2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID stop start

LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION
(LDP) SYSTEM
Precautions on LDP system
WARNING
.The LDP system will not always steer the
vehicle to keep it in the lane. It is not
designed to prevent loss of control. It is
the driver’s responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely, keep the vehicle in the
traveling lane, and be in control of
vehicle at all times.
. The LDP system is primarily intended for
use on well-developed freeways or high-
ways. It may not detect the lane markers
in certain roads, weather or driving
conditions.
. Using the LDP system under some
conditions of road, lane marker or
weather, or when you change lanes
without using the lane change signal
could lead to an unexpected system
operation. In such conditions, you need
to correct the vehicle’s direction with
your steering operation to avoid acci-
dents. .
When the LDP system is operating, avoid
excessive or sudden steering maneu-
vers. Otherwise, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
. The LDP system will not operate at
speeds below approximately 45 MPH
(70 km/h) or if it cannot detect lane
markers.
. The LDP system may not function
properly under the following conditions,
and do not use the LDP system:
—During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
wind, etc.).
—When driving on slippery roads,
such as on ice or snow, etc.
—When driving on winding or uneven roads.
—When there is a lane closure due to
road repairs.
—When driving in a makeshift lane.
—When driving on roads where thelane width is too narrow.
—When driving with a tire that is notwithin normal tire conditions (for
example, tire wear, low tire pressure,
installation of tire chains, non-stan- dard wheels).
—When the vehicle is equipped with
non-original steering parts or sus-
pension parts.
. If the LDP system malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically. The LDP “malfunc-
tion” message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
. If the “malfunction” message appears,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle. Turn the hybrid system
off and restart the hybrid system. If the
“ malfunction” message continues to
appear, have the LDP system checked
by an INFINITI retailer.
. Excessive noise will interfere with the
warning chime sound, and the chime
may not be heard.
The functions of the LDP system (warning
and steering control assist) may or may not
operate properly under the following con-
ditions:
.On roads where there are multiple
parallel lane markers; lane markers
that are faded or not painted clearly;
yellow painted lane markers; non-stan-
dard lane markers; lane markers cov-
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The warning and assist functions will stop
when the vehicle returns to a position
inside of the lane marker.
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Dynamic driver assistance switch
The LDP system turns on when the dynamic
driver assistance switch on the steering
wheel is pushed when the [Lane Departure
Prevention] is enabled in the settings menu
on the lower display. The driver assist
system lane indicator (green) illuminates in
the vehicle information display when the
LDP system is turned on.
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How to enable/disable the LDP
system
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the LDP system.
1. Push the MENU button
*1and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower dis-
play.
2. Touch [Lane Assist].
3. Touch [Lane Departure Prevention] to enable or disable the system.
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.The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSI/BSW when
certain objects are present such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals
— Several types of vehicles such as
motorcycles
— Oncoming vehicles
— Vehicles remaining in the detection
zone when you accelerate from a
stop
— A vehicle merging into an adjacent
lane at a speed approximately the
same as your vehicle
— A vehicle approaching rapidly from
behind.
— A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly.
See also “BSW/BSI driving situations”
(P.5-43) for the situations in which the
radar sensors may not be able to detect
vehicle(s).
. Severe weather or road spray condi-
tions may reduce the ability of the
radar to detect other vehicles.
. The radar sensors’ detection zone is
designed based on a standard lane
width. When driving in a wider lane, the
radar sensors may not detect vehicles in an adjacent lane. When driving in a
narrow lane, the radar sensors may
detect vehicles driving two lanes away.
. The radar sensors are designed to
ignore most stationary objects, how-
ever objects such as guardrails, walls,
foliage and parked vehicles may occa-
sionally be detected. This is a normal
operating condition.
. The camera may not detect lane mar-
kers in the following situations and the
BSI system may not operate properly.
— On roads where there are multiple
parallel lane markers; lane markers
that are faded or not painted clearly;
yellow painted lane markers; non-
standard lane markers; lane mar-
kers covered with water, dirt, snow,
etc.
— On roads where discontinued lane
markers are still detectable.
— On roads where there are sharp
curves.
— On roads where there are sharply
contrasting objects, such as sha-
dows, snow, water, wheel ruts,
seams or lines remaining after road
repairs. —
On roads where the traveling lane
merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling direc-
tion does not align with the lane
markers.
— When traveling close to the vehicle
in front of you, which obstructs the
lane camera unit detection range.
— When rain, snow or dirt adheres to
the windshield in front of a lane
camera unit.
— When the headlights are not bright
due to dirt on the lens or if aiming is
not adjusted properly.
— When strong light enters a lane
camera unit. (For example, light
directly shines on the front of the
vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)
— When
a sudden change in bright-
ness
occurs. (For example, when the
vehicle enters or exits a tunnel or
under a bridge.)

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NOTE:
If you accelerate from a stop with a vehicle
in the detection zone, the other vehicle
may not be detected.
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Overtaking other vehicles
The side indicator light illuminates if you
overtake a vehicle and that vehicle stays in
the detection zone for approximately 3
seconds.
The radar sensors may not detect slower
moving vehicles if they are passed quickly.
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If the driver activates the turn signal while
another vehicle is in the detection zone,
then the side indicator light flashes and a
chime will sound twice.

