2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID heater

0-8Illustrated table of contents
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1. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)—Clock (P.2-34)
3. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-10)
4. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
5. Automatic climate control system* 6. Upper touch screen display (upper
display)* and Navigation system (if so
equipped)*
7. Lower touch screen display (lower display)*
8. Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-41)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-37)
10. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
11. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
12. Parking brake (P.5-20)
13. Seat heater switch*
14. Audio system*
15. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
16. Glove box (P.2-51)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

SSS1057
Thigh extension (if so equipped):
The front portion of the front seats can be
extended forward for seating comfort. Pull
up and hold the lever
*1to extend the
front portion to the desired position.
Heated seats
The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the
instrument panel can be operated inde-
pendently of each other.
For details, see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s
Manual.
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ARMREST
Rear armrest
Pull the armrest forward until it is hor-
izontal.
WARNING
Head restraint/headrest supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the
head restraint/headrest properly, as speci-
fied in this section. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint/head-
rest stalks or remove the head restraint/
headrest. Do not use the seat if the head
restraint/headrest has been removed. If the
head restraint/headrest was removed, re-
install and properly adjust the head re-
straint/headrest before an occupant uses
the seating position. Failure to follow these
instructions can reduce the effectiveness of
the head restraint/headrest. This may in-
crease the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
Safety —Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-5
HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

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1. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-6)—Clock (P.2-34)
3. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-10)
4. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
5. Automatic climate control system* 6. Upper touch screen display (upper
display)* and Navigation system* (if
so equipped)
7. Lower touch screen display (lower display)*
8. Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-41)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-37)
10. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
11. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
12. Parking brake (P.5-20)
13. Seat heater switch*
14. Audio system*
15. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
16. Glove box (P.2-51)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
Instruments and controls2-5
INSTRUMENT PANEL

4-2Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s
Manual that includes the following infor-
mation.
. Infiniti InTouch
. Navigation system (if so equipped)
. Audio system
. Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone system
. Heater and air conditioner
. Heated seats
. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)
. Viewing information
. Other settings
. Voice recognition
. Monitor system
. Meter settings
. General system information
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Center ventilators
JVH0511X
Side ventilators
JVH0574X
Rear ventilators
Open or close, and adjust the air flow
direction of ventilators.
: This symbol indicates that the ventilators are closed.
: This symbol indicates that the ventilators areopen.
INFINITI INTOUCH OWNER’S MANUAL VENTILATORS

Cruise control (if so equipped)........................... 5-56
Precautions on cruise control ........................ 5-56
Cruise control operations .............................. 5-56
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-58 Selecting the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................................. 5-59
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ....... 5-59
Precautions on vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode ................................................. 5-60
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................................. 5-61
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ................................................. 5-74
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-79 Precautions on DCA system ........................... 5-79
DCA system operation ................................... 5-81
Forward emergency braking system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-89 System operation .......................................... 5-90
Predictive forward collision warning system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-94 System operation .......................................... 5-95
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-99
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips................................... 5-99
Increasing fuel economy .................................. 5-100
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if
so equipped) ................................................... 5-101 Parking/parking on hills.................................. 5-103
Power steering ................................................ 5-104
Direct adaptive steering type ..................... 5-104
Brake system .................................................. 5-106
Braking precautions ................................... 5-106
Parking brake break-in............................... 5-106
Brake assist .................................................... 5-107 Brake assist............................................... 5-107
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-107
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............ 5-108 Rise-up and build-up ................................. 5-109
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-109
Active trace control ......................................... 5-110
Hill Start Assist system ................................... 5-112
Chassis control ............................................... 5-112
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-113 Freeing a frozen door lock ......................... 5-113
Antifreeze .................................................. 5-113
12-volt Battery ........................................... 5-113
Draining of coolant water........................... 5-113
Tire equipment .......................................... 5-113
Special winter equipment .......................... 5-113
Driving on snow or ice ............................... 5-113
Engine block heater (if so equipped).......... 5-114
Active noise control/Active sound control ........ 5-115 Active noise control ................................... 5-115
Active sound control .................................. 5-115

5-114Starting and driving
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction.
. Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
. Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear
road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is
seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try
not to brake while on the ice, and avoid
any sudden steering maneuvers.
. Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases
under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of
the exhaust pipe and from around your
vehicle.ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist in
cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used
when the outside temperature is 208 F
(−78C) or lower.
To use the engine block heater
1. Turn the INFINITI Direct Response Hy- brid®System off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours,
depending on outside temperatures, to
properly warm the engine coolant. Use
an appropriate timer to turn the engine
block heater on.
6. Before starting the hybrid system, unplug and properly store the cord to
keep it away from moving parts.
WARNING
. Do not use your engine block heater with
an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-
pronged adapter. You can be seriously
injured by an electrical shock if you use
an ungrounded connection.
. Disconnect and properly store the en-
gine block heater cord before starting
the hybrid system. Damage to the cord
could result in an electrical shock and
can cause serious injury.
. Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged
extension cord rated for at least 10A.
Plug the extension cord into a Ground
Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the proper
extension cord or a grounded outlet can
result in a fire or electrical shock and
cause serious personal injury.

6-6In case of emergency
.Keep the 12-volt battery out of the reach
of children.
. The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery
can damage your vehicle.
. Whenever working on or near a 12-volt
battery, always wear suitable eye pro-
tectors (for example, goggles or indus-
trial safety spectacles) and remove
rings, metal bands, or any other jewelry.
Do not lean over the 12-volt battery
when jump starting.
. Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.
. Your vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any time.
Keep hands and other objects away from
it.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to jump start a hybrid
vehicle as a booster vehicle.
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the
charging system and cause personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle
*A, position the two vehicles
(
*Aand*B) to bring the battery and
the fuse box into close proximity to
each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position. Switch off
all unnecessary electrical systems
(light, heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated (
*1?*2?*3?*4).
CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (−) to body ground (as
illustrated) −not to the 12-volt battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine com-

partment and that clamps do not contact
any other metal.
4. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*Aand let it run for a few minutes.
5. Start the hybrid system of the vehicle being jump started
*B.
CAUTION
If the hybrid system does not start right
away, push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
6. After starting your hybrid system, care-
fully disconnect the negative cable and
then the positive cable (
*4?*3?*2
?*1).
NOTE:
If it is not possible to turn the hybrid
system ON by following this procedure,
contact an INFINITI retailer immediately. Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.
CAUTION
.
Automatic Transmission (AT) models
cannot be push-started or tow-started.
Attempting to do so may cause trans-
mission damage.
. Three-way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing since
the three-way catalyst may be damaged.
. Never try to start the vehicle by towing
it; when the engine starts, the forward
surge could cause the vehicle to collide
with the tow vehicle.
. Hybrid models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause electrical or transmission damage.
CAUTION
.Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
. To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is still hot. When the radiator cap
is removed, pressurized hot water will
spurt out, possibly causing serious
injury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take
the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,
apply the parking brake and move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position.
Do not turn the INFINITI Direct Re-
sponse Hybrid
®System off.
2. Turn off the climate control. Open all the windows, move the heater or air
conditioner temperature control to
In case of emergency6-7
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS