2014 INFINITI Q50-HYBRID Owners Manual

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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

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Speedometer
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
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Odometer/twin trip odometer
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer*1and twin trip odometer
*2are displayed in the vehicle information
display when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.
Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
*3under
the combination meter panel changes the
display as follows: TRIP A
?TRIP B ?TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
*3for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to
zero.
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TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM).Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
*1.
The scale length and the red zone vary with
the engine model.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
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ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the condition of the
electric motor.
When the needle is between the center and
“charge”
*1side, this indicates that
the electric motor is generating power to
recharge the Li-ion battery.
When the needle is between the center and
the PWR
*2side, this indicates that the
electric motor is powering the drive wheels
and the Li-ion battery is discharging.
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning, acceleration, or going up
or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to “0”(Empty)
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “0”(Empty).
The low fuel warning light
illuminates
on the meter when the fuel level is getting
low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,

preferably before the gauge reaches“0”.
There will be a small reserve of fuel in the
tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches
“0”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the right side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-19).SIC3181
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the compass display
*Bwill
indicate the direction of the vehicle’ s
heading.
If the display reads “C ”, calibrate the
compass by driving the vehicle in 3
complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8 km/h). You can also calibrate the compass
by driving your vehicle on your everyday
route. The compass will be calibrated once
it has tracked 3 complete circles.
To turn on and off the compass manually,
push the
switch*Awhile the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
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COMPASS (if so equipped)

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Zone map
ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCE-
DURE
The difference between magnetic north and
geographical north is known as variance.
In some areas, this difference can some-
times be great enough to cause false
compass readings. Follow these instruc-
tions to set the variance for your particular
location if this happens:
1. Push the
switch for more than 3
seconds. The current zone number will
appear in the display.
2. Find your current location and variance number on the zone map.
3. Push the
switch repeatedly until
the new zone number appears in the
display, then release the switch. After
you release the switch, the display will
show a compass direction within a few
seconds.
.If the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after re-
peated adjustment, have the com-
pass checked at an INFINITI retailer.
.The compass may not indicate thecorrect compass point in tunnels or
while driving up or down a steep hill.
(The compass returns to the correct

compass point when the vehicle
moves to an area where the geo-
magnetism is stabilized.)
CAUTION
.Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the
operation of the compass.
. When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror as it may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirror hous-
ing.
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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

the charging system is not functioning
properly. See an INFINITI retailer immedi-
ately.
CAUTION
The charging system may not be functioning
properly if the 12-volt battery charge warn-
ing light comes on while the hybrid system
is running. The hybrid system will stop
operating when the 12-volt battery becomes
discharged. Immediately stop the vehicle in
a safe place and contact an INFINITI retailer.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the hybrid system is running, or while
driving, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. (See
“Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)” (P.5-107).)
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
This light will illuminate after the hybrid
system is started and then turns off after a
few seconds.
WARNING
If both the brake system warning light
(yellow) and the brake warning light (red)
illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased and the hybrid system is on, do not
drive the vehicle. More brake pedal effort
than normal will be required and there will
be a significant reduction in brake perfor-
mance, which could result in an accident.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
location and contact an INFINITI retailer.
If the brake system warning light (yellow)
illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, it may indicate a malfunc-
tion in the brake system or one of the
following other functions. .
Regenerative brake system
. Hill start assist system
. Rise-up and build-up function
See an INFINITI retailer for an inspection as
soon as possible.
A chime sounds if a malfunction occurs in
the brake system power supply.
orBrake warning light
(red)
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on with the
parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
fluid is low, add fluid and have the
system checked by your INFINITI retai-
ler. (See “Brake fluid” (P.8-15).)
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