INFINITI QX50 2023 Owners Manual

Neutral Hold Mode guidance indicator
This indicator appears after approximately 5
seconds when the shift position is in the N
(Neutral) position (Neutral hold mode is avail-
able). For additional information, see “Neu-
tral hold mode function” (P. 5-21).
Neutral Hold Mode was not activated
indicator
This indicator appears when the Neutral hold
mode is unavailable. To activate the Neutral
hold mode, wait for a while without shifting
and then perform the operations again. For
additional information, see “Neutral hold
mode function” (P. 5-21).
Power will turn off to save the battery
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display after a period
of time if the shift position has not moved
from the P (Park) position.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button ignition
switch positions” (P. 5-14).
Press Brake Pedal
This message may appear in the following
situations:
• The driver tries to release the electronicparking brake manually without depressing
the brake pedal.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and there is a possibility of moving backwards,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• The vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is activated.
For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-24).
Push brake and start switch
to drive
This indicator appears when the shift position
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the vehicle
has been started using the Remote Engine
Start (if so equipped) function.
This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.
Rear seat belt reminder
This rear seat belt reminder appears when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
If any of the rear passenger seat belts are not
fastened, the seat belt icon illuminates in red
to show which seat belt is not fastened.
When a rear passenger’s seat belt has been
securely fastened, the color of the corre-
sponding seat belt icon will change. The
warning is displayed for approximately 65
seconds.
A chime will sound and the rear seat belt
warning will appear if a rear passenger’s seat
belt is unfastened. The chime will sound
when seat belt is unfastened with the vehicle
speed greater than 10 mph (15km/h). The
seat belt icon illuminates in red until the cor-
responding rear passenger’s seat belt is fas-
tened. The warning will automatically turn off
after approximately 35 seconds.
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the
parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
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Reminder: Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF
or AUTO position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight switch” (P. 2-40).
Shift system malfunction: Visit Dealer
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system at
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Shift to Park
This warning appears only when all the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
• The ignition switch is in the ON position.
• The driver’s door is open.
• Vehicle is stopped (or vehicle speed is lessthan 1.8 mph (3 km/h).
• Shift position is in a position other than the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, press the P (Park)
button.
Shift to P range
This warning appears when the driver’s door
is opened with the shift position in any posi-
tion other than the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift posi-
tion to the P (Park) position.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended stor-
age switch to turn off the warning. For addi-
tional information, see “Extended storage
switch” (P. 2-60).
Stop vehicle and Apply
parking brake
This message may appear when the battery
charge is low.
Please park vehicle as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer.
Transmission Shift Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shift
position.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates
and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long as
the low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated. If this warning appears, stop the
vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of all four
tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label. For additional information, see “Low tire
pressure warning light” (P. 2-14) and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
When parked apply parking
brake
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system be-
low 6 mph (10 km/h).
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
AWD Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system is not functioning prop-
erly while the engine is running.
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AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle
This warning may appear while trying to free
a stuck vehicle due to increased oil tempera-
ture. The driving mode may change to
2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning is dis-
played, stop the vehicle with the engine idling,
as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if the
warning turns off, you can continue driving.
AWD Tire Size Incorrect: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire
pressure is correct and that the tires are not
excessively worn.
CVT (AT) Malfunction Service now
This warning appears when there is a prob-
lem with the CVT system. If this warning
comes on, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
CVT (AT) hot Power reduced
This transmission has a high fluid tempera-
ture protection mode. If the fluid temperature
becomes too high (for example, climbing
steep grades in high temperatures with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to re-
duce the chance of transmission damage.
Vehicle speed can be controlled with the ac-
celerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle
speed may be reduced.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode operation occurs, vehicle speed
may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a colli-
sion. Be especially careful when driving. If
necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission to
return to normal operation; or have it re-
paired if necessary.
Engine hot Power reduced
This engine has a high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode. If the fluid temperature be-
comes too high (for example, climbing steep
grades in high temperatures with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to re-
duce the chance of engine damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelerator
pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed may
be reduced.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode operation occurs, vehicle speed
may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a colli-
sion. Be especially careful when driving. If
necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the engine to return to
normal operation; or have it repaired if
necessary.
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Engine Malfunction: Power Reduced
Service now
This warning appears when the engine is not
operating under normal conditions. If this
warning comes on, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Engine Malfunction Service now
This warning appears when there is a prob-
lem with the engine. If this warning comes on,
have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Engine Stalled: Stop safely
This message appears 30 seconds before the
vehicle is shut down due to an above normal
operating exhaust temperature. The Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) and malfunc-
tion warning (red) will illuminate. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer immediately for this
service.
