2015 INFINITI Q50 key

table of contents
new system features INFINITI Connection™ (if so equipped) ............................. 2
Main Interface Switches Overview ................................. 3
User Registration ............................................... 4
Upper Display .................................................. 4
Around View
® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD)
(if so equipped) ................................................ 5
SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Traffic (if so equipped) .............. 6
essential information Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Inflation Indicator .....7
Loose Fuel Cap ................................................. 8
Fuel-filler Door ................................................. 8
Lower Display Maintenance ....................................... 8
Driving Aids (if so equipped) ...................................... 8
Active Lane Control (if so equipped) ................................ 9
Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped) .............................9
Clock Set/Adjustment .......................................... 10
first drive features INFINITI Intelligent Key System .................................. 11
Trunk Lid Release .............................................. 12
Seat Adjustments .............................................. 12
Heated Seats (if so equipped) .................................... 13
Automatic Drive Positioner (if so equipped) .........................13
Outside Mirror Control Switch .................................... 14
Starting/Stopping the Engine .................................... 14
Headlight Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ............................. 16
Climate Controls ............................................... 17
FM/AM/HD Radio
®/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (if so equipped) ......... 19
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port /iPod® Interface ........... 20
Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control .........................20
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) .....................21
system guide Vehicle Information Display ..................................... 22
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System ............................. 22
System Operating Tips ....................................... 22
Navigation System (if so equipped) ............................... 25
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ................... 26
To view detailed
instructional videos, go to
www.infinitiownersinfo.mobi/2015/q50 or snap this barcode with an
appropriate barcode reader.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available
in your Owner’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual
and at www.InfinitiUSA.com.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information
and system operation limitations.
• A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while
driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
• Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat
properly secured in child restraints or seat belts according to
their age and weight.
• Do not drink and drive.
For more information, refer to your InTouch
™ Owner’s Manual,
the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system (section 1)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
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new system features
INFINITI Connection™* (if so equipped)
INFINITI Connection™ combines personalized
convenience, concierge settings and personal security
features to compliment the Total Ownership Experience.
For more details on INFINITI Connection or to enroll your
vehicle, please visit www.Infiniticonnection.com
or call 855-444-7244.
Available services include:

INFINITI Personal Assistant – To access INFINITI Personal Assistant, select “Connect to
Voice Menu” from the INFINITI Connection menu or touch the

key on the map screen.
At the voice prompt, say “INFINITI Personal Assistant” to be connected.
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Your INFINITI Personal Assistant can send destination information directly to your vehicle.
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Automatic Collision Notification – In case of air bag deployment, a signal is sent
containing the vehicle location and customer information to a Response Specialist who
notifies the proper authorities.

Emergency Call – This service provides emergency
assistance by connecting the subscriber to an
INFINITI Connection Specialist.
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In case of an emergency, press the in-vehicle

telematics SOS button

1.
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A Response Specialist will provide assistance based
on the situation described by the

vehicle’s occupant.

Enhanced Roadside Assistance – Roadside Assistance can be accessed by touching
the INFINITI Connection key on the Info menu or the
key on the map screen or by

pressing the SOS button
1.
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This service allows subscribers to receive assistance for a non-emergency incident, such

as towing, or a third party response.
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If warranted, Roadside Assistance may also be used in conjunction with the Emergency

Assistance service by pressing the SOS button

1.

My Schedule – Access your personal online Google Calendar™, hear details read via text-to-
speech** and select a location as a destination via the Navigation System.

Report Stolen Vehicle – A Response Specialist will attempt to obtain location information
from a reported stolen vehicle and provide that information to local law enforcement
agencies to assist in the recovery of your stolen vehicle.

Remote Door Lock/Unlock – Remotely access your vehicle via an INFINITI Connection
Response Specialist or designated website to remotely lock or unlock your vehicle.

Alarm Notification – This system will notify you when the factory-installed vehicle alarm
system has been activated.
*INFINITI Connection™ is only available on vehicles equipped with an optional INFINITI Connection™ subscription service.
**Laws in some communities may restrict the use of text-to-speech. Check local regulations before using this feature.
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Scheduled Maintenance Notification – Receive scheduled maintenance notifications based
on mileage data provided by your vehicle.

Maintenance Alert – Receive notification of a vehicle system malfunction that triggers
instrument panel warning lights.