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NOTE:
.The BSI system will not operate if your
vehicle is on a lane marker when
another vehicle enters the detection
zone. In this case only the BSW system
operates.
. BSI steering assist will not operate or
will stop operating and only a warning
chime will sound under the following
conditions.
— When the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed while steering control as-
sist is provided.
— When steering quickly —
When the ICC, DCA, predictive for-
ward collision warning or forward
emergency braking warnings sound.
— When the hazard warning flashers
are operated.
— When driving on a curve at a high
speed.
BSW/BSI temporarily not available
Condition A:
. Under the following conditions, the BSI
system will be turned off automatically,
a beep will sound and the “currently
unavailable” warning message will
appear in the vehicle information dis-
play. The BSW system is still available,
but the BSI system will not be available
until the conditions no longer exist.
— When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
— When the VDC system is turned off.
— When the INFINITI Drive Mode Se-
lector is turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
Turn off the BSI system and turn it on again
when the above conditions no longer exist. Condition B:
BSW system: When radar blockage is
detected, the BSW system will be deacti-
vated automatically, the
“side radar ob-
struction” warning message will appear
and the driver assist system blind spot
indicator (white) will blink in the vehicle
information display.
BSI system: When radar blockage is
detected, the BSI system will be turned
off automatically, a beep will sound and
the “side radar obstruction” warning mes-
sage will appear in the vehicle information
display.
The BSW and BSI systems are not available
until the conditions no longer exist.
The radar sensors may be blocked by
temporary ambient conditions such as
splashing water, mist or fog. The blocked
condition may also be caused by objects
such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
radar sensors.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the BSW system will resume automatically.
For the BSI system, turn it on again. If the
driver assist system blind spot indicator
(white) continues to blink and/or the “side
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radar obstruction”warning message ap-
pears even after the BSI system is turned
on again, stop the vehicle in a safe location
and turn the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System off. Check for and remove
objects obscuring the radar sensors on the
rear bumper, and restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
Condition C:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 1048F (408C)) and then the
BSI system is turned on, the BSI system
may be deactivated automatically. The
“high cabin temperature” warning mes-
sage will appear in the vehicle information
display.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn the BSI system back on.
BSW/BSI malfunction
When the BSW/BSI systems malfunction,
they will be turned off automatically, a
beep will sound, the and the system
“malfunction” warning message with the
driver assist system blind spot indicator
(orange) will appear in the vehicle informa- tion display.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
hybrid system off and restart the hybrid
system.
If the system malfunction warning message
with the driver assist system blind spot
indicator (orange) continues to be dis-
played, have the BSW/BSI systems
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
BACK-UP COLLISION INTERVENTION
(BCI) SYSTEM
The Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system can help alert the driver of
approaching vehicles or rear objects when
the driver is backing out of a parking
space.
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position and the vehicle speed is less than
approximately 5 MPH (8 km/h), the BCI
system operates.
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.The brake engagement by the BCI
system is not as effective on a slope as
it is on flat ground. When on a steep
slope the system may not function
properly.
. Do not use the BCI systems under the
following conditions because the system
may not function properly.
—When driving with a tire that is not
within normal tire conditions (for
example, tire wear, low tire pressure,
installation of tire chains, non-stan-
dard wheels).
—When the vehicle is equipped with
non-original brake parts or suspen-
sion parts.
. Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle window)
will interfere with the chime sound, and
it may not be heard.
BCI temporarily not available
When the following message appears in
the vehicle information display, a chime
will sound and the BCI system will be
turned off automatically. .
“Unavailable High Accelerator Temp.”:
When the accelerator pedal actuator
detects that the internal motor tem-
perature is high.
Action to take:
Turn on the BCI system again when the
above condition no longer exists.
. “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction”:
When side radar blockage is detected.
Action to take:
If the warning message appears, park
the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
hybrid system off. Check for and
remove objects obscuring the radar
sensors on the rear bumper, and restart
the hybrid system. If the BSW or BSI
system operates normally, the BCI
system will also operate normally.
(See “BSW/BSI temporarily not avail-
able” (P.5-47).)
BCI malfunction
When the BCI system malfunctions, it will
be turned off automatically, a beep will
sound and BCI system “malfunction”
warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
hybrid system off and restart the hybrid system. If the warning message continues
to appear, have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.

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PRECAUTIONS ON VEHICLE-TO-VE-
HICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
The system is intended to enhance the
operation of the vehicle when following a
vehicle traveling in the same lane and
direction.
If the distance sensor
*Adetects a slower
moving vehicle ahead, the system will
reduce the vehicle speed so that your
vehicle follows the vehicle in front at the
selected distance.
The system automatically controls the
throttle and applies the brakes (up to
approximately 40% of vehicle braking power) if necessary.
The detection range of the sensor is
approximately 650 ft (200 m) ahead.
WARNING
.
This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’ s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
. The system is primarily intended for use
on straight, dry, open roads with light
traffic. It is not advisable to use the
system in city traffic or congested areas.
. This system will not adapt automatically
to road conditions. This system should
be used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not
use the system on roads with sharp
curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or
in fog.
The distance sensor will not detect under
most conditions:
.Stationary and slow moving vehicles
. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway .
Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
WARNING
. As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system. This system does not
correct careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving, or overcome poor visi-
bility in rain, fog, or other bad weather.
Decelerate the vehicle speed by depres-
sing the brake pedal, depending on the
distance to the vehicle ahead and the
surrounding circumstances in order to
maintain a safe distance between vehi-
cles.
. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges that
the vehicle has come to a standstill and
sound a warning chime. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver must
depress the brake pedal.
. The system may not detect the vehicle in