Infiniti Q50 Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 18

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Dynamic driver assistance switch
Driver assist system forward indicator
(green) (on the vehicle information dis-
play)
Vehicle ahead detection indicator (on
the vehicle information display)
Lower display

DCA SYSTEM OPERATION

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the DCA
system could result in serious personal
injury or death.
. When the vehicle ahead detection

indicator is not illuminated, system
will not control the vehicle or warn
the driver.

. Never place your foot under the

brake pedal. Your foot may be caught
when the system controls the brake.

. Depending on the position of the

accelerator pedal, the system may
not be able to assist the driver to
release the accelerator pedal appro-
priately.

The DCA system brakes and moves the
accelerator pedal upward according to the
distance from and the relative speed of the
vehicle ahead to help assist the driver in
maintaining a following distance. The sys-
tem will decelerate as necessary and if the
vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle
decelerates to a standstill. However, the
DCA system can only apply up to approxi-

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mately 40% of the vehicle’s total braking
power. If a vehicle moves into the traveling
lane ahead or if a vehicle traveling ahead
rapidly decelerates, the distance between
vehicles may become closer because the
DCA system cannot decelerate the vehicle
quickly enough. If this occurs, the DCA
system will sound a warning chime and blink
the system display to notify the driver to
take necessary action.

See “Approach warning” (P.5-97).

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System set display with a vehicle ahead
System set display without a vehicle
ahead
System set display with a vehicle ahead
(brake operation is necessary)

The DCA system helps assist the driver to
keep a following distance to the vehicle
ahead by braking and moving the accelera-
tor pedal upward in the normal driving
condition.

When a vehicle ahead is detected:

The vehicle ahead detection indicator ap-
pears.

When the vehicle approaches a vehicle
ahead:
. If the driver’s foot is not on the accel-

erator pedal, the system activates the
brakes to decelerate smoothly as neces-
sary. If the vehicle ahead comes to a
stop, the vehicle decelerates to a stand-
still within the limitations of the system.

. If the driver’s foot is on the accelerator

pedal, the system moves the accelerator
pedal upward to assist the driver to
release the accelerator pedal.

When brake operation by the driver is
required:

The system alerts the driver by a warning
chime and blinking the vehicle ahead detec-
tion indicator. If the driver’s foot is on the
accelerator pedal after the warning, the
system moves the accelerator pedal upward
to assist the driver to switch to the brake
pedal.

NOTE:

. The stop lights of the vehicle come on

when braking is performed by the DCA
system.

. When the brake operates, a noise may be

heard. This is not a malfunction.

Overriding the system:

The following driver’s operation overrides
the system operation.
. When the driver depresses the accelera-

tor pedal even further while the system is
moving the accelerator pedal upward,
the DCA system control of the accel-
erator pedal is canceled.

. When the driver’s foot is on the accel-

erator pedal, the brake control by the
system is not operated.

. When the driver’s foot is on the brake

pedal, neither the brake control nor the
alert by the system operates.

. When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

system is set, the DCA system will be
inactive.

Approach warning

If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that
vehicle or if another vehicle cuts in, the
system warns the driver with the chime and
DCA system display. Decelerate by depres-
sing the brake pedal to maintain a safe
vehicle distance if:
. The chime sounds.

. The vehicle ahead detection indicator

blinks.

. The driver assist system forward indica-

tor (orange) blinks.

The warning chime may not sound in some
cases when there is a short distance be-
tween vehicles. Some examples are:
. When the vehicles are traveling at the

same speed and the distance between
vehicles is not changing

. When the vehicle ahead is traveling

faster and the distance between vehicles
is increasing

. When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle
The driver assist system forward indicator
(orange) blinks and the warning chime will
not sound when your vehicle approaches
vehicles that are parked or moving slowly.

NOTE:

The approach warning chime may sound
and the driver assist system forward in-
dicator (orange) may blink when the radar
sensor detects objects on the side of the
vehicle or on the side of the road. This may
cause the DCA system to decelerate or
accelerate the vehicle. The radar sensor
may detect these objects when the vehicle
is driven on winding roads, narrow roads,
hilly roads or when entering or exiting a
curve. In these cases you will have to
manually control the proper distance ahead
of your vehicle.

Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected
by vehicle operation (steering maneuver or
driving position in the lane) or traffic or
vehicle condition (for example, if a vehicle is
being driven with some damage).

