Infiniti Q50 Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 13

battery power when the hybrid system
is not running (Phone chargers, GPS,
DVD players, etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or

only driven short distances.

In these cases, the 12-volt battery may
need to be charged to maintain 12-volt
battery health.

REMOTE START

Vehicles started with the remote engine
start function 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, perform the following steps:

1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on

you.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON

position.

For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine
start” (P.3-19).

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission
control module to produce maximum effi-
ciency and smooth operation.

Shown on the following pages are the
recommended operating procedures for this
transmission. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driving
enjoyment.

Starting the vehicle

After starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid

®

System, fully depress the foot brake

pedal and push the shift lever button before
shifting the shift lever to the R (Reverse), N
(Neutral), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode
position. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped
before attempting to shift the shift lever.

This Automatic Transmission (AT) model is
designed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive 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
gear positions if the ignition switch is
pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.

1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

push the shift lever button to shift into a

driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and foot

brake, then gradually start the vehicle in
motion.

WARNING

. Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or
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

caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.

. Never shift to either P (Park) or R

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

. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-

pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

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CAUTION

. To avoid possible damage to your

vehicle; when stopping the vehicle on
an uphill grade, do not hold the
vehicle by depressing 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 transmis-
sion in the N (Neutral) position may
cause serious damage to the trans-
mission.

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Shift lever

To move the shift lever,

:

Push the button while depressing the
brake pedal,

:

Push the button,

:

Just move the shift lever.

Shifting

After starting the hybrid system, fully de-
press the brake pedal and shift the shift lever
from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D
(Drive) or Manual shift mode position.

Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R
(Reverse). All other positions can be selected
without pushing the button.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) position.

P (Park) position:
Use this position when the vehicle is parked
or when starting the hybrid system. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The
brake pedal must be depressed and the shift
lever button pushed in to move the shift
lever from the N (Neutral) position or any
drive position to the P (Park) position.
Apply the parking brake. When parking on
a hill, apply the parking brake first, then
move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

CAUTION

Use this position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.

R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Always be sure
the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the shift lever
button pushed in to move the shift lever
from the P (Park) position, the N (Neutral)
position or any drive position to the R
(Reverse) position.

N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The hybrid system can be started in this
position. You may shift to the N (Neutral)
position and restart a stalled hybrid system
while the vehicle is moving.

D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving.

Manual shift mode

When the shift lever is in the manual shift
gate, the transmission is ready for the
manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be
selected manually by moving the shift lever

up or down.

When shifting up, move the shift lever to the
+ (up) side. The transmission shifts to the
higher range.

When shifting down, move the shift lever to
the − (down) side. The transmission shifts to
the lower range.

When canceling the manual shift mode,
return the shift lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to the
normal driving mode.

In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed in the vehicle information display.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:

1

M

?

/

2

M

?

/

3

M

?

/

4

M

?

/

5

M

?

/

6

M

?

/

7

M

7

M

(7th):

Use this position for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.

6

M

(6th) and 5

M

(5th):

Use these positions when driving up long
slopes, or for engine braking when driving
down long slopes.

4

M

(4th), 3

M

(3rd) and 2

M

(2nd):

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

1

M

(1st):

Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or driving slowly through deep snow,
or for maximum engine braking on steep
downhill grades.
. Remember not to drive at high speeds for

extended periods of time in lower than
7th gear. This reduces fuel economy.

. Moving the shift lever rapidly to the same

side twice will shift the ranges in succes-
sion.

. In the manual shift mode, the transmis-

sion may not shift to the selected gear
or may automatically shift to the other
gear. This helps maintain driving per-
formance and reduces the chance of
vehicle damage or loss of control.

. When the transmission does not shift to

the selected gear, the Automatic Trans-
mission (AT) position indicator (in the
vehicle information display) will blink
and the buzzer will sound.

. In the manual shift mode, the transmis-

sion automatically shifts down to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a stop.
When accelerating again, it is necessary
to shift up to the desired range.

Accelerator downshift — In D (Drive)
position —

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For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into the lower gear,
depending on the vehicle speed.

Fail-safe

When the fail-safe operation occurs, note
that the transmission will be locked in any of
the forward gears according to the condi-
tion.

If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel spinning
and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe
system may be activated. This will occur
even if all electrical circuits are functioning
properly. In this case, push the ignition
switch to the OFF position and wait for 3
seconds. Then push the ignition switch back
to the ON position. The vehicle should
return to its normal operating condition. If
it does not return to its normal operating
condition, have the transmission checked
and repaired, if necessary. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.

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Shift lock release

If the 12-volt battery charge is low or
discharged, the shift lever may not be moved
from the P (Park) position even with the
brake pedal depressed and the shift lever
button pushed.

