2018 INFINITI Q50 Indicator

WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Intelligent All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) should never be
tested using a two wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing), or
similar equipment. Make sure you inform
test facility personnel that your vehicle
is equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in transmission
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be in
what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the “ready condition” can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready condi-
tion”. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test readi- ness condition. Place the ignition switch in
the ON position without starting the engine.
If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition
is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after
20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
.
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was depres-
sing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and
crash location) are recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of
Technical and consumer information10-25
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

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Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-141
Compact spare tire ............................................ 8-44
Console box ........................................................... 2-48
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-7, 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-7, 8-8
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-7
Courtesy light ....................................................... 2-57
Cruise control ........................................................ 5-71 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .................................................... 5-90
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-73
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-23
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-46
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-28
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-39
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-35
Dimensions .......................................................... 10-13
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................. 5-128
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-94
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-27
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-19
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-33
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-24 Driving
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-141
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-16
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-23
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-23
Economy Fuel .................................................................. 5-123
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-27
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-27
Emission control information label ............... 10-16
Emission control system maintenance ............ 9-8
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-23
Engine Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-122
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-7, 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-7, 8-8
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-13
Engine block heater ................................... 5-142
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-4
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10 Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-25
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ................................. 10-8
Engine serial number ................................. 10-15
Engine specifications .................................. 10-11
Engine start operation indicator ............... 2-21
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-16
Remote engine start .................................... 3-20
Remote engine start
operation indicator ........................................ 2-21
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-33
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........................ 10-25
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-15
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-22
Flat towing ......................................................... 10-22
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-5

Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-6
FluidAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-13
Brake fluid ....................................................... 8-14
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-15
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-42
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) ............ 5-105
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light .......................................................... 2-11
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-50
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy ............................................... 5-123
Fuel information ............................... 10-4, 10-6
Fuel octane rating ............................ 10-4, 10-6
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-26
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-26
Gauge .................................................................. 2-9
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .............................. 5-122
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-23
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-24G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ........... 2-58
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-26
Gauge ........................................................................\
. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Odometer ............................................................ 2-7
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-27
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2
Glove box ............................................................... 2-48
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-8
Headlights Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................ 2-40
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-35
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-43
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-44
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-142
High beam assist ................................................. 2-37
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-136
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ................. 2-58
Hood release ......................................................... 3-23 Hook
Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-49
Trunk hooks ................................................... 2-50
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-42
Hydraulic pump electric power steering ..... 5-127
I
Idling Stop System ............................................ 5-137
Idling Stop System indicator light .................. 2-16
Idling Stop System reminder buzzer .............. 2-18
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-11
Automatic transmission models ................ 5-16
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-31
Indicator
Lights ................................................................ 2-16
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-19
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-16
Indicators for operation (vehicle
information display) ............................................ 2-21
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ......................... 5-22
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual ...................... 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-31 Engine start ..................................................... 2-31
Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-30
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............. 10-25
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-41
Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-5
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............... 5-124
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ....................... 5-73
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
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ON indicator ......................................................... 2-24
Intelligent Key .......................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ........................................... 3-7Battery replacement ..................................... 8-26
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation ................................................. 3-10
Warning signals .............................................. 3-14
Intercooler cooling system .................................. 8-9
Interior light control switch .............................. 2-56
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-29
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-55
Interior trunk lid release .................................... 3-25
ISOFIX child restraint ......................................... 1-26
J
Jump starting ........................................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-16
Keys ........................................................................\
.... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system ............................. 3-7
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-59
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-16
Emission control information label ........ 10-16
Engine serial number ................................. 10-15 F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label ........................................ 10-15
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-34, 10-16
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...... 10-14
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) ............................ 5-34
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-26
License plate Installing front license plate ..................... 10-17
Light Air bag warning light .................................... 1-59
Bulb replacement .......................................... 8-28
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-42
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-35
Indicator lights ................................................ 2-16
Interior light control switch ........................ 2-56
Interior lights ................................................... 2-55
Map lights ........................................................ 2-55
Personal lights ................................................ 2-55
Replacement .................................................. 8-28
Trunk light ....................................................... 2-57
Vanity mirror lights ....................................... 2-57
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-10
Lights Exterior and interior light replacement .... 8-29
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 10-19
Lock Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6 Door locks .......................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-23
Locking with mechanical key ............................. 3-4
Log-in function .................................................... 3-16
Loose Fuel Cap warning ....................... 2-22, 3-28
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 2-12
Low outside temperature warning ................. 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system (See Tire
Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)) ................................ 5-5, 6-3, 8-32
M
Maintenance
Battery .............................................................. 8-16
General maintenance ...................................... 9-2
Indicators for maintenance (vehicle
information display) ...................................... 2-25
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3
Maintenance log ............................................ 9-17
Maintenance precautions .............................. 8-3
Maintenance requirements ........................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ................................. 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .......................................... 9-16
Outside the vehicle ......................................... 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-20
Standard maintenance .................................... 9-7
Under the hood and vehicle ......................... 9-4
Maintenance schedules ........................................ 9-6

Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ..................... 2-17
Map lights .............................................................. 2-55
Master warning light .......................................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .......... 3-3
Memory storageAutomatic drive positioner ......................... 3-33
Meter
Trip computer ................................................. 2-27
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6 Instrument brightness control ................... 2-41
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................... 3-30
Outside mirrors .............................................. 3-31
Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-32
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-53
N
NAVI Shift Control .............................................. 5-20
New vehicle break-in ........................................ 5-122
O
Odometer .................................................................. 2-7
Off-road recovery .................................................. 5-9
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10 One touch unlock sensor (See Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................... 3-10
Operation Indicators for operation ............................... 2-21
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-29
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-31
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ............................................. 10-26
P
Panic alarm ............................................................ 3-18
Parking Parking brake operation .............................. 5-21
Parking on hills ............................................. 5-126
Parking brake break-in ................................... 5-130
Personal lights ...................................................... 2-55
PERSONAL mode ............................................... 5-25
Phone Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-3
Power
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Power outlet ................................................... 2-45
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Power steering system .............................. 5-127
Power windows ............................................ 2-50
Power moonroof ................................................. 2-53
Power steering warning light ........................... 2-14
Precautions Braking precautions ................................... 5-130
Child restraints ............................................... 1-24 Cruise control ................................................. 5-71
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-3
Seat belt usage .............................................. 1-12
Supplemental restraint system .................. 1-42
When starting and driving ............................ 5-4
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function .................................................. 1-14
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ............................................... 5-112
Push starting ......................................................... 6-16
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-11R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-3
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ..................... 2-34
Rapid air pressure loss .......................................... 5-9
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test (US only) .......................................... 10-25
Rear door lock Child safety rear door lock ........................... 3-6
Rear seats ................................................................. 1-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-35
Recorders Event data .................................................... 10-25
Registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................ 10-14
Remote engine start ........................................... 3-20
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-16
Reporting safety defects ................................ 10-24
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Tachometer ............................................................. 2-8
Temperature gaugeEngine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System)
Engine start ..................................................... 2-31
Thigh extension ....................................................... 1-5
Three-way catalyst ................................................ 5-5
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-28
Tire Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ................. 2-22
Run-flat tires .................................................... 6-4
Tire replacement indicator .......................... 2-25
Tire rotation .................................................... 8-41
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-12
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning ........... 2-22
Tires
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure
warning system ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-32
Run-flat tires .................................................. 8-39
Spare tire ........................................................ 8-44
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-34, 10-16
Tire chains ....................................................... 8-40
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................................... 8-32
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-32 Types of tires ................................................. 8-38
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-22
Wheel/tire size ............................................ 10-12
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-32
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 10-22
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-17
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-22
TPMS Tire Pressure
Monitoring System .................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-32
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator ............ 5-8
Trailer towing .................................................... 10-22
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ........... 2-58
Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-13
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Transmission shift lever lock release ....... 5-19
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-16
Traveling or registering in
another country ................................................ 10-14
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-27
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-27
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-25
Light .................................................................. 2-57
Pass-through ..................................................... 1-7
Trunk hooks ................................................... 2-50 Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-23
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-24
Trunk open request switch ......................... 3-24
Trunk release power cancel switch .......... 3-25
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-41
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .......................... 10-22
V
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-32
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-57
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-19
Vehicle Dimensions ................................................... 10-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-42
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ................................................ 5-132
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light ................................................... 2-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............ 10-14
Vehicle information display .............................. 2-19
Vehicle loading information ............................ 10-19
Vehicle security system ...................................... 2-30
Vehicle speedAverage speed ............................ 2-27
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-2
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WarningFlat Tire - Visit dealer warning ................. 2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Indicators for operation (vehicle
information display) ...................................... 2-21
Lights ................................................................ 2-10
Power steering warning light ..................... 2-14
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ......................................... 5-112
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-32
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-19
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-10
Warning labels Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-59
Warning light
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-59, 2-15
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ................................................... 2-10
Brake warning light ....................................... 2-11
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
system warning light .................................... 2-11
Low fuel warning light ................................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-15
Warranty Emission control system warranty ........ 10-23 Washer switch
Wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-33
Washing .................................................................... 7-2
Waxing ....................................................................... 7-2
Welcome light and farewell light function .... 3-11
Wheel/tire size ................................................... 10-12
Wheels and tires .................................................. 8-32
Care of wheels .................................................. 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................. 7-3
Cleaning bright wheels .................................. 7-4
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-15
Window(s) Cleaning ............................................................... 7-3
Power windows ............................................ 2-50
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system ............... 2-34
Wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-33
Wiper blades ................................................... 8-21
Wiper and washer switch ................................. 2-33