2019 INFINITI QX50 Instrument panel

mended that you take your vehicle to an
INFINITI retailer. An INFINITI retailer can
check system status by using a special tool.
However, until you have confirmed with a
retailer that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in a
rear seat.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System and
front passenger air bag status light will take a
few seconds to register a change in the front
passenger seat status. This is normal system
operation and does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger
air bag system, the supplemental air bag
warning light
, located in the meter and
gauges area of the instrument panel, will be
illuminated (blinking or steadily lit). Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Normal operation
In order for the occupant classification sen-
sor system to classify the front passenger
based on weight, please follow the precau-
tions and steps outlined below:
Precautions
∙ Make sure that there are no objects weighing over 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) hanging on
the seat or placed in the seatback pocket. ∙ Make sure that a child restraint or other
object is not pressing against the rear of
the seatback.
∙ Make sure that a rear passenger is not pushing or pulling on the back of the front
passenger seat.
∙ Make sure that the front passenger seat or seatback is not forced back against an
object on the seat or floor behind it.
∙ Make sure that there is no object placed under the front passenger seat.
Steps 1. Adjust the seat as outlined in the “Seats” section of this manual. Sit upright, lean-
ing against the seatback, and centered
on the seat cushion with your feet com-
fortably extended to the floor.
2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.
3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in the “Seat belts” section of this manual. Front
passenger seat belt buckle status is
monitored by the occupant classification
system, and is used as an input to deter-
mine occupancy status. So, it is highly
recommended that the front passenger
fasten their seat belt. 4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds
allowing the system to classify the front
passenger before the vehicle is put into
motion.
5. Ensure proper classification by checking the front passenger air bag status light.
NOTE:
This vehicle’s occupant classification sensor
system generally keeps the classification
locked during driving, so it is important that
you confirm that the front passenger is
properly classified prior to driving. However,
the occupant classification sensor may re-
calculate the weight of the occupant under
some conditions (both while driving and
when stopped), so front passenger seat oc-
cupants should continue to remain seated as
outlined above.
Troubleshooting
If you think the front passenger air bag status
light is incorrect: 1. If the light is ON with an adult occupying the front passenger seat:
∙ Occupant is a small adult — the air bag light is functioning as intended. The front
passenger air bag is suppressed.
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3. If the light is OFF with no front passen-ger and no objects on the front passen-
ger seat the vehicle should be checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this ser-
vice.
Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions
WARNING
∙ Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Such objects may be-
come dangerous projectiles and cause in-
jury if the front air bags inflate.
∙ Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot.
Do not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.
∙ No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the
supplemental air bag system. This is to
prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system. ∙ Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspen-
sion system or front end structure. This
could affect proper operation of the
front air bag system.
∙ Tampering with the front air bag system may result in serious personal injury.
Tampering includes changes to the steer-
ing wheel and the instrument panel as-
sembly by placing material over the
steering wheel pad and above the instru-
ment panel or by installing additional
trim material around the air bag system.
∙ Removing or modifying the front passen- ger seat may affect the function of the air
bag system and result in serious personal
injury. ∙ Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious per-
sonal injury. For example, do not change
the front seats by placing material on the
seat cushion or by installing additional
trim material, such as seat covers, on the
seat that are not specifically designed to
assure proper air bag operation. Addi-
tionally, do not stow any objects under
the front passenger seat or the seat cush-
ion and seatback. Such objects may inter-
fere with the proper operation of the oc-
cupant classification sensor (weight
sensor).
∙ No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat
belt system. This may affect the front air
bag system. Tampering with the seat belt
system may result in serious personal
injury.
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When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those with
a history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
After the pretensioner(s’) activation, load lim-
iters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if
necessary) to reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
is used to indicate malfunctions in the preten-
sioner system. For additional information, re-
fer to "Supplemental air bag warning light" in
this section. If the operation of the supple-
mental air bag warning light indicates there is
a malfunction, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the pretensioner
system and guide the buyer to the appropri-
ate sections in this Owner’s Manual.1. SRS air bag warning labels (located on
the sun visors)
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.