Destination Assistance – Receive point-of-interest assistance via a guided IVR (Interactive
Voice Response) or a Response Specialist by pressing the
key on the map screen or the
INFINITI Connection™ web portal.

Destination Send-to-Vehicle – Find and download point-of-interest information from
Google Maps™. To access, go to the INFINITI Connection menu and select “Sync All
Information Feeds”. Then go to the feeds menu page and download the desired
destination information.

Connected Search – Select “Connected Search” from the Destination menu on the vehicle’s
Navigation System to conduct a point-of-interest search within a certain distance of the
vehicle’s location.

Drive Zone – Monitor the movement of your vehicle within a specified region. Set up
boundaries in the Monitoring section of the INFINITI Connection web portal.

Max Speed Alert – Set up a maximum speed on the INFINITI Connection web portal. You will
receive notifications if your vehicle exceeds the maximum speed setting.


Mobile Information Service – Receive the latest news headlines, stock quotes and sports

scores by setting up preferences on the Mobile Information Service page in the INFINITI
Connection web portal.

Valet Alert – Use Valet Alert to set up a 0.2-mile radius around your vehicle.
• Activate alerts by pressing the “Connect to Voice Menu” button on the INFINITI
Connection screen or by pressing the
key on the map screen.
• At the prompt, say “Valet Alert” and then “Activate” or “Deactivate”.
For more information, refer to the “Viewing technical information (section 7)” of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
Main Interface Switches Overview
1 AUDIO – Press to navigate to the main audio
screen. From here, all of the audio functions can
be accessed.
2 MENU – Press to navigate to the main menu screen.
From here, there is access to the navigation functions
and all the applications, including the settings application.
3 CLIMATE – Press to navigate to the CLIMATE controls screen. From here, you have access to
climate control, heated steering wheel and heated seat functions.
For more information, refer to the “Getting Started (section 2)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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User Registration
Driving positions, navigation, climate controls, etc.,
can be memorized for each user.

To register a new user:
1. Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear.
2. Touch the right arrow key
until Edit User is
displayed. Then touch Edit User.
3. Touch User List.
4. Touch Add New. From here, you can edit Name and Picture.
5. Touch OK when finished.
For more information, refer to the “Information and settings (section 8)” of your InTouch
Owner’s Manual.
new system features
Upper Display
The upper display is controlled by the touch-screen,
the INFINITI controller and the
switch on the
steering wheel.

Press OK
1 on the INFINITI controller or OK on
the steering wheel switch to display the menu
screen. From here, you are able to choose from
audio sources, map settings, hands-free phonebook
and adding new options.

Use the dial on the INFINITI controller to move the
cursor and press OK

1 to select an item.

While on the map screen, use the INFINITI
controller to navigate to another location on the map by sliding the controller in the
direction you would like to go.

Press the 2 button to return to the previous page.
MAP AND DISPLAY VIEW (with Navigation)

There are different variations of split-screen views that can be displayed on the upper
display. The map is always displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Some of the
left-hand side options are turn list, intersection and turn-by-turn.

To customize the split-screen views on the upper display:
1. When the current location map screen is displayed, press the MAP/VOICE

3 button on
the INFINITI controller and the display view bar will appear at the bottom of the screen.
2. Touch an icon on the display view bar or use the dial on the INFINITI controller to scroll
through the possible options. Press OK
1 to select one.For more information, refer to the “Getting Started (section 2)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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The colored guide lines on the display screen indicate vehicle width and approximate
distances to objects with reference to the vehicle body line.
• Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft (2 m) and 10 ft (3 m).

There are some areas where the system will not show objects.
• When in the front or the rear view display, an
object below the bumper or on the ground may
not be viewed

2.
• When in the bird’s-eye view, a tall object near the
seam of the camera viewing areas

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in the monitor.

The distance between objects viewed on the AVM
differs from the actual distance.

Objects in the bird’s-eye view will appear further than the actual distance.
MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD)

If the MOD system detects moving objects surrounding the vehicle, a yellow frame
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be displayed on the camera image and a chime will sound.

In the bird’s-eye view, a yellow frame is displayed
on those camera images (front, rear, right, left)
where moving objects are detected.

When the following are displayed:
• Blue MOD icon

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this view.
• Gray MOD icon

6; the system is not operative in this view.
• No MOD icon; the system is off.