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Dynamic driver assistance switch
Driver assist system forward indicator
(green) (on the vehicle information dis-
play)
Lower display

TURNING THE DCA SYSTEM ON/
OFF

To turn on the DCA system, push the
dynamic driver assistance switch

on the

steering wheel after starting the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid

®

System. The driver

assistance switch indicator

in the vehicle

information display will appear. Push the
dynamic driver assistance switch

again to

turn off the DCA system. The driver assis-
tance system switch indicator

will turn off.

The system will start to operate after the
vehicle speed is above approximately 3 MPH
(5 km/h).

The dynamic driver assistance switch

is

used for the DCA, Active Lane Control, Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) and Blind Spot
Intervention

®

(BSI) systems. When the dy-

namic driver assistance switch

is pushed,

Active Lane Control, LDP and BSI systems
will also turn on or off simultaneously. The
DCA system can be individually set to on or
off on the lower display

. If the system is

set to off, the system will not turn on even if
the dynamic driver assistance switch

is

pushed to on. To set the system to on or off
on the display, see “How to enable/disable
the DCA system” (P.5-99).

When the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode is operating, the DCA system
will not operate. (To use the DCA system,

turn the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode off, then push the dynamic
driver assistance switch.)

For details about the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode, see “Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-72).

When the hybrid system is turned off, the
DCA system is automatically turned off.

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
DCA SYSTEM

Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the DCA system.

1. Push the MENU

button and touch

[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.

2. Touch [Forward Assist].

3. Touch [Distance Control Assist] to en-

able or disable the system.

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DCA SYSTEM DISPLAY AND IN-
DICATORS

The display is located between the speed-
ometer and tachometer.

1. Driver assist system forward indicator

.

Driver assist system forward indicator

(green):
Indicates that the DCA system is ON.

.

Driver assist system forward indicator

(orange):
Indicates whether there is a malfunc-
tion in the DCA system.

2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator:

Indicates whether it detects a vehicle in

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front of you.

DCA SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
of the DCA system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
. This system will not adapt automati-

cally to road conditions. Do not use
the system on roads with sharp
curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain
or in fog.

. The DCA system will not apply brake

control while the driver’s foot is on
the accelerator pedal.

. As there is a performance limit to the

distance control function, never rely
solely on the DCA system. This sys-
tem does not correct careless, inat-
tentive or absent-minded driving, or
overcome poor visibility in rain, fog,
or other bad weather. Decelerate the
vehicle speed by depressing the brake
pedal, depending on the distance to
the vehicle ahead and the surround-
ing circumstances in order to main-
tain a safe distance between vehicles.

. The system may not detect the

vehicle in front of you in certain road
or weather conditions. To avoid ac-
cidents, never use the DCA system
under the following conditions:

— On roads with sharp curves

— On slippery road surfaces such as

on ice or snow, etc.

— During bad weather (rain, fog,

snow, etc.)

— When rain, snow or dirt adhere to

the system sensor

— On steep downhill roads (fre-

quent braking may result in over-
heating the brakes)

— On repeated uphill and downhill

roads

. In some road or traffic conditions, a

vehicle or object can unexpectedly
come into the sensor detection zone
and cause automatic braking. You
may need to control the distance
from other vehicles using the accel-
erator pedal. Always stay alert and
avoid using the DCA system when it
is not recommended in this section.

The radar sensor will not detect the follow-
ing objects:
. Stationary and slow moving vehicles

. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway

. Oncoming vehicles in the same lane

. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel

lane

The following are some conditions in which
the sensor cannot detect the signals:
. When the snow or road spray from

traveling vehicles reduces the sensor’s
visibility

. When excessively heavy baggage is

loaded in the rear seat or the trunk room
of your vehicle

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The detection zone of the sensor is limited. A
vehicle ahead must be in the detection zone
for the system to operate.

A vehicle ahead may move outside of the
detection zone due to its position within the
same lane of travel. Motorcycles may not be
detected in the same lane ahead if they are
traveling offset from the centerline of the
lane. A vehicle that is entering the lane ahead
may not be detected until the vehicle has
completely moved into the lane. If this
occurs, the system may warn you by blink-
ing the system indicator and sounding the
chime. The driver may have to manually
control the proper distance away from
vehicle traveling ahead.

