Infiniti QX50 (2021 year). Manual in english — page 14

TURNING ON AND OFF THE
SONAR FUNCTION

When the “

” key

O

A

is selected, the

indicator

O

B

will turn off and the sonar will be

turned off temporarily. The Moving Object
Detection (MOD) system will also be turned
off at the same time. For additional informa-
tion, see “Moving Object Detection (MOD)”
(P. 4-28). When the “

” key

O

A

is selected

again, the indicator will turn on and the sonar
will turn back on.

In the below cases, the sonar will be turned
back on automatically:
• When the shift lever is placed in the “R”

(Reverse) position.

• When the

CAMERA button is pressed

and a screen other than the camera view is
shown on the display.

• When vehicle speed decreases below ap-

proximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

• When the ignition switch is placed in the

“OFF” position and turned back to the “ON”
position again.

To prevent the sonar system from activating
altogether, use the “Sonar” menu. For addi-
tional information, see “Sonar function set-
tings” (P. 4-26).

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Sonar function settings

To set up the sonar function to your preferred
settings, press the MENU button, touch the
“Settings” key, and then touch the “Parking
Sonar” key on the lower display.

Designs and items displayed on the screen
may vary depending on the models.

Auto Show Sonar Image (if so equipped):

When the sonar detects an object while this
item is turned on, the Around View® Monitor
will interrupt the current view in the display to
show the surrounding area of the vehicle.

Front (if so equipped):

When this item is

turned on, the front sonar sensors are active
and a sonar indicator

O

C

will appear at the

corner of the vehicle to inform the driver
when an obstacle is near. Another sonar indi-
cator

O

D

may also appear on either a side

view, front or rear-wide view Around View®
Monitor screen to aid the driver when an
object is near.

Rear:

When this item is turned on, the rear

sonar sensors are active and a sonar indicator

O

C

will appear at the corner of the vehicle to

inform the driver when an obstacle is near.
Another sonar indicator

O

D

may also appear

on either a side view, front or rear-wide view
Around View® Monitor screen to aid the
driver when an object is near.

Distance:

Adjust the sensitivity level of the

sonar to “Short”, “Medium”, or “Long”.

Volume:

Adjust the volume of the buzzer to

“High”, “Medium”, or “Low”.

SONAR SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations for
the sonar function. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.

•

Inclement weather or ultrasonic sources
such as an automatic car wash, a truck’s
compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic
drill may affect the function of the sys-
tem, including reduced performance or a
false activation.

•

The system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.

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•

The system will not detect small objects
below the bumper, and may not detect
objects close to the bumper or on the
ground.

•

The system may not detect the following
objects:

–

Fluffy objects such as snow, cloth,

cotton, grass or wool.

–

Thin objects such as rope, wire or

chain.

–

Wedge-shaped objects.

•

If your vehicle sustains damage to the
bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or
bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of ob-
jects or false alarms.

CAUTION

Excessive noise (such as audio system vol-
ume or an open vehicle window) will inter-
fere with the tone and it may not be heard.

System temporarily unavailable

When the amber markers are displayed at the
corners of the vehicle icon and the function
cannot be activated from the Camera setting
menu (the setting items are grayed out), the
sonar system may be malfunctioning.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Keep the surface of the sonar sensors (lo-
cated on the front and rear bumper fascia)
free from accumulations of snow, ice and
dirt. Do not scratch the surface of the sonar
sensors when cleaning. If the sensors are
covered, the accuracy of the sonar function
will be diminished.

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1. Upper touch-screen display

(upper display)

2. Lower touch-screen display

(lower display)

3. MENU button

4.

CAMERA button

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MOVING OBJECT DETECTION
(MOD) (if so equipped)

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WARNING

•

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the Moving
Object Detection system could result in
serious injury or death.

•

The MOD system is not a substitute for
proper vehicle operation and is not de-
signed to prevent contact with objects
surrounding the vehicle. When maneu-
vering, always use the outside mirrors
and rearview mirror and turn and check
the surroundings to ensure it is safe to
maneuver.

