2020 INFINITI QX50 warning light

WARNING
Steering Assist is not a system for a hands-
free driving. Always keep your hands on the
steering wheel and drive your vehicle
safely. Failure to do so could cause a colli-
sion resulting in serious personal injury or
death.
NOTE:
If the driver lightly touches (instead of firmly
grips) the steering wheel, the steering
torque sensor may not detect the driver’s
hand(s) on the steering wheel and a sequence
of warnings may occur. When the driver
holds and operates the steering wheel again,
the warnings turn off.
Steering Assist limitations
WARNING
∙ In the following situations, the camera may not detect lane markers correctly or
may detect lane markers incorrectly and
the Steering Assist may not operate
properly: – When driving on roads where there
are multiple parallel lane markers, lane
markers that are faded or not painted
clearly, nonstandard lane markers, or
lane markers covered with water, dirt,
snow, etc.
– When driving on roads with discontin- ued lane markers
– When driving on roads with a widen- ing or narrowing lane width
– When driving on roads where there are multiple lanes or unclear lane
markers due to road construction
– When driving on roads where there are sharply contrasting objects, such
as shadows, snow, water, wheel ruts,
seams, or lines remaining after road
repairs (the Steering Assist could de-
tect these items as lane markers)
– When driving on roads where the traveling lane merges or separates
∙ Do not use the Steering Assist under the following conditions because the system
may not properly detect lane markers.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle con-
trol and result in an accident. – During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
dust, etc.)
– When rain, snow, sand, etc., is thrown up by the wheels of other vehicles
– When dirt, oil, ice, snow, water, or an- other object adheres to the camera
unit
– When the lens of the camera unit is foggy
– When strong light (for example, sun- light or high beams from oncoming ve-
hicles) shines on the camera
– When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or the head-
lights are off in tunnels or darkness
– When a sudden change in brightness occurs (for example, when the vehicle
enters or exits a tunnel or is under a
bridge)
– When driving on roads where the traveling lane merges or separates or
where there are temporary lane mark-
ers because of road construction
– When there is a lane closure due to road repairs
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– When driving on a bumpy road sur-face, such as an uneven dirt road
– When driving on sharp curves or wind- ing roads
– When driving on repeated uphill and downhill roads
∙ Do not use the Steering Assist under the following conditions because the system
will not operate properly:
– When driving with a tire that is not within normal tire conditions (for ex-
ample, tire wear, abnormal tire pres-
sure, installation of a spare tire, tire
chains, nonstandard wheels)
– When the vehicle is equipped with non-original brake or suspension
parts
– When an object that obstructs the camera unit detection range is
attached
– When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or luggage area
of your vehicle
– When the vehicle load capacity is exceeded
– When towing a trailer or other vehicle ∙ Excessive noise will interfere with the
warning chime sound, and the beep may
not be heard.
∙ For the ProPILOT Assist system to oper- ate properly, the windshield in front of
the camera must be clean. Replace worn
wiper blades. The correct size wiper
blades must be used to help make sure the
windshield is kept clean. Only use Genu-
ine INFINITI wiper blades, or equivalent
wiper blades, that are specifically de-
signed for use on your vehicle model and
model year. It is recommended that you
visit your INFINITI retailer for the correct
parts for your vehicle.
Steering Assist temporary standby
Automatic standby due to driving operation:
When the driver activates the turn signal, the
Steering Assist is temporarily placed in a
standby mode. (The Steering Assist restarts
automatically when the operating conditions
are met again.)
Automatic standby:
In the following cases, a warning message is
displayed along with the chime, and the
Steering Assist is placed in a temporary standby mode. (The Steering Assist restarts
automatically when the operating conditions
are met again.)
