headlight aiming INFINITI QX50 2021 Owner's Manual

Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) will
automatically adjust the headlights (low
beam) toward the turning direction to im-
prove the driver’s view. When the headlight
switch is ON and the driver operates the
steering wheel in a turn, the AFS system will
be activated.
The AFS will operate:
• when the headlight switch is ON.
• when the shift lever is in any position otherthan P (Park) or R (Reverse).
• when the vehicle is driven at above 16 mph (25 km/h) for the left-side headlight. Note
that the right-side low beam headlight will
swivel but the left side will not swivel when
the vehicle is at a stop and the steering
wheel is turned. The vehicle must attain a
speed above 16 mph (25 km/h) before AFS
activates the left-side headlight.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number
of occupants in the vehicle, the load the ve-
hicle is carrying and the road conditions. If the AFS OFF indicator blinks or the vehicle
information display shows an AFS system
error message after the ignition switch has
been pushed to the ON position, this may
indicate that the AFS is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. When the engine is started, the head-
lights will vibrate to check the system condi-
tion. This is not a malfunction.
Automatic headlight aiming control
(if so equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
headlight levelling system. The headlight axis
is controlled automatically.
INFINITI recommends that you consult the
local regulations on the use of lights.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM
The LED portion of the headlights automati-
cally illuminate at 100% intensity when the
engine is started and the parking brake re-
leased. The LED Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) system operates with the headlight
switch in the OFF position. When you turn
the headlight switch to the
position for
full illumination, the LED lights switch from
LED DRL system to the park function. If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL system does
not illuminate. The LED DRL system illumi-
nates when the parking brake is released. The
LED DRL system will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is nec-
essary at dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an accident
injuring yourself and others.
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SYSTEM OPERATION
The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
displays the following types of road signs:
CAUTION
• The TSR system is intended as an aid to
careful driving. It is the driver’s responsi-
bility to stay alert, drive safely, and ob-
serve all road regulations that currently
apply, including looking out for road
signs.
• 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 ve-
hicle enters or exits a tunnel or under
a bridge.)
– In areas not covered by the naviga-
tion 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.
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•Do not use the LDW system under the
following conditions as it may not func-
tion properly:
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
etc.).
– When driving on slippery roads, such
as on ice or snow.
– When driving on winding or uneven
roads.
– When there is a lane closure due to
road repairs.
– When driving in a makeshift or tem-
porary lane.
– When driving on roads where the lane
width is too narrow.
– When driving without normal tire
conditions (for example, tire wear,
low tire pressure, installation of
spare tire, tire chains, nonstandard
wheels).
– When the vehicle is equipped with
non-original brake parts or suspen-
sion parts.
– When you are towing a trailer or
other vehicle. The system may not function properly under
the following conditions:
• On roads where there are multiple parallel
lane markers; lane markers that are faded
or not painted clearly; yellow painted lane
markers; non-standard lane markers; or
lane markers covered with water, dirt,
snow, etc.
• On roads where the discontinued lane markers are still detectable.
• On roads where there are sharp curves.
• On roads where there are sharply contrast- ing objects, such as shadows, snow, water,
wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after
road repairs. (The LDW system could de-
tect these items as lane markers.)
• On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates.
• When the vehicle’s traveling direction does not align with the lane marker.
• When traveling close to the vehicle in front of you, which obstructs the lane camera
unit detection range.
• When rain, snow, dirt or an object adheres to the windshield in front of the lane cam-
era unit.
• When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not ad-
justed properly. • When strong light enters the lane camera
unit. (For example, the light directly shines
on the front of the vehicle at sunrise or
sunset.)
• When a sudden change in brightness oc- curs. (For example, when the vehicle enters
or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
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
LDW system may be deactivated automati-
cally and the following message will appear in
the vehicle information display: “Not avail-
able: High Camera Temp.”
When the interior temperature is reduced, the
LDW system will resume operating
automatically.
The LDW system is not designed to warn
under the following conditions:
• When you operate the lane change signaland change traveling lanes in the direction
of the signal. (The LDW system will become
operable again approximately 2 seconds
after the lane change signal is turned off.)
• When the vehicle speed lowers to less than approximately 37 mph (60 km/h).
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•The LDP system may activate if you
change lanes without first activating
your turn signal or, for example, if a con-
struction zone directs traffic to cross an
existing lane marker. If this occurs you
may need to apply corrective steering to
complete your lane change.
• Because the LDP may not activate under
the road, weather, and lane marker con-
ditions described in this section, it may
not activate every time your vehicle be-
gins to leave its lane and you will need to
apply corrective steering.
• The LDP system will not operate at
speeds below approximately 37 mph (60
km/h) or if it cannot detect lane markers.
• Do not use the LDP system under the
following conditions as it may not func-
tion properly:
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
etc.).
– When driving on slippery roads, such
as on ice or snow.
– When driving on winding or uneven
roads.
