2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID warning light

SDI1663
1.Wear indicator
2.Wear indicator location mark
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
.Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bul-
ging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced. .
The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When wear
indicators are visible, the tire(s)
should be replaced.
. Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician, because
some tire damage may not be
obvious. Replace the tires as
necessary to prevent tire failure
and possible personal injury.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information ”(US) or “Tire
Safety Information ”(Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load carry-
ing capacity as originally equipped. (See
“Specifications” (P.9-8) for recommended
types and sizes of tires and wheels.)
WARNING
. The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of tires
of different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted, radial or run-flat), or tread
patterns can adversely affect the ride,
braking, handling, ground clearance,
body-to-tire clearance, tire chain clear-
ance, speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height. Some of
these effects may lead to accidents and
could result in serious personal injury.
. For Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models, if
your vehicle was originally equipped
with 4 tires that were the same size
and you are only replacing 2 of the 4
tires, install the new tires on the rear
axle. Placing new tires on the front axle
may cause loss of vehicle control in
some driving conditions and cause an
accident and personal injury.
. If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could cause
premature tire wear, degrade vehicle
handling characteristics and/or interfer-
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-39

8-40Maintenance and do-it-yourself
ence with the brake discs/drums. Such
interference can lead to decreased brak-
ing efficiency and/or early brake pad/
shoe wear. See“Wheels and tires” (P.9-
9) of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.
. When r a wheel is replaced, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire
pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact your
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible for
tire replacement and/or system reset-
ting.
. Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
. Do not install a damaged or deformed
wheel or tire even if it has been repaired.
Such wheels or tires could have struc-
tural damage and could fail without
warning.
. The use of retread tire is not recom-
mended.
. For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or“Tire Safety Infor-
mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In- formation Booklet.
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
models
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), and tread pattern on all four wheels.
Failure to do so may result in a circumfer-
ence difference between tires on the front
and rear axles which will cause excessive
tire wear and may damage the transmission,
transfer case and differential gears.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is
recommended that all four tires be re-
placed with tires of the same size, brand,
construction and tread pattern. The tire
pressure and wheel alignment should also
be checked and corrected as necessary.
Contact an INFINITI retailer.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Even with regular
use, wheels can get out of balance. There- fore, they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to
“Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)
in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-
let.
Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details
about care of the wheels.
JACKING UP THE VEHICLE AND
REPLACING TIRES
Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires
and you can continue driving to a safe
location even if they are punctured. (See
“Run-flat tires” (P.6-4) and“Run-flat tires”
(P.8-36).)
This section contains the information
about the vehicle jack-up procedures and
the tire replacement.
NOTE:
Jacking tools are not equipped as standard
with this vehicle. Contact an INFINITI

9-22Technical and consumer information
online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-
Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx.
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be obtained
from Transport Canada’s Road Safety
Information Centre at 1-800- 333-
0371 or online at www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety (English speakers) or
www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at 1-800-
361-4792.WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Intelligent All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) should never be tested
using a two wheel dynamometer (such as
the dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equipment.
Make sure you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using
the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the“ready condition”for
an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the “ready condition”
can be obtained by ordinary usage of the
vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is
repaired or the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected, the vehicle may be reset to a “notready condition”. Before taking the I/M
test, check the vehicle’s inspection/main-
tenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10
seconds, the I/M test condition is
“not
ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”.
Contact an INFINITI retailer to set the
“ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle
for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)

