Infiniti QX50 (2021 year). Manual in english — page 9

•

Heavy loading of the crossbars has the
potential to affect the vehicle stability
and handling during sudden or unusual
handling maneuvers.

•

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un-
secured cargo could cause personal
injury.

•

Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is
loaded at or near the cargo carrying ca-
pacity, especially if the significant por-
tion of that load is carried on the
crossbars.

CAUTION

•

Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot com-
fortably lift the items onto the roof rack
from the ground, use a ladder or a stool.

Do not apply any load directly to the roof side
rails

O

A

. Crossbars

O

B

must be installed be-

fore applying load/cargo/luggage to the
roof of the vehicle.

INFINITI accessory crossbars may be avail-
able through an INFINITI retailer. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
additional information.

The service load capacity for the roof side
rails is 165 lbs. (74 kg.), however do not ex-
ceed the crossbars load capacity.

Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or
its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front
and rear).

For additional information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to:
• F.M.V.S.S. or C.M.V.S.S. certification label

(located on the driver’s door pillar).

Installing crossbars (if so equipped)

WARNING

•

It is recommended that you have the roof
rack crossbars installed by an INFINITI
retailer.

•

Make sure the moonroof (if so equipped)
is in the closed position during the instal-
lation process.

•

Protect the painted area on the vehicle’s
roof under the crossbars by placing a
piece of cloth under the cross bars to pre-
vent scratch damage.

•

Do not load the crossbars more than the
rated load capacity and always distrib-
ute the load uniformly.

The roof rack crossbars may be installed or
removed. Use an L shaped allen key to install
and remove the crossbars.

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1. Manually remove the protective covers
from the roof side rails.

2. Using an allen key, unturn the screw to
remove the plastic cover.

3. Use an allen key to loosen the clamp screw.

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4. Open the clamp approximately two inches
to minimize potential scratching of the roof
side rails.

5. Determine crossbar orientation by locating
the arrow that points to the front of the
vehicle.

6. Align the pins on the passenger and driver
side inner clamp with the holes in the roof
side rails.

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7. While holding the inner clamp, use an allen
key to tighten the clamping screw.

8. Tighten both the driver and passenger side
clamping screw.

NOTE:

Using an allen key, tighten to 10 N•m
(7.4 ft.-lbs.).

9. Tighten both the driver and passenger side
shoulder screw.

NOTE:

Using an allen key, tighten to 10 N•m
(7.4 ft.-lbs.).

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10. Assemble the plastic cover. Slide the
cover over the crossbar.

11. Ensure the cover is in the final position.

12. Using an allen key, tighten the screw to
assemble plastic cover.

Using a torque wrench, tighten to 2 N•m
(1.48 ft.-lbs.).

NOTE:

After assembling both the front and rear
crossbars, wiggle the crossbars by hand to
check for loose parts. If either crossbar is
loose, remove the crossbars and repeat steps
1–12 carefully.
To remove crossbars, reverse the installa-
tion steps.

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CARGO COVER (if so equipped)

WARNING

•

Do not place objects on the cargo cover
while the vehicle is parked or in motion,
no matter how small. The object on the
cargo cover could cause an injury in an
accident or sudden stop, and/or the
cargo cover can become damaged.

•

Do not leave the cargo cover in the ve-
hicle with it disengaged from the holder.

•

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.

•

Properly secure cargo and do not allow it
to contact the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether anchor. Cargo
that is not properly secured or cargo that
contacts the top tether strap may dam-
age the top tether strap during a colli-
sion. If the cargo cover contacts the top
tether strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor, remove the cargo
cover from the vehicle or secure it on the
cargo floor below its attachment loca-
tion. If the cargo cover is not removed, it
may damage the top tether strap during
a collision. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the child
restraint top tether strap is damaged.

The cargo cover keeps the luggage compart-
ment contents hidden from the outside.

To close the cargo cover, remove the cover
from the grooves

O

1

and retract.

To open the cargo cover, extend the cover
into the grooves

O

1

to lock into place.

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POWER WINDOWS

WARNING

•

Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc., inside the vehicle while it is in
motion and before closing the windows.
Use the window lock switch to prevent
unexpected use of the power windows.

•

To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, including en-
trapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your ve-
hicle. Additionally, the temperature in-
side a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to cause a
significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.

The power windows operate when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position or for
a period of time after the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position. If the driver's or
passenger's door is opened during this period
of time, the power to the windows is
canceled.