– When there is a lane closure due to
road repairs.
– When driving in a makeshift or tem-
porary lane. –
When driving on roads where the lane
width is too narrow.
– When driving without normal tire
conditions (for example, tire wear,
low tire pressure, installation of
spare tire, tire chains, non-standard
wheels).
– When the vehicle is equipped with
nonoriginal brake parts or suspen-
sion parts.
– When you are towing a trailer or
other vehicle.
The system may not function properly un-
der the following conditions:
• On roads where there are multiple paral-
lel lane markers; lane markers that are
faded or not painted clearly; yellow
painted lane markers; non-standard lane
markers; or lane markers covered with
water, dirt, snow, etc.
• On roads where discontinued lane mark-
ers are still detectable.
• On roads where there are sharp curves.
• On roads where there are sharply con-
trasting objects, such as shadows, snow,
water, wheel ruts, seams or lines remain-
ing after road repairs. (The LDP system
could detect these items as lane markers.)
• On roads where the traveling lane
merges or separates.
• When the vehicle’s traveling direction
does not align with the lane marker.
• When traveling close to the vehicle in
front of you, which obstructs the lane
camera unit detection range.
• When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the
windshield in front of the lane 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 lane cam-
era unit. (For example, the light directly
shines on the front of the vehicle at sun-
rise or sunset.)
• When a sudden change in brightness oc-
curs. (For example, when the vehicle en-
ters or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
While the LDP system is operating, you may
hear a sound of brake operation. This is nor-
mal and indicates that the LDP system is
operating properly.
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–Oncoming vehicles.
– Vehicles remaining in the detection
zone when you accelerate from a
stop. For additional information, see
“BSI driving situations” (P. 5-60).
– A vehicle merging into an adjacent
lane at a speed approximately the
same as your vehicle. For additional
information, see “BSI driving situa-
tions” (P. 5-60).
– A vehicle approaching rapidly from
behind. For additional information,
see “BSI driving situations” (P. 5-60).
– A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly. For additional infor-
mation, see “BSI driving situations”
(P. 5-60).
– A vehicle that passes through the de-
tection zone quickly.
– When overtaking several vehicles in a
row, the vehicles after the first ve-
hicle may not be detected if they are
traveling close together. •
The radar sensors’ detection zone is de-
signed based on a standard lane width.
When driving in a wider lane, the radar
sensors may not detect vehicles in an ad-
jacent lane. When driving in a narrow
lane, the radar sensors may detect ve-
hicles driving two lanes away.
• The radar sensors are designed to ignore
most stationary objects; however, ob-
jects such as guardrails, walls, foliage
and parked vehicles may occasionally be
detected. This is a normal driving
condition.
• The following conditions may reduce the
ability of the radar to detect other ve-
hicles:
– Severe weather
– Road spray
– Ice/frost/dirt build-up on the vehicle
• Do not attach stickers (including trans-
parent material), install accessories or
apply additional paint near the radar
sensors. These conditions may reduce
the ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles.
• The camera may not detect lane markers
in the following situations and the BSI
system may not operate properly: –
On roads where there are multiple
parallel lane markers; lane markers
that are faded or not painted clearly;
yellow painted lane markers; non-
standard lane markers; lane markers
covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
– On roads where discontinued lane
markers are still detectable.
– On roads where there are sharp
curves.
– On roads where there are sharply
contrasting objects, such as shad-
ows, snow, water, wheel ruts, seams
or lines remaining after road repairs.
– On roads where the traveling lane
merges or separates.
– When the vehicle’s traveling direction
does not align with the lane markers.
– When traveling close to the vehicle in
front of you, which obstructs the lane
camera unit detection range.
– When rain, snow or dirt adheres to
the windshield in front of a lane cam-
era unit.
– When the headlights are not bright
due to dirt on the lens or if aiming is
not adjusted properly.