•

The system is deactivated at speeds
above 6 mph (10 km/h). It is reactivated
at lower speeds.

•

The MOD system is not designed to de-
tect surrounding stationary objects.

The MOD system can inform the driver of
moving objects near the vehicle when back-
ing out of garages, maneuvering in parking
lots and in other such instances.

The MOD system detects moving objects by
using image processing technology on the
image shown in the display.

MOD SYSTEM OPERATION

The MOD system will turn on automatically
under the following conditions:
• When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)

position. When activating the Around
View® Monitor, the guide lines, the icons
and the messages may not be displayed
immediately.

• When the

CAMERA button is pressed

to activate the camera view on the display.

• When vehicle speed decreases below ap-

proximately 6 mph (10 km/h) and the cam-
era screen is shown in the upper display.

The MOD system operates in the following
conditions

when

the

camera

view

is

displayed:
• When the shift lever is in the P (Park) or N

(Neutral)

position

and

the

vehicle

is

stopped, the MOD system detects moving
objects in the bird’s-eye view. The MOD
system will not operate if the outside mir-
rors are moving in or out, in the stowed
position, or if either front door is opened.

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• When the shift lever is in the D (Drive) po-

sition and the vehicle speed is below ap-
proximately 6 mph (10 km/h), the MOD
system detects moving objects in the front
view or front-wide view.

• When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)

position and the vehicle speed is below ap-
proximately 6 mph (10 km/h), the MOD
system detects moving objects in the rear
view or rear-wide view. When activating
the Around View® Monitor, the guide lines,
the icons and the messages may not be
displayed immediately. The MOD system
will not operate if the liftgate is open.

The MOD system does not detect moving
objects in the front-side view. The MOD icon
is not displayed on the screen when in this
view.

NOTE:

When activating the Around View® Moni-
tor, the guide lines, the icons and the mes-
sages may not be displayed immediately.

When the MOD system detects moving ob-
jects near the vehicle, a yellow frame will be
displayed on the view where the objects are
detected. While the MOD system continues

to detect moving objects, the yellow frame
continues to be displayed.

NOTE:

While the sonar (if so equipped) is beeping,
the MOD system does not chime.

In the bird’s-eye view, the yellow frame

O

1

is

displayed on each camera image (front, rear,
right, left) depending on where moving ob-
jects are detected.

The yellow frame

O

2

is displayed on each

view in the front view and rear view modes.

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A blue or green MOD icon

O

3

is displayed in

the view where the MOD system is operative.
A gray MOD icon is displayed in the view
where the MOD system is not operative.

If the MOD system is turned off, the MOD
icon

O

3

is not displayed.

TURNING MOD ON AND OFF

1. Press the MENU button beneath the

lower display.

2. Touch the “Settings” key

3. Touch the “Camera’ key then the “Cam-

era” key again.

4. Touch “Moving Object Detection” on the

menu screen to switch between on and
off.

You can also turn MOD on and off by touch-
ing the “

” key

O

4

on the upper display.

When MOD is on, the indicator will turn yel-
low. When MOD is off, the indicator will turn
black.

When the sonar or MOD system is com-
pletely turned off from the setting menu, the
“

” will turn black.

MOD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations for
MOD. Failure to operate the vehicle in ac-
cordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.

•

Do not use the MOD system when tow-
ing a trailer. The system may not func-
tion properly.

•

Excessive noise (for example, audio sys-
tem volume or open vehicle window) will
interfere with the chime sound, and it
may not be heard.

•

The MOD system performance will be
limited according to environmental con-
ditions and surrounding objects such as:

–

When there is low contrast between

background and the moving objects.

–

When there is a blinking source of

light.

–

When strong light such as another

vehicle’s headlight or sunlight is
present.

–

When camera orientation is not in its

usual position, such as when a mirror
is folded.

–

When there is dirt, water drops or

snow on the camera lens.

–

When the position of the moving ob-

jects in the display is not changed.

