Infiniti QX50 (2019 year). Manual — part 17

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

To shut off the engine in an emergency situ-
ation while driving, perform the following
procedure:

∙ Rapidly push the ignition switch three

consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec-
onds, or

∙ Push and hold the ignition switch for

more than 2 seconds.

INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY
BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is dis-
charged or environmental conditions inter-
fere with the Intelligent Key operation, start
the engine according to the following proce-
dure:

1. Press the Park button to place the ve-

hicle in the P (Park) position.

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intel-

ligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will
sound.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depress-

ing the brake pedal within 10 seconds
after the chime sounds. The engine will
start.

After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the
brake pedal, the ignition switch position will
change to ON.

NOTE:

∙ When the ignition switch is placed in the

ON position or the engine is started by
the above procedure, the Intelligent Key
battery discharge indicator may appear
in the vehicle information display even
when the Intelligent Key is inside the ve-
hicle. This is not a malfunction. To turn
off the Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key again.

∙ If the Intelligent Key battery discharge

indicator appears, replace the battery as
soon as possible. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Battery replacement” in
the “Do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.

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INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will
not allow the engine to start without the use
of the registered key.

If the engine fails to start using the registered
key, it may be due to interference caused by
another registered key, an automated toll
road device or automated payment device on
the key ring. Restart the engine using the
following procedures:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position and wait approximately
5 seconds.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. Restart the engine while holding the de-

vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI
recommends placing the registered key on a
separate key ring to avoid interference from
other devices.

∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-

ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.

∙ Check that all windows and lights are

clean.

∙ Visually inspect tires for their appearance

and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.

∙ Check that all doors are closed.

∙ Position

seat

and

adjust

head

restraints/headrests.

∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers

to do likewise.

∙ Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual.

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Press the Park button to place the ve-

hicle in P (Park) or move the shift lever to
N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.

The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift lever is in any of the driving
positions.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion. Depress the brake pedal and push
the ignition switch to start the engine.

To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while de-
pressing the brake pedal with the ignition
switch in any position.

∙ If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator pedal
a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor)
and while holding, crank the engine.
Release the accelerator pedal when
the engine starts.

∙ If the engine is very hard to start be-

cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Push the ignition switch to
the ON position to start cranking the
engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop
cranking by pushing the ignition switch

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

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to the LOCK position. After cranking
the engine, release the accelerator
pedal. Crank the engine with your foot
off the accelerator pedal by depress-
ing the brake pedal and pushing the
ignition switch to start the engine. If
the engine starts, but fails to run, re-
peat the above procedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and wait 10 seconds before crank-
ing again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.

4. Warm-up:

Allow the engine to idle for at least
30 seconds after starting. Do not race
the engine while warming it up. Drive at a
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shut-
ting it off. Starting and stopping the en-
gine over a short period of time may
make the vehicle more difficult to start.

5. To stop the engine, place the shift lever

in the P (Park) position and push the
ignition switch to the OFF position.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:

1. Installation or extended use of elec-

tronic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.).

2. The vehicle is not driven regularly

and/or only driven short distances. In
these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.

REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)

Vehicles started with the Remote Engine
Start require the ignition switch to be placed
in the ON position before the shift lever can
be moved from the P (Park) position. To place
the ignition switch in the ON position, follow
these steps:

1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on

you.

2. Apply the brake.

3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON

position.

For additional information, refer to “INFINITI
Intelligent Key” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)

WARNING

∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or M
(Manual shift mode). Always depress the
brake pedal until shifting is completed.
Failure to do so could cause you to lose
control and have an accident.

∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use cau-

tion when shifting into a forward or re-
verse gear before the engine has warmed
up.

∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of control.

∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R

(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D (Drive)
position while the vehicle is reversing.
This could cause an accident or damage
the transmission.

∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift to

the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.

CAUTION

∙ To avoid possible damage to your vehicle,

when stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.

