2019 INFINITI QX50 service

Side light and headlightindicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or headlights
are on (not including daytime running or sig-
nature lights). If the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the side light and headlight
indicator light will illuminate when the head-
lights turn on. For additional information, re-
fer to “Headlight switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC system
is operating, thus alerting the driver to the
fact that the road surface is slippery and the
vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working; this
is normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds after the
VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on when
you place the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion. The light will turn off after a period of
time if the system is operational. If the light
does not come on have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the VDC
OFF switch is pushed to off. This indicates
the VDC has been turned off.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine and the system will be reactivated.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
The VDC light also comes on when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will turn off after a period of time if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the
indicator light
while you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a ve-
hicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a disc brake pad requires replace-
ment, it makes a high pitched scraping sound
when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position or placed in the OFF or LOCK posi-
tion with the key left in the vehicle. Make sure
the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK
position, and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.
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HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be navi-
gated using the
andbuttons lo-
cated on the steering wheel.
1.
and— select/enter the ve-
hicle information display menu items
Vehicle settings and features can be adjusted
in the lower display. For additional informa-
tion, refer to the separate INFINITI
InTouch
TMOwner’s Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON position
the screens that display in the vehicle infor-
mation include:
∙ Active system status
∙ Trip computer
∙ Tire pressure information
∙ Fuel economy
∙ Warnings
∙ Audio
∙ Navigation
∙ Engine Oil
Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information refer to,
“Vehicle information display warnings and in-
dicators” in this section.
To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, refer to the separate
INFINITI InTouch
TMOwner’s Manual
RESETTING THE TRIP
COMPUTER
1. Press thebutton until you reach
the trip computer mode.
2. Press the
button again for more
than 1.5 seconds to reset average fuel
consumption, average speed, distance
to empty, and journey time.
OIL CONTROL SYSTEM
Engine oil information informs the distance
to oil change. Never exceed one year or
7500 miles (12000 km) between oil change
intervals.
Display when
ignition is ON Display timing Action Re-
quired
Engine Oil Ser-
vice due in xxx
miles Remaining oil
life is less than
940 miles
(1500 km). Plan to have
your vehicle
serviced.
Engine Oil Ser-
vice due Remaining oil
life is 0 miles
(0 km). Have your ve-
hicle serviced
within two
weeks or less
than 500 miles
(800 km).
The oil change interval cannot be adjusted
manually.
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The distance to oil change interval is calcu-
lated depending on the driving conditions and
set automatically by the oil control system.
CAUTION
If the oil replacement indicator is displayed,
change the engine oil within two weeks or
less than 500 miles (800 km).
Operating the vehicle with deteriorated oil
can damage the engine.
To reset oil control system: 1. Push ignition button to “ON” position.
2. Push the trip computer switches
andlocated on the right side of the
steering wheel to change the display.
3. Select the Engine Oil Service due in xxx miles display.
4. Push and hold the
orswitch
for longer than 1 second. Hold until the
remaining distance changes to–––
miles (km).
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45. Distance Control Assist (DCA)/BlindSpot Intervention (BSI)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) indicator (if so
equipped)
46. Not Available: Seat Belt Not Fastened (if so equipped)
47. Not Available: Poor Road Conditions (if so equipped)
48. Not Available: Visibility is impaired (if so equipped)
49. Press Brake Pedal (if so equipped)
50. Power turned off to save the battery
51. Shift system malfunction. Visit dealer
52. Check position of shift lever
53. Shift to P range
54. Currently not available
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position. Make sure the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI
Intelligent Key System” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual. Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position and the
Intelligent Key is not recognized by the sys-
tem. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI
Intelligent Key System” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Battery replacement” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for a period of
time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine.If the light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, you can drive the vehicle. However in
these cases, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
Key Registration Complete
This appears when a new Intelligent Key is
registered to the vehicle.
Push brake and start switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the vehicle
has been started using the Remote Engine
Start (if so equipped) function.
This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.
Push Ignition to OFF
After the Push Ignition to OFF warning illu-
minates, the warning will illuminate if the ig-
nition switch is placed in the Auto ACC posi-
tion when the shift lever is moved to the P
(Park) position.
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If you want to use the Steering Assist system
again, cancel the ProPILOT Assist system
and set it again when lane markers are clearly
visible.
AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the all-wheel
drive system is not functioning properly while
the engine is running.
AWD High Temp. Stop Vehicle (if so
equipped)
This warning may appear while trying to free
a stuck vehicle due to increased oil tempera-
ture. The driving mode may change to
2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning is dis-
played, stop the vehicle with the engine idling,
as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if the
warning turns off, you can continue driving.
Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual (if
so equipped)
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire
pressure is correct and that the tires are not
excessively worn.Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has
been opened.
Steering Assist Alert (if so equipped)
This message may appear when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
It will be displayed under the following con-
dition:
∙ When not holding the steering wheel or when there is no steering wheel opera-
tion
Please hold on the steering wheel immedi-
ately. When the steering operation is de-
tected, the warning turns off and the steering
assist function is automatically restored.
Steering Assist status (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the Steering As-
sist system is engaged.
For additional information, refer to “ProPI-
LOT Assist” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears if the Integrated
Dynamics-control Module detects an error in the Active Trace Control, Active Engine
Brake, or the Active Ride Control systems.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. For additional information, refer to
“Chassis Control” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display after a period
of time if the shift lever has not moved from
the P (Park) position.
Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF
or AUTO position. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight switch” in this sec-
tion.
When parked apply parking brake
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system be-
low 6 mph (10 km/h).
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
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Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows when the PFCW system
is engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Distance
Control Assist (DCA)” , “Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection”
and “Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane De-
parture Prevention (LDP) indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator shows when the LDW/LDP
systems are engaged.
For additional information, refer to ”Dynamic
driver assistance switch” in this section and
“Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system”
and “Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys-
tem” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)/ Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)/ Backup Collision Inter-
vention (BCI)/ Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows when the BSI, BSW,
BCI, or RCTA systems are engaged.For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Intervention® (BSI)” , “Blind Spot Warn-
ing (BSW)” , “Backup Collision Intervention
(BCI)” and “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is not
functioning properly:
∙ Backup Collision Intervention (BCI)
∙ Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)
∙ Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
∙ Distance Control Assist (DCA)
∙ Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection
∙ Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
∙ Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
∙ Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
∙ Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicators
(if so equipped)
These indicators show the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system status. For additional
information, refer to “Intelligent Cruise Con-
trol (ICC)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Stop vehicle and Apply parking brake (if so
equipped)
This message may appear when the battery
charge is low.
Please park vehicle as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer.
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector indicators
These indicators show the current drive
mode of the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Cruise control indicator
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will illuminate to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
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tional information, refer to “Extended stor-
age switch” in this section.
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning illuminates when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this warning
comes on, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is an
error with the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight switch” in this
section.
Distance Control Assist (DCA)/Blind Spot
Intervention® (BSI)/Lane Departure Pre-
vention (LDP) indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows when the
DCA/BSI/LDP system is engaged.
For additional information, refer to "Dynamic
driver assistance switch” in this section and
Distance Control Assist (DCA)” , “Blind Spot
Intervention® (BSI)” and “Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.Not Available Seat Belt Not Fastened (if so
equipped)
This message may appear when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ICC (with
ProPILOT Assist) system is automatically
canceled:
∙ When the driver’s seat belt is not fas- tened
The above system cannot be used when the
driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
Not Available Poor Road Conditions (if so
equipped)
This message may appear when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system, the Blind Spot Intervention®
(BSI) system, the Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) system, the Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system, or the ICC (without ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ICC (with
ProPILOT Assist) system, the Blind Spot In-
tervention® (BSI) system, the Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP) system, the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system, or the ICC
(without ProPILOT Assist) system is auto-
matically canceled:
∙ When the VDC operates
∙ When a wheel slips
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates and wheel slip.)
Not Available Visibility is impaired (if so
equipped)
This message may appear when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ICC (with
ProPILOT Assist) system is automatically
canceled: ∙ The camera area of the windshield is fogged up or covered with dirt, water,
drops, ice, snow, etc.
∙ Strong light, such as sunlight or high beams from oncoming vehicles, enter the
front camera
∙ When the wiper (HI) operates
The system will be available when the above
conditions no longer exist.
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If the warning message continues to appear,
stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and clean the windshield.
Press Brake Pedal (if so equipped)
This message may appear in the following
situations:∙ The driver tries to release the electronic parking brake manually without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
∙ The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and there is a possibility of moving back-
wards, even if the electronic parking
brake is applied.
∙ The vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is activated.
For additional information, refer to “Elec-
tronic parking brake” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Push-button ig-
nition switch positions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual. Shift system malfunction. Visit Dealer
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system at
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Check position of shift lever
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift device.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Shift to P range
This warning appears when the driver’s door
is opened with the shift position in any posi-
tion other than the P (Park) position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shift
lever to the P position.
Currently not available
This message appears when the VDC system
is turned off. The BSI system, the DCA sys-
tem and the LDP system will be turned off
automatically. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)” ,
“Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)” , “Distance
Control Assist (DCA)” and “Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
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