Service CVT (AT) Power reduced
This transmission has a high fluid tempera-
ture protection mode. If the fluid temperature
becomes too high (for example, climbing
steep grades in high temperatures with heavyloads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to re-
duce the chance of transmission damage.
Vehicle speed can be controlled with the ac-
celerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle
speed may be reduced.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode operation occurs, vehicle speed
may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a colli-
sion. Be especially careful when driving. If
necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission to
return to normal operation; or have it re-
paired if necessary.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
indicator
This indicator appears when the BSW system
is engaged.
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-45) and “Blind Spot
Intervention® (BSI)” (P. 5-54).
Cruise control indicator
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will appear to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. If you
accelerate past the set speed, the speed will
blink until you either cancel cruise control or
go back to the set speed. If cruise control is on
and canceled, the speed will be displayed to
show the speed the vehicle will return to if the
resume button is activated.
Currently Not Available
This message appears when the VDC system
is turned off. The following systems (if so
equipped) will be turned off automatically:
BSI system, LDP system and the ProPILOT
Assist system.
For additional information, see “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC)” (P. 5-142), “Blind Spot
Intervention® (BSI)” (P. 5-54), “Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP)” (P. 5-40) and/or
“ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-73).
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Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON / Blind Spot
Intervention® (BSI) ON /
ProPILOT Assist status
indicator
This indicator shows when the LDP/BSI/
ProPILOT Assist system is engaged.
For additional information, see Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP) (P. 5-40), Blind Spot
Intervention® (BSI) (P. 5-54), ProPILOT
Assist (P. 5-73).
Forward Driving Aids temporarily
disabled Front Sensor blocked See
Owner’s Manual
This message appears when the front radar
sensor may be obstructed due to:
• mud, dirt, snow, ice, etc.
• inclement weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
All forward driving aids are temporarily dis-
abled until the system detects that the front
radar sensor is no longer obstructed.
For additional information, see:
• Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) withPedestrian Detection (P. 5-109)
• Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) (P. 5-120)
• ProPILOT Assist (P. 5-73)
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) indicator
This indicator shows when the LDW/LDP
systems are engaged.
For additional information, see “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-35) and “Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) (P. 5-40).
Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is not
functioning properly:
• Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
• Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
• ProPILOT Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
If one or more of these warning appears, have
the system checked. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Not Available Bad Weather
This message may appear when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the Steering
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• When the wiper (HI) operates
The system will be available when the above
condition no longer exists.
Not Available: High Camera Temp
This message appears when the camera de-
tects an interior temperature of more than
104°F (40°C).
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Intervention® (BSI)” (P. 5-54) , “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-35), “Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP)” (P. 5-40) or “Traffic
Sign Recognition (TSR)” (P. 5-32).
Not Available Poor Road Conditions
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system, the Blind Spot Interven-
tion® (BSI) system, or the Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system is engaged.
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Under the following conditions, the ProPILOT
Assist system, the Blind Spot Intervention®
(BSI) system, or the Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) system is automatically canceled:
• When the VDC operates
• When a wheel slips
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates and wheel slips).
Not Available Seat Belt Not
Fastened
This message may appear when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ICC (with
ProPILOT Assist) system is automatically
canceled:
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
The above system cannot be used when the
driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
Not Available Visibility is Impaired
This message may appear when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.Under the following conditions, The ICC
(with ProPILOT Assist) system is automati-
cally canceled:
• The camera area of the windshield is
fogged up or covered with dirt, water
drops, ice, snow, etc.
• Strong light, such as sunlight or high beams from oncoming vehicles, enter the front
camera
The system will be available when the above
conditions no longer exist.
If the warning message continues to appear,
stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off, and clean the windshield.
ProPILOT Assist indicators
These indicators show the ProPILOT Assist
system status.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-73).
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) system indicator
This indicator appears to indicate the status
of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system.
For additional information, see “Rear Auto-
matic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-104).
Speed Limit Sign indicator
This message may appear when the Traffic
Sign Recognition system is engaged.
For additional information, see “Traffic Sign
Recognition (TSR)” (P. 5-32).
Steering Assist Alert
This message may appear when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
It will be displayed under the following
condition:
• When not holding the steering wheel or when there is no steering wheel operation
Please hold on the steering wheel immedi-
ately. When the steering operation is de-
tected, the warning turns off and the steering
assist function is automatically restored.