∙ Do not hang items on the shift lever. This

may cause an accident due to a sudden
start.

The CVT in your vehicle is electronically con-
trolled to produce maximum power and
smooth operation.

The recommended operating procedures for
this transmission are shown on the following
pages. Follow these procedures for maxi-
mum vehicle performance and driving enjoy-
ment.

Engine power may be automatically reduced
to protect the CVT if the engine speed in-
creases quickly when driving on slippery
roads or while being tested on some dyna-
mometers.

Starting the vehicle

1. After starting the engine, fully depress

the foot brake pedal before moving the
shift lever out of the P (Park) position.
This Continuously Variable Transmis-

sion is designed so that the foot brake
pedal must be depressed before shifting
from P (Park) to any driving position
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of the
other positions if the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position.

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed

and move the shift lever to a driving po-
sition.

3. Release the parking brake and foot

brake pedal and then gradually start the
vehicle in motion.

WARNING

∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or M
(Manual shift mode). Always depress the
brake pedal until shifting is completed.
Failure to do so could cause you to lose
control and have an accident.

∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use cau-

tion when shifting into a forward or re-
verse gear before the engine has warmed
up.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

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∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of control.

∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R

(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D (Drive)
position while the vehicle is reversing.
This could cause an accident or damage
the transmission.

CAUTION

∙ To avoid possible damage to your vehicle,

when stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.

∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift to

the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.

∙ Do not hang items on the shift lever. This

may cause an accident due to a sudden
start.

Shifting

Press the button to shift

Shift without pressing the button

After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal, press the shift lever button and
move the shift lever from the P (Park) position
to any of the desired shift positions. Confirm
that the vehicle is in the desired shift position
by checking the shift indicator located near
the shift lever or the vehicle information dis-
play.

WARNING

Apply the electronic parking brake if the
shift lever is in any position while the engine
is not running. Failure to do so could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in serious personal injury or
property damage.

CAUTION

∙ Use the P (Park), R (Reverse) or D (Drive)

position only when the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.

∙ When switching to the desired shift posi-

tion by operating the shift lever, check
that the shift lever returns to the central
position by releasing your hand from the
shift lever. Holding the shift lever in a
mid-way position may also damage the
shift control system.

∙ Do not operate the shift lever while the

accelerator pedal is depressed. This may
cause a sudden start which could result in
an accident.

∙ The following operations are not allowed

because excessive force would be applied
to the transmission and this may result in
damage to the vehicle:

– Moving the shift lever to the R (Re-

verse) position when driving forward.

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– Moving the shift lever to the D (Drive)

position when reversing.

If these operations are attempted, a chime
sounds and the vehicle shifts to the N (Neu-
tral) position.

P (Park)

CAUTION

∙ To prevent transmission damage, use the

P (Park) position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.

∙ Do not slide the shift lever while pressing

the Park button. This may damage the
shift control system.

Use this position when the vehicle is parked
or starting the engine. Always make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped before
pressing the Park button

䊊

1

to engage the P

(Park) position. For maximum safety, the
brake pedal must be depressed before en-
gaging the P (Park) position. Use this position
together with the parking brake. When park-
ing on a hill, first depress the brake pedal,
apply the parking brake and then engage the
P (Park) position. The parking lock should not
be used as a brake when parking. In order to

secure the vehicle, always apply the elec-
tronic parking brake in addition to the parking
lock.

In the event of a malfunction of the vehicle’s
electronics, the transmission may lock in the
P (Park) position. Have the vehicle’s electron-
ics checked immediately. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

The P (Park) position is automatically en-
gaged if:

∙ You switch off the ignition switch.

∙ You unfasten the driver’s seat belt and

open the driver’s door when the vehicle is
stationary or driving at a very low speed
and the transmission is in the D (Drive)
position or R (Reverse) position.

R (Reverse)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use the R
(Reverse) position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.

Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the shift lever
button pressed to move the shift lever from
the idle position to R (Reverse).

If the vehicle is placed in the R (Reverse)
position while forwarding, the chime will
sound and the vehicle will switch into the N
(Neutral) position.

N (Neutral)

Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled
engine while the vehicle is moving. You can
select this position to hold the shift lever at
this position for 0.5 seconds.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal forward driv-
ing. The CVT changes gears automatically. All
forward gears are available. If the vehicle is
placed in the D (Drive) position while revers-
ing, the chime will sound and the vehicle will
switch into the N (Neutral) position.

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Manual shift mode

The transmission enters the manual shift
mode by moving the shift lever again to the D
(Drive) position when the vehicle is in the D
range.

You can select the manual shift range by
pulling the right side or left side paddle shifter

䊊

A

and

䊊

B

. To cancel the manual shift mode,

move the shift lever to the D (Drive) position
again. The transmission returns to the auto-
matic drive mode.

When the shift lever is shifted from D (Drive)
to the manual shift mode with the vehicle

stopped or while driving, the transmission
enters the manual shift mode. Shift ranges
can be selected manually. Shift ranges can
also be selected using the paddle shifters on
the steering wheel. When you pull the paddle
shifter while in the D (Drive) position, the
transmission will shift to the upper or lower
range temporarily. If the paddle shifters are
not used for about 5–10 seconds, the trans-
mission will automatically return to the D
(Drive) position. If you want to return to the D
(Drive) position manually, pull and hold either
paddle shifter for about 1.5 seconds.

In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the me-
ter. When moving the shift lever to the
manual shift mode, the position indicator dis-
plays 1 (1st) up to 8 (8th) depending on ve-
hicle speed.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as fol-
lows:

1

⇔ 2 ⇔ 3 ⇔ 4 ⇔ 5 ⇔ 6 ⇔ 7⇔ 8

8 (8th)

Use this position for all normal forward driv-
ing at highway speeds.

7 (7th), 6 (6th) and 5 (5th)

Use this position when driving up long slopes,
or for engine braking when driving down long
slopes.

4 (4th), 3 (3rd) and 2 (2nd)

Use these positions for hill climbing or engine
braking on downhill grades.

1 (1st)

Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or when driving slowly, or for maxi-
mum engine braking on steep downhill
grades.

Manual shift gate

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∙ Remember not to drive at high speeds for

extended periods of time in lower than
8th gear. This reduces fuel economy.

When shifting up

Use the + (up) side paddle shifter. (Shifts to
higher range.)

When shifting down

Use the

⫺ (down) side paddle shifter. (Shifts

to lower range.)

∙ The

transmission

will

automatically

downshift the gears. (For example, if you
select the 3rd range, the transmission will
shift down between the 3rd and 1st
gears.)

∙ Moving the shift lever rapidly to the same

side twice will shift the ranges in succes-
sion.

When canceling the manual shift mode

Move the shift lever to the D (Drive) position
to return the transmission to the normal driv-
ing mode.

∙ In the manual shift mode, the transmis-

sion may not shift to the selected gear.
This helps maintain driving performance
and reduces the chance of vehicle dam-
age or loss of control.

∙ When this situation occurs, the Continu-

ously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-
tion indicator will blink and the chime
will sound.

∙ In the manual shift mode, the transmis-

sion may shift up automatically to a
higher range than selected if the engine
speed is too high. When the vehicle
speed decreases, the transmission auto-
matically shifts down and shifts to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a stop.

∙ CVT operation is limited to automatic

drive mode when CVT fluid temperature
is extremely low even if manual shift
mode is selected. This is not a malfunc-
tion. When CVT fluid warms up, manual
mode can be selected.

∙ When the CVT fluid temperature is high,

the shift range may upshift in lower rpm
than usual. This is not a malfunction.

Accelerator downshift
— in D (Drive) position —

For passing or hill climbing, depress the ac-
celerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into a lower gear, de-
pending on the vehicle speed.

