2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID key battery

2-24Instruments and controls
INDICATORS FOR OPERATION
1. Hybrid system start operation
indicator
This indicator appears when the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid
®System will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the
brake pedal depressed. You can start the
hybrid system directly in any position of
the ignition switch.
2. NO KEY warning
The warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-6) for
more details.
3. SHIFT “P”warning
This warning will appear in the following
conditions.
.When the shift lever is in any position
except P (Park) and the push button
ignition switch has been placed in the
OFF position from the ON position. .
When the shift lever is operated while
the READY to drive indicator light is
flashing.
. The driver’s door is opened with the
shift lever in “N”,“D”or“R”.
. When the vehicle cannot be driven
because the hybrid system temperature
has become too high.
. When the engine stops due to sudden
deceleration on a cold winter day.
. If a malfunction occurs in a situation
other than those described above and
the engine cannot start automatically.
When this warning appears, place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
When the SHIFT “P”warning appears, a
buzzer will sound.
This warning will turn off in the following
conditions.
. When the shift lever has been placed in
the P (Park) position.
. When the ignition switch has been
pushed to ON.
4. Shift to Park - Li-ion battery low
warning
This warning appears when the shift lever
is in the “N”position and level of remain- ing charge in the Li-ion battery is low.
When this warning appears, place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
This will turn off in the following condi-
tions.
.
When the shift lever has been placed in
the P (Park) position.
5. Shift to Park - Press brake and
start warning
This warning appears after the hybrid
system was automatically turned off if the
level of remaining charge in the Li-ion
battery is low.
When this warning appears, place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position and restart
the hybrid system.
6. “PUSH” warning
This warning appears when the shift lever
is moved to the P (Park) position with the
ignition switch in the ACC position after the
SHIFT“P”warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF
position, perform the following procedure:
. SHIFT “P”warning ?(Move the shift
lever to “P”)?PUSH warning ?(Push
the ignition switch ?ignition switch

position is turned to ON)?PUSH
warning ?(Push the ignition switch ?
ignition switch position is turned to
OFF)
7. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the
battery with a new one. (See “Intelligent
Key battery replacement” (P.8-25).)
8. Hybrid system start operation for
Intelligent Key system indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power and
when the Intelligent Key System and
vehicle are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the ignition
switch with the Intelligent Key while
depressing the brake pedal. (See “Intelli-
gent Key battery discharge” (P.5-13).)
9. Key ID Incorrect warning
The warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recog-
nized by the system. You cannot start the hybrid system with an unregistered key.
Use the registered Intelligent Key.
See
“Intelligent Key” (P.3-2).
10. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
11. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (0) position.
12. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See “Window washer fluid”
(P.8-16).)
13. Door/trunk open warning
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
14. Intelligent Key system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Intelligent Key system.
If this warning appears while the hybrid
system is stopped, the hybrid system
cannot be started. If this warning appears
while the hybrid system is running, the
vehicle can be driven. However, contact an
INFINITI retailer for repair as soon as
possible.
15. Loose Fuel Cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler
cap ”(P.3-22).)
16. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected.
The warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light
remains illuminated. If this warning ap-
pears, stop the vehicle and adjust the
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
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SIC3250
PERSONAL LIGHTS
Push the button as illustrated to turn the
light on or off.
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INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
*1ON switch
When the ON switch*1is pushed in, the
map lights and rear personal lights will
illuminate. When the switch is pushed off,
the lights will not illuminate, regardless of
the condition.
*2DOOR OFF switch
When the DOOR OFF switch*2is not
pushed in, the map lights and rear
personal lights will illuminate under the
following conditions: .
ignition switch is switched to the OFF
position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. doors are unlocked by pushing the
UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key
or one touch unlock sensor with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened and then closed
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights
go off.
When the DOOR OFF switch
*2is pushed
in, the map and rear personal lights will
not illuminate under the above condition.
The map and rear personal lights can be
turned on only with the ON switch
*1.
The lights will also turn off after a period
of time when the lights remain illuminated
after the ignition switch has been pushed
to the OFF or LOCK position to prevent the
12-volt battery from becoming discharged.
When [Lamp ON When Door Unlocks] is set
to the OFF position (see the Infiniti InTouch
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SIC4328
When the doors are unlocked by pushing
the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key
or touching the one touch unlock sensor
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position, the courtesy light
*Awill illumi-
nate.
To activate or deactivate the courtesy light,
set [Lamp ON When Door Unlocks]. See the
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual. 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 (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates,
home and office lighting, entry door
locks and security systems.
. Is powered by your vehicle’s 12-volt
battery. No separate batteries are
required. If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery
is discharged or is disconnected,
HomeLink
®will retain all programming.
When the HomeLink®Universal Transcei-
ver is programmed, retain the original
transmitter for future programming proce-
dures (Example: new vehicle purchases).
Upon sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes.
For additional information, refer to “Pro-
gramming HomeLink
®” (P.2-62).
WARNING
. 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 manufac-
tured 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.
. Your vehicle’s INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System should be turned off
while programming the HomeLink®Uni-
versal Transceiver. 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.
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COURTESY LIGHT HomeLink®UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.................................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key ................................................. 3-2
Valet hand-off.................................................. 3-3
Doors .................................................................. 3-4 Locking with mechanical key ........................... 3-4
Opening and closing windows with
mechanical key................................................ 3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ......................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ............... 3-5
Automatic door locks....................................... 3-5
Child safety rear door lock .............................. 3-6
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-6 Intelligent Key operating range ........................ 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ....................... 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ................................. 3-9
Battery saver system ..................................... 3-12
Warning signals............................................. 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ................................... 3-13
Log-in function .............................................. 3-14
Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-14
How to use remote keyless entry system....... 3-15 Hood................................................................. 3-18
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-19
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-19
Trunk open request switch ........................... 3-19
TRUNK button .............................................. 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch ............... 3-20
Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-21
Fuel-filler door................................................... 3-21 Opening the fuel-filler door.......................... 3-21
Fuel-filler cap............................................... 3-22
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-24 Electric operation ......................................... 3-24
Sun visors......................................................... 3-25
Mirrors .............................................................. 3-25 Inside mirror................................................ 3-25
Outside mirrors............................................ 3-26
Vanity mirror................................................ 3-28
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ....... 3-28 Entry/exit function ....................................... 3-28
Memory storage........................................... 3-29
System operation......................................... 3-30