∙ When lane markers on both sides are no longer detected
∙ When a vehicle ahead is no longer de- tected under approximately 37 mph
(60 km/h)
Steering Assist cancel
Under the following conditions, the Steering
Assist cancels, and the Steering Assist status
indicator and the Steering Assist indicator
turn off:
∙ When unusual lane markers appear in the traveling lane or when the lane marker
cannot be correctly detected for some
time due to certain conditions (for ex-
ample, a snow rut, the reflection of light
on a rainy day, the presence of several
unclear lane markers)
∙ When the windshield wiper operates in the high (HI) speed operation (the Steer-
ing Assist is disabled when the wiper op-
erates for more than approximately
10 seconds)
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NOTE:
For vehicles with auto wipers, the wipers
may automatically switch to LO or HI. If the
auto wipers remain in LO or HI for longer
than 10 seconds, the steering assist will can-
cel.
Action to take:
Turn the ICC system off using the CANCEL
switch. When the conditions listed above are
no longer present, turn the ICC system on
again.
Steering Assist malfunction
When the system malfunctions, it turns off
automatically. The Steering Assist status
warning illuminates (orange). A chime may
sound depending on the situation.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position, turn the en-
gine off, restart the engine, resume driving,
and set the Intelligent Cruise Control system
again. If the warning (orange) continues to
illuminate, the Steering Assist is malfunction-
ing. Although the vehicle is still drivable under
normal conditions, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Steering Assist maintenance
The camera sensor is located above the in-
side mirror.
To keep the proper operation of the system
and prevent a system malfunction, be sure to
observe the following:∙ Always keep the windshield clean.
∙ Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the camera unit.
∙ Do not place reflective materials, such as white paper or a mirror, on the instrument
panel. The reflection of sunlight may ad-
versely affect the camera unit’s capability
of detecting the lane markers.
∙ Do not strike or damage the areas around the camera unit. Do not touch the camera
lens or remove the screw located on the
camera unit.
If the camera unit is damaged due to an
accident, it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer. Radio frequency statement
For USA/Canada
Model: ARS4–A
IC: 4135A-ARS4A
FCC ID: OAYARS4A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil- lage, et
2. L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi,
meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
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To cancel the preset speed, use any of the
following methods:1. Push the CANCEL switch. The vehicle speed indicator will turn off.
2. Tap the brake pedal. The vehicle speed indicator will turn off.
3. Turn the ProPILOT Assist switch off. Both the cruise indicator and vehicle
speed indicator will turn off.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of
the following three methods: 1. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push
and release the SET- switch.
2. Push and hold the RES+ switch. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, re-
lease the switch.
3. Push, then quickly release the RES+ switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will increase by about 1 mph
(1 km/h). To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:
1. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the SET- switch and release it.
2. Push and hold the SET- switch. Release the switch when the vehicle slows down
to the desired speed.
3. Push, then quickly release the SET- switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will decrease by about 1 mph
(1 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and release
the RES+ switch. The vehicle will resume the
last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed
is over 25 mph (40 km/h).WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the DCA system
could result in serious injury or death.
∙ Always drive carefully and attentively when using the DCA system. Read and
understand the Owner’s Manual thor-
oughly before using the DCA system. To
avoid serious injury or death, do not rely
on the system to prevent accidents or to
control the vehicle’s speed in emergency
situations. Do not use the DCA system
except in appropriate road and traffic
conditions.
∙ The system is only an aid to assist the driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely and
be in control of the vehicle at all times.
DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA)
(if so equipped)
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1. Vehicle information display
2. Lower display buttons
3. ProPILOT Assist switch (for vehicleswith ProPILOT Assist)
4. Dynamic driver assistance switch (for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist)
5. DCA ON indicator
DCA SYSTEM OPERATION
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the DCA system
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
∙ When the vehicle ahead detection indica- tor light is not illuminated, the system
will not control the vehicle or warn the
driver.
∙ Never place your foot under the brake pedal. Your foot may be caught when the
system controls the brake.
∙ Depending on the position of the accel- erator pedal, the system may not be able
to assist the driver to release the accel-
erator pedal appropriately.
