2014 INFINITI Q50 maintenance

29. Driver assist system indicator
(if so equipped)
This indicator shows the status of the
following systems.
.Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
. Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
. Blind Spot Intervention
TM(BSI)
. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
. Forward emergency braking
. Predictive forward collision warning
For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) system/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system” (P.5-30),“Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system” (P.5-37),“Dis-
tance Control Assist (DCA) system” (P.5-
79), “Forward emergency braking system”
(P.5-89) and “Predictive forward collision
warning system” (P.5-94).
The figure and color of this indicator will
change depending on the conditions of the
above systems. (In each section, the name
of this indicator is referred to as, “driver
assist system lane indicator” ,“driver
assist system blind spot indicator” or
“driver assist system forward indicator ”
depending on the systems.)
30. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
indicator
When a driving mode is selected using the
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector, the selected
mode indicator is displayed.
. PERSONAL
. SPORT
. STANDARD
. ECO
. SNOW
(See “INFINITI Drive Mode Selector” (P.5-
21).)
31. Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator
This indicator shows the automatic shift
position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the selected
gear due to a transmission protection
mode, the AT position indicator will blink
and a chime will sound.
See “Automatic transmission” (P.5-15) for
further details.
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INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE
For setting the indicators for maintenance,
see the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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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.

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................. 5-3Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst........................................... 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......... 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover......................... 5-8
Off-road recovery............................................. 5-8
Rapid air pressure loss ................................... 5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................. 5-9
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving safety
precautions (AWD models)............................. 5-10
Push-button ignition switch ............................... 5-10 Operating range for engine start function ...... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch operation ........... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions ............ 5-12
Emergency engine shut off ............................ 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................... 5-13
Before starting the engine ................................. 5-13
Starting the engine ............................................ 5-14
Driving the vehicle ............................................. 5-15 Automatic transmission ................................. 5-15
Parking brake .................................................... 5-20
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector .............................. 5-21 STANDARD mode ........................................... 5-21
SPORT mode ................................................. 5-22
SNOW mode .................................................. 5-22 ECO mode.................................................... 5-22
PERSONAL mode .......................................... 5-23
Active Lane Control (if so equipped) .................. 5-24
Precautions on Active Lane Control .............. 5-26
Active Lane Control operation ...................... 5-27
Automatic deactivation................................. 5-29
Lane camera unit maintenance .................... 5-29
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system (if
so equipped)..................................................... 5-30
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system......... 5-31
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ...... 5-33
Lane camera unit maintenance .................... 5-36
Blind Spot Warning/Blind Spot Intervention
TM/
Back-up Collision Intervention systems (if
so equipped)..................................................... 5-37
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system.......................... 5-37
BSW/BSI driving situations .......................... 5-43
Back-up Collision Intervention
(BCI) system ................................................ 5-48
System maintenance.................................... 5-55
Cruise control (if so equipped) .......................... 5-56
Precautions on cruise control....................... 5-56
Cruise control operations ............................. 5-57