Steering Assist Not Available:
Cannot Detect Lane
This message may appear when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
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Under the following conditions, the Steering
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• When lane markers in the traveling lanecannot be correctly detected for a period of
time due to such items as a snow rut, re-
flection of light on a rainy day or several
unclear lane markers are present
If you want to use the Steering Assist system
again, cancel the ProPILOT Assist system
and set it again when lane markers are clearly
visible.
Steering Assist status
This indicator appears when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-73).
System fault See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if there is a malfunction
in the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system.
For additional information, see “Rear Auto-
matic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-104).
Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction
This message appears when one of the fol-
lowing systems (if so equipped) becomes un-
available because a radar blockage is de-
tected.
• Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Intervention® (BSI)” (P. 5-54), “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-45) or “Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-66).
Vehicle ahead detection
indicator
This indicator shows when the following sys-
tems (if so equipped) are engaged and have
detected a vehicle:
• Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection
• Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
For additional information, see “Forward
Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-109) or “Predictive Forward
Collision Warning (PFCW)” (P. 5-120)Your vehicle has two types of security systems:
• Vehicle security system
• INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone opens
the doors, liftgate or hood when the system is
armed. It is not, however, a motion detection
type system that activates when a vehicle is
moved or when a vibration occurs.
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SECURITY SYSTEMS
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The system helps deter vehicle theft but can-
not prevent it nor can it prevent the theft of
interior or exterior vehicle components in all
situations. Always secure your vehicle even if
parking for a brief period. Never leave your
Intelligent Key in the vehicle, and always lock
the vehicle when unattended. Be aware of
your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit
areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection,
such as component locks, identification
markers, and tracking systems, are available
at auto supply stores and specialty shops.
An INFINITI retailer may also offer such
equipment. Check with your insurance com-
pany to see if you may be eligible for dis-
counts for various theft protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if soequipped). (The system can be armed even
if the windows and moonroof are open.)
2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
3. Close all doors, hood and liftgate. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, or power door lock switch. 4. Confirm that the
security indicator
light stays on for about 30 seconds. The
vehicle security system is now pre-armed.
The vehicle security system will automati-
cally shift into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every
three seconds. If during the pre-armed
phase one of the following occurs, the
system will not arm:
• Any door is unlocked with the Intelligent Key or door request switch.
• Ignition switch is placed in AUTO ACC or ON position.
• Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all the doors, hood and liftgate locked
with the ignition switch placed in the
LOCK position. When placing the ignition
switch in the AUTO ACC or ON position,
the system will be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the fol-
lowing alarm:
• The turn signals blink and the horn sounds intermittently. • The alarm automatically turns off after a
period of time. However, the alarm reacti-
vates if the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm can be shut off by pressing the
button on the Intelligent Key.
The alarm is activated by:
• Opening the door or liftgate without using the Intelligent Key (even if the door is un-
locked by releasing the door inside lock
switch).
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s
door or the liftgate by pressing the
button on the Intelligent Key or pushing the
request switch on the driver's or passenger's
door with the Intelligent Key in range of the
door handle.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will
not allow the engine to start without the use
of a registered INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System key.
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If the engine fails to start using a registered
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
key, an automated toll road device or auto-
matic payment device on the key ring), restart
the engine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi-tion for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI
recommends placing the registered INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a separate
key ring to avoid interference from other
devices. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this de-
vice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s)/receivers(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic De-
velopment Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference. (2) This device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light blinks whenever
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
LOCK position.
This function indicates the INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System is operational.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, the light will remain on while
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the engine
will not start, seek service for the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System service as soon
as possible. Please bring all registered keys
that you have. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and ob-
scure your vision which may lead to an ac-
cident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
• Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
• Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with windshield-washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based windshield-washer
fluid concentrates may permanently
stain the grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir. •
Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates with water to the manufactur-
er’s recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to mix
the windshield-washer fluid concentrate
and water.
NOTE:
If the windshield wiper operation is inter-
rupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow or ice that is on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 1
minute, turn the switch on again to operate
the wiper.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at
the following speed:
1Intermittent — intermittent operation can
be adjusted by turning the knob toward
OA(slower) orOB(faster). Also, the inter-
mittent operation speed varies in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed. (For ex-
ample, when the vehicle speed is high,
the intermittent operation speed will be
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Type A (if so equipped)
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Type B (if so equipped)
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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