2020 INFINITI Q50 Active Trace

driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same
time, the chime will sound for about 6
seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger’s
seat is occupied.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-12) for precautions on
seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain side-
impact air bag systems and/or pretensioner
seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental
side air bag, supplemental curtain side-
impact air bag and pretensioner seat belt
needs 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.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioner seat belt may not function
properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemen-
tal restraint system” (P.1-40).WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air
bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems
and/or pretensioner seat belt will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light illuminates and then turns off.
The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing
its traction limits. The road surface may be
slippery.
When the VDC warning light illuminates
when the VDC system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC
system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC, active trace control func-
tion, Brake Force Distribution or hill start
assist system may not be functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P.5-129).
INDICATOR LIGHTS
ECO drive indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light will come on and then turn
off.
When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is
turned to the ECO mode, the ECO drive
indicator light will illuminate, blink or remain
off depending on the accelerator pedal
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2-18Instruments and controls
the brake pad, the sound will always be
heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
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The vehicle information displayis located
between the tachometer and the speed-
ometer, and it displays the warnings and
information. The following items are also
displayed if the vehicle is equipped with
them:
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
— “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-16)
. All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
— “Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-121)
. Cruise control
— “Cruise control” (P.5-69)
. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
— “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5- 71) .
Active Lane Control
— “Active Lane Control” (P.5-25)
. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP)
— “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/ Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)”
(P.5-33)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
— “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-40)
. Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI)
— “Blind Spot Intervention®(BSI)” (P.5-
48)
. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
— “Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)” (P.5-61)
. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
— “Distance Control Assist (DCA)” (P.5- 92)
. Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
— “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)” (P.5-103)
. Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)
— “Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)” (P.5-110)
. Active trace control
— “Active trace control” (P.5-130)
. Intelligent Key system
— “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-6)
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

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20. Headlight warning
This warning appears if the LED headlights
are malfunctioning. It is recommended you
have the system checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
21. Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Adaptive
Front lighting System (AFS) is not function-
ing properly. It is recommended you have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
(See “Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)”
(P.2-39).)
22. Power will turn off to save the
battery warning
This warning appears after a period of time
if the shift lever has not moved from the “P”
(Park) position with the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position.
23. Power turned off to save the
battery warning
This warning appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned OFF to save
the battery.
24. Light reminder warning
This warning appears when the driver side
door is opened with the headlight switch is
left ON and the ignition switch is placed in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. Place the
headlight switch to “OFF” or “AUTO” posi-
tion. For additional information, see “Head-
light and turn signal switch” (P.2-34).
25. “TIMER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “TIMER”
indicator activates. You can set the time for
up to 6 hours in the [Alarms] under the
[Settings] menu on the lower display. (See
the INFINITI InTouch
TMOwner’s Manual.)
26. Low outside temperature
warning
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed in the [Alarms]
under the [Settings] menu on the lower
display. (See the INFINITI InTouch
TMOwn-
er’s Manual.)
27. Chassis control warning
This warning appears if Active Lane Control
(if so equipped), the active trace control
system and/or chassis control are not
functioning properly. It is recommended
you have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer. (See “Active Lane Control” (P.5-25),
“Active trace control” (P.5-130) and “Chas-
sis control” (P.5-132).)
28. Cruise indicator
Models without Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system:
This indicator shows the cruise control
system status. The status is shown by the
color.
See “Cruise control” (P.5-69) for details.
Models with Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system:
This indicator shows the conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode status. The
status is shown by the color.
See “Conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-
trol mode” (P.5-88) for details.
29. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system ON indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator shows the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system status. The status is
shown by the color. (See “Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC)” (P.5-71).)