High fluid temperature protection
mode

This transmission has a high fluid tempera-
ture protection mode. If the fluid temperature
becomes too high (for example, when climb-
ing 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 reduce the chance of transmission dam-
age. Vehicle speed can be controlled with the
accelerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle
speed may be limited.

Fail-safe

When the fail-safe operation occurs, the
Continuously Variable Transmission will not
be shifted into the selected driving position.

If the vehicle is driven under extreme condi-
tions, such as excessive wheel spinning and
subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe sys-
tem may be activated. The Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL) may come on to indicate
the fail-safe mode is activated. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL)” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual. This will oc-
cur even if all electrical circuits are function-
ing properly. In this case, place the ignition

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switch in the OFF position and wait for
10 seconds. Then place the ignition switch
back in the ON position. The vehicle should
return to its normal operating condition. If it
does not return to its normal operating con-
dition, have the transmission checked and
repaired, if necessary. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

WARNING

When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs, ve-
hicle speed may be gradually reduced. The
reduced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance of a
collision. Be especially careful when driving.
If necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission to re-
turn to normal operation, or have it re-
paired if necessary.

WARNING

∙ Be sure the parking brake is fully released

before driving. Failure to do so can cause
brake failure and lead to an accident.

∙ Do not release the parking brake from

outside the vehicle.

∙ Do not use the shift lever in place of the

parking brake. When parking, be sure the
parking brake is fully engaged.

∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, do not leave
children, people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm day
can quickly become high enough to cause
a significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.

The electronic parking brake can be applied
or released automatically or by operating the
parking brake switch.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

The electronic parking brake will apply auto-
matically if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold function.

The electronic parking brake is automatically
released as soon as the vehicle starts and the
accelerator pedal is depressed.

The driver’s seat belt needs to be fastened.

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WARNING

∙ The electronic parking brake will not be

automatically applied when the engine is
stopped without using the ignition
switch (for example, by engine stalling).
Without the vehicle stationary, the elec-
tronic parking brake will not be auto-
matically applied even if the engine is
turned off with the ignition switch.

∙ Before leaving the vehicle, press the Park

button to place the vehicle in the P (Park)
position and check that the electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) is illu-
minated to confirm that the electronic
parking brake is applied. The electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) will re-
main on for a period of time after the
driver’s door is locked.

CAUTION

When parking in an area where the outside
temperature is below 32°F (0°C), do not ap-
ply the parking brake to prevent it from
freezing.

For safe parking, place the shift lever in the
P (Park) position and securely block the
wheels.

NOTE:

∙ If a malfunction occurs in the electronic

parking brake system (for example, due
to battery discharge), it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer.

∙ If the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)

position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold func-
tion, the electronic parking brake will
apply automatically.

∙ If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened

when the brake force is maintained by
the automatic brake hold function, the
electronic parking brake will apply auto-
matically.

∙ If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF

position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold func-
tion, the electronic parking brake will
apply automatically.

MANUAL OPERATION

The electronic parking brake will not be auto-
matically applied if the engine is stopped
without using the ignition switch (for ex-
ample, by engine stalling). In such a case, you
have to apply the parking brake manually.

To apply: Pull the switch up

䊊

1

. The indicator

light

䊊

A

will illuminate.

To release: With the ignition switch in the ON
position, depress the brake pedal and push
the switch down

䊊

2

. The indicator light

䊊

A

will turn off.

Before driving, check that the electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) (if so

equipped)

or

goes out. For addi-

tional information, refer to “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.

NOTE:

∙ A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven

without releasing the parking brake. For
additional information, refer to “Warn-
ing lights, indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.

∙ While the electronic parking brake is ap-

plied or released, an operating sound is
heard from the lower side of the rear
seat. This is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction.