To temporarily turn the system on or off, touch the MOD key
7.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor system (section 7)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
new system features
SiriusXM Travel Link* and SiriusXM Traffic* (if so equipped)
Your vehicle’s Navigation System is equipped with SiriusXM
Travel Link and SiriusXM Traffic capabilities.

SiriusXM Travel Link provides access to real-time weather
information and forecasts, nearby fuel prices, movie
listings and stock quotes.

SiriusXM Traffic provides information that may
help to avoid delays due to traffic incidents. Traffic jams,
roadwork, road closures around your current location,
etc., are represented graphically on the map by icons
depicting the nature of the event. Incidents on the route
are automatically displayed when they are approached.
*These features, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Travel Link and Traffic, require
an active subscription. Multiple subscriptions may be necessary to activate the
various features.
For more information, refer to “Navigation (section 4)” and “General system information (section 6)” of your Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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essential information
Lower Display Maintenance
Only use a microfiber cloth to clean the lower display.
For more information, refer to the “Appearance and care (section 7)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Driving Aids (if so equipped)
The trip computer displays different driving aids, including Forward Emergency Braking,
Lane Departure Prevention and Blind Spot Intervention if they are currently activated.

To disable driving aids or warnings:
1. Press the MENU button just below the lower display.
2. Touch the right arrow key
until you see Driver
Assistance . Touch the Driver Assistance key.
3. Touch the key that corresponds with the driving
aid or warning you would like to turn off (Forward
Assist , Lane Assist or Blind Spot Assist).
4. Select the driving aid line key to disable.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Fuel-filler Door
The fuel-filler door is located on the passenger’s, rear
side of the vehicle.

Make sure that at least the driver’s door is unlocked.

Push and release the left side of the fuel-filler door
to open.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Loose Fuel Cap
A LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display
1 when the fuel-
filler cap is not tightened correctly.

To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a single click
is heard.

The warning message will extinguish when the
vehicle detects the fuel-filler cap is properly
tightened and the
or button
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is pressed.

If the cap is not properly tightened, the Malfunction
Indicator Light

may illuminate.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
and the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Active Lane Control (if so equipped)
Active Lane Control slightly corrects front tire angles and steering wheel torque, allowing
the driver to make fewer steering wheel corrections.

Active Lane Control is active when:
• The vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 45 mph (70 km/h) and above.
• The Lane Departure Prevention and Active Lane Control systems are enabled in the
Settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped)
The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the surface
temperature of the steering wheel is below approximately 68°F (20°C). The steering wheel
heater will also turn off automatically after approximately 30 minutes.

To manually turn on the heated steering wheel, touch the steering wheel heater icon
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within the CLIMATE control screen in the lower display. The indicator light will illuminate.
AUTOMATIC STEERING WHEEL HEATER

When turned on, the steering wheel heater will
automatically heat the steering wheel whenever
the temperature inside the vehicle compartment
is below approximately 68°F (20°C) at the time
of pushing the ignition to the ON position. The
temperature of the steering wheel will also
fluctuate while turned on.

To turn on the automatic steering wheel heater:
1. Press the MENU button just below the
lower display.
2. Touch the Settings key.
3. Touch the right arrow key
until you see Others.
Touch the Others key.
4. Touch Climate.
5. Touch Auto Steering Wheel Heater

2 to turn it on.
For more information, refer to the “Heater and air conditioner (section 3)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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essential information
Clock Set/Adjustment
To adjust the time and the appearance of the clock on the display:
1. Press the MENU button under the lower touch-screen display.
2. Touch the Settings key.
3. Locate and touch the Clock key.
The following settings can be adjusted:

On-Screen Clock: Set the clock display ON or OFF.
When this item is ON, the clock display appears.

Daylight Savings Time: The application of daylight savings time can be turned to ON, OFF or AUTO.

Clock Format (24h): The clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour times. When the indicator
light illuminates, the clock is set to the 24-hour format.

Time Zone: Adjust the time zone. Choose a time zone from the available list. Press the
button to return to the previous screen.

Offset Adjustment: The time can be adjusted forward or backward by minutes 1
and/or hours
2. The current clock time can be set up to a difference of 12 hours
and 59 minutes.
For more information, refer to the “Getting Started (section 2)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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