering INFINITI QX50 2021 Owner's Guide

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then push the fog
light switch on.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then push the fog light switch on.
To turn the fog lights off, push the fog light
switch again.
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high
beam headlights are selected. To sound the horn, push near the horn icon on
the steering wheel.WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.
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.
LIC3824LIC4311LIC3905
HORN CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT
SWITCHES (if so equipped)
2-42Instruments and controls

The Steering Assist switch is used to turn on
and off the Steering Assist system that is
activated using the settings menu of the ve-
hicle information display.
The Steering Assist system controls the
steering system to help keep your vehicle
near the center of the lane when driving. For
additional information, see “ProPILOT As-
sist” (P. 5-77).WARNING
• The front sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper
driving.
• The rear sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper back-
ing. Always turn and check that it is safe
to do so before backing up. Always back
up slowly. The front sonar system:
• is active when the ignition switch is in the
ON position and the shift lever is in a for-
ward gear position.
• a beeping tone is emitted when the sensors 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 (Reverse).
• a beeping tone is emitted when the sensors 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, see “Front and
rear sonar system” (P. 5-160).
LIC4495LIC4270
STEERING ASSIST SWITCH (for
vehicles with ProPILOT Assist) (if so
equipped) FRONT AND REAR SONAR SYSTEM
SWITCH (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-45

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2
INFINITI Intelligent Key .......................3-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys ..........................................3-4
Doors ...........................................3-4
Locking with key ..............................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob Type A
(if so equipped) ...............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob Type B
(if so equipped) ...............................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ..........3-5
Automatic door locks .........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock .....................3-6
INFINITI Intelligent Key System ...................3-6
Operating range ..............................3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ................3-9
INFINITI Intelligent Key operation .............3-9
How to use the remote keyless entry
function .................................... 3-13
Warning signals ............................. 3-16
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-16
Log-in function ............................. 3-18
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-18
Remote Engine Start operating range ........3-19
Remote starting the vehicle ..................3-19
Extending engine run time ...................3-19
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ............3-20 Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
not work
................................... 3-20
Hood .......................................... 3-21
Liftgate ....................................... 3-21
Operating the power liftgate ................3-22
Motion-Activated Liftgate
(if so equipped) ............................. 3-24
Power liftgate main switch ..................3-26
Liftgate release ............................. 3-26
Liftgate position setting .....................3-27
Fuel-filler door ................................. 3-28
Opening the fuel-filler door ..................3-28
Fuel-filler cap ............................... 3-28
Steering wheel ................................. 3-31
Manual operation (if so equipped) ...........3-31
Automatic operation (if so equipped) .........3-31
Sun visors ..................................... 3-32
Vanity mirrors .............................. 3-33
C
ard holder ................................. 3-33
Mirrors ........................................ 3-33
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................. 3-33
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................. 3-34
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-34
Memory Seat (if so equipped) ...................3-36

LOG-IN FUNCTION
After setting up the user information, the
system will automatically recognize the user
upon turning on the vehicle.
There will be a personalized welcome greet-
ing and screen prompt to log in.
This feature allows four drivers to use their
own registration, drive mode, driving posi-
tion, air conditioner, and auto settings and
memorizes these custom settings.
The log-in user can be changed on the wel-
come greeting screen or the User List screen.
For additional information, refer to the sepa-
rate INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual.
The log-in function is linked to the following
features:
• Meter
• Audio
• Navigation system display
• Navigation settings
• Air conditioner
• Memory seat (if so equipped)
• Engine/transmission
• Steering
• Suspension (if so equipped)
• Active trace control system• Driver assistance except for the Forward
Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian
Detection system (if so equipped)
• Body Control Module (BCM)
The
button will be on the INFINITI
Intelligent Key if the vehicle has Remote En-
gine Start. This feature allows the engine to
start from outside the vehicle.
Vehicles with an automatic climate control
system will default to either a heating or
cooling mode depending on outside and
cabin temperatures. For additional informa-
tion, see. “Remote Engine Start with Intelli-
gent Climate Control” (P. 4-35).
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws require a person using Remote
Engine Start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any requirements.
LPD2995
REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)
3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments

To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwiseto remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
OAwhile refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until it clicks. The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting
type.
Loose Fuel Cap warning
The Loose Fuel Cap warning will appear in
the vehicle information display when the
fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after
the vehicle has been refueled. It may take a
few driving trips for the message to be dis-
played. To turn off the warning, perform the
following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap assoon as possible. For additional informa-
tion, see “Fuel-filler cap” (P. 3-28).
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it a single click is heard. 3. Press the
button on the steering
wheel for about 1 second to turn off the
Loose Fuel Cap warning message in the
vehicle information display.
LPD2726LPD2985
3-30Pre-driving checks and adjustments

