Infiniti Q50 Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 8

Pulling up the wiper arm:

The wiper arm should be in the up position
when replacing the wiper.

To pull up the wiper arm, push up

twice

when the ignition switch is in the OFF
position within 1 minute. The wiper opera-
tion stops in mid-operation and the wiper
arm can be pulled up.

The shift lever should be in the P (Park)
position.

To return the wiper arm, place the wiper arm
in the down position and operate the wiper
switch once.

CAUTION

Do not operate the windshield wiper
while the wiper arm is pulled up. The
wiper arm may be damaged.

Wiper drip wipe system:

The wiper will also operate once about 3
seconds after the washer and wiper are
operated. This operation is to wipe washer
fluid that has dripped on the windshield.

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RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER
SYSTEM

The rain-sensing auto wiper system can
automatically turn on the wipers and adjust
the wiper speed depending on the rainfall
and the vehicle speed by using the rain
sensor located on the upper part of the
windshield.

To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system,
push the lever down to the AUTO position

. The wiper will sweep once while the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

The rain sensor sensitivity level can be
adjusted by turning the knob toward
(High) or toward

(Low).

. High — High sensitive operation

. Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system
off, push up the lever to the OFF position, or
pull down the lever to the LO or HI position.

CAUTION

Do not touch the rain sensor and around
it when the wiper switch is in the AUTO
position and the ignition switch is in the
ON position. The wipers may operate
unexpectedly and cause an injury or may
damage a wiper.

. The rain-sensing auto wipers are in-

tended for use during rain. If the switch
is left in the AUTO position, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly when dirt,
fingerprints, oil film or insects are stuck
on or around the sensor. The wipers may
also operate when exhaust gas or
moisture affect the rain sensor.

. The rain-sensing auto wipers may not

operate if rain does not hit the rain
sensor even if it is raining.

. When the windshield glass is coated

with water repellent, the speed of the
rain-sensing auto wipers may be higher
even though the amount of the rainfall is
small.

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. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto

wiper system when you use a car wash.

. Using genuine wiper blades is recom-

mended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. (See
“Windshield wiper blades” (P.8-17) for
wiper blade replacement.)

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To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors, start the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid

®

System and push the

switch

on. The indicator light

will come

on. Push the switch again to turn the
defroster off.

It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Lighting

Turn the switch to the

position:

The front parking, side marker, tail and
license plate lights will come on.
Turn the switch to the

position:

Headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.

REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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Autolight system

The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off auto-
matically.

To set the autolight system:

1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the

AUTO position

.

2. Push the ignition switch to the ON

position.

3. The autolight system automatically turns

the headlights on and off.

To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,

or

position.

The autolight system can turn on the head-

lights automatically when it is dark and turn
off the headlights when it is light.

The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the
windshield wiper is operated continuously).

If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and
this condition is continued, the headlights
remain on for 5 minutes.

Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the
doors.

You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.

For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.

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Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor

located on the top of the

instrument panel. The photo sensor controls
the autolight; if it is covered, the photo
sensor reacts as if it is dark and the head-
lights will illuminate.

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Headlight beam select

To select the low beam, put the lever in
the neutral position as shown.
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position.

High beam assist (if so equipped)

The high beam assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 22 MPH (35 km/h) and

above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle appears in front of your vehicle when
the headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automa-
tically.

Precautions on high beam assist:

WARNING

. The high beam assist system is a

convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times,
ensure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.

. The high beam or low beam may not

switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.

— During bad weather (rain, fog,

snow, wind, etc.).

— When a light source similar to a

headlight or tail light is in the
vicinity of the vehicle.

— When the headlights of the on-

coming vehicle or the leading
vehicle are turned off, when the
color of the light is affected due to
foreign materials on the lights, or

when the light beam is out of
position.

— When there is a sudden, contin-

uous change in brightness.

— When driving on a road that

passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.

— When driving on a road with

many curves.

— When a sign or mirror-like sur-

face is reflecting intense light
towards the front of the vehicle.

— When the container, etc. being

towed by a leading vehicle is
reflecting intense light.

— When a headlight on your vehicle

is damaged or dirty.

— When the vehicle is leaning at an

angle due to a punctured tire,
being towed, etc.

. The timing of switching the low beam

and high beam may change under the
following situations.

— The brightness of the headlights

of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.

— The movement and direction of

the oncoming vehicle and the

leading vehicle.

— When only one light on the on-

coming vehicle or the leading
vehicle is illuminated.

— When the oncoming vehicle or the

leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.