3-2Pre-driving checks and adjustments
A key number plate is supplied with your
keys. Record the key number and keep it in
a safe place (such as your wallet), not in
the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see an
INFINITI retailer for duplicates by using the
key number. INFINITI does not record any
key numbers so it is very important to keep
track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this
key can be duplicated by an INFINITI
retailer.
SPA2865
1. Intelligent Keys (2)
2. Mechanical keys (inside the Keys) (2)
3. Key number plate (1)
INTELLIGENT KEY
Your vehicle can only be driven with the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to
your vehicle’s Intelligent Key system com-
ponents and INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System components. As many as 4 Intelli-
gent Keys can be registered and used with
one vehicle. The new keys must be
registered by an INFINITI retailer prior to
use with the Intelligent Key system and
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System of your
vehicle. Since the registration processrequires erasing all memory in the Intelli-
gent Key components when registering
new keys, be sure to take all Intelligent
Keys that you have to the INFINITI retailer.
It is possible that the Intelligent Key
functions become canceled. Contact an
INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
.
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when driving. The Intelligent Key is a
precision device with a built-in transmit-
ter. To avoid damaging it, please note
the following.
—The Intelligent Key is water resis-
tant; however, wetting may damage
the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent
Key gets wet, immediately wipe until
it is completely dry.
—Do not bend, drop or strike itagainst another object.
—If the outside temperature is below
148 F(−108 C), the battery of the
Intelligent Key may not function
properly.
KEYS

CAUTION
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicat-
ing with the vehicle as it receives radio
waves. The Intelligent Key system trans-
mits weak radio waves. Environmental
conditions may interfere with the operation
of the Intelligent Key system under the
following operating conditions.
.When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted,
such as a TV tower, power station and
broadcasting station.
. When in possession of wireless equip-
ment, such as a cellular telephone,
transceiver, and CB radio.
. When the Intelligent Key is in contact
with or covered by metallic materials.
. When any type of radio wave remote
control is used nearby.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed near
an electric appliance such as a perso- nal computer.
. When the vehicle is parked near a
parking meter.
In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key
function or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions,
the battery’s life is approximately 2 years.
If the battery is discharged, replace it with
a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged, see “Intelligent Key battery
discharge” (P.5-13) to start the hybrid
system.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously
receiving radio waves, if the key is left near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and
personal computer, the battery life may
become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a
battery, see “Intelligent Key battery repla-
cement” (P.8-25).
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. For
information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
.
Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to come
into contact with water or salt water.
This could affect the system function.
. Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
. Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
. Do not change or modify the Intelligent
Key.
. Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key.
If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immedi-
ately wipe until it is completely dry.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 1408F (608C).
. If the outside temperature is below 148F
(−108C), the battery of the Intelligent
Key may not function properly.
. Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment
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3-8Pre-driving checks and adjustments
and personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code
of that Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This
may prevent the unauthorized use of the
Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing proce-
dure, contact an INFINITI retailer.
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INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the one
touch unlock sensor/door request switch
*1and trunk open request switch*2.
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key system’ s operating range becomes
narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
The operating range is within 31.50 in (80 cm) from each one touch unlock sensor/
door handle request switch
*1and trunk
open request switch
*2.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper, the one
touch unlock sensor and request switches
may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key to
use the one touch unlock sensor or request
switches to lock or unlock the doors and
open the trunk lid.