2014 INFINITI Q50 brake

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—When the navigation system cannot
accurately detect the location of the
vehicle.
— When the vehicle is driving on a
roadway that is not recognized by
the navigation system.
— When the actual roadway differs
from the map information on the
navigation system due to road con-
struction, traffic lane obstructions,
etc.
. The NAVI Shift Control may not operate
properly in the following situations:
— If the vehicle’s transmission, engine,
and/or navigation system, and/or
GPS is malfunctioning.
— If the vehicle speed is higher than
74 MPH (120 km/h) or lower than
19 MPH (30 km/h) and/or transmis-
sion gear is outside the operating
range of the system.
— When the vehicle is driving on a
freeway.
— When the vehicle is driving on a
gentle curve
— When the vehicle is driving with the
shift lever except in the D (Drive)
position.
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How to enable/disable the NAVI Shift
Control:
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the NAVI shift control.
1. Push the MENU button
*1and touch
[Settings] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Drive Mode Enhancement Set- tings].
3. Touch [Navi Shift Control] and select the ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled).
WARNING
. Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
. Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
. Do not use the gear shift in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the parking brake is fully engaged.
. Do not leave children unattended in a
vehicle. They could release the parking
brake and cause an accident.
PARKING BRAKE

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To apply:Fully depress the parking brake
pedal
*1.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake
*2.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal
*1and the parking brake will be released.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
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INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
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Five driving modes can be selected by
using the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
(PERSONAL, SPORT, STANDARD, ECO and
SNOW).
NOTE:
When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
selects a mode, the mode may not switch
immediately. This is not a malfunction.
The current mode is displayed in the
vehicle information display.
To change the mode, push the INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector up or down. The mode
list will appear on the upper display and
you can select the mode.
PERSONAL ÛSPORT ÛSTANDARD ÛECO
Û SNOW
NOTE:
The mode list will be turned off in
approximately 5 seconds after the mode
is selected.
STANDARD MODE
Allows for optimum driving according to
the driving conditions.
This mode will be selected first each time
the engine is started.
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INFINITI DRIVE MODE SELECTOR

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The BCI system uses radar sensors*1installed on both sides near the rear
bumper to detect an approaching vehicle
and sonar sensors
*2to detect objects in
the rear.
The radar sensors
*1detect the approach-
ing vehicle from up to approximately 49 ft
(15 m) away. The sonar sensors
*2detect
a rear obstacle at up to approximately 4.9
ft (1.5 m) from the bumper. Refer to the
illustration for approximate zone coverage
areas
*3.
If the radar detects a vehicle approaching
from the side or the sonar detects close
objects in the rear, the system gives visual and audible warnings, and then applies
the brake for a moment when the vehicle is
moving backwards. After the automatic
brake application, the driver must depress
the brake pedal to maintain brake pres-
sure. If the driver’s foot is on the accel-
erator pedal, the system pushes the
accelerator upward before applying the
brake. If you continue to press the accel-
erator, the system will not engage the
brake.
WARNING
.
The BCI system is not a replacement for
proper driving procedure and is not
designed to prevent contact with vehi-
cles or objects. When backing out of
parking space, always use the inside
and outside mirrors and turn and look in
the direction you will move. Never rely
solely on the BCI system.
. There is a limitation to the detection
capability of the radar and the sonar.
Using the BCI system under some road,
ground, lane marker, traffic or weather
conditions could lead to improper sys-
tem operation. Always rely on your own operation to avoid accidents.
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NOTE:
.In the case of several vehicles ap-
proaching in a row or in the opposite
direction, a chime may not be issued to
the BCI system after the first vehicle
passes the sensors.
. When the sonar sounds a tone, the BCI
system does not chime a sound (single
beep).
If the detected vehicle approaches closer
and your vehicle is backing up toward the
detected vehicle, the system chimes a
sound (three times) and a red rectangular
frame
*Aappears on the upper display.
The system applies the brake for a
moment. After the automatic brake appli-
cation, the driver must depress the brake
pedal to maintain brake pressure.
If the driver’s foot is on the accelerator
pedal, the system pushes the accelerator
pedal upward before applying the brake. If
you continue to press the accelerator
pedal, the system will not engage the
brake.
A close object behind the vehicle:
If the sonar detects a close object behind
the vehicle when your vehicle is backing
up, the system chimes a sound (three times) and red rectangular frame
*Aappears on the upper display. The system
applies the brake for a moment. After the
automatic brake application, the driver
must depress the brake pedal to maintain
brake pressure.
If the driver’s foot is on the accelerator
pedal, the system pushes the accelerator
pedal upward before applying the brake. If
you continue to press the accelerator
pedal, the system will not engage the
brake.
NOTE:
The BCI system does not operate if the
object is very close to the bumper.
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.The brake engagement by the BCI
system is not as effective on a slope as
it is on flat ground. When on a steep
slope the system may not function
properly.
. Do not use the BCI systems under the
following conditions because the system
may not function properly.
—When driving with a tire that is not
within normal tire conditions (for
example, tire wear, low tire pressure,
installation of spare tire, tire chains,
non-standard wheels).
—When the vehicle is equipped with
non-original brake parts or suspen-
sion parts.
. Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle window)
will interfere with the chime sound, and
it may not be heard.
BCI temporarily not available
When the following message appears in
the vehicle information display, a chime
will sound and the BCI system will be
turned off automatically. .
“Unavailable High Accelerator Temp.”:
When the accelerator pedal actuator
detects that the internal motor tem-
perature is high.
Action to take:
Turn on the BCI system again when the
above condition no longer exists.
. “Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction”:
When side radar blockage is detected.
Action to take:
If the warning message appears, park
the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
engine off. Check for and remove
objects obscuring the radar sensors
on the rear bumper, and restart the
engine. If the BSW or BSI system
operates normally, the BCI system will
also operate normally. (See “BSW/BSI
temporarily not available” (P.5-47).)
BCI malfunction
When the BCI system malfunctions, it will
be turned off automatically, a beep will
sound and BCI system “malfunction”
warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the
warning message continues to appear, have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.