•

The MOD system might detect flowing
water droplets on the camera lens, white
smoke from the muffler, moving shad-
ows, etc.

•

The MOD system may not function
properly depending on the speed, direc-
tion, distance or shape of the moving
objects.

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•

If your vehicle sustains damage to the
parts where the camera is installed, leav-
ing it misaligned or bent, the sensing
zone may be altered and the MOD sys-
tem may not detect objects properly.

•

When the temperature is extremely high
or low, the screen may not display ob-
jects clearly. This is not a malfunction.

NOTE:

The blue or green MOD icon will change to
orange if one of the following has occurred:

• When the system is malfunctioning.
• When the component temperature reaches

a high level (icon will blink).

• When the Rear View camera has detected

a blockage (icon will blink).

If the icon light continues to illuminate or-
ange, have the MOD system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

•

Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to
clean

the

camera.

This

will

cause

discoloration.

•

Do not damage the camera as the moni-
tor screen may be adversely affected.

If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on any of the
cameras

O

1

, the MOD system may not oper-

ate properly. Clean the camera by wiping
with a cloth dampened with a diluted mild
cleaning agent and then wiping with a dry
cloth.

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Adjust air flow direction for the center vents

O

1

, driver’s and passenger's side vents

O

2

,

rear console vents

O

3

, by moving the vent

slide and/or vent assemblies.

Open or close the vents using the dial. Move
the dial toward the

to open the vents or

toward the

to close them.

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VENTS

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1. Lower touch-screen display (lower display)
2.

Temperature control increase button

(passenger’s side)

3.

Temperature control decrease button

(passenger’s side)

4.

Air recirculation button

5.

Front defroster button

6.

Rear window and outside mirror (if so

equipped) defroster switch

7. ON-OFF button
8.

CLIMATE button

9.

MENU button

10.

Manual air flow control button

11.

Fan speed decrease button

12.

Fan speed increase button

13.AUTO button
14.

Temperature control decrease button

(driver’s side)

15.

Temperature control increase button

(driver’s side)

WARNING

•

The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.

•

Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
also not be left alone. They could acci-
dentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, tem-
peratures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause se-
vere or possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.

•

Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.

Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic)

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NOTE:
• Odors from inside and outside the vehicle

can build up in the air conditioner unit.
Odor can enter the passenger compart-
ment through the vents.

• When parking, set the heater and air con-

ditioner controls to turn off air recircula-
tion to allow fresh air into the passenger
compartment. This should help reduce
odors inside the vehicle

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

Press the AUTO button to set the automatic
control mode that keeps the air distribution,
temperature and the fan speed automatically.

Cooling and/or dehumidified
heating (AUTO)

This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a con-
stant temperature. Air flow distribution, air
intake control, and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.

1. Press the

CLIMATE button on the

lower display menu. The CLIMATE screen
will display on the lower display.

2. Press the AUTO button on. (The indicator

on the button will illuminate and AUTO
will be displayed on the CLIMATE screen.)

3. Press the

temperature control

buttons on the driver’s side to set the de-
sired temperature.

• The temperature of the passenger com-

partment will be maintained automatically.
Air flow distribution, air intake control and
fan speed are also controlled automatically.

• A visible mist may be seen coming from the

vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.

Dehumidified defrosting or
defogging

1. Press the

front defroster button on.

(The indicator light on the button will
come on.)

2. Operate the

temperature con-

trol

buttons

to

set

the

desired

temperature.

• To quickly remove ice from the outside of

the windows, use the

fan speed con-

trol button or the “

” key to set the fan

speed to maximum.

• As soon as possible after the windshield is

clean, press the AUTO button to return to
the automatic mode.

• When the

front defroster button is

pressed, the air conditioner will automati-
cally be turned on at outside temperatures
approximately 32°F (0°C) to defog the
windshield. The air recirculate mode auto-
matically turns off, allowing outside air to
be drawn into the passenger compartment
to

further

improve

the

defogging

performance.

