Infiniti Q50 Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 6

JVC1106X

1.

Side ventilator (P.4-2)

2.

Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-36)

3.

Steering wheel
— Horn (P.2-43)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-37)

— Heated steering wheel (P.2-45)
— Power steering (P.5-126)

4.

Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-34)

5.

Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)

6.

Shift lever (P.5-15)

7.

INFINITI controller*

8.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.2-43, P.5-130)

9.

Trunk lid release switch (P.3-22)

10. Instrument brightness control switch

(P.2-42)

11. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od-

ometer (P.2-6)

12. Electric tilting/telescopic steering

wheel switch (P.3-27)

13. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left

side)
— Audio control steering switch*
— Hands-Free Phone System switch*
— Voice recognition system switch*

14. Steering-wheel-mounted controls

(right side)
— Trip computer switch (P.2-27)
— Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) (P.5-70)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-72)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch
(P.5-24, P.5-32, P.5-47, P.5-93)

15. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (P.5-21)
*:

Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s
Manual.

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COCKPIT

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JVC1101X

1.

Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
— Clock (P.2-30)

2.

Push-button ignition switch (P.5-11)

3.

Center ventilator (P.4-2)

4.

Automatic climate control system*

5.

Upper touch screen display* (upper

display) and Navigation system* (if so
equipped)

6.

Lower touch screen display* (lower
display)

7.

Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P.2-36)

8.

Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-37)

9.

Hood release handle (P.3-21)

10. Fuse box cover (P.8-20)
11. Parking brake (P.5-20)
12. Storage box (P.2-50) and power outlet

(P.2-46)

13. Seat heater switch (P.2-44)
14. Audio system*
15. Trunk release power cancel switch

(P.3-23)

16. Glove box (P.2-49)
*:

Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s
Manual.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1.

Tachometer* (P.2-7)

2.

Warning and indicator lights (P.2-9)

3.

Speedometer* (P.2-6)

4.

Assist charge gauge*
(P.Hybrid System-6, P.2-7)

5.

Vehicle information display (P.2-18)/

Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)

6.

Fuel gauge* (P.2-7)

*: The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position. This is not a malfunction.

CAUTION

. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dam-

pened with water. Never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or cause discoloration to the
lens.

. Do not spray any liquid such as water

on the meter lens. Spraying liquid
may cause the system to malfunction.

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METERS AND GAUGES

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Speedometer

SPEEDOMETER AND OD-
OMETER

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).

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Odometer/twin trip odometer

Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer

and twin trip odometer

are displayed in the vehicle information
display when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.

The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the distance
of individual trips.

Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch

under the

combination meter panel changes the dis-
play as follows:

TRIP A

? TRIP B ? TRIP A

Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch

for more

than 1 second resets the trip odometer to
zero.

JVI0733X

TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone

.

The scale length and the red zone vary with
the engine model.

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.

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ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE

The gauge indicates the condition of the
electric motor.

When the needle is between the center and
“charge”

side, this indicates that the

electric motor is generating power to re-
charge the Li-ion battery.

When the needle is between the center and
the PWR

side, this indicates that the

electric motor is powering the drive wheels
and the Li-ion battery is discharging.

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FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel
level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down
hills.

The gauge needle returns to “0” (Empty)
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “0” (Empty).

The low fuel warning light

illuminates on

the meter when the fuel level is getting low.
Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably
before the gauge reaches “0”. There will be a

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small reserve of fuel in the tank when the
fuel gauge needle reaches “0”.

The

indicates that the fuel-filler door is

located on the right side of the vehicle.

CAUTION

. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the

malfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light should turn off. If the light
remains on after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.

. For additional information, see “Mal-

function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-
16).

12-volt battery charge warning light

Master warning light

Front fog light indicator light

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light

Power steering warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

Seat belt warning light and chime

High beam assist indicator light (if so
equipped)

Brake system warning light (yellow)

Supplemental air bag warning light

High beam indicator light

Brake warning light (red)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Direct Response Hybrid

®

System warn-

ing light

Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) OFF indicator light

READY to drive indicator light

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light

ECO drive indicator light

Security indicator light

Low fuel warning light

EV indicator light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Low tire pressure warning light

Exterior light indicator

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator 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 INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid

®

System. The following lights (if so

equipped) will come on:

,

or

(red),

,

,

,

The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:

,

or

,

,

,

,

,

(yellow)

If any light does not come on or operates in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunc-
tion. It is recommended you have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.

Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed in the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-18).)

WARNING LIGHTS

12-volt battery charge warn-

ing light

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the 12-volt battery charge warning
light illuminates. After starting the hybrid
system, the light turns off.

If the light continues to illuminate after
starting the hybrid system, it may indicate
the charging system is not functioning

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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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properly. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer immediately.

CAUTION

The charging system may not be func-
tioning properly if the 12-volt battery
charge warning light comes on while the
hybrid system is running. The hybrid
system will stop operating when the
12-volt battery becomes discharged.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and it is recommended you contact
an INFINITI retailer.

or

Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS) warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.

If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
hybrid system is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended 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. (See “Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS)” (P.5-129).)

Brake system warning light

(yellow)

This light will illuminate after the hybrid
system is started and then turns off after a
few seconds.

WARNING

If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light
(red) illuminate when the parking brake
is released and the hybrid system is on,
do not drive the vehicle. More brake
pedal effort than normal will be required
and there will be a significant reduction
in brake performance, which could result
in an accident. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe location and it is
recommended you contact an INFINITI
retailer.

If the brake system warning light (yellow)
illuminates when the ignition switch is in the
ON position, it may indicate a malfunction in

the brake system or one of the following
other functions.
. Regenerative brake system

. Hill start assist system

. Rise-up and build-up function
It is recommended you see an INFINITI
retailer for an inspection as soon as possible.

A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in the
brake system power supply.

or

Brake warning light

(red)

This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on with the parking
brake not applied, stop the vehicle and
perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid

is low, add fluid and have the system
checked. It is recommended you have this
service performed by an INFINITI retai-

ler. (See “Brake fluid” (P.8-12).)

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the

warning system checked. It is recom-
mended you have this service performed
by an INFINITI retailer.

Brake system malfunction warning:
If the brake warning light (red) and the
following warning light illuminate at the
same time when the parking brake is re-
leased and the brake fluid level is sufficient,
there may be a malfunction in the brake
system.
. Brake system warning light (yellow)

WARNING

If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light
(red) illuminate when the parking brake
is released and the hybrid system is on,
do not drive the vehicle. More brake
pedal effort than normal will be required
and there will be a significant reduction
in brake performance, which could result
in an accident. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe location and it is
recommended you contact an INFINITI
retailer.

A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in the

brake system power supply.
. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning

light
— Avoid driving at high speed and sud-

den braking, and see an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for an
inspection.

WARNING

. Your brake system may not be work-

ing properly if the brake warning
light (red) is on. Driving 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

hybrid system stopped and/or 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

minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.

Direct Response Hybrid

®

Sys-

tem warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Direct Response Hybrid

®

Sys-

tem (hybrid system) warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the hybrid system, the
hybrid system warning light turns off.

If the hybrid system warning light illuminates
while driving, it may indicate that there is a
malfunction in the electric motor and/or
other hybrid system components.

Stop your vehicle immediately and it is
recommended that you contact your
INFINITI retailer.

If the hybrid system warning light blinks
while driving, it may indicate that the Li-ion
battery charge is low and you cannot
continue to drive.

Do not allow the vehicle to coast when the
Li-ion battery is low or when the hybrid
system warning light blinks while driving.
The engine will not automatically start to
charge the Li-ion battery while the vehicle is
coasting.

Forward Emergency Braking

(FEB) system warning light

This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after

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the hybrid system is started.

This light illuminates when the FEB system is
set to OFF on the lower display.

If the light illuminates when the FEB system
is ON, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. See “Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB)” (P.5-104) for more details.

Low fuel warning light

This light illuminates when the fuel in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the 0 (empty) position.

There will be a small reserve of fuel remain-
ing in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the 0 position.

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 and flat tire, 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
second and turns off.

Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
also appears in the vehicle information dis-
play.

When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. The low tire pressure
warning light does not automatically turn
off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After
the tire is inflated to the recommended
pressure, the vehicle must be driven at
speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate
the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to
check the tire pressure.

The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning is
active as long as the low tire pressure
warning light remains illuminated.

For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display” (P.2-18), “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5) and
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
(P.6-3).

Flat tire warning:
The flat tire warning warns of a flat tire.

If the vehicle is being driven with one or more

flat tires, the low tire pressure warning light
will illuminate continuously and a chime will
sound for 10 seconds. A “Flat Tire - Visit
dealer” warning also appears in the vehicle
information display.

