2014 INFINITI Q50-HYBRID instrument panel

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

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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.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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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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Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights are
on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. (See
“Fog light switch” (P.2-47).)
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light
() located on the instrument panel will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will
be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” (P.1-42).
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position with the
high beam selected. This indicates that the
high beam assist system is operational.
(See
“High beam assist” (P.2-43).)
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
comes on steady or blinks while the engine
is running, it may indicate a potential
emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also
come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (11.4
liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential
emission control system malfunction ex-
ists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an
emission control system inspection/main-
tenance test. (See
“Readiness for Inspec-
tion/Maintenance (I/M) test (US only)” (P.9-
22).)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come
on in one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady —
An emission control system malfunc-
tion has been detected. Check the fuel-
filler cap if the Loose Fuel Cap warning
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If thelight does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by an INFINITI retai-
ler. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the retailer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking —
An engine misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission con-
trol system.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
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INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System to start without the use of
the registered Intelligent Key. Never leave
these keys in the vehicle.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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Security indicator light
The security indicator light is located on
the meter panel. It indicates the status of
the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks after the ignition switch
was in the LOCK, ACC or OFF position. This
function indicates the security systems
equipped on the vehicle are operational.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
is malfunctioning, this light will remain on
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
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2-42Instruments and controls
The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark
and turn off the headlights when it is light.
The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the
windshield wiper is operated continu-
ously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you push the ignition
switch to OFF and open any door then close
all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting,
see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*1located on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
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Headlight beam select
*1To select the low beam, put the lever
in the neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the
lever forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the
low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when
the headlight switch is in the OFF
position.

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the steering wheel is turned.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a
proper axis automatically, depending on
the number of occupants in the vehicle, the
load the vehicle is carrying and the road
conditions.
If the AFS warning appears in the vehicle
information display after the ignition
switch has been pushed to the ON posi-
tion, this may indicate that the AFS is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer. When the
hybrid system is started, the headlights
will vibrate to check the system condition.
This is not a malfunction.
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Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the vehicle information display
switches to the brightness adjustment
mode.
Push the + side of the switch
*Ato
brighten the instrument panel lights. The
bar
*1moves to the + side.
Push the - side of the switch
*Bto dim the
instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves
to the −side. When the brightness level
reaches the minimum, the instrument
panel lights will turn off during the night-
time.
When the brightness level reaches the
maximum or minimum, a beep will sound.
The vehicle information display returns to
the normal display under the following
conditions:
. when the instrument brightness control
switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.
. when the
orswitch on the right
side of the steering switch is pushed.

.When the Intelligent Key is placed on top
of the instrument panel.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
the glove box or a storage bin.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
the door pockets.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
or near metallic materials.
Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passenger’s)
*Awhile
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door is open. *3: Doors will not lock by pushing the
door handle request switch with the
Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
However, when an Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle, doors can be
locked with another registered Intelli-
gent Key.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Hold the outside door handle (driver’sor front passenger’s) while carrying the
Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once. The
corresponding door will unlock.
3. Push the door handle request switch within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once again.
All the doors and the fuel-filler door will
unlock.
All doors and the fuel-filler door will be
locked automatically unless one of the
following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch or
touch unlock operation while the doors are
locked.
. Opening any door .
Pushing the ignition switch
During this 1-minute time period, if the
UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
is pushed, all doors will be locked auto-
matically after another 1 minute.
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