— Road conditions (incline, curve,

the road surface, etc.).

— The number of passengers and

the amount of luggage.

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High beam assist operations:
To activate the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position

and push the lever forward

(high beam position). The high beam assist
indicator light in the meter will illuminate
while the headlights are turned on.

If the high beam assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. It is recommended you have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.

When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 17 MPH (27 km/h), the head-
light remains the low beam.

To turn off the high beam assist system, turn
the headlight switch to the

position or

select the low beam position by placing the
lever in the neutral position.

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Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor

for the high

beam assist system is located in front of the
inside mirror. To keep the proper operation
of the high beam assist system and prevent a
system malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.

. Do not attach a sticker (including trans-

parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.

. Do not strike or damage the areas around

the ambient image sensor. Do not touch
the sensor lens that is located on the
ambient image sensor.

If the ambient image sensor is damaged due
to an accident, it is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer.

Battery saver system

A chime will sound and the light reminder
warning will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display 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.

When the headlight switch is in the

or

position while the ignition switch is in

the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off after a period of time when the
ignition switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.

When the headlight switch remains in the

or

position after the lights auto-

matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.

CAUTION

. When you turn on the headlight

switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle

for extended periods of time, other-
wise the 12-volt battery will be
discharged.

. Never leave the light switch on when

the INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid

®

System is not running for a

period of time even if the headlights
turn off automatically.

Daytime running light system

The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the hybrid system is started
with the parking brake released. The day-
time running lights operate with the head-
light switch in the OFF, AUTO or
position. Turn the headlight switch to the

position for full illumination when driv-

ing at night.

If the parking brake is applied before the
hybrid system is started, the daytime run-
ning lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running lights
will remain on until the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.

WARNING

When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.

Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)

The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
will automatically adjust the headlights (low
beam) toward the turning direction to
improve the driver’s view. When the head-
light switch is ON and the driver operates
the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS system
will be activated.

The AFS will operate:
. when the headlight switch is ON.

. when the shift lever is in any position

other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).

. when the vehicle is driven at above 3

MPH (5 km/h) for the left-side head-
light. Note that the right-side low beam
headlight will swivel but the left-side
headlight will not swivel when the vehicle
is below 3 MPH (5 km/h) and the
steering wheel is turned.

AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number
of occupants in the vehicle, the load the
vehicle is carrying and the road conditions.

If the AFS warning appears in the vehicle
information display after the ignition switch
has been placed in the ON position, this may
indicate that the AFS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. When the hybrid system is
started, the headlights will vibrate to check
the system condition. This is not a malfunc-
tion.

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Instrument brightness control

The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch is
in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the vehicle information display
switches to the brightness adjustment
mode.

Push the + side of the switch

to brighten

the instrument panel lights. The bar

moves

to the + side.

Push the - side of the switch

to dim the

instrument panel lights. The bar

moves to

the − side. When the brightness level reaches
the minimum, the instrument panel lights will
turn off during the nighttime.

When the brightness level reaches the max-
imum or minimum, a beep will sound.

The vehicle information display returns to
the normal display when the instrument
brightness control switch is not operated
for more than 5 seconds.

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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Turn signal

Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.

Lane change signal

. Move the lever up or down until the turn

signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold
the lever until the lane change is com-
pleted.

. Move the lever up or down until the turn

signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, and release the lever. The turn

signal will automatically flash three
times.

Choose the appropriate method to signal a
lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.

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FOG LIGHT SWITCH

To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the

position, then turn the

switch to the

position. To turn them off,

turn the switch to the OFF position.

The headlights must be on with the low
beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
The fog lights automatically turn off when
the high beam headlights are selected.

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To sound the horn, push the center pad area
of the steering wheel.

WARNING

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.

SIC4336

The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.

If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the output of the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid

®

System

to reduce wheel spin. The speed of hybrid
system will be reduced even if the accel-
erator is depressed to the floor. If maximum
power of the hybrid system is needed to free
a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.

To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The

indicator light will

illuminate.

Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the hybrid system to turn on the system. (See

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HORN

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL
(VDC) OFF SWITCH

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“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
(P.5-130).)

WARNING

Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
those body parts in contact with the
seat. Use of the seat heater by such
people could result in serious injury.

CAUTION

. The 12-volt battery could run down if

the seat heater is operated while the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid

®

System is not running.

. Do not use the seat heater for

extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.

. Do not put anything on the seat

which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
w i s e , t h e s e a t m a y b e c o m e
overheated.