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∙ When the electronic parking brake is fre-

quently applied and released in a short
period of time, the parking brake may
not operate in order to prevent the park-
ing brake system from overheating. If
this occurs, operate the electronic park-
ing brake switch again after waiting ap-
proximately 1 minute.

∙ If the electronic parking brake must be

applied while driving in an emergency,
pull up and hold the parking brake
switch. When you release the parking
brake switch, the parking brake will be
released.

∙ While pulling up the electronic parking

brake switch during driving, the parking
brake is applied and a chime sounds. The
electronic parking brake indicator light
(red) in the meter and in the parking
brake switch illuminates. This does not
indicate a malfunction. The electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) in the
meter and in the parking brake switch
turns off when the parking brake is re-
leased.

∙ When pulling the electronic parking

brake switch up with the ignition switch
in the OFF or AUTO ACC position, the
parking brake switch indicator light will
continue to illuminate for a short period
of time.

WHEN TOWING A TRAILER

Depending on the weight of the vehicle and
trailer and the steepness of the slope, there
may be a tendency for the vehicle to move
backwards when starting from a standstill.
When this occurs, you can use the parking
brake switch in the same way as a conven-
tional lever type parking brake.

Before starting on sloping roads when tow-
ing a trailer, be sure to read the following to
prevent the vehicle from moving backwards
unintentionally.

∙ Release the parking brake switch as soon

as the engine is delivering enough torque
to the wheels.

The automatic brake hold function maintains
the braking force without the driver having to
depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped at a traffic light or intersection. As
soon as the driver depresses the accelerator
pedal again, the automatic brake hold func-
tion is deactivated and the braking force is
released. The operating status of the auto-
matic brake hold can be displayed on the
vehicle information display.

WARNING

∙ The automatic brake hold function is not

designed to hold the vehicle on a steep hill
or slippery road. Never use the automatic
brake hold when the vehicle is stopped on
a steep hill or slippery road. Failure to do
so may cause the vehicle to move.

∙ When the automatic brake hold function

is activated but fails to maintain the ve-
hicle at a standstill, depress the brake
pedal to stop the vehicle. If the vehicle
unexpectedly moves due to outside con-
ditions, the chime may sound and auto-
matic brake hold warning may illuminate
in the vehicle information display.

∙ Be sure to deactivate the automatic

brake hold function when using a car
wash or towing your vehicle.

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∙ Make sure to place the shift lever in the P

(Park) position and apply the parking
brake when parking your vehicle, riding
on or off the vehicle, or loading luggage.
Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to
move or roll away unexpectedly and re-
sult in serious personal injury or property
damage.

CAUTION

∙ If any of the following conditions occur,

the automatic brake hold function may
not function. Have the system checked
promptly. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

– A warning message appears in the ve-

hicle information display.

– The indicator light on the automatic

brake hold switch does not illuminate
when the switch is pushed.

∙ The automatic brake hold function will

not be activated if the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF indicator light, elec-
tronic parking brake warning light or
master warning light illuminate and the
chassis control system fault message ap-
pears in the vehicle information display.

∙ To maintain the braking force to keep the

vehicle to a standstill, a noise may be
heard. This is not a malfunction.

HOW TO ACTIVATE/
DEACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC
BRAKE HOLD FUNCTION

For additional information on activating and
deactivating the automatic brake hold func-
tion, refer to the instructions outlined in this
section.

How to activate the automatic
brake hold function

1. With the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion, push the automatic brake hold
switch

䊊

1

. The indicator light on the au-

tomatic brake hold switch

䊊

2

illuminates.

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2. When the automatic brake hold function

goes into standby, the automatic brake
hold indicator light (white) illuminates.

To use the automatic brake hold function, the
following conditions need to be met:

∙ The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

∙ The electronic parking brake is released.

∙ The shift lever is not in the P (Park) posi-

tion.

∙ The vehicle is not parked on a steep hill

NOTE:

The automatic brake hold function resets to
OFF every time the ignition switch is
switched from the ON position to the OFF
position.