illuminate until the system is reset by an
INFINITI retailer. Your vehicle can be driven
for a limited time on a flat tire. See“Run-
flat tires” (P.8-36).
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’ s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists. When the mal-
function indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-
tions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop- erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Additional information
.
The TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire (if so
equipped).
. The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16
MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system may
not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving).
. The low tire pressure warning light does
not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is
inflated to the recommended pressure,
the vehicle must be driven at speeds
above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge
to check the tire pressure.
. The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”
warning appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display when the low tire pressure warning light is illuminated and low tire
pressure is detected. The
“Tire Pressure
Low - Add Air” warning turns off when
the low tire pressure warning light
turns off.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”
warning does not appear if the low tire
pressure warning light illuminates to
indicate a TPMS malfunction.
. The “Flat Tire - Visit dealer” warning
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play when the low tire pressure warn-
ing light is illuminated and one or more
flat tires are detected.
. Tire pressure rises and falls depending
on the heat caused by the vehicle’s
operation and the outside temperature.
Low outside temperature can lower the
temperature of the air inside the tire
which can cause a lower tire inflation
pressure. This may cause the low tire
pressure warning light to illuminate. If
the warning light illuminates in low
ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.
. You can also check the pressure of all
tires (except the spare tire) in the
vehicle information display. (See “Ve-
hicle information display” (P.2-20).)
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NOTE:
If the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system setting is OFF, Active Lane Control
cannot be operated. To use Active Lane
Control, set the LDP system to ON.
AUTOMATIC DEACTIVATION
Active Lane Control is not designed to
operate under the following conditions:
.When the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system (except TCS function) or
ABS operates.
. When you operate the lane change
signal and change the traveling lanes
in the direction of the signal. (Active
Lane Control is deactivated for approxi-
mately 2 seconds after the lane change
signal is turned off.)
. When the vehicle speed lowers to less
than approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).
. When the hazard warning flashers are
operated.
After the above conditions have finished
and the operating conditions are satisfied
again, Active Lane Control will resume
operation.
Temporary disabled status at high
temperature
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 1048 F (408C)) and then
Active Lane Control is turned on, Active
Lane Control may be deactivated automa-
tically. The high cabin temperature mes-
sage will appear in the vehicle information
display.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn Active Lane Control back on.
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LANE CAMERA UNIT MAINTENANCE
The lane camera unit*1for Active Lane
Control is located above the inside mirror.
To keep the proper operation of Active Lane
Control 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 camera unit.
. Do not place reflective materials, such
as white paper or a mirror, on the
instrument panel. The reflection of
sunlight may adversely affect the cam-
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Automatic deactivation
Condition A:
The warning and assist functions of the
LDP system are not designed to work under
the following conditions:
.When you operate the lane change
signal and change the traveling lanes
in the direction of the signal. (The LDP
system will be deactivated for approxi-
mately 2 seconds after the lane change
signal is turned off.)
. When the vehicle speed lowers to less
than approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h).
. When the BSI system activates an
audible warning or steering control.
After the above conditions have finished
and the necessary operating conditions are
satisfied, the warning and assist functions
will resume.
Condition B:
The assist function of the LDP system is not
designed to work under the following
conditions (warning is still functional):
. When the steering wheel is turned as
far as necessary for the vehicle to
change lanes. .
When the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed while the steering control
assist is provided.
. When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
approach warning occurs.
. When the hazard warning flashers are
operated.
. When driving on a curve at high speed.
After the above conditions have finished
and the necessary operating conditions are
satisfied, the LDP steering control assist
function will resume.
Condition C:
Under the following conditions, a beep will
sound and the LDP system will be canceled
automatically. The “LDP currently unavail-
able” message will appear in the vehicle
information display, and the LDP system
cannot be activated:
. When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
. When the VDC system is turned off.
. When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
is turned to the SNOW mode.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn the LDP system back on. Temporary disabled status at high tem-
perature:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 1048F (408C)) and then the
LDP system is turned on, the LDP system
may be deactivated automatically. The
“ high cabin temperature” message will
appear in the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the dynamic driver assistance switch
again to turn the LDP system back on.
LANE CAMERA UNIT MAINTENANCE
The LDW/LDP system uses the same lane
camera unit that is used by Active Lane
Control, located above the inside mirror.
For maintenance of the camera, see “Lane
camera unit maintenance ”(P.5-29).

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
.The two radar sensor units*1for the
BSW, BSI and BCI systems are located
near the rear bumper.
— Always keep the area near the radar
sensors clean.
— Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material), install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
the radar sensors.
— Do not strike or damage the area
around the radar sensors.
— Consult an INFINITI retailer if the
area around the radar sensors is damaged due to a collision.
. The BSI system uses the same camera
*2that is used by Active Lane Control,
located above the inside mirror.
For maintenance of the camera, see “Lane
camera unit maintenance ”(P.5-29).
Radio frequency statement
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 interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE:
The manufacturer is not responsible for
any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equip-
ment. Such modifications could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada
Standard RSS-310. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz
—
24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m
peak (0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3
m
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Sensor maintenance
The sensor for the ICC system*Ais located
behind the lower grille of the front bumper.
To keep the ICC system operating properly,
be sure to observe the following:
. Always keep the sensor area of the front
bumper clean.
. Do not strike or damage the areas
around the sensor.
. Do not cover or attach stickers or similar
objects on the front bumper near the
sensor area. This could cause failure or
malfunction. .
Do not attach metallic objects near the
sensor area (brush guard, etc.). This
could cause failure or malfunction.
. Do not alter, remove or paint the front
bumper. Before customizing or restor-
ing the front bumper, contact an
INFINITI retailer.
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.
FCC Warning
Changes or modification 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 Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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 de-
vice.
CONVENTIONAL (fixed speed)
CRUISE CONTROL MODE
This mode allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 90 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accel-
erator pedal.
WARNING
. In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode, a warning chime does not
sound to warn you if you are too close to
the vehicle ahead, as neither the pre-
sence of the vehicle ahead nor the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance is detected.
. Pay special attention to the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you or a collision could occur.
. Always confirm the setting in the In-
telligent Cruise Control system display.