The chime will only sound at the first
indication of a flat tire and the warning light
will illuminate continuously. When the flat
tire warning is activated, have the system
reset and the tire checked, and replaced if
necessary. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for these services. Even if
the tire is inflated to the specified COLD tire
pressure, the warning light will continue to
illuminate until the system is reset.

Your vehicle can be driven for a limited time
on a flat tire. See “Run-flat tires” (P.6-4) and
“Run-flat tires” (P.8-34).

TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The light
will remain on after the 1 minute. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service. The “Tire
Pressure Low - Add Air” warning does not
appear if the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.

For additional information, see “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5).

WARNING

. Radio waves could adversely affect

electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment man-
ufacturer for the possible influences
before use.

. If the light does not illuminate with

the ignition switch pushed ON, have
the vehicle checked as soon as possi-
ble. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

. If the light illuminates while driving,

avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location
and stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Driving with under-inflated
tires may permanently damage the
tires and increase the likelihood of
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn the
low tire pressure warning light OFF.
If the light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may be flat or the TPMS
may be malfunctioning. If no tire is
flat and all tires are properly inflated,
it is recommended you consult an
INFINITI retailer.

. Although you can continue driving

with a punctured run-flat tire, re-
member that vehicle handling stabi-
lity is reduced, which could lead to an
accident and personal injury. Also,
driving a long distance at high speeds
may damage the tires.

. Do not drive at speeds above 50

MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive
more than approximately 93 miles
(150 km) with a punctured run-flat
tire. The actual distance the vehicle
can be driven on a flat tire depends on
outside temperature, vehicle load,
road conditions and other factors.

. If you detect any unusual sounds or

vibrations while driving with a punc-
tured run-flat tire, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. The tire may be
seriously damaged and need to be
replaced.

. When a wheel is replaced, the TPMS

will not function and the low tire
pressure warning light will flash for

approximately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after the 1 minute. Have
your tires replaced and/or TPMS
system reset as soon as possible. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for these services.

. Replacing tires with those not origin-

ally specified by INFINITI could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.

CAUTION

. The TPMS is not a substitute for the

regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.

. If the vehicle is being driven at speeds

of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.

. Be sure to install the specified size of

tires to the four wheels correctly.

Master warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if any of the following warnings
appear in the vehicle information display:
. NO KEY warning

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. SHIFT “P” warning

. Shift to Park - Li-ion battery low warning

. Shift to Park - Press brake and start

warning

. PUSH warning

. Key ID Incorrect warning

. Parking brake release warning

. Low washer fluid warning

. Door/trunk open warning

. Loose Fuel Cap warning

. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning

. Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning

. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning (if so

equipped)

. Headlight warning

. Hybrid system overheat warning

. Low oil pressure warning

. High temperature warning

. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

warning (if so equipped)

. Intelligent Key system warning

. Chassis control warning
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-18).

If the driver assist system warnings appear
in the vehicle information display, the master
warning light also illuminates. See “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP)” (P.5-32), “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P.5-39), “Blind Spot Inter-

vention

®

(BSI)” (P.5-47), “Back-up Collision

Intervention (BCI)” (P.5-59), “Distance Con-
trol Assist (DCA)” (P.5-93), “Forward Emer-
gency Braking (FEB)” (P.5-104) and
“Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)” (P.5-112).

Power steering warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. After starting the hybrid system,
the power steering warning light stays on for
a few seconds and turns off. This indicates
that Direct Adaptive Steering is operational.
Drive the vehicle after the power steering
warning light turns off.

If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while driving, pull off the road to a
safe location and stop the vehicle. If the
power steering warning light turns off, you
can drive again. If the power steering
warning light continues to illuminate, it is
recommended you have Direct Adaptive
Steering checked by an INFINITI retailer.
(See “Power steering” (P.5-126).)

Seat belt warning light and

chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever

the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until the
driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same
time, the chime will sound for about 6
seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.

The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger’s
seat is occupied.

See “Seat belts” (P.1-9) for precautions on
seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warning

light

After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain side-
impact air bag systems and/or pretensioner
seat belt are operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental
side air bag, supplemental curtain side-
impact air bag and pretensioner seat belt
needs servicing.
. The supplemental air bag warning light

remains on after approximately 7 sec-

onds.

. The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

. The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for these services.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioner seat belt may not function
properly.

For additional information, see “Supplemen-
tal restraint system” (P.1-37).

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air
bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems
and/or pretensioner seat belt will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON

position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light illuminates and then
turns off.

The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing
its traction limits. The road surface may be
slippery.

When the VDC warning light illuminates
when the VDC system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC
system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC, active trace control, rise-
up and build-up function, brake force dis-
tribution or hill start assist system may not
be functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. If a mal-
function occurs in the system, the VDC
system function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P.5-130).

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Approaching Vehicle Sound for

Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light

This light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pe-
destrians (VSP) system. (See “Approaching
Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) system”
(P.Hybrid System-9) for the VSP system.)

ECO drive indicator light

When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light will come on and then
turn off.

When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is
turned to the ECO mode, the ECO drive
indicator light will illuminate, blink or remain
off depending on the accelerator pedal
operation to help assist the driver to drive
economically. For more details, see “ECO
mode” (P.5-21).

EV indicator light

This illuminates to indicate the vehicle is
being driven powered only by the motor.

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Exterior light indicator

This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO,

or

position and the front parking lights, instru-
ment panel lights, rear combination lights,
license plate lights or headlights are on. The
indicator turns off when these lights are
turned off.

Front fog light indicator light

The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. (See “Fog
light switch” (P.2-43).)

Front passenger air bag status

light

The front passenger air bag status light
(

) located on the instrument panel will be

lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.

For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” (P.1-43).

High beam assist indicator

light (if so equipped)

The indicator light illuminates when the

headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. (See
“High beam assist” (P.2-38).)

High beam indicator light

This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam
is selected.

Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL)

If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
comes on steady or blinks while the engine
is running, it may indicate a potential emis-
sion control malfunction.

The malfunction indicator light may also
come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (11.4 liters)
of fuel in the fuel tank.

After a few driving trips, the

light should

turn off if no other potential emission
control system malfunction exists.

If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates

that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance test.
(See “Readiness for Inspection/Mainte-
nance (I/M) test (US only)” (P.10-21).)

Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come on
in one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady —

An emission control system malfunction
has been detected. Check the fuel-filler
cap if the Loose Fuel Cap warning
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If the

light does not turn off

after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to
the retailer.

. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An

engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
tem.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45

MPH (72 km/h).

2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera-

tion.

3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of

cargo being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the retailer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary could
lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel
economy, and possible damage to the
emission control system.

READY to drive indicator light

The READY to drive indicator light illumi-
nates when the hybrid system is powered
and the vehicle may be driven.

Security indicator light

The light blinks when the ignition switch is in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.

If the security system is malfunctioning, this
light will remain on while the ignition switch
is in the ON position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Security systems” (P.2-31).

Turn signal/hazard indicator

lights

The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.

Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) off indicator light

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light illuminates and then
turns off.

The light comes on when the VDC off switch
is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the
VDC system and traction control system are
not operating.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Key reminder chime

A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and
take the Intelligent Key with you when
leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

A chime will sound when the driver side door
is opened with the light switch in the

or

position and the ignition switch in the

ACC, OFF or LOCK position.

Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.

Parking brake reminder chime

The parking brake reminder chime will sound
if the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop
the vehicle and release the parking brake.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires repla-
cement, it will make a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion. This
scraping sound will first occur only when the
brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of

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the brake pad, the sound will always be
heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.

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The vehicle information display

is located

between the tachometer and the speed-
ometer, and it displays the warnings and
information. The following items are also
displayed if the vehicle is equipped with
them:
. Automatic Transmission (AT)

— “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-15)

. All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

— “Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)”

(P.5-123)

. Cruise control

— “Cruise control” (P.5-70)

. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

— “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-

72)

. Active Lane Control

— “Active Lane Control” (P.5-24)

. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane

Departure Prevention (LDP)
— “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)”
(P.5-32)

. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

— “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-39)

. Blind Spot Intervention

®

(BSI)

— “Blind Spot Intervention

®

(BSI)” (P.5-

47)

. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)

— “Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)”

(P.5-59)

. Distance Control Assist (DCA)

— “Distance Control Assist (DCA)” (P.5-

93)

. Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)

— “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)”

(P.5-104)

. Predictive Forward Collision Warning

(PFCW)
— “Predictive Forward Collision Warning

(PFCW)” (P.5-112)

. Active trace control

— “Active trace control” (P.5-132)

. Intelligent Key system

— “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-6)

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY