2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID warning lights

Hybrid System-4Hybrid System Overview
The emergency shut-off system is activated
and the high-voltage system automatically
turns off in the following conditions:
.Front and side collisions in which the
air bags are deployed.
. Certain rear collisions.
. Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid
®System malfunctions
For the above collisions and the certain
hybrid system malfunctions, the READY to
drive indicator light will turn off. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders” (P.2-12).
The emergency shut-off activates for the
above collisions to minimize risk of an
event that could cause injury or an
accident. If the emergency shut-off system
activates, the hybrid system may not
switch to READY to drive position, contact
an INFINITI retailer. Even if the ignition
switch is switched to READY to drive
position, the system may shut-off sud-
denly. Therefore, drive cautiously to the
nearest INFINITI retailer or contact an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible. To start the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System:
1. Depress the brake pedal and place the ignition switch in the ON position when
the transmission is in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position (P is recommended).
(For more details, see “Push-button
ignition switch” (P.5-10).)
2. The READY to drive indicator light
flashes, then turns illuminated. (The
hybrid system switched to the READY to
drive mode when the indicator light
illuminates.)
When the READY to drive indicator light
illuminates, the vehicle can be
driven, even if the gasoline engine is not
running.
NOTE:
The gasoline engine starts and stops
automatically. It may stop during low
speed driving, deceleration or when the
vehicle is stopped.
The gasoline engine may automatically
run in the following conditions:
. The level of remaining charge in the
Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery is low. The
engine runs to charge the Li-ion
battery and to provide power to the drive the vehicle.
. The temperature of the engine coolant
is low.
. Based on driving conditions.
. The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position, the driver’ s seat belt is
released and the driver’s side door is
then opened.
The hybrid system operates as follows
based on driving conditions and the Li-ion
battery charge.
STARTING AND SLOW SPEED DRIV-
ING
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING
The system automatically controls the
gasoline engine and electric motor in order
to obtain the optimum fuel mileage and
performance, depending on the driving
situation and available Li-ion battery
charge.
When the remaining battery level is low,
the Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that is driven to generate electric
power while the vehicle is driving.
EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE INFINITI DIRECT
RESPONSE HYBRID®SYSTEM

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)....................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ....................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear......................................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-5
Cockpit ................................................................ 0-6 Instrument panel................................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ............................................. 0-9
Engine compartment ......................................... 0-10
VQ35HR engine ........................................... 0-10
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-11

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1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Assist charge gauge(P.Hybrid System-5, P.2-8)
5. Vehicle information display (P.2-21)/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-7)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
Illustrated table of contents0-9
METERS AND GAUGES

Warninglight Name Page
12-volt battery charge warning
light
2-12
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-13
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
2-13
Brake warning light (red) 2-13
Direct Response Hybrid®Sys-
tem warning light 2-14
Forward emergency braking
system warning light (if so
equipped)2-15
Low fuel warning light
2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Master warning light 2-17
Power steering warning light 2-17
Seat belt warning light 2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-18Indicator
light Name Page
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light 2-18
ECO drive indicator light 2-18
EV indicator light
2-18
Exterior light indicator2-19
Front fog light indicator light 2-19
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-19
High beam assist indicator light
(if so equipped)2-19
High beam indicator light 2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-19
READY to drive indicator light 2-20
Security indicator light 2-20
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-20
Illustrated table of contents0-11
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
Assist charge gauge ........................................ 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-8
Compass (if so equipped) .................................... 2-9 Zone variation change procedure ................... 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-12 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-12
Warning lights ............................................... 2-12
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-18
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-20
Vehicle information display................................ 2-21
Indicators for operation ................................. 2-24
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-29
Trip computer ................................................ 2-31
Clock and outside air temperature ................. 2-34
Security systems ............................................... 2-35 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-35
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-37 Windshield wiper and washer switch................. 2-38
Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) ............................................... 2-40
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-41 Headlight switch .......................................... 2-41
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-47
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-47
Horn ................................................................. 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-48
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-48
Ashtray (if so equipped) .................................... 2-49
Rear............................................................. 2-49
Storage ............................................................. 2-49 Cup holders ................................................. 2-49
Soft bottle holder ........................................ 2-50
Sunglasses holder ....................................... 2-51
Glove box .................................................... 2-51
Console box................................................. 2-52
Card holder.................................................. 2-52
Storage box ................................................. 2-52
Coat hooks .................................................. 2-53
Trunk hooks................................................. 2-53

2-6Instruments and controls
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1. Tachometer* (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer* (P.2-7)
4. Assist charge gauge*(P.Hybrid System-5, P.2-8)
5. Vehicle information display (P.2-21)/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-7)
6. Fuel gauge* (P.2-8)
*: The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position. This is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampened
with water. Never use a rough cloth,
alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of
solvent or paper towel with a chemical
cleaning agent. They will scratch or
cause discoloration to the lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as water on
the meter lens. Spraying liquid may
cause the system to malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES

2-12Instruments and controls
12-volt battery charge warning lightPower steering warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightSeat belt warning light and chimeHigh beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Brake system warning light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightREADY to drive indicator light
Brake warning light (red)Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) OFF indicator lightSecurity indicator light
Direct Response Hybrid®System warning
lightECO drive indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Forward emergency braking system warning
light*EV indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Low fuel warning lightExterior light indicator
Low tire pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light *: if so equipped
Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the INFINITI
Direct Response Hybrid
®System. The
following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed in the vehicle information dis-
play between the speedometer and tach-
ometer. (See “Vehicle information display”
(P.2-21).)
WARNING LIGHTS
12-volt battery charge warning
light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the 12-volt battery charge warn-
ing light illuminates. After starting the
hybrid system, the light turns off.
If the light continues to illuminate after
starting the hybrid system, it may indicate
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

2-18Instruments and controls
.The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioner seat belt may not function
properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” (P.1-37).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, supplemental side air bag,
curtain side-impact air bag systems and/or
pretensioner seat belt will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
retailer as soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system or the
traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.
When the VDC warning light illuminates
when the VDC system is turned on, this
light alerts the driver to the fact that the
VDC system’s fail-safe mode is operating,
for example the VDC, active trace control,
rise-up and build-up function, brake force
distribution or hill start assist system may
not be functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer. If
a malfunction occurs in the system, the
VDC system function will be canceled but
the vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P.5-108).
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator
light
This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system. (See “Approach-
ing Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
system” (P.Hybrid System-8) for the VSP
system.)
ECO drive indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light will come on and
then turn off.
When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is
turned to the ECO mode, the ECO drive
indicator light will illuminate, blink or
remain off depending on the accelerator
pedal operation to help assist the driver to
drive economically. For more details, see
“ECO mode” (P.5-21).
EV indicator light
This illuminates to indicate the vehicle is
being driven powered only by the motor.