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When driving on some roads, such as wind-
ing, hilly, curved, narrow roads, or roads
which are under construction, the sensor
may detect vehicles in a different lane, or
may temporarily not detect a vehicle travel-
ing ahead. This may cause the system to
work inappropriately.

The detection of vehicles may also be
affected by vehicle operation (steering man-
euver or traveling position in the lane, etc.) or
vehicle condition. If this occurs, the system
may warn you by blinking the system
indicator and sounding the chime unexpect-
edly. You will have to manually control the
proper distance away from the vehicle
traveling ahead.

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Vehicle information display
Dynamic driver assistance switch

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE

Condition A

Under the following conditions, the DCA
system is automatically canceled. The chime
will sound and the “currently unavailable”
warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display. The system will not be
able to be set.
. When the VDC system is off (To use the

DCA system, turn on the VDC, then push
the dynamic driver assistance switch

.)

For details about the VDC system, see
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
(P.5-130).

. When the VDC or ABS (including the

traction control system) operates

. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector

is turned to the SNOW mode (To use the
DCA system, turn the INFINITI Drive
Mode Selector to a mode other than the
SNOW mode, then turn on the dynamic
driver assistance switch

.) For details

about the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector,
see “INFINITI Drive Mode Selector” (P.5-
21).

. When the radar signal is temporarily

interrupted

Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no
longer present, turn the DCA system back on
to use the system.

Condition B

Under the following conditions, making it
impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the
DCA system is automatically canceled.

The chime will sound, the driver assist
system forward indicator (orange) and the
“front radar obstruction” warning message
will appear in the vehicle information display.
. When the radar sensor area of the front

bumper is covered with dirt or is ob-
structed

Action to take:

If the driver assist system forward indicator
(orange) and the warning message appear,
stop the vehicle in a safe place, place the
shift lever in the P (Park) position and turn
the hybrid system off. When the radar signal
is temporarily interrupted, clean the sensor
area of the front bumper and restart the
hybrid system. If the warning message
continues to be displayed, have the DCA
system checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
. When driving on roads with limited road

structures or buildings (for example, long
bridges, deserts, snow fields, driving next
to long walls)

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,
the DCA system will resume automatically.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

When the DCA system is not operating
properly, the chime sounds, the driver assist
system forward indicator (orange) and the
system “malfunction” warning message will
appear in the vehicle information display.

Action to take:

If the driver assist system forward indicator
(orange) and the warning message appear,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and place the
shift lever in the P (Park) position. Turn the
hybrid system off, restart the hybrid system,
and turn on the DCA system again.

If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the
vehicle is still driveable under normal con-
ditions, have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.

SENSOR MAINTENANCE

The sensor for the DCA system is common
with the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system and is located behind the lower grille
of the front bumper.

For the sensor maintenance, see “Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-72).

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

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2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modification not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference,

and

2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the FEB
system could result in serious personal
injury or death.
. The FEB system is a supplemental aid

to the driver. It is not a replacement
for the driver’s attention to traffic
conditions or responsibility to drive
safely. It cannot prevent accidents
due to carelessness or dangerous
driving techniques.

. The FEB system does not function in

all driving, traffic, weather and road
conditions.

The FEB system can assist the driver when
there is a risk of a forward collision with the
vehicle ahead in the traveling lane.

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The FEB system uses a radar sensor
located behind the lower grille of the front
bumper to measure the distance to the
vehicle ahead in the same lane.

FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING (FEB)

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FEB system warning light (on the
instrument panel)
Indicators and warnings (on the vehicle
information display)

Driver assist system forward indica-

tor

Vehicle ahead detection indicator

Lower display

FEB SYSTEM OPERATION

The FEB system operates at speeds above
approximately 3 MPH (5 km/h).

If a risk of a forward collision is detected, the
FEB system will provide the first warning to
the driver by flashing the driver assist system
forward indicator (orange)

and the vehicle

ahead detection indicator (orange)

, and

providing an audible warning. In addition,
the FEB system pushes the accelerator
pedal up. If the driver releases the accel-
erator pedal, then the system applies partial
braking.

If the driver applies the brakes quickly and
forcefully after the warning, and the FEB
system detects that there is still the possi-
bility of a forward collision, the system will
automatically increase the braking force.