Driver's side power window switch

The driver's side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close the front and
rear passenger windows.

The window can be partially opened by push-
ing the switch

O

A

down lightly until the de-

sired window position is reached. To close
the window partially, pull the switch

O

B

up

until the desired window position is reached.

Locking passengers' windows

When the window lock button

O

C

is de-

pressed, only the driver's side window can be
opened or closed. Press it again to cancel the
window lock function.

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1. Driver side automatic switch

2. Front passenger side automatic switch

3. Left rear passenger automatic switch

4. Right rear passenger automatic switch

5. Window lock button

WINDOWS

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Front passenger's power window
switch

The passenger's window switch operates
only the corresponding passenger's window.
To open the window partially, push the
switch down lightly until the desired window
position is reached. To close the window par-
tially, pull the switch up until the desired win-
dow position is reached.

Rear power window switch

The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding windows. To
partially open the window, push the switch
down lightly until the desired window posi-
tion is reached. To partially close the window,
pull the switch up lightly until the desired
window position is reached.

Automatic operation

To fully open a window equipped with auto-
matic operation, push the window switch
down to the second detent and release it; it
need not be held. The window automatically
opens all the way. To stop the window, lift
the switch up while the window is opening.

To fully close a window equipped with auto-
matic operation, pull the switch up to the
second detent and release it; it need not be
held. To stop the window, push the switch
down while the window is closing.

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Auto-reverse function

The auto-reverse function can be activated
when a window is closed by automatic
operation.

Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.

WARNING

There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which can-
not be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers have their hands, etc., inside the
vehicle before closing the window.

If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, re-
placed, or jump started, the power window
auto-reverse function may not operate prop-
erly. If this occurs, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer to re-initialize the
power window auto-reverse system.

If the control unit detects something caught
in a window equipped with automatic opera-
tion as it is closing, the window will be imme-
diately lowered.

REAR DOOR SUNSHADE (if so
equipped)

The rear door sunshade is located within the
rear doors at the base of the window.
• To raise the sunshade, pull up the center

tab

O

1

.

• Hook the sunshade slots onto the tabs ex-

tending from the top of the window frame

O

2

.

CAUTION

•

Do not release the rear door sunshade
during operation. This could damage the
sunshade or cause injury.

•

Do not forcefully pull the sunshade. Do-
ing so may elongate the sunshade. This
could cause improper operation or could
damage the sunshade.

•

Do not place objects on or near the rear
sunshade. This could cause improper op-
eration or could damage the sunshade.

NOTE:
To avoid damage to the sunshade, please
note the following:
• Do not pull or push the sunshade, other

than upwards.

• Do not pull or push the sunshade with the

sunshade hung on the hooks.

• Do not allow liquids or objects on the stor-

ing area of the sunshade.

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POWER MOONROOF

The front moonroof is a power moonroof,
the rear moonroof is fixed glass. The power
moonroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The
moonroof is operational for a period of time,
even if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position. If the driver's door or the front pas-
senger's door is opened during this period of
time, the power to the moonroof is canceled.

Sliding the moonroof

To slide the moonroof:
• To fully open the moonroof, push the

switch

O

1

toward the open position until it

reaches the second detent. If the switch

O

1

is pushed to the first detent, only the sun-
shade will open.

• To fully close the moonroof, push the

switch

O

2

toward the close position until it

reaches the second detent. If the switch

O

2

is pushed to the first detent, the moonroof
will close but the sunshade will remain
open.

• To stop the moonroof during operation,

push the

O

1

,

O

2

or

O

3

switch to the desired

position.

Tilting the moonroof

To tilt up, push the moonroof switch

O

3

. To

tilt down the moonroof, push the switch

O

3

,

or the switch

O

2

to the first detent. When the

switch

O

2

is pushed to the second detent, the

moonroof will tilt down and the sunshade will
close.

Resetting the moonroof switch

If the moonroof does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initialize
the moonroof operation system.

1. If the moonroof and sunshade are open,

close them fully by repeatedly pushing the
moonroof switch to the close

O

2

position.

2. Push and hold the moonroof switch to the

close position

O

2

at the first detent.

3. After holding the switch for 10 seconds,

the moonroof and sunshade move slightly
to the closed position and then move back
a little.

4. The moonroof and sunshade will fully

open and then fully close automatically.

5. Release the switch. Check if the moonroof

switch operates normally.

