2014 INFINITI Q50 warning lights

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ....................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ....................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear......................................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-5
Cockpit ................................................................ 0-6 Instrument panel................................................. 0-8
Meters and gauges ............................................. 0-9
Engine compartment ......................................... 0-10
VQ37VHR engine ......................................... 0-10
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 0-11

JVC0428X
1. Tachometer (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8)
5. Vehicle information display (P.2-20)/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-7)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-9)
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METERS AND GAUGES

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
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-9
Compass (if so equipped) .................................... 2-9 Zone variation change procedure ................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-12 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-12
Warning lights ............................................... 2-12
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-17
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display................................ 2-20
Indicators for operation ................................. 2-22
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-25
Trip computer ................................................ 2-28
Clock and outside air temperature ................. 2-30
Security systems ............................................... 2-30 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-31
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-32 Windshield wiper and washer switch................. 2-33
Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) ............................................... 2-35
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-36 Headlight switch .......................................... 2-36
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-42
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-42
Horn ................................................................. 2-43
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-43
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-44
Ashtray (if so equipped) .................................... 2-44
Rear............................................................. 2-44
Storage ............................................................. 2-45 Cup holders ................................................. 2-45
Soft bottle holder ........................................ 2-46
Sunglasses holder ....................................... 2-46
Glove box .................................................... 2-47
Console box................................................. 2-47
Card holder.................................................. 2-47
Storage box ................................................. 2-48
Coat hooks .................................................. 2-48
Trunk hooks................................................. 2-48>

2-6Instruments and controls
JVC0428X
1. Tachometer* (P.2-8)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer* (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge*(P.2-8)
5. Vehicle information display (P.2-20)/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-7)
6. Fuel gauge* (P.2-9)
*: The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position. This is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampened
with water. Never use a rough cloth,
alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of
solvent or paper towel with a chemical
cleaning agent. They will scratch or
cause discoloration to the lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as water on
the meter lens. Spraying liquid may
cause the system to malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES

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

onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioner seat belt may not function
properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” (P.1-42).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, supplemental side air bag,
curtain side-impact air bag systems and/or
pretensioner seat belt will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
retailer as soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system or the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.
When the VDC warning light illuminates
when the VDC system is turned on, this
light alerts the driver to the fact that the
VDC system’s fail-safe mode is operating,
for example the VDC, active trace control
function, Brake Force Distribution or hill
start assist system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the VDC system function will
be canceled but the vehicle is still drive-
able. For additional information, see
“Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-
108).
INDICATOR LIGHTS
ECO drive indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light will come on and
then turn off.
When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is
turned to the ECO mode, the ECO drive
indicator light will illuminate, blink or
remain off depending on the accelerator
pedal operation to help assist the driver to drive economically. For more details, see
“ECO mode”
(P.5-22).
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.2-42).)
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.1-47).
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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.