2019 INFINITI QX50 open hood

CAUTION
∙ Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
∙ Do not push start this vehicle. The three- way catalyst may be damaged.
WARNING
∙ Do not continue to drive if your vehicleoverheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded, never remove the radiator or coolant res-
ervoir cap while the engine is still hot.
When the radiator or coolant reservoir
cap is removed, pressurized hot water
will spurt out, possibly causing serious
injury.
∙ Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading),
or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect
abnormal noise, etc. take the following steps. 1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and engage the
P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed. 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the ra-
diator before opening the hood. (If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off the
engine.) Do not open the hood further
until no steam or coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the engine,
stand clear to prevent getting burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leak-
ing, the water pump belt is missing or
loose, or the cooling fan does not run,
stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
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In order to maintain the appearance of your
vehicle, it is important to take proper care of
it.
To protect the paint surfaces, wash your ve-
hicle as soon as you can:∙ After a rainfall to prevent possible dam- age from acid rain.
∙ After driving on coastal roads.
∙ When contaminants such as soot, bird droppings, tree sap, metal particles or
bugs get on the paint surface.
∙ When dust or mud builds up on the sur- face.
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle
inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body cover.WASHING
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty
of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a
mild soap, a special vehicle soap or general
purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean,
lukewarm (never hot) water.
CAUTION
∙ Do not use car washes that use acid in the detergent. Some car washes, especially
brushless ones, use some acid for clean-
ing. The acid may react with some plastic
vehicle components, causing them to
crack. This could affect their appearance,
and also could cause them not to function
properly. Always check with your car
wash to confirm that acid is not used.
∙ Do not wash the vehicle with strong household soap, strong chemical deter-
gents, gasoline or solvents.
∙ Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or while the vehicle body is hot, as the
surface may become water-spotted.
∙ Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths, such as washing mitts. Care must
be taken when removing caked-on dirt or
other foreign substances so the paint
surface is not scratched or damaged. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of
clean water.
Inside edges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable
to the effects of road salt. Therefore, these
areas must be cleaned regularly. Take care
that the drain holes in the lower edge of the
door are open. Spray water under the body
and in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt and
wash away road salt.
A damp chamois can be used to dry the ve-
hicle to avoid water spots.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove built-up
wax residue and to avoid a weathered ap-
pearance before re-applying wax.
An INFINITI retailer can assist you in choos-
ing the proper product.
∙ Wax your vehicle only after a thorough washing. Follow the instructions supplied
with the wax.
∙ Do not use a wax containing any abra- sives, cutting compounds or cleaners that
may damage the vehicle finish.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
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3. Once the wipers are in the service posi-tion, push the release tab
C.
4. Move the wiper blade down
Band re-
move.
5. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
6. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. 7. Finally, lift the windshield wiper and
washer lever to the mist position
Donce
and release. This action will cause the
wipers to resume the set position.
CAUTION
∙ After wiper blade replacement, return the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when the
hood is opened.
∙ Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the arms may be dam-
aged from wind pressure. If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful
not to let wax get into the washer nozzle
F.
This may cause clogging or improper
windshield-washer operation. If wax gets
into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or
small pin
E.
LDI2785LDI2477
LDI3189
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If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
Fuses are used in the passenger and engine
compartment. Spare fuses are provided and
can be found in the passenger compartment
fuse box.
When installing a fuse make sure the fuse is
installed in the fuse box securely.ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amper-
age rating than that specified on the fuse
box cover. This could damage the electrical
system or electronic control units or cause a
fire.If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the head- light switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the tabs and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.
LDI2997LDI3174
FUSES
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latch keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication fre-
quently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and installed
securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are miss-
ing, and check for any loose wheel nuts.
Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km). If your vehicle is
equipped with different sized tires in the front
and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge of-
ten and always prior to long distance trips. If
necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires, in-
cluding the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMStransmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or
age.
Wheel alignment and balance:
If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect un-
even or abnormal tire wear, there may be a
need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at nor-
mal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires, re-
fer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a regu-
lar basis. Check the windshield at least every
six months for cracks or other damage. Have
a damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc. Accelerator pedal:
Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth op-
eration. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, have your vehicle checked immediately.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) P
(Park) position mechanism: On a fairly steep
hill check that the vehicle is held securely with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake op-
eration regularly. The vehicle should be se-
curely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake
does not securely hold the vehicle, it is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
service.
Maintenance and schedules9-3

Front-door pocket...............2-55
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-172
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-31
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ...........10-3
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-26
Fuel efficient driving tips ..........5-171
Fuel-filler door .................3-31
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ......................8-19
Fusiblelinks ..................8-20
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver...........2-72,2-73,2-74, 2-75, 2-75, 2-76
Gascap.....................3-31
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip odometer .............2-4,2-5
General maintenance ..............9-2
Glovebox....................2-57
Gloveboxlock.................2-57
Grocery hooks .................2-61 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight aiming control ...........2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-39
Headlights ...................8-23
Headlights, aiming control ..........2-44
Headlight switch ................2-39
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heated seats ..................2-48
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-36
Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-37
Heater operation .............4-38
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . . .4-36
Heater and air conditioner settings .....4-43
Hill start assist system ............5-186
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver...........2-72,2-73,2-74, 2-75, 2-75, 2-76
Hood ......................3-24
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-60
Horn.......................2-46
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Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-13
Immobilizer system ..............5-17
Important vehicle information label ....10-11
In-cabin microfilter ..............8-15
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-172Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
.............2-9,2-10,2-15
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ........5-29
INFINITI Intelligent Key System .....3-2, 3-7
INFINITI InTouch™ Owner's Manual .....4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............
2-33,3-4,5-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-36
Instrument brightness control ........2-45
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ......2-45
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) .....5-172
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist) . .5-84
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-9
Keyoperation................3-11
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .....3-15
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-18
Warningsignals..............3-18
Interiorlight...................2-71
ISOFIX child restraints ............1-24
J
Jump starting ............... 6-5, 8-12
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .........8-21
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