How to deactivate the automatic
brake hold function

While the automatic brake hold function is
activated, push the automatic brake hold
switch to turn off the automatic brake hold
indicator light and deactivate the automatic
brake hold function. To deactivate the auto-
matic brake hold function while the brake
force has been maintained by the automatic

brake hold function, depress the brake pedal
and push the automatic brake hold switch.

CAUTION

Make sure to firmly depress and hold the
brake pedal when turning off the automatic
brake hold function while the brake force is
applied. When the automatic brake hold
function is deactivated, the brake force will
be released. This could cause the vehicle to
move or roll away unexpectedly and result
in an accident.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC
BRAKE HOLD FUNCTION

For additional information on using the auto-
matic brake hold function, refer to the in-
structions outlined in this section.

To maintain braking force
automatically

With the automatic brake hold function acti-
vated and the automatic brake hold indicator
light (white) illuminated on the meter, depress
the braking pedal to stop the vehicle. The
brake force is automatically applied without
your foot depressed on the brake pedal.
While the brake hold is maintained, the auto-
matic brake hold indicator light (green) illumi-
nates on the meter.

To start the vehicle from a standstill

With the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position, depress the accelerator
pedal while the brake force is maintained. The
brake force will automatically be released to
restart the vehicle.

The automatic brake hold indicator light
(white) on the meter illuminates and the au-
tomatic brake hold returns to standby.

Parking

When the shift lever is in the P (Park) position
with the brake force maintained by the auto-
matic brake hold function, the parking brake
will automatically be applied and the brake
force of the automatic brake hold will be
released. The automatic brake hold indicator
light turns off. When the parking brake is
applied with the brake force maintained by
the automatic brake hold function, the brake
force of the automatic brake hold will be
released. The automatic brake hold indicator
light turns off.

NOTE:

∙ Under the following conditions, the

parking brake will automatically be ap-
plied and the brake force of the auto-
matic brake hold will be released:

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– The braking force is applied by the

automatic brake hold function for
3 minutes or longer

– The driver’s seat belt is unfastened

– The ignition switch is placed in the

OFF position

– If a malfunction occurs in the auto-

matic brake hold function

∙ When the vehicle stops, but the brake

force is not automatically applied, de-
press the brake pedal firmly until the au-
tomatic

brake

hold

indicator

light

(green) illuminates.

Automatic brake hold function
display

The automatic brake hold function status can
be checked in the “Chassis Control” mode in
the vehicle information display. For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.

Four driving modes can be selected by using
the Drive Mode Selector switch: STAN-
DARD, SPORT, ECO and PERSONAL.

NOTE:

∙ When the Drive Mode Selector switch

selects a mode, the mode may not switch
quickly. This is not a malfunction.

∙ Select the STANDARD mode center for

normal driving.

STANDARD MODE

STANDARD mode is recommended for nor-
mal driving. Push the Drive Mode Selector
switch until “STANDARD” appears in the ve-
hicle information display. STANDARD mode
will also be displayed in the upper display.

SPORT MODE

The SPORT mode adjusts the engine and
transmission to enhance performance. Push
the Drive Mode Selector switch to the
SPORT position. “SPORT” appears in the ve-
hicle information display. SPORT mode will
also be displayed in the upper display.

NOTE:

In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may be
reduced.

PERSONAL MODE

PERSONAL mode is used for adjusting the
steering mode and drive modes. Turn the
PERSONAL mode off for normal driving.
Push the Drive Mode Selector switch until
“PERSONAL” appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display. PERSONAL mode will also be
displayed in the upper display. For additional
information, refer to the INFINITI InTouch™
Owner’s Manual.

Drive Mode Selector switch

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How to set the PERSONAL mode

Perform the following steps to set the PER-
SONAL mode:

1. Press the MENU button

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and select

“Infiniti Drive Mode Selector” on the
lower display.