If the moonroof does not operate properly
after performing the procedure above, have
your vehicle checked. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Auto-reverse function
(when closing or tilting down the
moonroof)

The auto-reverse function can be activated
when the moonroof and sunshade are closed

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or tilted down by automatic operation when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion or for a period of time after the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.

Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.

WARNING

There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which can-
not be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers have their hands, etc., inside the
vehicle before closing the moonroof.

When closing

If the control unit detects something caught
in the moonroof and sunshade as it moves to
the front, the moonroof and sunshade will
immediately open backward.

When tilting down

If the control unit detects something caught
in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moon-
roof will immediately tilt up.

WARNING

•

In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always

use

seat

belts

and

child

restraints.

•

Do not allow anyone to stand up or ex-
tend any portion of their body out of the
moonroof opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the moonroof is closing.

CAUTION

•

Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.

•

Do not place heavy objects on the moon-
roof or surrounding area.

Panoramic sunshade

The panoramic sunshade operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position. When
opening or closing the sunshade the switch
need not be held.

To open the sunshade:
• To fully open the sunshade, slide the switch

O

1

toward the OPEN position to the first

detent.

• To fully open the sunshade and the moon-

roof together, slide the switch

O

1

toward

the OPEN position to the second detent.

To close the sunshade:
• To fully close the sunshade, slide the switch

O

2

toward the CLOSE position to the sec-

ond detent. If the moonroof is open, both
the moonroof and the sunshade will close
automatically.

• If the switch is slid

O

2

toward the CLOSE

position to the first detent while the moon-
roof is open, only the moonroof will close.
The sunshade will remain open.

To stop the sunshade during operation, push
the switch

O

1

,

O

2

, or

O

3

at the desired

position.

WARNING

•

To avoid personal injury, keep your
hands, fingers and head away from the
sunshade arm, the arm rail and sunshade
inlet port.

•

Do not allow children near the sunshade
system. They could be injured.

•

Do not place objects on or near the sun-
shade. This could cause improper opera-
tion or damage it.

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•

Do not pull or push the sunshade. This
could cause improper operation or dam-
age it.

CAUTION

•

Do not place objects (such as newspa-
pers, handkerchiefs, etc.) on the sun-
shade inlet port. Doing so may entangle
these objects in the sunshade when it is
extending or retracting, causing im-
proper operation or damage to the
sunshade.

•

Do not push the sunshade arm with your
hands, etc., as this may deform it. Im-
proper operation or damage to the sun-
shade may result.

•

Do not put any object into the sunshade
inlet port as this may result in improper
operation or damage the sunshade.

•

Do not hang any object on the arm rail as
this may result in improper operation or
damage the sunshade.

•

Do not forcefully pull the sunshade. Do-
ing so may elongate the sunshade. Im-
proper operation or damage to the sun-
shade may result.

The interior lights will automatically turn on
and stay on for a period of time when:
• The doors are unlocked by the Intelligent

Key, a key or the request switch while all
doors are closed and the ignition switch is
in the OFF position.

• The doors and/or liftgate is opened.
• The switch is individually pushed.

When the ON switch

O

1

is pushed, the inte-

rior lights illuminate.

When the DOOR/OFF switch

O

2

is pushed,

the interior lights do not illuminate unless
individually pushed.

NOTE:

The footwell lights and step lights illuminate
when the driver and passenger doors are
open regardless of the interior light switch
position. These lights will turn off automati-
cally after a period of time while doors are
open to prevent the battery from becoming
discharged.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.

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MAP LIGHTS

To turn the map lights on, push the switches.
To turn them off, push the switches again.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.

PERSONAL LIGHTS

To turn the rear personal lights on, push the
switch. To turn them off, push the switch
again.

CARGO LIGHT

The light illuminates when the liftgate is
opened. When the liftgate is closed, the light
goes off.

The light will go off after a period of time if
the liftgate is left open, unless the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.

For additional information, see “Exterior and
interior lights” (P. 8-24).

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The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver pro-
vides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-held
transmitters into one built-in device.

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:
• Will operate most radio frequency devices

such as garage doors, gates, home and
office lighting, entry door locks and security
systems.

• Is powered by your vehicle's battery. No

separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged or is discon-
nected,

HomeLink®

will

retain

all

programming.

When the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original transmit-
ter for future programming procedures (Ex-
ample: new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For additional
information, see “Programming HomeLink®”
(P. 2-70).