10 Index
Number
12-volt battery charge warning light ................. 2-12
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....................... 5-107
Acceleration guide ............................................ 2-31
Active Lane Control ........................................... 5-24
Active noise control ........................................ 5-115
Active sound control ....................................... 5-115
Active trace control ......................................... 5-110
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-47
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-47
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-50
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-50, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................ 9-7
Air deflectors .................................................... 9-15
Air vent ............................................................... 7-6
Alarm How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ........................................... 2-36
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-9
Antenna .............................................................. 4-3 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....................... 5-107
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-5
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system .................................. Hybrid System-8
Armrest ............................................................... 1-5
Ashtray ............................................................. 2-49
Assist charge gauge ................. Hybrid System-5, 2-8
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-20
Audio ................................................................ 2-34
Autolight system ............................................... 2-41
Automatic Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Automatic door locks .......................................... 3-5
Automatic drive positioner ................................ 3-28
Automatic moonroof.......................................... 2-56
Automatic seat positioner ................................. 3-28
Average speed .................................................. 2-33
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-8
B
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) system ....... 5-48
Battery .............................................................. 8-17
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ............... 3-2
Battery saver system ................................... 2-45
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-25 Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ................................................ 5-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system ............................... 5-37
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-107
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-15
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-109
Brake system ............................................. 5-106
Brake system warning light (yellow) ............. 2-13
Brake warning light (red) ............................. 2-13
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Rise-up and build-up ................................. 5-109
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-99
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-12
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-27
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ........................................ 4-3
Card holder ....................................................... 2-52
Catalytic converter
Three-way catalyst ......................................... 5-4
Changing inverter coolant ................................. 8-12
Chassis control ............................................... 5-112
Chassis control warning .................................... 2-27
Checking battery fluid level ............................... 8-18
Checking inverter coolant level ......................... 8-12
Child restraints ................................................. 1-19

10-2
LATCH system .............................................. 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-19
Child safety ...................................................... 1-17
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-20
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Circuit breaker Fusible link .................................................. 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ................................................................ 2-34
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-53
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-113
Compass ............................................................. 2-9
Console box ...................................................... 2-52
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-8
Courtesy light ................................................... 2-61
Cruise control ................................................... 5-56 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-74
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system .......... 5-58
Cruise indicator ................................................ 2-27 Cup holders ...................................................... 2-49
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-33D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-45
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-41
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10
Direct adaptive steering .................................. 5-104
Direct Response Hybrid
®System warning light
(hybrid system warning light) ............................ 2-14
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-79
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-33
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-28
Driver assist system indicator ........................... 2-28
Driving Cold weather driving .................................. 5-113
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Driving aids ...................................................... 2-34
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-18
ECO mode ......................................................... 5-21
ECO pedal system ............................................. 5-22
Economy Fuel ........................................................... 5-100
Efficient use of your vehicle ............ Hybrid System-8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-33
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-33
Emergency shut-off system ............. Hybrid System-4
Emission control information label .................... 9-12 Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-20
Energy flow ..................................... Hybrid System-5
Energy monitor ................................................. 2-31
Energy monitors .............................. Hybrid System-5
Engine
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-99
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-12
Emergency hybrid system shut off ............... 5-12
Engine block heater ................................... 5-114
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-12
Engine oil and filter replacement indicator ... 2-29
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
If your vehicle overheats ................................ 6-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-33
Entry/exit function
Automatic drive positioner ........................... 3-28
EV mode odometer and twin trip odometer ....... 2-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3

F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
FilterAir cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-20
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning .......................... 2-26
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-19
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-7
Floor mat positioning aid .................................... 7-7
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-16
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-47
Forward emergency braking system .................. 5-89
Forward emergency braking system
warning light .................................................... 2-15
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-44
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2 Fuel economy............................................. 5-100
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-21
Gauge ............................................................ 2-8
Fuel economy history ...................... Hybrid System-6
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .................................. 5-99
Fuses ................................................................ 8-23
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-23
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-61
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-21
Gauge ................................................................. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-33
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ................................................. 2-7
Tachometer .................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .............................................. 2-31
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Glove box ......................................................... 2-51
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests ................................... 1-5 Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS)) .............................................. 2-45
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-41
Heated seats ...................................................... 1-5
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-114
High beam assist .............................................. 2-43
High temperature warning ................................. 2-26
High voltage cautions ..................... Hybrid System-2
High voltage components ................ Hybrid System-9
Hill start assist system ................................... 5-112
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-61
Hood release .................................................... 3-18
Hook Coat hooks .................................................. 2-53
Trunk hooks ................................................. 2-53
Horn ................................................................. 2-47
Hybrid system over heat warning ...................... 2-26
Hybrid system start operation indicator ............ 2-24
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ........ Hybrid System-10
Hybrid vehicle precautions .............. Hybrid System-9
I
If the vehicle does not start ................................ 6-5
Ignition switch (Push-button) ............................................... 5-10
Automatic transmission models ................... 5-14
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-37
Indicator
Vehicle information display .......................... 2-21
10-3