WARNING
• Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
• Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for proper
steering operation and comfort. The
driver's air bag inflates with great force.
If you are unrestrained, leaning forward,
sitting sideways or out of position in any
way, you are at greater risk of injury or
death in a crash. You may also receive
serious or fatal injuries from the air bag if
you are up against it when it inflates.
Always sit back against the seatback and
as far away as practical from the steer-
ing wheel. Always use the seat belts.
MANUAL OPERATION (if so
equipped)
Tilt and telescopic operation
Push the lock leverO1down:
• Adjust the steering wheel up or down in direction
O2to the desired position.
• Adjust the steering wheel forward or back- ward in direction
O3to the desired position.
Pull the lock lever
O1up firmly to lock the
steering wheel in place.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION (if so
equipped)
Tilt and telescopic operation
To adjust the steering wheel move the switch
O1in the following directions:
• Adjust the steering wheel up or down in direction
O2to the desired tilt position.
• Adjust the steering wheel forward or back- ward in direction
O3to the desired tele-
scopic position.
LPD2728LPD2752
STEERING WHEEL
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-31

Entry/Exit function (if so equipped)
The memory seat system will make the steer-
ing wheel move up automatically when the
driver's door is opened and the ignition switch
is in the LOCK position. This lets the driver get
into and out of the seat more easily. The
steering wheel moves back into position
when the driver's door is closed and the igni-
tion switch is pushed.
For additional information, see “Memory
seat” (P. 3-36).1. To block glare from the front, swing down
the sun visorO1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side
O2.
3. Slide the extension
O3sun visor in or out
as needed.
CAUTION
• Do not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original position.
• Do not pull the extension sun visor forc-
ibly downward.
WPD0344
SUN VISORS
3-32Pre-driving checks and adjustments

The memory seat system has two features:
• Memory storage function
• Entry/exit function
MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION
Two positions for the driver's seat, steering
column, and outside mirrors can be stored in
the memory seat. Follow these procedures to
set the memory system.
NOTE:
The vehicle should be stopped while setting
the memory.
1. Adjust the driver's seat, steering column,and outside mirrors to the desired posi-
tions by manually operating each adjust-
ing switch. For additional information, see
“Seats” (P. 1-2), “Steering wheel” (P. 3-31)
and “Outside mirrors” (P. 3-34). 2. Push the SET switch and, within 5 sec-
onds, push the memory switch (1 or 2).
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for ap-
proximately 5 seconds.
The chime will sound when the memory is
stored.
NOTE:
If a new memory position is stored in the
same memory switch, the previous memory
position will be overwritten by the new
stored position.
Confirming memory storage
• Push the SET switch.
• If a memory position has been stored in the switch (1 or 2) then the indicator light for
the respective switch will stay on for ap-
proximately 5 seconds.
LPD2729
MEMORY SEAT (if so equipped)
3-36Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Linking log-in function to a stored
memory position
The log-in function can be linked to a stored
memory position with the following
procedure.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON posi-tion while carrying the Intelligent Key that
was registered to the vehicle with a log-in
function.
NOTE:Make sure the Intelligent Keys are far apart.
Otherwise, the vehicle may detect the
wrong Intelligent Key.
2. Adjust the position of the driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirrors. For
additional information, see “Seats”
(P. 1-2), “Steering wheel” (P. 3-31) and
“Outside mirrors” (P. 3-34).
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
The next time you log in (selecting the user on
the display) after placing the ignition switch in
the ON position while carrying the Intelligent
Key, the system will automatically adjust to
the memorized driving position. For additional information, refer to the sepa-
rate INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual and
“Log-in function” in this section.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver's
seat and steering column will automatically
move when you the vehicle is engaged in the
P (Park) position. This allows the driver to
easily get in and out of the driver’s seat.
The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering column will move up when the igni-
tion is switched to OFF and the driver’s door
is opened.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will re-
turn to the previous position when the igni-
tion is switched to ON.
The entry/exit function can be adjusted or
canceled through the “Comfort & Conve-
nience” options of the “Settings” menu in the
lower touch-screen display by performing the
following:
• Switch the Lift Steering upon Exit from ON
to OFF.
• Switch the Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit from ON to OFF.
For additional information, refer to the sepa-
rate INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual.
Restarting the entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the stored memory positions will
be lost and some of the functions will be
restricted:
1. Drive the vehicle over 25 mph (40 km/h).
OR
2. Open and close the driver's door more than two times with the ignition switch in
the OFF position.
The entry/exit function should now work
properly.
SETTING MEMORY FUNCTION
The position of the following settings can be
linked to the Intelligent Key and the memo-
rized settings can be available for each Intel-
ligent Key.
• Climate control system
• Navigation system
• Audio system
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.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-37

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 tothe 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, see “Heater and air con-
ditioner (automatic)” (P. 4-34).
For additional information, see “Monitor, cli-
mate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems” (P. 4-2) or the separate INFINITI
InTouch™ Owner’s Manual.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The memory seat 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 memory seat is operating.
• When the switch for the driver’s seat and steering column is pushed while the
memory seat 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.
The memory seat system can be adjusted and
canceled. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
3-38Pre-driving checks and adjustments