2018 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID fuel

0-10Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
12-volt battery charge
warning light 2-9
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-10
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
2-10
Brake warning light (red) 2-10
Direct Response Hybrid®
System warning light 2-11
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light2-11
Low fuel warning light 2-12
Low tire pressure warning
light
2-12
Master warning light 2-13
Power steering warning light 2-14
Seat belt warning light 2-14
Supplemental air bag warn-
ing light2-14
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light 2-15Indicator
light Name
Page
Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF
indicator light 2-15
ECO drive indicator light 2-15
EV indicator light
2-15
Exterior light indicator 2-16
Front fog light indicator light 2-16
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light2-16
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
2-16
High beam indicator light 2-16
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-16
READY to drive indicator
light 2-17
Security indicator light 2-17
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
2-17
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
......... 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................................ 2-4
Meters and gauges ........................................................... 2-5Speedometer and odometer ..................................... 2-6
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Assist charge gauge ..................................................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders .............................................................. 2-9 Checking lights ............................................................. 2-9
Warning lights ............................................................... 2-9
Indicator lights ............................................................ 2-15
Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display .......................................... 2-18 Indicators for operation ........................................... 2-20
Indicators for maintenance ..................................... 2-25
Trip computer ............................................................. 2-27
Clock and outside air temperature ...................... 2-30
Security systems .............................................................. 2-31 Vehicle Security System ........................................... 2-31
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-32
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 2-34 Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................... 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 ........................................................ 2-43
Horn ........................................................................\
............ 2-43
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .......... 2-43
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-44 Operation with switch ............................................ 2-45
Operation with touch screen ................................ 2-45
AUTO mode setting ................................................ 2-45
Heated steering wheel .................................................. 2-45
Power outlet .................................................................... 2-46
Ashtray ........................................................................\
...... 2-47 Rear ........................................................................\
..... 2-47
Storage ........................................................................\
...... 2-47 Cup holders ................................................................ 2-47
Soft bottle holder ................................................... 2-48
Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-49
Glove box ................................................................... 2-49
Console box .............................................................. 2-50
Card holder ............................................................... 2-50
Storage box .............................................................. 2-50
Coat hooks ................................................................ 2-51
Trunk hooks ............................................................... 2-51

JVC0473X
1. Tachometer* (P.2-7)
2. Warning and indicator lights (P.2-9)
3. Speedometer* (P.2-6)
4. Assist charge gauge*(P.Hybrid System-6, P.2-7)
5. Vehicle information display (P.2-18)/ Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
6. Fuel gauge* (P.2-7)
*: 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, dam-
pened 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.
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METERS AND GAUGES

JVI0733X
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM).Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
.
The scale length and the red zone vary with
the engine model.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
JVI0683X
ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the condition of the
electric motor.
When the needle is between the center and
“charge”
side, this indicates that the
electric motor is generating power to re-
charge the Li-ion battery.
When the needle is between the center and
the PWR
side, this indicates that the
electric motor is powering the drive wheels
and the Li-ion battery is discharging.
JVI0640X
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down
hills.
The gauge needle returns to “0” (Empty)
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “0” (Empty).
The low fuel warning light
illuminates on
the meter when the fuel level is getting low.
Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably
before the gauge reaches “0”. There will be a
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small reserve of fuel in the tank when the
fuel gauge needle reaches “0”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the right side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light should turn off. If the light
remains on after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-
16).

12-volt battery charge warning lightMaster warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightPower steering warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Seat belt warning light and chimeHigh beam assist indicator light (if so
equipped)
Brake system warning light (yellow)Supplemental air bag warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning light (red)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Direct Response Hybrid®System warn-
ing lightApproaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) OFF indicator lightREADY to drive indicator light
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning lightECO drive indicator lightSecurity indicator light
Low fuel warning lightEV indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning lightExterior light indicatorVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid
®System. The following lights (if so
equipped) will come on:
,or(red),,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
,or,,,,,(yellow) If any light does not come on or operates in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunc-
tion. It is recommended you have the system
checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed in the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-18).)
WARNING LIGHTS
12-volt battery charge warn-
ing light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the 12-volt battery charge warning
light illuminates. After starting the hybrid
system, the light turns off.
If the light continues to illuminate after
starting the hybrid system, it may indicate
the charging system is not functioning
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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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the hybrid system is started.
This light illuminates when the FEB system is
set to OFF on the lower display.
If the light illuminates when the FEB system
is ON, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. See “Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB)” (P.5-104) for more details.
Low fuel warning light
This light illuminates when the fuel in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the 0 (empty) position.
There will be a small reserve of fuel remain-
ing in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the 0 position.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors
the tire pressure of all tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of
low tire pressure and flat tire, or indicates
that the TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1
second and turns off.Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
also appears in the vehicle information dis-
play.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. The low tire pressure
warning light does not automatically turn
off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After
the tire is inflated to the recommended
pressure, the vehicle must be driven at
speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate
the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to
check the tire pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning is
active as long as the low tire pressure
warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display” (P.2-18), “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5) and
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
(P.6-3).
Flat tire warning:
The flat tire warning warns of a flat tire.
If the vehicle is being driven with one or moreflat tires, the low tire pressure warning light
will illuminate continuously and a chime will
sound for 10 seconds. A “Flat Tire - Visit
dealer” warning also appears in the vehicle
information display.
The chime will only sound at the first
indication of a flat tire and the warning light
will illuminate continuously. When the flat
tire warning is activated, have the system
reset and the tire checked, and replaced if
necessary. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for these services. Even if
the tire is inflated to the specified COLD tire
pressure, the warning light will continue to
illuminate until the system is reset.
Your vehicle can be driven for a limited time
on a flat tire. See “Run-flat tires” (P.6-4) and
“Run-flat tires” (P.8-34).
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The light
will remain on after the 1 minute. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service. The “Tire
Pressure Low - Add Air” warning does not
appear if the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5).

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.SHIFT “P” warning
. Shift to Park - Li-ion battery low warning
. Shift to Park - Press brake and start
warning
. PUSH warning
. Key ID Incorrect warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Door/trunk open warning
. Loose Fuel Cap warning
. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning
. Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning
. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning (if so
equipped)
. Headlight warning
. Hybrid system overheat warning
. Low oil pressure warning
. High temperature warning
. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
warning (if so equipped)
. Intelligent Key system warning
. Chassis control warning
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-18).
If the driver assist system warnings appear
in the vehicle information display, the master
warning light also illuminates. See “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP)” (P.5-32), “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P.5-39), “Blind Spot Inter- vention®(BSI)” (P.5-47), “Back-up Collision
Intervention (BCI)” (P.5-59), “Distance Con-
trol Assist (DCA)” (P.5-93), “Forward Emer-
gency Braking (FEB)” (P.5-104) and
“Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)” (P.5-112).
Power steering warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. After starting the hybrid system,
the power steering warning light stays on for
a few seconds and turns off. This indicates
that Direct Adaptive Steering is operational.
Drive the vehicle after the power steering
warning light turns off.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while driving, pull off the road to a
safe location and stop the vehicle. If the
power steering warning light turns off, you
can drive again. If the power steering
warning light continues to illuminate, it is
recommended you have Direct Adaptive
Steering checked by an INFINITI retailer.
(See “Power steering” (P.5-126).)
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until the
driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same
time, the chime will sound for about 6
seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger’s
seat is occupied.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-9) for precautions on
seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain side-
impact air bag systems and/or pretensioner
seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental
side air bag, supplemental curtain side-
impact air bag and pretensioner seat belt
needs servicing.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-