If a forward collision is imminent and the
driver does not take action, the FEB system
issues the second visual (red) and audible
warning and automatically applies harder
braking.

NOTE:

The vehicle’s stop lights come on when
braking is performed by the FEB system.

Depending on vehicle speed and distance to
the vehicle ahead, as well as driving and
roadway conditions, the system may help
the driver avoid a forward collision or may

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help mitigate the consequences of a collision
should one be unavoidable.

If the driver is handling the steering wheel,
accelerating or braking, the FEB system will
function later or will not function.

The automatic braking will cease under the
following conditions:
. When the steering wheel is turned as far

as necessary to avoid a collision.

. When the accelerator pedal is depressed.

. When there is no longer a vehicle de-

tected ahead.

If the FEB system has stopped the vehicle,
the vehicle will remain at a standstill for
approximately 2 seconds before the brakes
are released.

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FEB system warning light (on the
instrument panel)
Lower display
MENU button

TURNING THE FEB SYSTEM ON/
OFF

Perform the following steps to turn the FEB
system on or off.

1. Push the MENU button

and touch

[Driver Assistance] on the lower display

.

2. Touch [Emergency Assist].

3. Touch [Forward emergency braking] to

turn the system ON/OFF.

When the FEB system is turned off, the FEB
system warning light (orange)

illuminates.

The FEB system will be automatically turned
ON when the hybrid system is restarted.

NOTE:

The Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) system is integrated into the FEB
system. There is not a separate selection in
the display for the PFCW system. When the
FEB is turned off, the PFCW system is also
turned off.

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FEB SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
for the FEB system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
. The FEB system cannot detect all

vehicles under all conditions.

. The radar sensor does not detect the

following objects:

— Pedestrians, animals or obstacles

in the roadway

— Oncoming vehicles

— Crossing vehicles

. The radar sensor has some perfor-

mance limitations. If a stationary
vehicle is in the vehicle’s path, the
FEB system will not function when
the vehicle is driven at speeds over
approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).

. The radar sensor may not detect a

vehicle ahead in the following condi-
tions:

— Dirt, ice, snow or other material

covering the radar sensor.

— Interference by other radar

sources.

— Snow or road spray from travel-

ing vehicles.

— If the vehicle ahead is narrow (e.g.

motorcycle)

— When driving on a steep downhill

slope or roads with sharp curves.

. In some road or traffic conditions, the

FEB system may unexpectedly push
the accelerator pedal up or apply
partial braking. When acceleration is
necessary, continue to depress the
accelerator pedal to override the
system.

. Braking distances increase on slip-

pery surfaces.

. The system is designed to automati-

cally check the sensor’s functionality,
within certain limitations. The system
may not detect some forms of ob-
struction of the sensor area such as
ice, snow, stickers, for example. In
these cases, the system may not be
able to warn the driver properly. Be
sure that you check, clean and clear
the sensor area regularly.

. Excessive noise will interfere with the

warning chime sound, and the chime

may not be heard.

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When driving on some roads, such as wind-
ing, hilly, curved, narrow roads, or roads
which are under construction, the radar
sensor may detect vehicles in a different
lane, or may temporarily not detect a vehicle
traveling ahead. This may cause the FEB
system to work inappropriately.

The detection of vehicles may also be
affected by vehicle operation (steering man-
euver or traveling position in the lane, etc.) or
vehicle condition. If this occurs, the system
may warn you by blinking the system
indicator and sounding the chime unexpect-
edly. You will have to manually control the
proper distance away from the vehicle
traveling ahead.

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JVS0848X

FEB system warning light (on the
instrument panel)
Driver assist system forward indicator
(on the vehicle information display)

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE

Condition A

When the radar sensor picks up interference
from another radar source, making it im-
possible to detect a vehicle ahead, the FEB
system is automatically turned off. The FEB
system warning light (orange)

and the

driver assist system forward indicator (or-
ange)

will illuminate.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,
the FEB system will resume automatically.

Condition B

Under the following conditions, making it
impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the
FEB system is automatically turned off.

The FEB system warning light (orange)
and the driver assist system forward indi-
cator (orange)

will illuminate and the

“front radar obstruction” warning message
will appear in the vehicle information display.
. When the sensor area of the front

bumper is covered with dirt or is ob-
structed