WARNING

•

Your vehicle's engine should be turned
off while programming the HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver. For additional in-
formation, see “Push-button ignition
switch” (P. 5-13). Do not breathe ex-
haust gases; they contain colorless and
odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon mon-
oxide is dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.

•

Do not use the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver with any garage door opener
that lacks safety stop and reverse features
as required by federal safety standards.
(These standards became effective for
opener models manufactured after April 1,
1982.) A garage door opener which cannot
detect an object in the path of a closing
garage door and then automatically stop
and reverse does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases
the risk of serious injury or death.

•

During the programming procedure your
garage door or security gate will open
and close (if the transmitter is within
range). Make sure that people or objects
are clear of the garage door, gate, etc.,
that you are programming.

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®

If you have any questions or are having diffi-
culty programming your HomeLink® but-
tons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

NOTE:

Place the ignition switch in the ON position
(without starting the engine) when pro-
gramming HomeLink®. It is also recom-
mended that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device being
programmed to HomeLink® for quicker pro-
gramming and accurate transmission of the
radio frequency.

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TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)

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1. Position the end of your hand-held trans-

mitter 1–3 in (2–8 cm) away from the
HomeLink®

surface,

keeping

the

HomeLink® indicator light

O

1

in view.

2. Using both hands, simultaneously press

and hold the desired HomeLink® button
and hand-held transmitter button. DO
NOT release until the HomeLink® indica-
tor light

O

1

flashes slowly and then rap-

idly. When the indicator light flashes rap-
idly, both buttons may be released. (The
rapid

flashing

indicates

successful

programming.)

NOTE:

Some devices may require you to replace
Step 2 with the cycling procedure noted in
“Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers” (P. 2-72).

3. Press

and

hold

the

programmed

HomeLink® button and observe the indi-
cator light.

• If the indicator light

O

1

is solid/continuous,

programming is complete

and your device

should activate when the HomeLink® but-
ton is pressed and released.

• If the indicator light

O

1

blinks

rapidly for 2

seconds and then turns to a solid/
continuous light, continue with Steps 4-6

for a rolling code device. A second person
may make the following steps easier. Use a
ladder or other device. Do not stand on
your vehicle to perform the next steps.

4. At the receiver located on the garage door

opener motor in the garage, locate the
“learn” or “smart” button (the name and
color of the button may vary by manufac-
turer but it is usually located near where
the hanging antenna wire is attached to
the unit). If there is difficulty locating the
button, reference the garage door open-
er’s manual.

5. Press and release the “learn” or “smart”

button.

NOTE:
Once the button is pressed, you have ap-
proximately 30 seconds to initiate the next
step.

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6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and

hold the trained HomeLink® button for 2
seconds and release. Repeat the “press/
hold/release” sequence up to three times
to

complete

the

training

process.

HomeLink® should now activate your
rolling code equipped device.

7. If you have any questions or are having

difficulty programming your HomeLink®
buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web site
at:

www.homelink.com

or

call

1-800-355-3515.

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
AND GATE OPENERS

Canadian

radio-frequency

laws

require

transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) af-
ter several seconds of transmission – which
may not be long enough for HomeLink® to
pick up the signal during training. Similar to
this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators
are designed to “timeout” in the same
manner.

If you live in Canada or you are having diffi-
culties training a gate operator

or

garage

door opener by using the “Training” proce-
dures,

replace

“Programming HomeLink®”

step 2

with the following:

NOTE:

When programming a garage door opener,
etc., unplug the device during the “cycling”
process to prevent possible damage to the
garage door opener components.

1. For additional information, see “Program-

ming HomeLink®” step 1, (P. 2-70).

2. Using both hands, simultaneously press

and hold the desired HomeLink® button
and the hand-held transmitter button.
During training, your hand-held transmit-
ter may automatically stop transmitting.
Continue to press and hold the desired
HomeLink® button while you press and
re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held trans-
mitter every 2 seconds until the frequency
signal has been learned. The HomeLink®
indicator light will flash slowly and then
rapidly after several seconds upon suc-
cessful training. DO NOT release until the
HomeLink® indicator light flashes slowly
and then rapidly. When the indicator light
flashes rapidly, both buttons may be re-
leased. The rapid flashing indicates suc-
cessful training.
Proceed with “Programming HomeLink®”
step 3 to complete.
If the device was unplugged during the
programming procedure, remember to
plug it back in when programming is
completed.

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