2018 INFINITI Q50 warning light

SSS1016
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag systems are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
SRS air bag
The warning labelsare located on the
surface of the sun visors.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air bag in front
of it. If the air bag deploys, it may cause
serious injury or death.
SPA1097
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displayingin the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits for the air bag systems,
pretensioners and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the SRS air bag
systems are operational.
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1-60Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
If any of the following conditions occur, the
air bag and/or pretensioner systems need
servicing:
.The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the air bag or
pretensioner systems may not operate prop-
erly. They must be checked and repaired. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air
bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in
an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioners are designed to
activate on a one-time-only basis. As a
reminder, unless it is damaged, the supple-
mental air bag warning light will remain
illuminated after inflation has occurred.
These systems should be repaired and/or
replaced as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags,
curtain air bags, pretensioners and related
parts should be pointed out to the person
conducting the maintenance. The ignition
switch should always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or
inside the vehicle.
WARNING
. Once a front air bag, side air bag, or
curtain air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again
and must be replaced. Additionally,
the activated pretensioner must also
be replaced. The air bag module and
pretensioner should be replaced. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. However, the
air bag module and pretensioner
system cannot be repaired.
. The front air bag, side air bag, curtain
air bag and the pretensioner system
should be inspected if there is any
damage to the front end or side
portion of the vehicle. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
. If you need to dispose of the supple-
mental air bag or pretensioner or
scrap the vehicle, it is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer. Correct
supplemental air bag and seat belt
pretensioner system disposal proce-
dures are set forth in the appropriate
INFINITI Service Manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause per-
sonal injury.
. If there is an impact to your vehicle
from any direction, your Occupant
Classification Sensor (OCS) should be
checked by an INFINITI retailer to
verify it is still functioning correctly.
The OCS should be checked even if no
air bags deploy as a result of the
impact. Failure to verify proper OCS
function may result in an improper air
bag deployment resulting in injury or

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................................................\
.......... 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................................ 2-5
Meters and gauges............................................................ 2-6Speedometer and odometer....................................... 2-7
Tachometer .................................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge......................... 2-8
Fuel gauge...................................................................... 2-9
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders............................................................. 2-10 Checking lights............................................................ 2-10
Warning lights ............................................................. 2-10
Indicator lights............................................................. 2-16
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-18
Vehicle information display........................................... 2-19 Indicators for operation............................................ 2-21
Indicators for maintenance...................................... 2-25
Trip computer.............................................................. 2-27
Clock and outside air temperature........................ 2-29
Security systems.............................................................. 2-30 Vehicle Security System .......................................... 2-30
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System................... 2-31
Wiper and washer switch.............................................. 2-33 Rain-sensing auto wiper system............................ 2-34
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................................... 2-35 Headlight and turn signal switch................................ 2-35
Headlight switch....................................................... 2-35
Turn signal switch .................................................... 2-41
Fog light switch ........................................................ 2-42
Horn ........................................................................\
............ 2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .......... 2-42
Heated seats (if so equipped)...................................... 2-43 Operation with switch ........................................... 2-44
Operation with touch screen ............................... 2-44
AUTO mode setting................................................ 2-44
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ................... 2-44
Power outlets.................................................................\
.. 2-45
Ashtray........................................................................\
....... 2-46 Rear........................................................................\
...... 2-46
Storage........................................................................\
....... 2-46 Cup holders ................................................................ 2-46
Soft bottle holder..................................................... 2-47
Sunglasses holder..................................................... 2-47
Glove box................................................................... 2-48
Console box............................................................... 2-48
Card holder................................................................. 2-49
Storage box................................................................ 2-49
Coat hooks................................................................. 2-49
Trunk hooks .............................................................. 2-50

JVC0942X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-2)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signalswitch (P.2-35)
3. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-42)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-42) — Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-44)
— Power steering (P.5-127)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-33)
5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2) 6. Shift lever (P.5-16)
7. INFINITI controller*
8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.2-42, P.5-132)
9. Idling Stop OFF switch (if so equipped) (P.5-137)
10. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-24)
11. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-41)
12. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od- ometer (P.2-7)
13. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-28)
14. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-28)
15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Audio control steering switch*
— Hands-Free Phone System switch*
— Voice recognition system switch*
16. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Trip computer switch (P.2-27)
— Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) (P.5-71)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-73)
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COCKPIT

2-6Instruments and controls
JVC0428X
1. Tachometer* (P.2-8)
2. Warning and indicator lights (P.2-10)
3. Speedometer* (P.2-7)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge*(P.2-8) 5. Vehicle information display (P.2-19)/
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-7)
6. Fuel gauge* (P.2-9)
*: 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.
METERS AND GAUGES

JVI0640X
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
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 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-
17).
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2-10Instruments and controls
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightPower steering warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light (if so
equipped)
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeHigh beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning lightIdling Stop System indicator light (if so
equipped)
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if so equipped)ECO drive indicator light (if so equipped)Security indicator light
Low fuel warning lightExterior light indicatorTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator light
Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status 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 engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,or,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,or,,,
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.2-19).)
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock
assistance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-130).)
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine is
running with the parking brake not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluidis necessary, add fluid and have the
system checked. It is recommended you
have this service performed by an
INFINITI retailer. (See “Brake fluid”
(P.8-14).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended you have this service performed
by an INFINITI retailer. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the
brake warning light and the Anti-lock Brak-
ing System (ABS) warning light illuminate, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked,
and if necessary repaired. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
(See “Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing light” (P.2-10).)
WARNING
.
Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stopping
distance and braking will require
greater pedal effort as well as pedal
travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging system
is not functioning properly. Turn the engine
off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, missing or if the light remains
on, have your vehicle serviced immediately. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the engine is started.
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