10-4
Indicator lights ................................................. 2-18
INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System .............................. Hybrid System-2
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ........................................... 5-13
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ........................................... 5-14
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ............................. 5-21
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual .......................... 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-37 Engine start ................................................. 2-37
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-25
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-22
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-46
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-5
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... 5-101
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system ............... 5-58
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
ON indicator ..................................................... 2-28
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-6 Battery replacement ..................................... 8-25
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation ................................................ 3-9
Warning signals ........................................... 3-12
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-59
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-28
Interior lights .................................................... 2-58
Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-21
Inverter cooling system ..................................... 8-11
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-21
J
Jump starting ...................................................... 6-5
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................... 3-14
Keys ................................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-6
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-50
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Emission control information label ............... 9-12
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-12
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-31, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .............. 9-11
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ........... 5-33
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system .............. 5-31
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system ................... 5-30
LATCH system ................................................... 1-21
License plate Installing front license plate ......................... 9-14
Light Air bag warning light ................................... 1-50
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-27 Fog light switch ........................................... 2-47
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-41
Indicator lights ............................................ 2-18
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-59
Interior lights ............................................... 2-58
Map lights ................................................... 2-58
Personal lights ............................................. 2-59
Replacement ................................................ 8-27
Trunk light ................................................... 2-60
Vanity mirror lights ...................................... 2-60
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-12
Lights
Exterior and interior light replacement ......... 8-28
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery .............. Hybrid System-2
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 9-16
Lock Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-5
Door locks ..................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-19
Locking with mechanical key ............................... 3-4
Log-in function .................................................. 3-14
Loose Fuel Cap warning ........................... 2-25, 3-23
Low fuel warning light ...................................... 2-15
Low outside temperature warning ..................... 2-27
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system (See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)) ................. 5-4, 6-3, 8-30

M
MaintenanceBattery ......................................................... 8-17
General maintenance ..................................... 8-2
Indicators for maintenance (vehicle
information display) ..................................... 2-29
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-16
Under the hood and vehicle ........................... 8-4
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ....................... 2-19
Map lights ........................................................ 2-58
Master warning light ......................................... 2-17
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory storage Automatic drive positioner ........................... 3-29
Meter Trip computer .............................................. 2-31
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-6
Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-46
Mirror
Inside mirror ................................................ 3-25
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-26
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-28
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-56
N
NAVI Shift Control ............................................. 5-19
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-99
Noise and vibration ...................... Hybrid System-12
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-8
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-12
Engine oil .................................................... 8-12
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
One touch unlock sensor (See Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................ 3-9
Operation Indicators for operation ............................... 2-24
Operation of the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System .............................. Hybrid System-4
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-26
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ..................... 6-7
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-23
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-16 Parking
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Parking on hills ......................................... 5-103
Parking brake break-in .................................... 5-106
Personal lights .................................................. 2-59
PERSONAL mode ............................................... 5-23
Phone
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-3
Power Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-48
Power steering system ............................... 5-104
Power windows ............................................ 2-54
Power steering warning light ............................. 2-17
Precautions Braking precautions ................................... 5-106
Child restraints ............................................ 1-19
Cruise control .............................................. 5-56
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-10Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-37
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ........ 1-12
Predictive forward collision warning system ...... 5-94
Push starting ...................................................... 6-7
Push-button ignition switch ..................... 5-10, 5-11
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-3
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................ 2-40
10-5