2. Select “Engine/Transmission,” “Steer-

ing,” “Active Trace Control” or “Active
Engine Brake” and select each item. (See
“Engine/Transmission,” “Steering,” “Ac-
tive Trace Control” or “Active Engine
Brake” about the feature of each item.)

3. Select “Back” or press the MENU button

to finish the PERSONAL mode setting.

Engine/Transmission:

“Engine/Transmission” can be set to “Stan-
dard,” “Sport” or “Eco.”

Steering (models with Direct Adaptive
Steering®):

Four combinations of steering mode and
steering response can be set.

Mode

Response

Sport

Dynamic+

Dynamic
Default

Standard

Default

Steering (models without Direct Adaptive
Steering):

“Steering” can be set to “Sport” or “Standard.”

Active Trace Control:

“Active Trace Control” can be set to ON (en-
abled) or OFF (disabled). For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Active Trace Control” in this
section.

Active Engine Brake:

“Active Engine Brake” can be set to ON (en-
abled) or OFF (disabled). For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Active Engine Brake” in this
section.

Reset Settings:

Select “Reset Settings” and select “OK” to
restore all the PERSONAL mode settings to
default.

ECO MODE

The ECO mode adjusts the engine and trans-
mission to enhance fuel economy.

NOTE:

Selecting this drive mode will not necessarily
improve fuel economy as many driving fac-
tors influence its effectiveness.

Operation

Push the Drive Mode Selector switch to the
ECO position. “ECO” appears in the vehicle
information display and the ECO drive indi-
cator light illuminates on the instrument
panel. ECO mode will also be displayed in the
upper display.

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When the accelerator pedal is depressed
within the range of economy drive, the ECO
drive indicator light illuminates in green.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed
above the range of economy drive, the ECO
drive indicator light turns off. For ECO pedal
system equipped models, refer to “ECO pedal
system” in this section.

The ECO drive indicator light will not illumi-
nate in the following cases:

∙ When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)

position.

∙ When the vehicle speed is below 3 mph

(4.8 km/h) or over 90 mph (144 km/h).

∙ When the Intelligent Cruise Control sys-

tem (if so equipped) is operated.

ECO pedal system (if so equipped)

The ECO pedal system helps assist the driver
to improve fuel economy by increasing the
reaction force of the accelerator pedal. When
the ECO drive indicator light is blinking or
turns off, the ECO pedal system increases
the reaction force of the accelerator pedal.

ECO drive indicator

Illuminates or

blinks

Illuminates
(green)

When the pedal

is depressed

within range of

economy drive

Blinks
(green)

When the pedal

is depressed

almost over the

range of

economy drive

Not illumi-
nated

When the pedal

is depressed

over the range

of economy

drive

When the ECO drive indicator illuminates in
green, the accelerator reaction force is nor-
mal. When the ECO drive indicator light is
blinking or turns off, the ECO pedal system
increases the reaction force of the accelera-
tor pedal.

The ECO pedal system may not vary accel-
erator reaction force under the following
conditions:

∙ When the shift lever is in the N (Neu-

tral) or R (Reverse) position.

∙ When Intelligent Cruise Control (if so

equipped) is being operated.

If the ECO pedal system malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically. The ECO pedal system
will not vary the reaction force of the accel-
erator pedal.

When the Drive Mode Selector switch is
pushed and the drive mode changes from the
ECO mode to another mode (STANDARD,
SPORT or PERSONAL) while the ECO pedal
system is operating, the ECO pedal system
continues to operate until the pedal is re-
leased.

If the accelerator pedal is depressed quickly,
the ECO pedal system will not increase the
reaction force of the accelerator pedal. The
ECO pedal system is not designed to prevent
the vehicle from accelerating.

Adjusting the ECO pedal system reaction
force

The ECO pedal system reaction force can be
adjusted. The reaction force setting will be
maintained until the setting is changed even if
the engine is turned off.

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