2014 INFINITI Q50 headlights

2-40Instruments and controls
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Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
*1for the high
beam assist system is located in front of
the inside mirror. To keep the proper
operation of the high beam assist system
and prevent a system malfunction, be sure
to observe the following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including
transparent material) or install an
accessory near the ambient image
sensor.
. Do not strike or damage the areas
around the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is located on the ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound and the light reminder
warning will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time when
the ignition switch has been pushed to the
OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will turn
on when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight switch
again after the lights automatically turn off, the lights will not turn off auto-
matically. Be sure to turn the light
switch to the OFF position when you
leave the vehicle for extended periods of
time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on when the
engine is not running for a period of time
even if the headlights turn off automa-
tically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF, AUTO or
position.
Turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination when driving
at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.

WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on.
It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
will automatically adjust the headlights
(low beam) toward the turning direction to
improve the driver’s view. When the head-
light switch is ON and the driver operates
the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS
system will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
.when the headlight switch is ON.
. when the shift lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
. when the vehicle is driven at above 3
MPH (5 km/h) for the left-side head-
light. Note that the right-side low beam
headlight will swivel but the left-side
headlight will not swivel when the
vehicle is below 3 MPH (5 km/h) and 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
engine is started, the headlights will
vibrate to check the system condition. This
is not a malfunction.JVI0644X
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2-42Instruments and controls
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.
SIC3271
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
*1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
*2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where lights begin
flashing.
If the lever is moved back right after
moving up or down, the light will flash 3
times.
SIC3272
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them
off, turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog
lights to operate.

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The power outlets are located in the center
console.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do
not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery. .
Avoid using power outlet when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any liquid to
contact the outlet.
SIC2570
REAR
To open the ashtray lid, pull*1.
To empty the ashtray, push down
*2, and
pull out.
POWER OUTLET ASHTRAY (if so equipped)

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CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)
The console light will turn on whenever the
clearance lights or headlights are illumi-
nated.
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:

3-16Pre-driving checks and adjustments
following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
*2button on the Intelligent Key while the
doors are locked. If during this 1-minute
time period, the UNLOCK
*2button on
the Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors will
be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Opening windows (if so equipped)
The UNLOCKbutton*2operation also
allows you to open the window that is
equipped with the automatic open/close
function. (See “Power windows” (P.2-49).)
To open the window, push the door
UNLOCK
*2button on the Intelligent
Key for about 3 seconds after the door is
unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button*2.
If the window open operation is stopped in
mid-operation while pushing the UNLOCK
button*2, release and push the
UNLOCKbutton*2again until the
window opens completely.
Window cannot be closed using the In- telligent Key.
The door window can also be operated by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock.
(See
“Doors” (P.3-4).)
Opening moonroof (if so equipped)
The moonroof can be opened by pushing
the UNLOCKbutton*2on the Intelli-
gent Key. This function will not operate
while the moonroof timer is activated or
when the windows need to be initialized.
To open the moonroof, push the UNLOCK
button*2on the Intelligent Key for
about 3 seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button*2.
Opening trunk lid
1. Push the TRUNKbutton*3on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*4on the key for
more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key are pushed. (Note: PANIC
button*4or TRUNKbutton*3should be pushed for more than 1
second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and
horn mode when you first receive the
vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when
the LOCK
button*1is pushed, the
hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn
chirps once. When the UNLOCK
button
*2is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can
be switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button*1is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button*2is pushed, neither the

3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
2. To block glare from the side, removethe sun visor from the center mount
and swing the visor to the side
*2.
3. Slide the sun visor
*3in or out as
needed.
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the height and the angle of the
inside mirror to the desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare type
The night position*1will reduce glare
from the headlights of vehicles behind you
at night.
Use the day position
*2when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when necessary,
because it reduces rear view clarity.
MIRRORS

SPA2422A
Type A
SPA2450
Type B
Automatic anti-glare type
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according
to the intensity of the headlights of the
following vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is
pushed to the ON position.
The anti-glare system also operates for the
outside mirrors (if so equipped).
When the anti-glare system is turned on,
the indicator light
*Awill illuminate and
excessive glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you will be reduced.
Type A: Push the
switch*Bto make the
inside mirror operate normally and the
indicator light will turn off. Push the
switch again to turn the system on.
Type B: Push the “*”switch
*Cto make
the inside mirror operate normally. The
indicator light will turn off. Push the “I”
switch
*Dto turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*Eor apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper
operation. For the compass (if so equipped) opera-
tion, see
“Compass” (P.2-9).
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver (if
so equipped) operation, see “HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver”(P.2-56).
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they appear.
Be careful when moving to the right. Using
only this mirror could cause an accident.
Use the inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge distances to
other objects.
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