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits for the air bag systems,
pretensioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns OFF. This means the system is opera-
tional.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel.................................2-2
Meters and gauges ...............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...................2-4
Tachometer ...................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Variable Compression Turbo ...................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning lights .............................. 2-10
Indicator lights ............................... 2-15
Audible reminders ........................... 2-18
Vehicle information display .....................2-19
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-20
Startup display .............................. 2-20
Resetting the trip computer ..................2-20
Oil control system ........................... 2-20
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ................................... 2-24Security systems
............................... 2-32
Vehicle security system ......................2-32
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-33
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-35
Switch operation ............................ 2-35
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-36
Rear switch operation ....................... 2-37
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster, and wiper deicer (if so equipped)
switch ......................................... 2-39
Headlight switch ............................... 2-39
Headlight control switch .....................2-39
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-44
Instrument brightness control ................2-45
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-45
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-46
Horn ........................................... 2-46
Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-47

1. Vent (P. 4-35)
2. Bluetooth® Hands-Free PhoneSystem*
Steering wheel switch for audio
control*
Center display multi-function
control buttons*
Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches (P. 2-20)
3. High beam/turn signal switch
(P. 2-45)
Paddle shifters (P. 5-19)
4. Driver supplemental air bag
(P. 1-43)
Horn (P. 2-46)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights
(P. 2-9)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-19)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-35) Rear wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-35)
7. Automatic heater and air condition-
ing controls (P. 4-36)
Driver side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Driver side heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
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8. Upper and lower displays*Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Automatic heater and air condition-
ing controls (P. 4-36)
Passenger side climate controlled
seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-47)
Passenger side heated seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
Rear window defroster, outside
mirror defroster, and wiper deicer
(if so equipped) switch (P. 2-39)
10. Front passenger supplemental air
bag (P. 1-43)
11. Glove box (P. 2-55)
12. Audio system controls* Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-43)
13. INFINITI controller*
14. Power outlet (P. 2-53) USB charging port (P. 4-44)
Cup holders (P. 2-55)
Storage (P. 2-55)
15. Shift lever (P. 5-19)
16. Push-button ignition switch
(P. 5-13)
Electronic parking brake switch
(P. 5-24) 17. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
18. ProPILOT Assist Switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-108)
Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) (P. 5-82)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-84)
Distance control switch (if so
equipped) (P. 5-84)
Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches (P. 2-20)
19. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
control (P. 3-34)
20. Hood release (P. 3-24)
21. Trip reset switch (P. 2-4) Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-39)
Front and rear sonar system
(if so equipped) (P. 5-186)
Steering assist switch (for vehicles
with ProPILOT Assist)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-50)
Dynamic driver assistance switch
(for vehicles without ProPILOT
Assist) (if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
Liftgate release switch (P. 3-24)
Headlight switch (P. 2-39) Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-46)
Head Up Display (HUD) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
*: Refer to the separate INFINITI InTouchTM
Owner’s Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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To defrost the rear window glass, place the
ignition switch in the ON position and push
the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear window defroster indicator light comes
on. Push the switch again to turn the de-
froster off.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
To defrost the outside mirrors, place the ig-
nition switch in the ON position and push the
outside mirror defroster switch on. The out-
side mirror defroster indicator light comes on.
Push the switch again to turn the defroster
off.To turn on the wiper deicer (if so equipped),
place the ignition switch in the ON position
and push the wiper deicer switch on. The
wiper deicer indicator light comes on. Push
the switch again to turn the deicer off.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
NOTE:
The top and bottom few rows of wires on the
rear window are not part of the rear window
defroster system. These wires make up the
antenna for the audio system.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
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MIRROR DEFROSTER, AND WIPER
DEICER (if so equipped) SWITCHHEADLIGHT SWITCH
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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to
turn on and off automatically. The autolight
system can:∙ Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.
∙ Turn off all the lights (except daylight running lights) when it is light.
∙ Keep all the lights on for a period of time after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed. NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the time
delay for autolight shutoff can be adjusted.
For additional information, refer to the
separate INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s
Manual.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position
1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and left
open, the headlights remain on for a period of
time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
,orposition. Be sure you do not put anything on top of the
autolight sensor located in the top side
1of
the instrument panel. The autolight sensor
controls the autolight; if it is covered, the
autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and
the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs
while parked with the engine off and the ig-
nition switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become discharged.
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