Infiniti QX50 (2021 year). Manual in english — page 6

Warning/Indicator light (red)

Warning/Indicator light (yellow)

Warning/Indicator light (other)

or

Brake warning light

or

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light

Automatic brake hold indicator light
(white/green)

Charge warning light

or

Electronic parking brake
warning light

Eco drive indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)

Electric shift control system warning light

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning light

Front fog light indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)

or

Electronic parking brake
indicator light

Front passenger air bag status light

High Beam Assist indicator light (green)

Engine oil pressure warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

High beam indicator light (blue)

Master warning light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)

Seat belt warning light and chime

Master warning light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)

Security indicator light

Power steering warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light

WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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Warning/Indicator light (red)

Warning/Indicator light (yellow)

Warning/Indicator light (other)

Slip indicator light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator 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 engine. The following lights (if so
equipped) will come on:

,

,

,

,

or

,

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

or

,

,

,

,

,

or

,

,

If any light fails to come on or operate in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunc-
tion. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.

Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer. For
additional information, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display” (P. 2-19).

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(red)

For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).

or

Brake warning
light

This light functions for the foot brake system.

Low brake fluid warning light

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

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid

as necessary. For additional information,
see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-10).

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

warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.

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WARNING

•

Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing 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 engine
stopped and/or a 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 MINI-
MUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.

Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the charging system is
not functioning properly. Turn the engine off
and check the generator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, or missing or if the light re-

mains on, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.

Electric shift control system
warning light

This light illuminates when a malfunction oc-
curs in the electric shift control system. When
the master warning light illuminates, the
chime sounds and the following message is
displayed in the vehicle information display:
“When parked apply parking brake”.

When the ignition is placed in the OFF posi-
tion, the chime sounds continuously. Ensure
the parking brake is applied

Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

or

Electronic parking
brake indicator
light

This light illuminates when the electronic
parking brake system is operating.

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the electronic parking brake warn-
ing light illuminates. When the engine is
started and the parking brake is released, the
warning light turns off.

If the parking brake is not released, the elec-
tronic parking brake warning light remains
illuminated. Ensure the electronic parking
brake warning light has turned off before
driving.

If the electronic parking brake warning light
illuminates or flashes while the electronic
parking brake system warning light

or

(yellow) illuminates, it may indicate that

the electronic parking brake system is not
functioning

properly.

Have

the

system

checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-23).

Engine oil pressure warning
light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop
the engine

immediately

and call an INFINITI

retailer or other authorized repair shop.

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The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level.

Use the

dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, see “Engine oil” (P. 8-6).

CAUTION

Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause seri-
ous damage to the engine almost immedi-
ately. Such damage is not covered by war-
ranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is
safe to do so.

Master warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the master warning light illuminates if
any of the following (if so equipped) are dis-
played on the vehicle information display:
• Parking brake warning
• Door warning (when vehicle is moving)
• Shift position warning
• Low battery warning
• Handle Release warning

For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).

Seat belt warning light and
chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position
and remains illuminated until the driver's seat
belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driv-
er's seat belt is securely fastened.

The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if the front passenger's seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger's seat is
occupied. For 7 seconds after the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, the sys-
tem does not activate the warning light for
the front passenger.

The 2nd row seats may be also equipped with
a seat belt warning light.

For additional information, see “Seat belts”
(P. 1-11).

Security indicator light

This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF or LOCK position.

The blinking security indicator light indicates
that the security systems equipped on the
vehicle are operational.

For additional information, see “Security sys-
tems” (P. 2-29).

Supplemental air bag
warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns

off.

This

means

the

system

is

operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and
pretensioner

seat

belt

systems

need

servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

• The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

• The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

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

Unless checked and repaired, the supplemen-
tal restraint system (air bag system) and/or
the pretensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemen-
tal Restraint System (SRS)” (P. 1-41).

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WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)

For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).

or

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.

If the ABS light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that 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 as-
sistance. For additional information, see
“Brake system” (P. 5-152).

or

Electronic parking

brake warning light

The electronic parking brake system warning
light functions for the electronic parking
brake system. If the warning light illuminates,
it may indicate the electronic parking brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-23).

Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning light

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

This light illuminates when the FEB with Pe-
destrian Detection system is set to OFF in the
lower display.

If the light illuminates when the FEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, see “Forward Emer-
gency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detec-
tion” (P. 5-123) and “Predictive Forward Col-
lision Warning (PFCW)” (P. 5-133).

Front passenger air bag
status light

The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.

For additional information, see “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” (P. 1-51).

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 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 sec-
ond and turns off.