Remote Engine Start with
Intelligent Climate Control (if so
equipped)

Vehicles equipped with automatic climate
controls and Remote Engine Start function
may go into automatic heating or cooling
mode when Remote Engine Start is activated
depending on outside and cabin tempera-
tures. During this period, the climate control
display and buttons will be inoperable until
the ignition switch is turned on. In Remote
Engine Start defrosting mode, the rear win-
dow defroster, heated seat (if so equipped)
and heated steering wheel (if so equipped)
may be activated automatically. In Remote
Engine Start cooling mode, the climate con-
trolled seat (if so equipped) may be activated
automatically.

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Voice Recognition logic (if so
equipped)

When the climate control system is on, the
fan speed may be automatically lowered so
that commands are more easily recognized.
Fan speed can be adjusted using the

fan

speed decrease and

increase buttons, if

desired.

MANUAL OPERATION

Fan speed control

Press the

fan speed increase and

fan speed decrease buttons to manually con-
trol the fan speed. Fan speed can also be
controlled by touching the “

” or “

”

keys on the lower display.

Press the AUTO button to return to auto-
matic control of the fan speed.

Temperature control

Press the

temperature control

buttons up or down to set the desired
temperature.

The temperature can be set within the fol-
lowing range:
• For U.S.: 60 to 90ºF (16 to 32ºC)
• For Canada: 64 to 90ºF (18 to 32ºC)

Air recirculation

Press the

air recirculation button to

recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The

indicator light on the button will come

on.

The air recirculation cannot be activated
when the air conditioner is in the

front

defrosting mode.

When the outside temperature exceeds 70°F
(21°C), the air conditioning system may de-
fault to air recirculation mode automatically
to reduce overall power consumption. To exit
air recirculation mode, deselect the

air

recirculation button (indicator will turn off) to
enter fresh air mode.

Automatic intake air control

In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. To manually control
the intake air, press the

air recirculation

button. To return to the automatic control
mode, press and hold the

air recircula-

tion button for about 2 seconds. The indica-
tor light will flash twice, and then the intake
air will be controlled automatically.

Air flow control

Press the

button to manually control

air flow. Pressing the button repeatedly will
cycle through the available modes and dis-
play the corresponding icon on the lower dis-
play. Air flow can also be controlled by touch-
ing the “

” key on the lower display:

—

Air flows from center and side
vents.

—

Air flows from center and side
vents and foot outlets.

—

Air flows mainly from foot out-
lets.

—

Air flows from defroster and foot
outlets.

To turn system off

Press the ON-OFF button.

CLIMATE button

Press the

CLIMATE button to show the

CLIMATE screen on the lower display.

Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch

For additional information, see “Rear window
defroster, outside mirror defroster, and wiper
deicer (if so equipped) switch” (P. 2-35).

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OPERATING TIPS

The sensors,

O

A

and

O

B

on the instrument

panel, help the system maintain a constant
temperature. Do not put anything on or
around these sensors.

• When the engine coolant temperature and

outside air temperature are low, the air may
flow from defroster or foot outlets to ini-
tialize automatic heating mode. This is not a
malfunction. After the coolant temperature
warms up, air will flow normally from the
foot outlets

• A visible mist may be seen coming from the

ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the
air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.

CLIMATE SETTING SCREEN

Climate control settings can be changed on
the screen.

Available setting items may vary depending
on models and specifications.

Press the

CLIMATE button on the

lower display menu. The CLIMATE screen
will display on the lower display.

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Heating (A/C off)

The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. When you need to heat only, use this
mode.

1. Press the

CLIMATE button.

2. If the Climate system is off, press the

ON-OFF button to turn the system on.

3. If the

A/C indicator is on, touch the “

A/C” key to turn the A/C off.

4. Press the

temperature control

buttons on the driver’s side to set the
desired temperature.

• When in AUTO mode, the temperature of

the passenger compartment will be main-
tained automatically. Air flow distribution
and

fan

speed

are

also

controlled

automatically.

• Do not set the temperature lower than the

outside air temperature or the system may
not work properly.

• This procedure is not recommended if win-

dows fog up.