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Cruise indicator
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise indicator and the set vehicle
speed are displayed in the vehicle informa-
tion display. The cruise indicator indicates
the staus of the cruise control system by
the color.
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accel-
erator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control,push the
MAIN switch on. The cruise indicator
(white) will come on. To set cruising speed,
accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
SET/COAST (-) switch and release it. (The
cruise indicator (green) will illuminates.)
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain the set speed.
. To pass another vehicle, depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release
the pedal, the vehicle will return to the
previously set speed.
. The vehicle may not maintain the set
speed on winding or hilly roads. If this
happens, drive without the cruise con-
trol.
To cancel the preset speed, follow any of
these methods:
1. Push the CANCEL switch.
2. Tap the brake pedal.
3. Turn the MAIN switch off.
After any of the above operation is
performed, the color of the cruise indicator
will change from green to white.
. If you depress the brake pedal while
pushing the RESUME/ACCELERATE (+)
or SET/COAST (-) switch and reset at the
cruising speed, the cruise control will
disengage. Turn the MAIN switch off
once and then turn it on again. .
The cruise control will automatically
cancel if the vehicle slows more than
8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed.
. If you move the shift lever to N (Neutral)
position, the cruise control will be
canceled.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following methods:
. Depress the accelerator pedal. When
the vehicle attains the desired speed,
push and release the SET/COAST (-)
switch.
. Push and hold the RESUME/ACCELER-
ATE (+) switch. When the vehicle attains
the speed you desire, release the
switch.
. Push, then quickly release the RESUME/
ACCELERATE (+) switch. Each time you
do this, the set speed will increase by
about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use
one of the following methods:
. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the SET/COAST (-) switch and release it.
. Push and hold the SET/COAST (-)
switch. Release the switch when the
vehicle slows down to the desired
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PRECAUTIONS ON VEHICLE-TO-VE-
HICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
The system is intended to enhance the
operation of the vehicle when following a
vehicle traveling in the same lane and
direction.
If the radar sensor
*Adetects a slower
moving vehicle ahead, the system will
reduce the vehicle speed so that your
vehicle follows the vehicle in front at the
selected distance.
The system automatically controls the
throttle and applies the brakes (up to
approximately 40% of vehicle braking power) if necessary.
The detection range of the sensor is
approximately 650 ft (200 m) ahead.
WARNING
.
This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’ s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
. The system is primarily intended for use
on straight, dry, open roads with light
traffic. It is not advisable to use the
system in city traffic or congested areas.
. This system will not adapt automatically
to road conditions. This system should
be used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not
use the system on roads with sharp
curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or
in fog.
The radar sensor will not detect under
most conditions:
.Stationary and slow moving vehicles
. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway .
Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
WARNING
. As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system. This system does not
correct careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving, or overcome poor visi-
bility in rain, fog, or other bad weather.
Decelerate the vehicle speed by depres-
sing the brake pedal, depending on the
distance to the vehicle ahead and the
surrounding circumstances in order to
maintain a safe distance between vehi-
cles.
. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges that
the vehicle has come to a standstill and
sound a warning chime. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver must
depress the brake pedal.
. The system may not detect the vehicle in

front of you in certain road or weather
conditions. To avoid accidents, never use
the ICC system under the following
conditions:
—On roads where the traffic is heavyor there are sharp curves
—On slippery road surfaces such ason ice or snow, etc.
—During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,etc.)
—When rain, snow or dirt adhere tothe system sensor
—On steep downhill roads (the vehi-cle may go beyond the set vehicle
speed and frequent braking may
result in overheating the brakes)
—On repeated uphill and downhillroads
—When traffic conditions make itdifficult to keep a proper distance
between vehicles because of fre-
quent acceleration or deceleration
. In some road or traffic conditions, a
vehicle or object can unexpectedly come
into the sensor detection zone and cause
automatic braking. You may need to control the distance from other vehicles
using the accelerator pedal. Always stay
alert and avoid using the ICC system
when it is not recommended in this
section.
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VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE OPERATION
Always pay attention to the operation of
the vehicle and be ready to manually
control the proper following distance. The
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode of
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
may not be able to maintain the selected
distance between vehicles (following dis-
tance) or selected vehicle speed under
some circumstances.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode uses a sensor
*Alocated behind
the lower grille of the front bumper to
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