2016 INFINITI Q50 steering

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
Behind
steering wheel Behind
steering wheel

1 VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
2 LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
3 HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
4 PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
5 PADDLE SHIFTERS*
6 WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
7 INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL / CRUISE
CONTROL / DRIVER’S ASSISTANCE SWITCHES
8 STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR
AUDIO* / BLUETOOTH®
9 INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL* /
TRIP RESET SWITCH
10 VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY SWITCHES
11 TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN*
12 VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH*
13 IDLE START/STOP (ISS) SWITCH
14 TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH
15 HOOD RELEASE*
16 UPPER DISPLAY
17 HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (automatic)
18 LOWER DISPLAY
19 AUDIO SYSTEM
20 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG
STATUS LIGHT*
21 HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
22 INFINITI CONTROLLER
23 DRIVE MODE SWITCH*
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table of contents
new system features Main Interface Switches Overview .................................2 Upper Display..................................................2

User Registration

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3 Idle Start/Stop (ISS) (if so equipped)

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essential information Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Inflation Indicator.....4 Lower Display Maintenance ......................................5 Loose Fuel Cap.................................................5



Fuel-filler Door

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5 Active Lane Control (if so equipped)................................5 Driving Aids (if so equipped)......................................6


Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped).............................6 Clock Set/Adjustment

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first drive features Infiniti InTouch™ Services (if so equipped) .........................8 Infiniti Intelligent Key System
....................................10 Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped) ...............................................12 Trunk Lid Release..............................................14


Seat Adjustments..............................................14 Heated Seats (if so equipped)

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Automatic Drive Positioner (if so equipped)

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Outside Mirror Control Switch....................................16


Starting/Stopping the Engine

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Headlight Control Switch........................................17


Wiper and Washer Switch

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Heater and Air Conditioner (automatic)

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FM/AM/HD Radio
®/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (if so equipped) .........21 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port /iPod® Interface ..........22 Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
.........................22 Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped).....................23
system guide Vehicle Information Display .....................................24
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System .............................24
System Operating Tips .......................................24 Infiniti InTouch™ Navigation (if so equipped)

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HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped)...................30
To view detailed
instructional videos, go to
www.infinitiownersinfo.mobi/2016/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.
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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.
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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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Main Interface Switches Overview
1 AUDIO – Press to display the main audio
screen. From here, all of the audio functions can
be accessed.
2 MENU – Press to display 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 display the “CLIMATE” screen. From here, you have a\
ccess 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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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 the OK button 1 on the Infiniti controller or
the OK button on the steering wheel 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 the OK button 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 button 2 to return to the previous page.
MAP AND DISPLAY VIEW (with Navigation)
There are different variations of split-screen views that can be display\
ed on the upper
display. The map is always displayed on the right-hand side of the scree\
n. 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
button
3 on
the Infiniti controller and the display view bar will appear at the bott\
om of the screen.



2.


Touch an icon on the display view bar or use the dial on the Infiniti co\
ntroller to scroll
through the possible options. Press the

OK button
1 to select one.
For more information, refer to the “Getting Started (section 2)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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Idle Start/Stop (ISS) (if so equipped)
The ISS activates to prevent unnecessary fuel
consumption, exhaust emissions and noise.
When the brake pedal is depressed and the vehicle
is stopped, the engine will stop automatically.
When you release your foot from the brake pedal,
the engine will restart automatically.
The ISS indicator light 1 will inform you of the
ISS status.
The system can be temporarily deactivated by
pushing the Idle Stop OFF AUTOOFF switch 2.
There are certain conditions in which the ISS will
not activate, including:



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When the brake pedal is not firmly depressed.



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When the steering wheel is operated or wheels
are not pointed straight ahead.



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When the engine is warming up.



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When the cabin temperature is below 68°F (20°C) or above 86° \
F (30°C).



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When the front/rear defroster is on or fan speed is at maximum.
Please refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your O\
wner’s Manu al for the
additional conditions in which the ISS will not activate.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
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 the “Edit User” key.



3. Touch the “User List” key.



4. Touch the “Add New” key. From here, you can edit Name and Icon.\



5. Select the “OK” key when finished.
For more information, refer to the “Information and settings (section 8)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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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.
Fuel-filler Door
The fuel-filler door is located on the rear
passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Make sure that at least the driver’s door is unlocked.
Push and release the rear of the fuel-filler door (in
the middle) to open.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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 2 on the
steering wheel 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 whe\
el to rque, allowing
the driver to make fewer steering wheel corrections.
Active Lane Control is active when:



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The vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 45 mph (70 km/h) and \
above.



