warning lights INFINITI QX50 2021 Owner's Manual

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints........... 0-2
Exterior front ................................... 0-3
Exterior rear .................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ........................ 0-5 Instrument panel
................................ 0-6
Engine compartment check locations ............ 0-8
Warning/indicator lights ........................ 0-9

1. Vent (P. 4-33)
2. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System*Steering wheel switch for audio control* Center display multi-function control
buttons*3. High beam/turn signal switch (P. 2-41)
Paddle shifters (P. 5-18)
Trip reset switch (P. 2-4)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-41) Horn (P. 1-41)
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. 2-32) Rear wiper and washer switch (P. 2-32)
7. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-34)
Driver side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)
Driver side heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
8. Upper and lower displays* Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-34)
Passenger side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)
Passenger side heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster (if so equipped), and wiper
deicer (if so equipped) switch (P. 2-35)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
11. Passenger supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-41)
LII2654
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents

Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
or
Brake warning
light
2-10
Charge warning
light 2-11
Electric shift
control system
warning light2-11
or
Electronic parking
brake indicator
light2-11
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Engine oil pressure
warning light
2-11
Master warning
light2-12
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-12
Security indicator
light2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-12
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-13
or
Electronic parking
brake warning
light2-13
Forward
Emergency
Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian
Detection system
warning light2-13
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9

Warning/Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Front passenger
air bag status light
2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light2-13
Malfunction
Indicator Light
(MIL) 2-15
Master warning
light
2-12
Power steering
warning light2-16
Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)
warning light2-16
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Slip indicator light 2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC)
OFF indicator light
2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Automatic brake
hold indicator light
(white/green)
2-17
Eco drive indicator
light (green) (if so
equipped)2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Front fog light
indicator light
(green) (if so
equipped) 2-17
High Beam Assist
indicator light
(green)
2-17
High beam
indicator light
(blue)2-18
Side light and
headlight indicator
light (green)2-18
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
(green)2-18
0-10Illustrated table of contents

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/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-13
Warning/Indicator lights (other) ..............2-17
Audible reminders ........................... 2-18
Vehicle information display .....................2-19
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-19
Startup display .............................. 2-20
Resetting the trip computer .................2-20
Oil control system ........................... 2-20
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators .................................... 2-21
Security systems ............................... 2-29
Vehicle security system ......................2-29
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-30 Wiper and washer switch
......................2-32
Switch operation ............................ 2-32
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................. 2-33
Rear switch operation ....................... 2-34
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster (if so equipped), and wiper deicer
(if so equipped) switch ......................... 2-35
Headlight switch ............................... 2-36
Headlight control switch ....................2-36
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ..................................... 2-40
Instrument brightness control ................2-41
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-41
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-42
Horn .......................................... 2-42
Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................
2-42
Heated

seats (if so equipped) ...................2-43
Steering Assist switch (for vehicles with
ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped) ...............2-45
Front and rear sonar system switch
(if so equipped) ................................ 2-45
Head Up Display (HUD) (if so equipped) .........2-46
HowtousetheHUD........................ 2-46

1. Vent (P. 4-33)
2. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System*Steering wheel switch for audio control* Center display multi-function control
buttons*3. High beam/turn signal switch (P. 2-41)
Paddle shifters (P. 5-18)
Trip reset switch (P. 2-4)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-41) Horn (P. 1-41)
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. 2-32) Rear wiper and washer switch (P. 2-32)
7. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-34)
Driver side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)
Driver side heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
8. Upper and lower displays* Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-34)
Passenger side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)
Passenger side heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster (if so equipped), and wiper
deicer (if so equipped) switch (P. 2-35)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
11. Passenger supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-41)
LII2654
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information displayOdometer
Twin trip odometer
Transmission position indicator 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND
ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer
and odometer. The speedometer is located
on the right side of the meter cluster. The
odometer is located within the vehicle infor-
mation display.
LIC4174
METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls

Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
orBrake warning lightorAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightAutomatic brake hold indicator light
(white/green)
Charge warning lightorElectronic parking brake
warning lightEco drive indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Electric shift control system warning lightForward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
orElectronic parking brake
indicator lightFront passenger air bag status lightHigh Beam Assist indicator light (green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Seat belt warning light and chimeMaster warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Security indicator lightPower steering warning light
Supplemental air bag warning lightRear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-9

Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
Slip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if so
equipped) will come on:
,,,,or,
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,,or,,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunc-
tion. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer. For
additional information, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display” (P. 2-19).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(red)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for the foot brake system.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine is
running, with the parking brake not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. For additional information,
see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-10).
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
2-10Instruments and controls

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock as-
sistance. For additional information, see
“Brake system” (P. 5-152).
orElectronic parking
brake warning light
The electronic parking brake system warning
light functions for the electronic parking
brake system. If the warning light illuminates,
it may indicate the electronic parking brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-23).
Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the FEB with Pe-
destrian Detection system is set to OFF in the
lower display. If the light illuminates when the FEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, see “Forward Emer-
gency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detec-
tion” (P. 5-123) and “Predictive Forward Col-
lision Warning (PFCW)” (P. 5-133).
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For additional information, see “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” (P. 1-51).
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the
tire pressure of all tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of
low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS
is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 sec-
ond and turns off.
Instruments and controls2-13