on the lower display. See the INFINITI
InTouchTMOwner’s Manual.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a
reset, the display shows “——”.
5. Navigation (if so equipped)
When the route guidance is set in the
navigation system, this item shows the
navigation route information.
For more details, see the INFINITI In-
Touch
TMOwner’s Manual.
6. Audio
The audio mode shows the status of audio
information.
For more details, see the INFINITI In-
Touch
TMOwner’s Manual.
7. Driving aids
The driving aids mode shows the operating
condition for the following systems (if so
equipped).
. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
. Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
. Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI)
. Distance Control Assist (DCA)
. Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)
For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP)” (P.5-33), “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)” (P.5-40), “Blind Spot Intervention
®
(BSI)” (P.5-48), “Distance Control Assist
(DCA)” (P.5-92), “Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB)” (P.5-103) and “Predictive For-
ward Collision Warning (PFCW)” (P.5-110).
8. Tire pressure
The tire pressure mode shows the pressure
of all four tires while the vehicle is driven.
When the “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” or
“Flat Tire - Visit dealer” (if so equipped)
warning appears, the display can be
switched to the tire pressure mode by
pushing the
orswitch.
The tire pressure unit can be changed in the
[TPMS setting] under the [Settings] menu
on the lower display. (See the INFINITI
InTouch
TMOwner’s Manual.)
NOTE:
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, it may take a period of time for the
tire pressure to be displayed while the
vehicle is driven. Depending on the radio
wave circumstance, tire pressure may not
correctly be displayed.
9. Chassis control
When Active Lane Control (if so equipped) or
the active trace control system is operated, it
shows the operating condition. See “Active
Lane Control” (P.5-25) and “Active trace
control” (P.5-130) for more details.
10. Oil control system
Engine oil information informs the distance
to oil change.
Distance to oil change:
The distance to oil change is displayed if the
distance to oil change comes to be less than
940 miles (1,500 km).
Oil replacement indicator:
When the set mileage approaches, the
engine oil replacement indicator will appear
on the display. After the oil is changed, reset
the oil control system by pushing the
orswitch for longer than 1 second.
The oil change interval cannot be adjusted
manually. The distance to oil change interval
is calculated depending on the driving con-
ditions and set automatically by the oil
control system.
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LOG-IN FUNCTION
After setting up the user information, the
system will automatically recognize the user
upon turning on the vehicle.
There will be a personalized welcome greet-
ing and screen prompt to log-in.
This feature allows 4 drivers to use their
own registration, drive mode, driving posi-
tion, air conditioner, and auto settings and
memorizes these custom settings.
The log-in user can be changed on the
welcome greeting screen or the User Profiles
screen. For more details, see the INFINITI
InTouch
TMOwner’s Manual.
The log-in function is linked to the following
items:
. Meter
. Audio
. Navigation system display (if so
equipped)
. Navigation settings (if so equipped)
. Air conditioner
. Automatic drive positioner (if so
equipped)
. Engine/Transmission
. Steering
. Suspension (if so equipped) .
Active trace control system
. Driver assistance* (if so equipped)
. Vehicle settings
*: except for the Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB) system
WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored
during a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors and
fuel-filler door, open the trunk lid, activate
the panic alarm and open the windows by
pushing the buttons on the Intelligent Key
from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function can
operate at a distance of approximately 33
ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information concerning
the purchase and use of additional Intelli-
gent Keys, contact an INFINITI retailer.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Break-in schedule ......................................................... 5-119
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .......................................... 5-119
Increasing fuel economy ............................................ 5-120
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
(if so equipped) .............................................................. 5-121
Parking/parking on hills .............................................. 5-123
Power steering ............................................................. 5-124Electric power steering type ............................... 5-124
Direct Adaptive Steering type ............................ 5-124
Brake system .................................................................. 5-126 Braking precautions ................................................ 5-126
Parking brake break-in .......................................... 5-127
Brake assist .................................................................... 5-127 Brake assist ............................................................... 5-127
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-127
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ................. 5-129 Brake force distribution ......................................... 5-129
Active trace control ..................................................... 5-130 Hill Start Assist system .............................................. 5-132
Chassis control .............................................................. 5-132
Sonar system (if so equipped) .................................. 5-133
Sonar system settings ........................................ 5-134
Sonar indicator ....................................................... 5-135
Cold weather driving ................................................... 5-135 Freeing a frozen door lock ................................. 5-135
Antifreeze ................................................................ 5-135
Battery ..................................................................... 5-135
Draining of coolant water .................................. 5-135
Tire equipment ....................................................... 5-135
Special winter equipment .................................. 5-136
Driving on snow or ice ........................................ 5-136
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............. 5-136
Active noise cancellation/Active sound
enhancement ................................................................. 5-137 Active noise cancellation .................................... 5-138
Active sound enhancement ............................... 5-138

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PERSONAL MODE
When the PERSONAL mode is selected, the
following functions can be adjusted indivi-
dually.
.Engine/Transmission
. Steering
. Suspension (if so equipped)
. Active Trace Control
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How to set the PERSONAL mode
Perform the following steps to set the
PERSONAL mode.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Infiniti Drive Mode Selector] on the
lower display.
2. Touch [Engine/Transmission], [Steer- ing], [Suspension] (if so equipped) or
[Active Trace Control] and select each
item. (See “Engine/Transmission”,
“Steering”, “Suspension” and “Active
Trace Control” about the feature of each
item.)
3. Touch [Back] or [Home] to finish the PERSONAL mode setting. The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software versions.
Engine/Transmission:
“Engine/Transmission” can be set to [Sport],
[Eco], [Standard] or [Snow].
Steering (models with Direct Adaptive
Steering):
Multiple combinations of steering mode and
steering response can be set.
Mode
Response
Sport+ (if so equipped) Dynamic+
Dynamic
Default
Sport Dynamic+
Dynamic
Default
Standard Default
Steering (models without Direct Adaptive
Steering):
“Steering” can be set to [Sport] or [Stan-
dard].
Suspension (if so equipped):
“Suspension” can be set to [Sport] or
[Standard].

Active Trace Control:
“Active Trace Control” can be set to ON
(enabled) or OFF (disabled).
For details about the Active Trace Control,
see “Active trace control” (P.5-130).
Reset Drive Mode Settings to Default:
Touch [Reset Drive Mode Settings to De-
fault] and touch [OK] to restore all the
PERSONAL mode settings to default.
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of Active
Lane Control could result in serious
injury or death.
.Active Lane Control will not always
steer the vehicle to keep it in the lane.
It is not designed to prevent loss of
control. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely, keep the
vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in
control of vehicle at all times.
Active Lane Control enables the driver to
make fewer steering corrections on free-
ways.
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ACTIVE LANE CONTROL (if so equipped)