2018 INFINITI Q50-HYBRID mirror controls

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

2-4Instruments and controls
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1. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)— Clock (P.2-30)
2. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-11)
3. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
4. Automatic climate control system*
5. Upper touch screen display* (upper display) and Navigation system* (if so
equipped)
6. Lower touch screen display* (lower display)
7. Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-36) 8. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-37)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-21)
10. Fuse box cover (P.8-20)
11. Parking brake (P.5-20)
12. Storage box (P.2-50) and power outlet (P.2-46)
13. Seat heater switch (P.2-44)
14. Audio system*
15. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-23)
16. Glove box (P.2-49)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-36Instruments and controls
.Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto
wiper system when you use a car wash.
. Using genuine wiper blades is recom-
mended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. (See
“Windshield wiper blades” (P.8-17) for
wiper blade replacement.)
JVI1441X
To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors, start the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
®System and push the
switchon. The indicator lightwill come
on. Push the switch again to turn the
defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
SIC3267
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, tail and
license plate lights will come on.
Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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SIC3269
Headlight beam select
To select the low beam, put the lever in
the neutral position as shown.
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position.
High beam assist (if so equipped)
The high beam assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 22 MPH (35 km/h) andabove. If an oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle appears in front of your vehicle when
the headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automa-
tically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
.
The high beam assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times,
ensure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.
. The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
— When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the
vicinity of the vehicle.
— When the headlights of the on- coming vehicle or the leading
vehicle are turned off, when the
color of the light is affected due to
foreign materials on the lights, or when the light beam is out of
position.
— When there is a sudden, contin- uous change in brightness.
— When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.
— When driving on a road with many curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like sur- face is reflecting intense light
towards the front of the vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is
reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire,
being towed, etc.
. The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations.
— The brightness of the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
— The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the

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Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
for the high
beam assist system is located in front of the
inside mirror. To keep the proper operation
of the high beam assist system and prevent a
system malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including trans-
parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
. Do not strike or damage the areas around
the ambient image sensor. Do not touch
the sensor lens that is located on the
ambient image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged due
to an accident, it is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound and the light reminder
warning will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off after a period of time when the
ignition switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle for extended periods of time, other-
wise the 12-volt battery will be
discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on when
the INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid
®System is not running for a
period of time even if the headlights
turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the hybrid system is started
with the parking brake released. The day-
time running lights operate with the head-
light switch in the OFF, AUTO or
position. Turn the headlight switch to theposition for full illumination when driv-
ing at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
hybrid system is started, the daytime run-
ning lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running lights
will remain on until the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.

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.any door is opened with the ignition
switch in any position
— remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go
off.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid
®System stopped. This could result
in a discharged 12-volt battery.
SIC3869
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on
when the cover on the vanity mirror is
opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn
off.
The lights will also turn off after a period of
time when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the 12-volt battery from becoming
discharged. The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light will turn off.
The light will also turn off after a period of
time when the light remains illuminated
after the ignition switch has been pushed
to the OFF or LOCK position to prevent the
12-volt battery from becoming discharged.
VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS
TRUNK LIGHT