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The DCA system brakes and moves the ac-
celerator pedal upward according to the dis-
tance from and the relative speed of the ve-
hicle ahead to help assist the driver in
maintaining a following distance. The system
will decelerate as necessary and if the vehicle
ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle deceler-
ates to a standstill. However, the DCA sys-
tem can only apply up to approximately 40%
of the vehicle’s total braking power. If a ve-
hicle moves into the traveling lane ahead or if
a vehicle traveling ahead rapidly decelerates,
the distance between vehicles may become
closer because the DCA system cannot de-
celerate the vehicle quickly enough. If this
occurs, the DCA system will sound a warning
chime and blink the system display to notify
the driver to take necessary action. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Approach warn-
ing” in this section.The DCA system helps assist the driver to
keep a following distance to the vehicle
ahead by braking and moving the accelerator
pedal upward in the normal driving condition.
When a vehicle is detected ahead:
The vehicle ahead detection indicator comes
on.When vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead:
∙ If the driver’s foot is not on the accelera- tor pedal, the system activates the brakes
to decelerate smoothly as necessary. If
the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system.
∙ If the driver’s foot is on the accelerator pedal, the system moves the accelerator
pedal upward to assist the driver to re-
lease the accelerator pedal.
When brake operation by driver is required:
The system alerts the driver by a warning
chime and blinking the vehicle ahead detec-
tion indicator. If the driver’s foot is on the
accelerator pedal after the warning, the sys-
tem moves the accelerator pedal upward to
assist the driver to switch to the brake pedal.
NOTE: ∙ The stop lights of the vehicle come on
when braking is performed by the DCA
system.
∙ When the brake operates, a noise may be
heard. This is not a malfunction.
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∙ When the VDC system is off (To use theDCA system, turn on the VDC, then push
the dynamic driver assistance switch [for
models without ProPILOT Assist] or the
ProPILOT Assist switch [for models with
ProPILOT Assist] on the steering wheel.)
For additional information about the
VDC system, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” in this section.
∙ When ABS or VDC (including the TCS) is operating
∙ When the radar signal is temporarily in- terrupted
Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no lon-
ger present, turn the system off with the
dynamic driver assistance switch (for models
without ProPILOT Assist) or the ProPILOT
Assist switch (for models with ProPILOT As-
sist) on the steering wheel. Turn the DCA
system back on to use the system. Condition B:
When the radar sensor area is covered with
dirt or is obstructed, making it impossible to
detect a vehicle ahead, the DCA system is
automatically canceled.
The chime sounds and the DCA system
warning light (orange) will come on and the
“Unavailable: Front Radar Blocked” warning
will appear.Action to take:
If the warning light comes on, park the vehicle
in a safe place, press the park button to place
the vehicle in the P (Park) position and turn
the engine off. When the radar signal is tem-
porarily interrupted, clean the sensor area
and restart the engine. If the “Unavailable:
Front Radar Blocked” warning continues to
be displayed, have the DCA system checked.
It is recommended you visit and INFINITI
retailer for this service.
When driving on roads with limited road
structures or buildings (for example, long
bridges, deserts, snow fields, driving next to
long walls) the system may illuminate the sys-
tem warning light (orange) and display the
“Unavailable Front Radar Blocked” message.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the DCA system will resume automatically.
Condition C:
When the DCA system is not operating prop-
erly, the chime sounds, the DCA system
warning light (orange) and the system “Mal-
function” warning message will appear in the
vehicle information display.
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Action to take:
If the DCA system warning light (orange) and
the warning message appear, stop the ve-
hicle in a safe place and place the vehicle in
the P (Park) position. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, and turn on the DCA sys-
tem again.
If it is not possible to set the system or the
indicator stays on, it may indicate that the
system is malfunctioning. Although the ve-
hicle is still drivable under normal conditions,
have the vehicle checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The sensor for the DCA system is common
with ICC and is located behind the front bum-
per.
For additional information, refer to “Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC)” in this section.For USA/Canada
Model: ARS4–A
IC: 4135A-ARS4A
FCC ID: OAYARS4A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)
L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en comprom-
ettre le fonctionnement.Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Infor-
mation:
This equipment complies with FCC and IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an un-
controlled environment.
This equipment should be installed and oper-
ated with minimum distance of 30 cm be-
tween the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other an-
tenna or transmitter.
Cet équipment est conforme aux limites
d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet
équipment doit étre installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 30 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps.
FCC Notice
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
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