2018 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID remote start

.The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into
the vehicle.
. Two remote vehicle starts, or a single
remote start with an extension, have
already been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
. The remote engine start function has
been switched to OFF in the settings
menu on the lower display. For additional
information, see the Infiniti InTouch
Owner’s Manual.
The remote engine start may display an
indicator in the vehicle information display.
For an explanation of the indicator, see
“Indicators for operation” (P.2-20).
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1. Pull the hood lock release handlelocated below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right and
left locks. Push the hood down to lock
the hood securely into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-21
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ....................... 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .............................. 5-4
Three-way catalyst ..................................................... 5-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............ 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................. 5-9
Off-road recovery ....................................................... 5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...................... 5-10
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions (AWD models) ........................ 5-10
Push-button ignition switch ......................................... 5-11 Operating range for hybrid system
start function .............................................................. 5-11
Push-button ignition switch operation ............... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions ................. 5-12
Emergency hybrid system shut off ....................... 5-13
Intelligent Key battery discharge .......................... 5-13
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ................................................................ 5-14
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ................................................................ 5-14
Remote start ............................................................... 5-15
Driving the vehicle ........................................................... 5-15
Automatic transmission ........................................... 5-15
Parking brake .................................................................. 5-20 INFINITI Drive Mode Selector .................................... 5-21
STANDARD mode ................................................... 5-21
SPORT mode ............................................................ 5-21
SNOW mode ............................................................. 5-21
ECO mode ................................................................. 5-21
PERSONAL mode ................................................... 5-23
Active Lane Control (if so equipped) ........................ 5-24 Active Lane Control operation ............................ 5-26
Turning Active Lane Control ON/OFF ............. 5-27
How to enable/disable Active
Lane Control ............................................................. 5-28
Active Lane Control limitations ........................... 5-29
System temporarily unavailable .......................... 5-30
System malfunction ............................................... 5-30
System maintenance ............................................... 5-31
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) .............................. 5-32 LDW system operation .......................................... 5-33
How to enable/disable the LDW system ......... 5-34
LDP system operation ............................................ 5-34
Turning the LDP system ON/OFF ..................... 5-35
How to enable/disable the LDP system ........... 5-36
LDW/LDP system limitations .............................. 5-36
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-37
System malfunction ................................................ 5-38

battery power when the hybrid system
is not running (Phone chargers, GPS,
DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the 12-volt battery may
need to be charged to maintain 12-volt
battery health.
REMOTE START
Vehicles started with the remote engine
start function require the ignition switch to
be placed in the ON position before the shift
lever can be moved from the P (Park)
position. To place the ignition switch in the
ON position, perform the following steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine
start” (P.3-19).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission
control module to produce maximum effi-
ciency and smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the
recommended operating procedures for this
transmission. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driving
enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
After starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid®System, fully depress the foot brake
pedal and push the shift lever button before
shifting the shift lever to the R (Reverse), N
(Neutral), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode
position. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped
before attempting to shift the shift lever.
This Automatic Transmission (AT) model is
designed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of the P
(Park) position and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch is
pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and push the shift lever button to shift into a driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in
motion.
WARNING
.Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or
manual shift mode. Always depress
the brake pedal until shifting is
completed. Failure to do so could
cause you to lose control and have
an accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
. Never shift to either P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is
moving reversing. This could cause an
accident or damage the transmission.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
Starting and driving5-15
DRIVING THE VEHICLE

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Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-18
Child safety ............................................................ 1-16
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders .......................................... 2-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-14
Circuit breaker
Fusible link ...................................................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ........................................................................\
2-30
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-51
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-135
Console box ........................................................... 2-50
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-6
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-8
Courtesy light ....................................................... 2-59
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-70 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) ..................................................... 5-89
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-72
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-23
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-47
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-28D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-40
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-36
Dimensions ............................................................ 10-9
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................. 5-126
Direct Response Hybrid
®System warning
light (hybrid system warning light) .................. 2-11
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-93
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-29
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-30
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-24
Driving Cold weather driving .................................. 5-135
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-15
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Driving aids ............................................................ 2-29
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-15
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-21
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-22
Economy Fuel .................................................................. 5-122
Efficient use of your vehicle ...... Hybrid System-8
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-29
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-29
Emergency shut-off system ...... Hybrid System-4
Emission control information label ............... 10-11 Emission control system maintenance ............ 9-8
Emission control system warranty ............... 10-19
Energy flow .................................... Hybrid System-6
Energy monitor .................................................... 2-27
Energy monitors ........................... Hybrid System-5
engine
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-121
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-7
Changing engine oil and oil filter ............. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-6
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-9
Emergency hybrid system shut off .......... 5-13
Engine block heater ................................... 5-136
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-3
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-5
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-9
Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-25
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation .................................. 10-6
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 10-7
Engine serial number .................................. 10-11
Engine specifications ................................... 10-8
If your vehicle overheats ............................... 6-8
Remote engine start indicator ................... 2-21
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................ 2-29
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ........................ 3-30

