2014 INFINITI Q50-HYBRID fuses

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement.................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance .................................. 8-2
General maintenance....................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ........................................... 8-2 Explanation of maintenance items ................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................... 8-7 VQ35HR engine ............................................... 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ....................... 8-10
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-10
Inverter cooling system...................................... 8-11
Checking inverter coolant level ...................... 8-12
Changing inverter coolant.............................. 8-12
Engine oil .......................................................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level............................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-13
Automatic transmission fluid ............................. 8-15
Brake fluid......................................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-16
12-volt battery ................................................... 8-17 Checking battery fluid level ........................... 8-18
Jump starting ................................................ 8-18 Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-19
Replacing spark plugs ................................. 8-19
Air cleaner ........................................................ 8-20
Windshield wiper blades ................................... 8-21 Cleaning ...................................................... 8-21
Replacing..................................................... 8-21
Brakes .............................................................. 8-22 Self-adjusting brakes ................................... 8-22
Brake pad wear warning .............................. 8-22
Fuses ................................................................ 8-23
Engine compartment and trunk .................... 8-23
Passenger compartment............................... 8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................... 8-25
Lights................................................................ 8-27 Exterior and interior lights ........................... 8-28
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-30
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-33
Types of tires............................................... 8-35
Tire chains ................................................... 8-37
Changing wheels and tires........................... 8-38
Jacking up the vehicle and replacing tires .... 8-40

JVM0255X
Engine compartment
JVM0322X
Trunk
ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TRUNK
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed tothe OFF or LOCK position and the
headlight switch is turned to OFF.
2. Open the engine hood or trunk lid and to access the cover on the fuse/fusible
link holder.
3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
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5. If the fuse is open*A, replace it with a
new fuse
*B. Spare fuses are stored in
the passenger compartment fuse box.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired
by an INFINITI retailer.
Fusible links
If any electrical equipment does not
operate and fuses are in good condition,
check the fusible links. If any of these
fusible links are melted, replace only with
genuine INFINITI parts.
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FUSES

8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
JVM0256X
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed tothe OFF or LOCK position and the
headlight switch is turned to OFF. 2. Open the fuse box lid.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
*A.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new fuse.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired
by an INFINITI retailer. Spare fuses are
stored in the fuse box.
JVM0257X
Extended storage fuse switch (if so
equipped)
To reduce 12-volt battery drain, the ex-
tended storage fuse switch comes from the
factory switched off. Prior to delivery of
your vehicle, the switch is pushed in
(switched on) and should always remain
on.
If the extended storage fuse switch is not
pushed in (switched on), the “Shipping
Mode On, Push Storage Fuse” warning may
appear in the vehicle information display.
See “22. Extended storage fuse warning”
(P.2-27).

If any electrical equipment does not
operate, remove the extended storage fuse
switch and check for an open fuse.
NOTE:
If the extended storage fuse switch mal-
functions or if the fuse is open, it is not
necessary to replace the switch. In this
case, remove the extended storage fuse
switch and replace it with a new fuse of
the same rating.
How to remove the extended storage fuse
switch:
1. To remove the extended storage fuseswitch, be sure the ignition switch is in
the OFF or LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabs
*1found on
each side of the storage fuse switch.
5. Pull the storage fuse switch straight out from the fuse box
*2.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery and removed parts.
JVM0317X
To replace the battery:
1. Release the lock knob at the back of theIntelligent Key and remove the mechan-
ical key.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver wrapped with a cloth into the slit of the corner
and twist it to separate the upper part
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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
FilterAir cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-20
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning .......................... 2-26
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-19
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-7
Floor mat positioning aid .................................... 7-7
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-16
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-47
Forward emergency braking system .................. 5-89
Forward emergency braking system
warning light .................................................... 2-15
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-44
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2 Fuel economy............................................. 5-100
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-21
Gauge ............................................................ 2-8
Fuel economy history ...................... Hybrid System-6
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .................................. 5-99
Fuses ................................................................ 8-23
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-23
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Garage door opener HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-61
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-21
Gauge ................................................................. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-33
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ................................................. 2-7
Tachometer .................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .............................................. 2-31
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Glove box ......................................................... 2-51
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Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests ................................... 1-5 Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS)) .............................................. 2-45
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-41
Heated seats ...................................................... 1-5
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-114
High beam assist .............................................. 2-43
High temperature warning ................................. 2-26
High voltage cautions ..................... Hybrid System-2
High voltage components ................ Hybrid System-9
Hill start assist system ................................... 5-112
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-61
Hood release .................................................... 3-18
Hook Coat hooks .................................................. 2-53
Trunk hooks ................................................. 2-53
Horn ................................................................. 2-47
Hybrid system over heat warning ...................... 2-26
Hybrid system start operation indicator ............ 2-24
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ........ Hybrid System-10
Hybrid vehicle precautions .............. Hybrid System-9
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If the vehicle does not start ................................ 6-5
Ignition switch (Push-button) ............................................... 5-10
Automatic transmission models ................... 5-14
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-37
Indicator
Vehicle information display .......................... 2-21
10-3