. Do not place anything hard or heavy

on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.

. Any liquid spilled on the heated seat

should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.

. When cleaning the seat, never use

gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.

. If any malfunctions are found or the

heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.

HEATED SEATS

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The front seats can be warmed by built-in
heaters. The heating system of driver’s seat
and front passenger seat can be operated
independently.

OPERATION WITH SWITCH

1. Start the hybrid system.

2. Push the switch on the instrument panel.

.

Each time the switch is pushed, the

seat heating mode will change in the
following order.
AUTO

? High ? Mid ? Low ? OFF

.

The indicator light on the switch will

illuminate when the heater is on.

When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn

off the seat heater.

OPERATION WITH TOUCH
SCREEN

Push the CLIMATE button and touch [

]

or [

] on the lower display. Select an item

from [AUTO], [High], [Mid], [Low] or [OFF].

AUTO MODE SETTING

When in the AUTO mode, the heater will
turn on or off automatically according to the
conditions such as the temperature inside
the vehicle compartment. Depending on the
conditions, the heater will not turn on even if
AUTO is selected. The settings for the AUTO
mode can be changed. For details, see the
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.

WARNING

Do not use or allow occupants to come
into contact with the heated steering
wheel if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated steering wheel tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel pain
in those body parts in contact. Use of the
heated steering wheel by such people
could result in serious injuries.

CAUTION

. The 12-volt battery could run down if

the steering wheel heater is operated
while the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid

®

System is not running.

. Do not use the steering wheel heater

for extended periods of time as it may
cause burns and overheating.

. Any liquid spilled on the steering

wheel should be removed immedi-
ately with a dry cloth.

. When cleaning the steering wheel,

never use gasoline, thinner, or any
similar materials.

. If any malfunctions are found or the

steering wheel heater does not oper-

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ate, turn the heater off and have the
system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.

Push the CLIMATE button and touch
[Steering Heater] on the lower display to
turn on or off the steering wheel heating
manually. The steering wheel heating will
turn off automatically 30 minutes after it
has been turned on. When the steering
wheel heating is turned on, the indicator
above [Steering Heater] will turn on.

If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above the temperature within which
the system is designed to operate, the
system will not heat the steering wheel. This
is not a malfunction.

Automatic steering wheel heating can be
turned on or off from the climate control
settings screen. For details, see the Infiniti
InTouch Owner’s Manual.

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In the storage box

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In the console box

The power outlets are located in the storage
box and console box.

CAUTION

. The outlet and plug may be hot

during or immediately after use.

. Do not use with accessories that

exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.

. Use power outlet with the INFINITI

Direct Response Hybrid

®

System run-

ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
12-volt battery.

. Avoid using power outlet when the

air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.

. This power outlet is not designed for

use with a cigarette lighter unit.

. Push the plug in as far as it will go. If

good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.

. Before inserting or disconnecting a

plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.

. When not in use, be sure to close the

cap. Do not allow water or any liquid

POWER OUTLET

to contact the outlet.

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REAR

To open the ashtray lid, pull

.

To empty the ashtray, push down

, and pull

out.

CUP HOLDERS

CAUTION

. Avoid abrupt starting and braking

when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.

. Use only soft cups in the cup holder.

Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.

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STORAGE

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Front

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Rear

Open the lid of the rear armrest to use the
cup holder.

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SOFT BOTTLE HOLDER

CAUTION

. Do not use bottle holder for any other

objects that could be thrown about in
the vehicle and possibly injure people
during sudden braking or an accident.

. Do not use bottle holder for open

liquid containers.

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SUNGLASSES HOLDER

WARNING

Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to avoid obstructing the driver’s
view and to help prevent an accident.

To open the sunglasses holder, push it.

CAUTION

. Do not use for anything other than

glasses.

. Do not leave glasses in the sunglasses

holder while parking in direct sun-
light. The heat may damage the
glasses.

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GLOVE BOX

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.

To open the glove box, pull the handle

.

To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.

To lock

/unlock

the glove box, use the

mechanical key. For the mechanical key
usage, see “Keys” (P.3-2).

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CONSOLE BOX

To open the console box, push up the knob
and pull up the lid.

To close, push the lid down until latched.

The console box light illuminates when the
headlight switch is in the

position.

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CARD HOLDER

The card holder is located on the driver’s or
passenger’s sun visor.

To use the card holder, slide the card in the
card holder.

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STORAGE BOX

To open, push the storage box lid.

Do not place valuable items in the storage
box.

Do not use the storage box as an ashtray.