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Low tire pressure warning

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

When the low tire pressure warning light il-
luminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all four tires to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label located in
the driver's door opening. The low tire pres-
sure 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
appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire

pressure

warning

light

remains

illuminated.

For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19) and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5) and
(P. 6-3).

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 1 minute. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that 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 Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5) and “Tire
pressure” (P. 8-27).

WARNING

•

Radio waves could adversely affect elec-
tric medical equipment. Those who use a
pacemaker should contact the electric
medical equipment manufacturer for the
possible influences before use.

•

If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch placed in the ON position,
have the vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended that 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. Driv-
ing with under-inflated tires may perma-
nently 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 per-
sonal injury or death. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure show on the Tire and Loading
Information label located in the driver’s
door opening to turn the low tire pres-
sure warning light OFF. If the light still
illuminates while driving after adjusting
the tire pressure, a tire may be flat or the
TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a replace-
ment tire as soon as possible. If no tire is
flat and all tires are properly inflated,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.

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•

When replacing a wheel without the
TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will remain on
after 1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for these
services.

•

Replacing tires with those not originally
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.

Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)

If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may indi-
cate

a

potential

emission

control

malfunction.

The MIL 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
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 comes on steady 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. For ad-
ditional information, see “Readiness for
Inspection/Maintenance

(I/M)

test”

(P. 10-32).

Master warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the master warning light illuminates if
any of the following (if so equipped) are dis-
played on the vehicle information display:
• I-Key system warnings
• Low washer fluid warning
• Door/ liftgate open warning (when vehicle

is stopped)

• Loose fuel cap warning
• Low tire pressure warning
• Flat tire warning
• Transmission system warning
• Headlight warning
• Driver Attention Support system warning
• Shipping mode warning
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) system warning
• Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

warning

• Driving Aids malfunction warning
• Chassis Control system warning
• Engine warnings

For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).

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Power steering warning
light

WARNING

•

If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
harder to operate.

•

When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of the
vehicle, but the steering will be harder to
operate. Have the power steering sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Models with Direct Adaptive Steering®:

When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, 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, have the Direct
Adaptive Steering checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. For additional information, see
“Power Steering”. (P. 5-149).

Models with electric power steering:

When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power
steering warning light turns off. This indicates
the electric power steering is operational.

If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may indi-
cate the electric power steering is not func-
tioning properly and may need servicing. It is
recommended that you have the electric
power steering checked by an INFINITI
retailer.

When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, the power
assist to the steering will cease operation but
you will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds. For additional
information, see “Power Steering” (P. 5-149).

Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) warning light

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

This light illuminates when the RAB system is
turned off in the vehicle information display.

If the light illuminates when the RAB system
is on, it may indicate that the system is un-
available. For additional information, see
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-118).

Slip indicator light

This indicator light will blink when the VDC
system is operating, thus alerting the driver to
the fact that the road surface is slippery and
the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.

You may feel or hear the system working; this
is normal.

The light will blink for a few seconds after the
VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.

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The

indicator light also comes on when

you place the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion. The light will turn off after a period of
time if the system is operational. If the light
does not come on have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.

Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light

This indicator light comes on when the VDC is
turned off in the lower display. This indicates
the VDC has been turned off.

Turn the VDC on again by reactivating it in
the lower display, or restarting the engine.
The system will be reactivated. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P. 5-154).

The VDC light also comes on when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will turn off after a period of time if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the

indicator light

while you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

VDC should remain on unless freeing a ve-
hicle from mud or snow.

While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)

For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).

Automatic brake hold
indicator light (white/green)

This light illuminates to show the status of
the automatic brake hold system.

When the automatic brake hold system is on
standby, the indicator will illuminate white.

When the automatic brake hold system is
operating, the indicator will illuminate green.

For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-25).

ECO drive indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)

When the ECO mode has been selected, the
ECO drive indicator light will illuminate, blink,
or remain off depending on the accelerator
pedal operation. This is to help the driver drive
economically. For additional information, see
“ECO mode” (P. 5-30).

Front fog light indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)

The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. For addi-
tional information, see “Fog light switch”
(P. 2-42).

High Beam Assist indicator
light (green)

This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist is operational.

For additional information, see “Headlight
switch” (P. 2-36).

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High beam indicator light
(blue)

This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beams are on and goes out when the
low beams are selected.

The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.

Side light and headlight
indicator light (green)

The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or headlights
are on (not including daytime running or sig-
nature lights). If the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the side light and headlight
indicator light will illuminate when the head-
lights turn on. For additional information, see
“Headlight switch” (P. 2-36).

Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights (green)

The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.

Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a disc brake pad requires replace-
ment, it makes a high pitched scraping sound
when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.

Key reminder chime (if so equipped)

A chime sounds if the driver's door is opened
while the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position or placed in the OFF or LOCK posi-
tion with the key left in the vehicle. Make sure
the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK
position, and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.

Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.

Intelligent Key door buzzer

The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any
one of the following improper operations is
found.
• The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle

when locking the doors.

• The Intelligent Key is taken outside the ve-

hicle when operating the vehicle.

When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key Sys-
tem.

For

additional

information,

see

“INFINITI Intelligent Key” (P. 3-2).

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The vehicle information display is located to
the left of the speedometer. It displays such
items as:
• Trip computer information
• Drive system warnings and settings (if so

equipped)

• Cruise control system information (if so

equipped)

• Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so

equipped) system information

• Intelligent Key operation information
• Indicators and warnings
• Tire Pressure information
• Compass

• Audio
• Fuel Economy
• Driving Aids
• Engine Oil
• Chassis Control
• Navigation (if so equipped)
• ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (if so equipped)
• Other information

HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY

The vehicle information display can be navi-
gated using the

and

buttons lo-

cated on the steering wheel.

1.

and

— select/enter the vehicle

information display menu items

Vehicle settings and features can be ad-
justed in the lower display. For additional
information, refer to the separate INFINITI
InTouch

TM

Owner’s Manual.

LIC3224

LIC3944

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

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STARTUP DISPLAY

When the vehicle in placed in the ON position
the screens that display in the vehicle infor-
mation include:
• Active system status
• Trip computer
• Tire pressure information
• Fuel economy
• Warnings
• Audio
• Navigation (if so equipped)
• Engine Oil
• Speed
• Intelligent Cruise Control (if so equipped)
• Variable Compression Turbo
• Chassis Control
• Driving Aids

Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information see, “Ve-
hicle information display warnings and indi-
cators” (P. 2-21).

To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, refer to the separate
INFINITI InTouch

TM

Owner’s Manual

RESETTING THE TRIP
COMPUTER

1. Press the

button until you reach the

trip computer mode.

2. Press the

button again for more

than 1.5 seconds to reset average fuel
consumption, average speed, distance to
empty, and journey time.

OIL CONTROL SYSTEM

Engine oil information informs the distance
to oil change. Never exceed one year or 7500
miles (12000 km) between oil change
intervals.

Display when
ignition is ON

Display timing

Action Required

Engine Oil
Service due in
xxx miles

Remaining oil
life is less than
940 miles
(1500 km).

Plan to have
your vehicle
serviced.

Engine Oil
Service due

Remaining oil
life is 0 miles
(0 km).

Have your
vehicle serviced
within two
weeks or less
than 500 miles
(800 km).

The oil change interval cannot be adjusted
manually.

The distance to oil change interval is calcu-
lated depending on the driving conditions and
set automatically by the oil control system.

CAUTION

If the oil replacement indicator is displayed,
change the engine oil within two weeks or
less than 500 miles (800 km).

Operating the vehicle with deteriorated oil
can damage the engine.

To reset oil control system:

1. Place the ignition switch in the “ON”

position.

2. Push the trip computer switches

and

located on the right side of the steer-

ing wheel to change the display.

3. Select the Engine Oil Service due in xxx

miles display.

4. Push and hold the

or

switch for

longer than 1 second. Hold until the re-
maining distance changes to – – – miles
(km).

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
DISPLAY WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

The following messages may appear in your
vehicle information display.

Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)

This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the Intel-
ligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.

If this appears, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake
pedal.

For

additional

information,

see

“INFINITI Intelligent Key battery discharge”
(P. 5-15).

Key Battery Low

This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.

If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information,
see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-22).

Key ID Incorrect

This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position and the
Intelligent Key is not recognized by the sys-
tem. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key.

For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key System” (P. 3-2).

Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual

After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period of
time and then turns off.

The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.
If the warning appears while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine.

If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However in
these cases, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.

No Key Detected

This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position. Make sure the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.

For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key System” (P. 3-2).

AFS System Error: See Owner’s Manual

This message may appear when the Adaptive
Front lighting System (AFS) encounters an
error.

For additional information, see Adaptive
Front lighting System (AFS) (P. 2-40).

Chassis Control System Error: See
Owner’s Manual

This warning appears if the chassis control is
not functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.

. For additional information, see “Chassis
Control” (P. 5-156).

Check position of shift lever

This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift device.

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Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

Door/liftgate Open

This warning appears when a door or the
liftgate has been opened.

Flat Tire — Visit dealer

This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates
and one or more flat tires are detected while
driving. For additional information, see “Flat
tire” (P. 6-3) and “Types of tires” (P. 8-33).

Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual

This warning appears when there is an error
with the system. For additional information,
see “Headlight switch” (P. 2-36).

INFINITI Drive Mode Selector indicators

These indicators show the current drive
mode of the vehicle.

For additional information, see “INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector” (P. 5-28).

Loose Fuel Cap

This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap
is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. For additional information,
see “Fuel-filler cap” (P. 3-28).

Low Fuel

This warning appears when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches 0 (Empty).

There will be a

small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).

Low Washer Fluid

This warning appears when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional in-
formation, see “Windshield-washer fluid”
(P. 8-11).

Power will turn off to save the battery

This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display after a period
of time if the shift lever has not moved from
the P (Park) position.

Power turned off to save the battery

This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button ignition
switch positions” (P. 5-14).

Press Brake Pedal

This message may appear in the following
situations:
• The driver tries to release the electronic

parking brake manually without depressing
the brake pedal.

• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and

there is a possibility of moving backwards,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.

• The vehicle moves while the automatic

brake hold is activated.

For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-23).

Push brake and start switch
to drive

This indicator appears when the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.

This indicator also appears when the vehicle
has been started using the Remote Engine
Start (if so equipped) function.

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This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.

Push Ignition to OFF

After the Push Ignition to OFF indicator ap-
pears, the warning will appear if the ignition
switch is placed in the AUTO ACC position
when the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.

To turn off the Push warning, place the igni-
tion switch in the ON position and then in the
LOCK position.

Rear seat belt reminder

This rear seat belt reminder appears after
starting the engine.

If any of the rear passenger seat belts are not
fastened, the seat belt icon illuminates in red
to show which seat belt is not fastened.
When a rear passenger’s seat belt has been
securely fastened, the color of the corre-
sponding seat belt icon will change. The
warning will automatically turn off after ap-
proximately 35 seconds.

A chime will sound one time and the rear seat
belt warning will appear if a rear passenger’s
seat belt is unfastened. The chime will not

sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 10
mph (15km/h). The seat belt icon illuminates
in red until the corresponding rear passen-
ger’s seat belt is fastened. The warning will
automatically turn off after approximately 35
seconds.

Release Parking Brake

This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the
parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven.

Reminder: Turn OFF
Headlights

This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF
or AUTO position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight switch” (P. 2-36).

Shift system malfunction: Visit Dealer

This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system at 6
mph (10 km/h) or higher.

Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

Shift to Park

This warning appears only when all the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
• The ignition switch is in the ON position.
• The driver’s door is open.
• Vehicle is stopped (or vehicle speed is less

than 1.8 mph (3 km/h).

• Shift lever is in a position other than the P

(Park) position.

If this warning appears, move the shift lever
to the P position.

Shift to P range

This warning appears when the driver’s door
is opened with the shift position in any posi-
tion other than the P (Park) position.

If this warning appears, move the shift lever
to the P position.

Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse

This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended stor-
age switch to turn off the warning. For addi-
tional information, see “Extended storage
switch” (P. 2-49).

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Stop vehicle and Apply
parking brake

This message may appear when the battery
charge is low.

Please park vehicle as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer.

Transmission Shift Position
indicator

This indicator shows the transmission shift
position.

Tire Pressure Low - Add Air

This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates
and low tire pressure is detected. The warn-
ing appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated. If this warning appears, stop the ve-
hicle and adjust the tire pressures of all four
tires to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, see
“Low tire pressure warning light” (P. 2-13)
and

“Tire

Pressure

Monitoring

System

(TPMS)” (P. 5-5).

When parked apply parking
brake

This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system be-
low 6 mph (10 km/h).

Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

AWD Error: See Owner’s
Manual

This warning appears when the all-wheel
drive system is not functioning properly while
the engine is running.

AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle

This warning may appear while trying to free
a stuck vehicle due to increased oil tempera-
ture. The driving mode may change to
2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning is dis-
played, stop the vehicle with the engine idling,
as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if the
warning turns off, you can continue driving.

AWD Tire Size Incorrect: See
Owner’s Manual

This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire
pressure is correct and that the tires are not
excessively worn.

CVT (AT) Malfunction Service now

This warning appears when there is a prob-
lem with the CVT system. If this warning
comes on, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.

CVT (AT) hot Power reduced

This transmission has a high fluid tempera-
ture protection mode. If the fluid temperature
becomes too high (for example, climbing
steep grades in high temperatures with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to re-
duce the chance of transmission damage.
Vehicle speed can be controlled with the ac-
celerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle
speed may be reduced.

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