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The Lane Departure Prevention and Active Lane Control systems are enable\
d in the
“Settings” menu.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Driving Aids (if so equipped)
The trip computer displays different driving aids,
including Forward Emergency Braking, Lane
Departure Prevention and Blind Spot Intervention
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if they are currently activated.
To disable driving aids or warnings:



1.

Press the
MENU button
1 just below the
lower display.



2.


Touch the right arrow key until you see the
“Driver Assistance” key
2 on the lower display.
Touch the “Driver Assistance” key 2.



3.


Touch the key that corresponds to 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.
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Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped)
The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the su\
rface
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 \
h eater icon 1
within the “CLIMATE” screen in the lower display. The indicator li\
ght 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
placing the ignition switch in 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.



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Touch the right arrow key until you see “Others”.
Touch the “Others” key.



4. Touch the “Climate” key.



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Touch the “Auto Steering Wheel Heater” key 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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Heated Seats (if so equipped)
There are two ways to operate the heated seats:



1. Push the heated seat switch 1.



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Every push of the switch allows you to

cycle through the five different modes of
“AUTO”, “High”, “Mid”, “Low” and “OFF”.



2

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While on the “CLIMATE” screen on the lower

display, touch the left or right heated seat icon
2.



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The “Left Heater Settings” or “Right Heater
Settings” screen is displayed with a list of the
five different modes of “AUTO”, “High”, “Mid”,
“Low” and “OFF”.



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The indicator light on the heated seat switch 1
will illuminate when the system is in “AUTO”, “High”, “Mi\
d” or “Low”.



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While in “AUTO”, the heated seats will turn on and off automatical\
ly depending on
temperature conditions in the vehicle compartment.



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To view which of the five modes the system is in, press the CLIMATE
button
3. This
will bring up the “CLIMATE” screen on the lower display. From here\
, you will see the
heated seat icons
2 for the driver’s and passenger’s side, and below the icon is the \
mode the system is in currently.
For more information, refer to the “Heater and air conditioner (section 3)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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Automatic Drive Positioner (if so equipped)
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering column
and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic
drive positioner memory.
Follow this procedure to set the memory positions:



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Confirm the shift lever is in the
P (PARK) position.



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Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and
outside mirrors to the desired positions using the adjusting switches fo\
r each feature.



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Push the
SET switch, and within 5 seconds, push the memory switch (1 or 2) for at
least 1 second.



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The indicator light on the memory switch you select will illuminate for \
approximately
5 seconds and a buzzer will sound.



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The driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirror positions are n\
ow set to
your preferences.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control (if so equipped)
The cruise control system enables you to set a constant cruising speed o\
nce the vehicle
has reached 25 mph (40 km/h).
The system will automatically maintain the set speed until you tap the b\
rake pedal,
accelerate, cancel or turn the system off.
To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch on the steering wheel. The CRUISE
indicator light in the instrument panel will illuminate.
To set a cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, pu\
sh the SET – switch
on the steering wheel and release. The CRUISE SET indicator light in the instrument panel
will illuminate. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle \
will maintain the
set speed.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the RES + switch on the steering wheel.
When the vehicle attains the desired speed, release the switch.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the SET – switch on the steering wheel.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
To cancel the preset speed, tap the brake pedal or push the CANCEL switch on the
steering wheel.
To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch on the steering wheel. The CRUISE
indicator light and the CRUISE SET indicator light in the instrument panel will extinguish.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/iPod® Interface
The USB port 1 is located in the center console
under the armrest.
When a compatible USB memory device or iPod® is
plugged into the USB port:



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A confirmation message appears. Select “Yes”
if you prefer to use the device with Voice
Recognition in which song titles and artist names are registered in the \
system.



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Compatible audio files stored on the device can be played through the ve\
hicle’s audio
system and front display.
If two USB devices are plugged in at the same time, you are able to use \
Voice Recognition
to choose which one should play. Just press the
button on the steering wheel to activate
Voice Recognition and follow the voice prompts.
This vehicle is equipped with audio and video RCA inputs 2. This will allow you to play
audio and video through your vehicle from an external source.
For more information, refer to the “Getting Started (section 2)”, the “Audio system (section 4)” and the “Voice recognition
(section 10)” of your InTouch Owner’s Manual.
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