2014 INFINITI Q50 low beam

Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light 2-12
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light2-13
Forward emergency braking
system warning light* 2-13
Low fuel warning light
2-14
Low tire pressure warning light 2-14
Master warning light 2-16
Power steering warning light* 2-16
Seat belt warning light 2-16
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-17Indicator
light Name
Page
ECO drive indicator light
2-17
Exterior light indicator2-17
Front fog light indicator light
2-17
Front passenger air bag status
light2-17
High beam assist indicator
light*2-18
High beam indicator light
2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-18
Security indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-19
*: if so equipped
Illustrated table of contents0-11
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2-12Instruments and controls
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightPower steering warning light*High beam assist indicator light*
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeHigh beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightSecurity indicator light
Forward emergency braking system warning
light*ECO drive indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning lightExterior light indicatorVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status light*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
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.2-20).)
WARNING LIGHTS
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 engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

2-18Instruments and controls
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.2-38).)
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 comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential emis-
sion 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:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may
stop blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
INFINITI retailer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the retailer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked and
repaired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission control
system.

2-38Instruments and controls
SIC3269
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.
High beam assist (if so equipped)
The high beam assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 22 MPH (35 km/h) and
above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle appears in front of your vehicle
when the headlight high beam is on, the
headlight will be switched to the low beam
automatically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
. The high beam assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, ensure
safe driving practices and switch the
high beams and low beam manually
when necessary.
. The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the following
conditions. Switch the high beam and
low beam manually.
—During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
wind, etc.).
—When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the
vicinity of the vehicle.
—When the headlights of the oncom-
ing vehicle or the leading vehicle are
turned off, when the color of the light
is affected due to foreign materials
on the lights, or when the light beam
is out of position.
—When there is a sudden, continuouschange in brightness.
—When driving on a road that passesover rolling hills, or a road that has
level differences.
—When driving on a road with many
curves.
—When a sign or mirror-like surface isreflecting intense light towards the
front of the vehicle.
—When the container, etc. beingtowed by a leading vehicle is reflect-
ing intense light.
—When a headlight on your vehicle is
damaged or dirty.
—When the vehicle is leaning at anangle due to a punctured tire, being
towed, etc.

.The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations.
—The brightness of the headlights of
the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
—The movement and direction of theoncoming vehicle and the leading
vehicle.
—When only one light on the oncom-
ing vehicle or the leading vehicle is
illuminated.
—When the oncoming vehicle or theleading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
—Road conditions (incline, curve, theroad surface, etc.).
—The number of passengers and the
amount of luggage.
JVI0686X
High beam assist operations:
To activate the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position
*1and push the lever forward*2(high beam position). The high beam assist
indicator light in the meter will illuminate
while the headlights are turned on.
If the high beam assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it
may indicate that the system is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 17 MPH (27 km/h), the
headlight remains the low beam. To turn off the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
position or select the low beam position
by placing the lever in the neutral position.
Instruments and controls2-39

2-40Instruments and controls
JVI0670X
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
JVI0661M
Instruments and controls2-41

8-26Maintenance and do-it-yourself
JVM0272X
1. Headlight (high-beam)
2. Headlight (low-beam)
3. Map light
4. Front side marker light
5. Rear personal light
6. Side turn signal light
7. Front turn signal light
8. Fog light
9. Parking light
10. Step light
11. Courtesy light
12. High-mounted stop light
13. Back-up light
14. Rear turn signal light
15. Stop light/tail light
16 Rear side marker light
17 License plate light
18 Trunk light
LIGHTS