brake INFINITI QX50 2023 Owners Manual

11. Front passenger supplemental knee airbag (P. 1-59)
12. Glove box (P. 2-62)
13. Audio system controls* Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-52)
14. INFINITI controller*
15. Power outlet (P. 2-59) USB port*
Cup holders (P. 2-63)
Wireless charger and indicator (P. 2-55)
16. Shift lever (P. 5-18)
17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13) Electronic parking brake switch (P. 5-24)
Automatic brake hold switch (P. 5-26)
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (P. 5-29)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
19. ProPILOT Assist Switch (P. 5-76) Cruise control switches (P. 5-78)
Distance control switch (P. 5-76)
Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-20)
20. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-59)
21. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel control
(P. 3-31)
22. Hood release (P. 3-21) 23. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-46)
Front and rear sonar system switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-51)
Steering assist switch (P. 2-51)
Instrument panel liftgate switch (P. 3-22)
Headlight switch (P. 2-40)
Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Head Up Display (HUD) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
*: Refer to the separate INFINITI InTouch®
Owner's Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine model)
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-15)3. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)
5. Battery (P. 8-12)6. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-20)
7. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
8. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with an
engine cover.
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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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
2-12
Master warning
light2-12
Pop-up engine
hood warning light2-12
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-12
Security indicator
light2-13
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-13
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-13
or
Electronic parking
brake warning
light2-13
Forward Emer-
gency Braking
(FEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light2-14
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Warning/Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Front passenger
air bag status light
2-14
Low tire pressure
warning light2-14
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL) 2-15
Master warning
light2-16
Power steering
warning light2-16
Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB) sys-
tem warning light 2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Slip indicator light 2-17
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) 2-18
High Beam Assist
indicator light
(green)
2-18
High beam indica-
tor light (blue)
2-18
Side light and
headlight indicator
light (green)2-18
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
(green)2-18
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11. Front passenger supplemental knee airbag (P. 1-59)
12. Glove box (P. 2-62)
13. Audio system controls* Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-52)
14. INFINITI controller*
15. Power outlet (P. 2-59) USB port*
Cup holders (P. 2-63)
Wireless charger and indicator (P. 2-55)
16. Shift lever (P. 5-18)
17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13) Electronic parking brake switch (P. 5-24)
Automatic brake hold switch (P. 5-26)
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (P. 5-29)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
19. ProPILOT Assist Switch (P. 5-76) Cruise control switches (P. 5-78)
Distance control switch (P. 5-76)
Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-20)
20. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-59)
21. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel control
(P. 3-31)
22. Hood release (P. 3-21) 23. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-46)
Front and rear sonar system switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-51)
Steering assist switch (P. 2-51)
Instrument panel liftgate switch (P. 3-22)
Headlight switch (P. 2-40)
Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Head Up Display (HUD) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
*: Refer to the separate INFINITI InTouch®
Owner's Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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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)
Pop-up engine hood warning lightMaster warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Seat belt warning light and chimePower steering warning light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
Security indicator lightRear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
warning light
Supplemental air bag warning lightSlip 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.
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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 fluidas 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.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it to
be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driving
it could be dangerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or a low brake fluid level
may increase your stopping distance and
braking will require greater pedal effort
as well as pedal travel. •
If the brake fluid level is below the MINI-
MUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the charging system is
not functioning properly. Turn the engine
off and check the generator belt. If the belt
is loose, broken, or missing or if the light
remains on, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Electric shift control system
warning light
This light illuminates when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system.
When the master warning light illuminates,
the chime sounds and the following message is displayed in the vehicle information display:
“When parked apply parking brake”.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF posi-
tion, the chime sounds continuously. Ensure
the parking brake is applied
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
orElectronic parking
brake indicator
light
This light illuminates when the electronic
parking brake system is operating.
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the electronic parking brake
warning light illuminates. When the engine is
started and the parking brake is released, the
warning light turns off.
If the parking brake is not released, the elec-
tronic parking brake warning light remains
illuminated. Ensure the electronic parking
brake warning light has turned off before
driving.
If the electronic parking brake warning light
illuminates or flashes while the electronic
parking brake system warning light
or
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(yellow) illuminates, it may indicate that
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. 5-24).
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop
the engine immediately and call an INFINITI
retailer or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, see “Engine oil” (P. 8-6).
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause seri-
ous damage to the engine almost immedi-
ately. Such damage is not covered by war-
ranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the master warning light illuminates if
any of the following (if so equipped) are dis-
played on the vehicle information display:
• Parking brake warning
• Door warning (when vehicle is moving)
• Shift position warning
• Low battery warning
• Handle Release warning
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
Pop-up engine hood
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the pop-up engine hood warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This indicates the pop-up engine
hood system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
pop-up engine hood system may need servic-
ing. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
• The pop-up engine hood warning light re- mains illuminated after about 7 seconds. • The pop-up engine hood warning light
flashes intermittently.
• The pop-up engine hood warning light does not come on at all.
The pop-up engine hood may not function
properly unless checked and/or repaired.
For additional information, see “Pop-up en-
gine hood” (P. 1-63).
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position
and remains illuminated until the driver's seat
belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driv-
er's seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if the front passenger's seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger's seat is
occupied. For 7 seconds after the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, the sys-
tem does not activate the warning light for
the front passenger.
The rear seats may be also equipped with a
seat belt warning light.
For additional information, see “Seat belts”
(P. 1-12).
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Security indicator light
This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF or LOCK position.
The blinking security indicator light indicates
that the security systems equipped on the
vehicle are operational.
For additional information, see “Security sys-
tems” (P. 2-33).
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and
pretensioner seat belt systems need servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning light re-mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for these services. Unless checked and repaired, the supplemen-
tal restraint system (air bag system) and/or
the pretensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemen-
tal Restraint System (SRS)” (P. 1-41).
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
assistance. For additional information, see
“Brake system” (P. 5-140).
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. 5-24).
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