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I
If the vehicle does not start ................................ 6-5
Ignition switch(Push-button) ................................................. 5-11
Automatic transmission models ................ 5-15
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-32
Indicator Vehicle information display ........................ 2-18
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-15
INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ............................. Hybrid System-2
Before starting the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
®System .......................... 5-14
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System .............................................. 5-14
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ......................... 5-21
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual ...................... 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-32 Engine start ..................................................... 2-32
Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-28
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .............. 10-21
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-42
Instrument panel .................................................... 2-4
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............... 5-123
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ....................... 5-72
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
ON indicator ......................................................... 2-24
Intelligent Key .......................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ........................................... 3-6 Battery replacement ..................................... 8-21 Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation ................................................... 3-9
Warning signals .............................................. 3-13
Interior light control switch .............................. 2-57
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-25
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-56
Interior trunk lid release .................................... 3-24
Inverter cooling system ......................................... 8-7
ISOFIX child restraint ......................................... 1-20
J
Jump starting ........................................................... 6-5
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15
Keys ........................................................................\
.... 3-2
For Intelligent Key system ............................ 3-6
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-54
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-12
Emission control information label ......... 10-11
Engine serial number .................................. 10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label ......................................... 10-11
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-30, 10-12 Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...... 10-10
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) ............................ 5-32
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-20
License plate Installing front license plate .................... 10-13
Light
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-54
Bulb replacement .......................................... 8-24
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-43
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-36
Indicator lights ................................................ 2-15
Interior light control switch ........................ 2-57
Interior lights ................................................... 2-56
Map lights ........................................................ 2-56
Personal lights ................................................ 2-57
Replacement .................................................. 8-24
Trunk light ....................................................... 2-58
Vanity mirror lights ....................................... 2-58
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................ 2-9
Lights
Exterior and interior light replacement .... 8-25
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery ....... Hybrid System-2
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 10-15
Lock
Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-5
Door locks .......................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-22

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Cruise control ................................................. 5-70
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-2
Seat belt usage ................................................. 1-9
Supplemental restraint system .................. 1-37
When starting and driving ............................ 5-4
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ................................................... 1-11
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ............................................... 5-112
Push starting ............................................................ 6-7
Push-button ignition switch .................. 5-11, 5-12
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-3
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ..................... 2-35
Rapid air pressure loss .......................................... 5-9
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test (US only) ........................................... 10-21
Rear door lock Child safety rear door lock ........................... 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-36
Recorders Event data .................................................... 10-21
Regenerative brake ...................... Hybrid System-8
Registering in another country ..................... 10-10
Remote engine start ........................................... 3-19
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-15
Reporting safety defects ................................ 10-20 Request switch (See Intelligent
Key system) .............................................................. 3-9
Road accident cautions .............. Hybrid System-3
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover ..................................................................... 5-9
Roof
Moonroof ......................................................... 2-55
Run-flat tires .......................................................... 6-4
S
Safety Child seat belts ............................................... 1-16
Reporting safety defects .......................... 10-20
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seats ......................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................................... 1-16
Infants ............................................................... 1-16
Injured persons ................................................ 1-11
Larger children ............................................... 1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-9
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ............................................. 1-11
Pregnant women ............................................ 1-11
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-7
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-15
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-15
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-14
Seat belts ............................................................ 1-9
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-53 Shoulder belt height adjustment ............... 1-14
Small children .................................................. 1-17
Three-point type ............................................ 1-12
Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ..................................... 3-30
Heated seats .................................................. 2-44
Seats .................................................................... 1-2
Security system Vehicle security system ................................ 2-31
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System) Engine start ..................................................... 2-32
Shift lever
Shift lock release ........................................... 5-18
Shift lock release, Transmission ...................... 5-18
SHIFT “P” warning .............................................. 2-20
Shifting Automatic transmission ............................... 5-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment ..................... 1-14
SNOW mode ......................................................... 5-21
Spark plugs ............................................................ 8-15
Speedometer ............................................................ 2-6
SPORT mode ........................................................ 5-21
Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7
STANDARD mode ............................................... 5-21
Starting
Before starting the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
®System .......................... 5-14
Jump starting .................................................. 8-15
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Push starting ...................................................... 6-7

Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid®System .............................................. 5-14
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-45
Steering
Direct Adaptive Steering ........................... 5-126
Heated steering wheel ................................. 2-45
Power steering system .............................. 5-126
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................ 3-27
Storage ................................................................... 2-47
Storage box ........................................................... 2-50
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-27
Sunglasses holder ................................................ 2-49
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-54
Supplemental air bag warning light ... 1-54, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-37 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ............................................. 1-37
Switch Autolight switch ............................................. 2-37
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-43
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-36
Ignition switch ................................................ 5-15
Power door lock switch ................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-36
Turn signal switch ......................................... 2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-43T
Tachometer .............................................................. 2-7
Temperature Engine coolant temperature gauge .......... 2-29
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System)
Engine start ..................................................... 2-32
Three-way catalyst ................................................ 5-5
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-27
Tire Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ................. 2-22
Run-flat tires .................................................... 6-4
Tire replacement indicator .......................... 2-25
Tire rotation .................................................... 8-36
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-12
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning ........... 2-21
Tires Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure
warning system ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-28
Run-flat tires ................................................. 8-34
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-30, 10-12
Tire chains ........................................................ 8-35
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure .................................................. 8-28
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-28
Types of tires ................................................. 8-34
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-18 Wheel/tire size ............................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ........................................... 8-28
Towing
Flat towing ................................................... 10-18
Tow truck towing ............................................ 6-9
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-18
TPMS
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System .................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-28
TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator ............ 5-8
Trailer towing .................................................... 10-18
Transceiver HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-59
Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-15
Transmission shift lever lock release ....... 5-18
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15
Traveling or registering in
another country ................................................ 10-10
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-27
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-29
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-24
Light .................................................................. 2-58
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-51
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-22
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-22
Trunk open request switch ......................... 3-22
Trunk release power cancel switch .......... 3-23
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