When the outside temperature decreases to
approximately 32°F (0°C), the A/C function
does not activate even if the

A/C indi-

cator light illuminates.

Air conditioning (A/C)

Touch the “

A/C” key to turn the A/C

mode on or off. Turn on the A/C mode for
effective cooling and dehumidifying. When
the A/C indicator light is on, the A/C mode is
on.

Sync mode setting

The driver’s, passenger’s and rear (if so
equipped) temperature setpoints can be syn-
chronized using the “

SYNC” key on the

lower display. When the key is touched, tem-
perature settings become synchronized and
the SYNC indicator turns on.
• If the driver’s side temperature buttons are

pressed, the driver’s side, passenger’s side,
and rear (if so equipped) temperature set-
tings will update simultaneously.

• If the passenger’s side or rear (if so

equipped)

temperature

buttons

are

pressed, Sync mode will exit, the indicator
light will go off, and the temperature will
update based on the button pressed. Driv-
er’s side temperature will remain the same
until manually changed.

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Heated seats (if so equipped)

Touch the “

Heated seat” key on the

CLIMATE screen on the lower display to turn
the heated seats on or off. When the heated
seats are on, the indicator light is on.

Steering wheel heater (if so
equipped)

The heated steering wheel system is de-
signed to operate only when the surface tem-
perature of the steering wheel is below 68°F
(20°C).

If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and on
to maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C). The indicator light will remain on as
long as the system is on.

Touch the “

Steering Heater” key on the

CLIMATE screen on the lower display to turn
the steering wheel heater on or off. When the
steering wheel heater is on, the indicator light
is on.

NOTE:

•

Once activated, your heated steering
wheel will automatically turn on and off to
maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C), or after 30 minutes.

•

When the temperature of the steering
wheel is above 122°F (50°C) and the
heated steering wheel is turned on, the
system will not heat the steering wheel.
This does not indicate a malfunction.

Automatic Climate Control System
(if so equipped)

The Automatic Climate Control System
keeps the air inside of the vehicle clean, using
the automatic air recirculation control with
the exhaust gas/outside odor detecting sen-
sor with ion control.

O

1

“Auto Recirc” key

Touch to turn on the automatic recirculation
mode.

O

2

Plasmacluster® icon

Indicates the Plasmacluster® ion emission
status.

Ion control:

The Automatic Climate Control System unit
generates highly concentrated Plasmaclus-
ter® ions into the air blown from the ventila-
tors to reduce odor absorbed into the interior
trim and to suppress airborne bacteria. The
high-density Plasmacluster®ions also have a
proven skin moisture preserving effect.

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The Plasmacluster® icon on the CLIMATE
screen indicates the status of the Plasma-
cluster® ion emission from the system and
changes with the amount of the air flow.

Automatic air recirculation control with the
exhaust gas/outside odor detection sensor:

The Automatic Climate Control System
comes with an exhaust gas detection/
outside odor sensor. When the automatic air
circulation control is activated, the sensor de-
tects odors outside the vehicle such as pulp or
chemicals, and exhaust such as gasoline or
diesel. When such odors or gases are de-
tected the display and the system automati-
cally change from fresh air mode to the recir-
culation mode.

When the automatic air recirculation is on, for
the first 5 minutes, the air recirculation mode
is selected to prevent dust, dirt, and pollen
from entering the vehicle and to clean the air
inside of the vehicle.

After 5 minutes, the sensor detects exhaust
gas and automatically alternates between
the air recirculation mode and the fresh air
mode.

The automatic air recirculation mode can be
activated under the following conditions.
• The air flow control is not in the front de-

froster mode (the indicator light on the

front defroster button is turned off).

• The outside temperature is about 32°F

(0°C) or more.

REAR CLIMATE CONTROL (if so
equipped)

1.

Rear temperature display

2.

Rear temperature control increase

button

3.

Rear temperature control decrease

button

You can adjust the climate control system for
rear seat passengers using the buttons on the
back of the console.

Press the

to increase the rear

temperature.

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Rear temperature switch (if so equipped)

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