To move the shift lever, perform the follow-
ing procedure:

1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or

LOCK position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Remove the shift lock cover

using a

suitable tool.

4. Push down the shift lock

using

mechanical key as illustrated.

5. Push the shift lever button

and move

the shift lever to N (Neutral) position
while holding down the shift lock.

If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park),
have the automatic transmission system
checked as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

Adaptive Shift Control (ASC)

The adaptive shift control system automati-
cally operates when the transmission is in
the D (Drive) position and selects an appro-
priate gear depending on the road conditions
such as uphill, downhill or curving roads.

Control on uphill and curving roads:
A low gear is maintained that suits the
degree of the slope or curve to allow smooth
driving with a small number of shifts.

Control on downhill roads:
The adaptive shift control system shifts to a
low gear that suits the degree of the slope to
reduce the number of times that the brake
must be used.

Control on winding roads:
A low gear is maintained on continuous
curves that involve repeated acceleration
and deceleration, so that smooth accelera-
tion is available instantly when the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.

NOTE:

. Adaptive shift control may not operate

when the transmission oil temperature
is low immediately after the start of
driving or when it is very hot.

. During some driving situations, hard

braking for example, the adaptive shift
control may automatically operate. The
transmission may automatically shift to
a lower gear for re-acceleration. This
increases engine speed but not vehicle
speed. Vehicle speed is controlled by the
accelerator pedal when the vehicle is in
the Adaptive shift control mode.

. When the adaptive shift control oper-

ates, the transmission sometimes main-
tains a lower gear for a longer period of
time than when adaptive shift control is
not operating. Engine speed will be
higher for a specific vehicle speed while
ASC system is operating than when ASC
is not operating.

NAVI Shift Control

NAVI Shift Control automatically adjusts the
Automatic Transmission (AT) gear position
in certain situations based on road informa-
tion from the navigation system.

When the navigation system detects that
the vehicle is approaching a curved road,
NAVI Shift Control will adjust the gear

position if needed to help the driver run
through the curve smoothly.

Precaution on NAVI Shift Control:
. The NAVI Shift Control does not provide

steering input or automated driving on a
curve. It is not a speed limit support
system and will not modify your speed
according to local speed limits.

. The NAVI Shift Control is a convenient

system intended to help the vehicle move
through a curve smoothly. However, the
driver must always drive safely and use
the brake pedal if needed.

. The NAVI Shift Control may be delayed

or not operate properly in the following
situations, because this function uses the
road information provided by the navi-
gation system.
— When the navigation system cannot

accurately detect the location of the
vehicle.

— When the vehicle is driving on a road-

way that is not recognized by the
navigation system.

— When the actual roadway differs from

the map information on the naviga-
tion system due to road construction,
traffic lane obstructions, etc.

. The NAVI Shift Control may not operate

properly in the following situations:

— If the vehicle’s transmission, engine,

hybrid system and/or navigation sys-
tem, and/or GPS is malfunctioning.

— If the vehicle speed is higher than 74

MPH (120 km/h) or lower than 37
MPH (60 km/h) and/or transmission
gear is outside the operating range of
the system.

— When the vehicle is driving on a free-

way.

— When the vehicle is driving on a gentle

curve

— When the vehicle is driving with the

shift lever except in the D (Drive)
position.

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How to enable/disable the NAVI Shift
Control:
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the NAVI Shift Control.

1. Push the MENU button

and touch

[Settings] on the lower display.

2. Touch [Drive Mode Enhancement].

3. Touch [Navi Shift Control] and select the

ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled).

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 gear shift in place of

the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully en-
gaged.

. To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.

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To apply: Fully depress the parking brake
pedal

.

To release:

1. Firmly apply the foot brake

.

2. Depress the parking brake pedal

and

the parking brake will be released.

3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning

light goes out.

PARKING BRAKE

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INFINITI Drive Mode Selector

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Vehicle information display

Five driving modes can be selected by using
the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (PERSO-
NAL, SPORT, STANDARD, ECO and
SNOW).

NOTE:

When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
selects a mode, the mode may not switch
immediately. This is not a malfunction.

The current mode is displayed in the vehicle
information display.

To change the mode, push the INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector up or down. The mode
list will appear on the upper display and you
can select the mode.

PERSONAL

œ SPORT œ STANDARD œ

ECO

œ SNOW

NOTE:

The mode list will be turned off in approxi-
mately 5 seconds after the mode is selected.

STANDARD MODE

Allows for optimum driving according to the
driving conditions.

This mode will be selected first each time the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid

®

System is

started.

SPORT MODE

. Adjusts the engine and transmission

points for a higher response.

. The setting of the steering system is

adjusted to provide a quick steering
response and a heavy steering effort.

NOTE:

In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may be
reduced.