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11 Index
2
2nd row bench seat adjustment.......1-4
A
Active Engine Brake............5-157Active noise cancellation
Active sound enhancement......5-167Active Ride Control........... .5-158Active Trace Control............5-156Aiming control, headlights.........2-40Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).................... .1-41Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
............... .1-48Air bag warning labels............1-60Air bag warning light.........1-61, 2-12Air bag warning light,
supplemental............ .1-61, 2-12Air cleaner.................. .8-16Air cleaner housing filter..........8-16Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation........4-35Air conditioner specification label. .10-12Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.......... .10-7Heater and air conditioner
(automatic) (if so equipped).......4-34
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-35Servicing air conditioner.........4-42Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).................... .2-29Anchor point locations............1-27Antenna................... .4-43Anti-lock brake warning light. . . .2-10, 2-13Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-152Antifreeze..................5-165Armrests.................... .1-5Around View® Monitor...........4-10Autolight switch.............. .2-36Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-64Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-34Automatic brake hold........... .5-25Automatic door locks............ .3-6Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). . .2-16
B
Battery............... .5-165, 8-12Charge warning light...........2-11Battery replacement............ .8-22INFINITI Intelligent Key.........8-22Key fob.................. .8-22Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt).............8-15Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI).......5-54Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-45
Booster seats................ .1-38Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-152Brake fluid................ .8-10Brake light (See stop light)........8-25Brake system...............5-152Brake warning light............2-10Brake wear indicators......2-18, 8-19Self-adjusting brakes...........8-19Brake Assist................ .5-153Brake fluid.................. .8-10Brake system................5-152Brakes.................... .8-19Break-in schedule.............5-144Brightness control
Instrument panel............ .2-41Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10Bulb replacement............. .8-25
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-11Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor). .4-23Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants............... .10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-43Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-15Cargo area storage bin...........2-55Cargo cover................. .2-62

Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid.........8-11Fog light switch................2-42Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system. . .2-13, 5-123Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . . .1-48Front and rear sonar system........5-160Front and rear sonar system switch. . . .2-45Front power seat adjustment.........1-3Front seats................... .1-2Front-door pocket..............2-50Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Fuel economy...............5-145Fuel gauge................. .2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-5Fuel recommendation...........10-3Fuel-filler door and cap..........3-28Loose fuel cap warning..........2-22Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-144Fuel gauge................... .2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-28Fuses..................... .8-20Fusible links..................8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.......2-70, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74Gas cap.................... .3-28
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Fuel gauge................. .2-7Odometer.................. .2-5Speedometer.................2-5Tachometer................. .2-6Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance..............9-2Glove box................... .2-52Glove box lock.................2-52Grocery hooks.................2-56
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-7Head Up Display (HUD)...........2-46Headlight aiming control...........2-40Headlight and turn signal switch......2-36Headlight switch.............. .2-36Headlights.................. .8-24Headlights, aiming control..........2-40Heated seats..................2-43Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
.............. .4-34Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-35Heater operation..............4-36Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-34Heater and air conditioner settings.....4-41Hill start assist system...........5-159HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.......2-70, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74
Hood..................... .3-21Hook
Luggage hook.............. .2-55Horn...................... .2-42
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system............. .5-16Important vehicle information label. . . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-16Increasing fuel economy..........5-145Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
............... .2-9, 2-10INFINITI Drive Mode Selector.......5-28INFINITI Intelligent Key System. . . .3-2, 3-6INFINITI InTouch™ Owner's Manual. . . .4-2INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System..............2-30, 3-4, 5-16Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . . .3-34Instrument brightness control........2-41Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch......2-41Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD). . . .5-146Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist). . . .5-87Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............ .3-8Key operation............... .3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation.....3-13
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Child seat belts. . .1-22, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-31SeatMemory seat........... .3-36, 3-38Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment.......1-3Second row bench seats..........1-4Seat beltChild safety................ .1-20Infants and small children........1-20Injured person................1-14Larger children...............1-21Precautions on seat belt usage......1-11Pregnant women..............1-14Seat belt extenders............1-19Seat belt maintenance...........1-19Seat belts.............. .1-11, 7-7Three-point type with retractor.....1-15Seat belt extenders..............1-19Seat belt warning light........1-14, 2-12Seatback pockets.............. .2-51Seats
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-4Adjustment................. .1-2Armrests................... .1-5Front seats..................1-2Heated seats................2-43Seats/floor mats................7-6Security indicator light............2-12Security system
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start
..........2-30, 3-4, 5-16Security systemsVehicle security system..........2-29
Self-adjusting brakes............ .8-19Service manual order form.........10-33Servicing air conditioner...........4-42Spark plug replacement...........8-15Spark plugs.................. .8-15Specifications.................10-8Speedometer................. .2-5Speedometer and odometer.........2-4SRS warning label...............1-60Stability control...............5-154Standard maintenance.............9-9Starting
Before starting the engine........5-16Jump starting............ .6-5, 8-14Precautions when starting and
driving................ .5-4, 5-10Push starting.................6-7Starting the engine.............5-16Starting the engine............. .5-16Steering
Power steering system. . . .5-149, 5-150Steering Assist switch
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist). . . .2-45Steering wheel................ .3-31Stop light................... .8-25Storage.................... .2-50Storage tray..............2-51, 2-52Sun visors................... .3-32Sunglasses case................2-53Sunglasses holder...............2-53Sunroof................. .2-66, 7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . .1-60Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-61, 2-12
Supplemental front impact air bag
system.................... .1-48Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-60Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-41Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system)........1-41Switch
Autolight switch............. .2-36Automatic power window switch. . . .2-64Fog light switch..............2-42Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight aiming control.........2-40Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-36Instrument brightness control......2-41Power door lock switch...........3-5Rear window wiper and washer
switches.................. .2-34Turn signal switch.............2-41
T
Tachometer.................. .2-6Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Theft(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start
..........2-30, 3-4, 5-16Three-way catalyst.............. .5-4Tire
Flat tire................... .6-3Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12
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