2018 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID ECO mode

turning the mechanical key in a door lock.
(See “Doors” (P.3-4).)
Opening moonroof
The moonroof can be opened by pushing the
UNLOCKbuttonon the Intelligent
Key. This function will not operate while the
moonroof timer is activated or when the
windows need to be initialized.
To open the moonroof, push the UNLOCK
buttonon the Intelligent Key for
about 3 seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Opening trunk lid
1. Push the TRUNKbuttonon the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC
buttonon the key
for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. 3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent
Key are pushed. (Note: PANIC
buttonor TRUNKbuttonshould be pushed for more than 1
second.)
Remote engine start
The remote engine startbuttonis on
the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remote
engine start function. This function allows
the engine to start from outside the vehicle.
See “Remote engine start” (P.3-19) for more
details.
Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and
horn mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
buttonis pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps
once. When the UNLOCK
buttonis
pushed, the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
buttonis pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
buttonis pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the horn operates.
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3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -
twice HAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME -
once HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
4
times
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
,orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -
none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
noneHAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
4
times
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
,orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD -
once
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn
(chime) operation, push the LOCK
and
UNLOCKbuttons on the Intelligent
Key simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is set,
the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn
mode is set, the hazard indicator flashes
once and the horn chirps once.

WINDOW ANTENNA
The antenna pattern is printed inside the
rear window.
CAUTION
.Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any
metal parts to it. This may cause poor
reception or noise.
. When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with
a dampened soft cloth.
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SATELLITE ANTENNA
There is a satellite antenna on the rear part
of the vehicle roof.
A buildup of ice on the satellite radio
antenna can affect satellite radio perfor-
mance. Remove the ice to restore satellite
radio reception. When installing a car phone or a CB radio in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the follow-
ing cautions, otherwise the new equipment
may adversely affect the electronic control
modules and electronic control system har-
ness.
WARNING
.
A cellular phone should not be used
for any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit
the use of cellular phones while
driving.
. If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
. If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-3
ANTENNA CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

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

5-4Starting and driving
WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
. Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and trunk lid securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
®
System running for any extended
length of time.
. Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing, otherwise exhaust gases could be
drawn into the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, follow these precau-
tions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the air recirculation mode to off and the fan control to high to
circulate the air. .
If electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the trunk lid or
the body, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
. The exhaust system and body should
be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for service.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger
compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident invol- ving damage to the exhaust sys-
tem, underbody, or rear of the
vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

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.
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE

CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Always be sure
the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the shift lever
button pushed in to move the shift lever
from the P (Park) position, the N (Neutral)
position or any drive position to the R
(Reverse) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The hybrid system can be started in this
position. You may shift to the N (Neutral)
position and restart a stalled hybrid system
while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving.
Manual shift mode
When the shift lever is in the manual shift
gate, the transmission is ready for the
manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be
selected manually by moving the shift lever up or down.
When shifting up, move the shift lever to the
+ (up) side. The transmission shifts to the
higher range.
When shifting down, move the shift lever to
the − (down) side. The transmission shifts to
the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode,
return the shift lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to the
normal driving mode.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed in the vehicle information display.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:
1M?
/
2M?
/3M?
/4M?
/ 5M?
/6M?
/ 7M
7M(7th):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.
6
M(6th) and 5M(5th):
Use these positions when driving up long
slopes, or for engine braking when driving
down long slopes.
4
M(4th), 3M(3rd) and 2M(2nd):
Use these positions for hill climbing or engine
braking on downhill grades. 1
M(1st):
Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or driving slowly through deep snow,
or for maximum engine braking on steep
downhill grades.
.
Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time in lower than
7th gear. This reduces fuel economy.
. Moving the shift lever rapidly to the same
side twice will shift the ranges in succes-
sion.
. In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected gear
or may automatically shift to the other
gear. This helps maintain driving per-
formance and reduces the chance of
vehicle damage or loss of control.
. When the transmission does not shift to
the selected gear, the Automatic Trans-
mission (AT) position indicator (in the
vehicle information display) will blink
and the buzzer will sound.
. In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts down to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a stop.
When accelerating again, it is necessary
to shift up to the desired range.
Accelerator downshift — In D (Drive)
position —
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NOTE:
.Adaptive shift control may not operate
when the transmission oil temperature
is low immediately after the start of
driving or when it is very hot.
. During some driving situations, hard
braking for example, the adaptive shift
control may automatically operate. The
transmission may automatically shift to
a lower gear for re-acceleration. This
increases engine speed but not vehicle
speed. Vehicle speed is controlled by the
accelerator pedal when the vehicle is in
the Adaptive shift control mode.
. When the adaptive shift control oper-
ates, the transmission sometimes main-
tains a lower gear for a longer period of
time than when adaptive shift control is
not operating. Engine speed will be
higher for a specific vehicle speed while
ASC system is operating than when ASC
is not operating.
NAVI Shift Control
NAVI Shift Control automatically adjusts the
Automatic Transmission (AT) gear position
in certain situations based on road informa-
tion from the navigation system.
When the navigation system detects that
the vehicle is approaching a curved road,
NAVI Shift Control will adjust the gear position if needed to help the driver run
through the curve smoothly.
Precaution on NAVI Shift Control:
.
The NAVI Shift Control does not provide
steering input or automated driving on a
curve. It is not a speed limit support
system and will not modify your speed
according to local speed limits.
. The NAVI Shift Control is a convenient
system intended to help the vehicle move
through a curve smoothly. However, the
driver must always drive safely and use
the brake pedal if needed.
. The NAVI Shift Control may be delayed
or not operate properly in the following
situations, because this function uses the
road information provided by the navi-
gation system.
— When the navigation system cannot accurately detect the location of the
vehicle.
— When the vehicle is driving on a road- way that is not recognized by the
navigation system.
— When the actual roadway differs from the map information on the naviga-
tion system due to road construction,
traffic lane obstructions, etc.
. The NAVI Shift Control may not operate
properly in the following situations: — If the vehicle’s transmission, engine,
hybrid system and/or navigation sys-
tem, and/or GPS is malfunctioning.
— If the vehicle speed is higher than 74 MPH (120 km/h) or lower than 37
MPH (60 km/h) and/or transmission
gear is outside the operating range of
the system.
— When the vehicle is driving on a free- way.
— 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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