SNOW MODE

Changes the engine characteristics to aid
driving on slippery roads.

ECO MODE

Assists the driver’s eco-driving. The engine
and transmission points are adjusted for
improved fuel economy, providing such a
driving features as smooth starting or con-
stant cruising.

NOTE:

Selecting the ECO mode will not necessarily
improve fuel economy as many driving
factors influence its effectiveness.

Operation

Select the ECO mode using the INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector. The ECO drive indica-
tor light on the instrument panel illuminates.

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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, see “ECO pedal
system” (P.5-22).

The ECO drive indicator light will not
illuminate in the following cases:
. When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)

position.

. When the vehicle speed is below 4 MPH

(6 km/h) or over 90 MPH (144 km/h).

. When the cruise control (if so equipped)

or the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system (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 remains off, the ECO pedal
system increases the reaction force of the
accelerator pedal.

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When the ECO drive indicator illuminates in
green, the accelerator reaction force is
normal. When the ECO drive indicator light
is blinking or remains off, the ECO pedal
system increases the reaction force of the
accelerator pedal.

The ECO pedal system may not vary accel-
erator reaction force under the following
conditions:
. When the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)

or R (Reverse) position.

. When Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) 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

accelerator pedal.

When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is
rotated from the ECO mode to another
mode (STANDARD, SPORT, SNOW or
PERSONAL) while the ECO pedal system
is operating, the ECO pedal system con-
tinues to operate until the accelerator pedal
is released.

If the accelerator pedal is depressed quickly,
the ECO pedal system will not increase the
reaction force of the acceleration 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 hybrid system is turned off.

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Setting ECO pedal reaction force:
1. Push the MENU button

and touch

[Settings] on the lower display.

2. Touch [Drive Mode Enhancement].

3. Touch [ECO Pedal].

4. To set the reaction force of the ECO

pedal system, touch [Standard] or [Soft].

5. To turn off the ECO pedal system, touch

[OFF].

When the ECO pedal system is turned off,
the accelerator will operate normally.

PERSONAL MODE

When the PERSONAL mode is selected, the
following functions can be adjusted indivi-
dually.
. Engine/Transmission

. Steering

. Active Trace Control

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How to set the PERSONAL mode

Perform the following steps to set the
PERSONAL mode.

1. Push the MENU button

and touch

[Infiniti Drive Mode Selector] on the
lower display.

2. Touch [Engine/Transmission], [Steering]

or [Active Trace Control] and select each
item. (See “Engine/Transmission”,
“Steering” and “Active Trace Control”
about the feature of each item.)

3. Touch [Back] or [Home] to finish the

PERSONAL mode setting.

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Engine/Transmission:
“Engine/Transmission” can be set to [Sport],
[Eco], [Standard] or [Snow].

Steering:
Four combinations of steering effort and
steering response can be set.

Mode

Response

Sport

Dynamic+

Dynamic

Default

Standard

Default

Active Trace Control:
“Active Trace Control” can be set to ON
(enabled) or OFF (disabled).

For details about the Active Trace Control,
see “Active trace control” (P.5-132).

Reset Settings:
Touch [Reset Settings] and touch [OK] to
restore all the PERSONAL mode settings to
default.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of Active
Lane Control could result in serious
injury or death.
. Active Lane Control will not always

steer the vehicle to keep it in the lane.
It is not designed to prevent loss of
control. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely, keep the
vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in
control of vehicle at all times.

Active Lane Control enables the driver to
make fewer steering corrections on free-
ways.

ACTIVE LANE CONTROL (if so equipped)

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Dynamic driver assistance switch
Vehicle information display
Lower display

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ACTIVE LANE CONTROL OP-
ERATION

Active Lane Control slightly corrects front
tire angles and steering wheel torque to help
reduce the difference between the vehicle’s
direction and the lane direction

which is

detected by using the camera unit

located

above the inside mirror.

Active Lane Control operates under the
following conditions:
. When the vehicle is driven at speeds of

approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h) and
above.

. When the Lane Departure Prevention

(LDP) system is enabled in the settings

menu on the lower display. To turn on
the LDP system, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure Pre-
vention (LDP)” (P.5-32).

. When Active Lane Control is enabled in

the settings menu on the lower display.

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Dynamic driver assistance switch
Vehicle information display
Lower display

TURNING ACTIVE LANE CON-
TROL ON/OFF

To turn on Active Lane Control, push the
dynamic driver assistance switch

on the

steering wheel after starting the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid

®

System.

Push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn off Active Lane Control.

The dynamic driver assistance switch is used
for Active Lane Control, LDP, Blind Spot
Intervention

®

(BSI) and Distance Control

Assist (DCA) systems. When the dynamic
driver assistance switch is pushed, the LDP,
BSI and DCA systems will also turn on or off
simultaneously. These systems can be in-
dividually set to on or off on the lower
display

.

If Active Lane Control is set to off or the
LDP system is disabled on the lower display,
Active Lane Control will not turn on even if
the dynamic driver assistance switch is
pushed to on.

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The status of Active Lane Control can be
checked in the chassis control display in the
vehicle information display

.

. When Active Lane Control is turned on,

the chassis control

is displayed.

. When Active Lane Control is operational

or is operating, the chassis control

is

displayed.

For setting of the chassis control display, see
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE AC-
TIVE LANE CONTROL

Perform the following steps to enable or
disable Active Lane Control.

1. Push the MENU button

and touch

[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.

2. Touch [Lane Assist].

3. Touch [Active Lane Control] to enable or

disable Active Lane Control.

NOTE:

If the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system setting is OFF, Active Lane Control
cannot be operated. To use Active Lane
Control, set the LDP system to ON. See

“How to enable/disable the LDP system”
(P.5-36).

Active Lane Control settings

Perform the following steps to set Active
Lane Control.

1. Push the MENU button

and touch

[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.

2. Touch [Lane Assist].

3. Enable [Active Lane Control].

4. Touch [Active Lane Control setting] and

select [Low] or [High] to change the
setting of Active Lane Control.

ACTIVE LANE CONTROL LIM-
ITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the limitations for
Active Lane Control. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
limitations could result in serious injury
or death.
. Active Lane Control is primarily in-

tended for use on well-developed
freeways or highways. It may not
detect the lane markers for certain
roads, weather or driving conditions.

. Using Active Lane Control under

some conditions of road, lane marker
or weather, or if you attempt to
change lanes without using the lane
change signal could lead to an un-
expected system operation. In such
conditions, you need to correct the
vehicle’s direction with your steering
operation to avoid accidents.

. Active Lane Control will not operate

at speeds below approximately 45
MPH (70 km/h) or if it cannot detect
lane markers.

. Active Lane Control may not operate

properly and should not be used
under the following conditions:

— During bad weather (rain, fog,

snow, etc.).

— When driving on slippery roads,

such as on ice or snow, etc.

— When driving on winding or un-

even roads.

— When there is a lane closure due

to road repairs.

— When driving in a makeshift lane.

— When driving on roads where the

lane width is too narrow.

— When driving with a tire that is

not within normal tire conditions

(for example, tire wear, low tire
pressure, installation of tire
chains, non-standard wheels).

— When the vehicle is equipped with

non-original steering parts or sus-
pension parts.

. Active Lane Control may or may not

operate properly under the following
conditions:

— On roads where there are multi-

ple parallel lane markers; lane
markers that are faded or not
painted clearly; yellow painted
lane markers; non-standard lane
markers; or lane markers covered
with water, dirt, snow, etc.

— On roads where discontinued lane

markers are still detectable.

— On roads where there are sharp

curves.

— On roads where there are sharply

contrasting objects, such as sha-
dows, snow, water, wheel ruts,
seams or lines remaining after
road repairs. (Active Lane Control
could detect these items as lane
markers.)

— On roads where the traveling lane

merges or separates.

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— When the vehicle’s traveling di-

rection does not align with the
lane marker.

— When traveling close to the ve-

hicle in front of you, which ob-
structs the lane camera unit
detection range.

— When rain, snow, dirt or object

adheres to the windshield in front
of the lane camera unit.

— When the headlights are not

bright due to dirt on the lens or
if the aiming is not adjusted
properly.

— When strong light enters the lane

camera unit. (For example, the
light directly shines on the front
of the vehicle at sunrise or sun-
set.)

— When a sudden change in bright-

ness occurs. (For example, when
the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel
or under a bridge.)

— When entering or exiting toll-

gates.

— When driving on roads with a

widening or narrowing lane width.

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Vehicle information display

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE

Automatic deactivation

Active Lane Control is not designed to
operate under the following conditions:
. When the Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system (except TCS function) or
ABS operates.

. When you operate the lane change signal

and change the traveling lanes in the
direction of the signal. (Active Lane
Control is deactivated for approximately
2 seconds after the lane change signal is

turned off.)

. When the vehicle speed lowers to less

than approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).

. When the hazard warning flashers are

operated.

After the above conditions have finished and
the operating conditions are satisfied again,
Active Lane Control will resume operation.

Temporary disabled status at high
temperature

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 104°F (40°C)) and then Ac-
tive Lane Control is turned on, Active Lane
Control may be deactivated automatically.
The high cabin temperature message will
appear in the vehicle information display

.

Action to take:

When the interior temperature is reduced,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn Active Lane Control back on.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

If Active Lane Control malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically. The chassis control
warning will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display.