2020 INFINITI QX50 warning

∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slipperyroads. This may cause a loss of control.
∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D (Drive)
position while the vehicle is reversing.
This could cause an accident or damage
the transmission.
CAUTION
∙ To avoid possible damage to your vehicle,when stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.
∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
∙ Do not hang items on the shift lever. This may cause an accident due to a sudden
start.
Shifting
Press the button to shift
Shift without pressing the button
After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal, press the shift lever button and
move the shift lever from the P (Park) position
to any of the desired shift positions. Confirm
that the vehicle is in the desired shift position
by checking the shift indicator located near
the shift lever or the vehicle information dis-
play.
WARNING
Apply the electronic parking brake if the
shift lever is in any position while the engine
is not running. Failure to do so could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
∙ Use the P (Park), R (Reverse) or D (Drive)position only when the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
∙ When switching to the desired shift posi- tion by operating the shift lever, check
that the shift lever returns to the central
position by releasing your hand from the
shift lever. Holding the shift lever in a
mid-way position may also damage the
shift control system.
∙ Do not operate the shift lever while the accelerator pedal is depressed. This may
cause a sudden start which could result in
an accident.
∙ The following operations are not allowed because excessive force would be applied
to the transmission and this may result in
damage to the vehicle:
– Moving the shift lever to the R (Re- verse) position when driving forward.
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switch in the OFF position and wait for
10 seconds. Then place the ignition switch
back in the ON position. The vehicle should
return to its normal operating condition. If it
does not return to its normal operating con-
dition, have the transmission checked and
repaired, if necessary. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs, ve-
hicle speed may be gradually reduced. The
reduced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance of a
collision. Be especially careful when driving.
If necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission to re-
turn to normal operation, or have it re-
paired if necessary.
WARNING
∙ Be sure the parking brake is fully releasedbefore driving. Failure to do so can cause
brake failure and lead to an accident.
∙ Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle.
∙ Do not use the shift lever in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the
parking brake is fully engaged. ∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, do not leave
children, people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm day
can quickly become high enough to cause
a significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
The electronic parking brake can be applied
or released automatically or by operating the
parking brake switch.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
The electronic parking brake will apply auto-
matically if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold function.
The electronic parking brake is automatically
released as soon as the vehicle starts and the
accelerator pedal is depressed.
The driver’s seat belt needs to be fastened.
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WARNING
∙ The electronic parking brake will not beautomatically applied when the engine is
stopped without using the ignition
switch (for example, by engine stalling).
Without the vehicle stationary, the elec-
tronic parking brake will not be auto-
matically applied even if the engine is
turned off with the ignition switch.
∙ Before leaving the vehicle, press the Park button to place the vehicle in the P (Park)
position and check that the electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) is illu-
minated to confirm that the electronic
parking brake is applied. The electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) will re-
main on for a period of time after the
driver’s door is locked.
CAUTION
When parking in an area where the outside
temperature is below 32°F (0°C), do not ap-
ply the parking brake to prevent it from
freezing.
For safe parking, place the shift lever in the
P (Park) position and securely block the
wheels. NOTE:
∙ If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system (for example, due
to battery discharge), it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer.
∙ If the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold func-
tion, the electronic parking brake will
apply automatically.
∙ If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
when the brake force is maintained by
the automatic brake hold function, the
electronic parking brake will apply auto-
matically.
∙ If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold func-
tion, the electronic parking brake will
apply automatically.
MANUAL OPERATION
The electronic parking brake will not be auto-
matically applied if the engine is stopped
without using the ignition switch (for ex-
ample, by engine stalling). In such a case, you
have to apply the parking brake manually. To apply:
Pull the switch up
1. The indicator
light
Awill illuminate.
To release: With the ignition switch in the ON
position, depress the brake pedal and push
the switch down
2. The indicator lightA
will turn off.
Before driving, check that the electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) (if so
equipped)
orgoes out. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
NOTE:
∙ A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
without releasing the parking brake. For
additional information, refer to “Warn-
ing lights, indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
∙ While the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied or released, an operating sound is
heard from the lower side of the rear
seat. This is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction.
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∙When the electronic parking brake is fre-
quently applied and released in a short
period of time, the parking brake may
not operate in order to prevent the park-
ing brake system from overheating. If
this occurs, operate the electronic park-
ing brake switch again after waiting ap-
proximately 1 minute.
∙ If the electronic parking brake must be
applied while driving in an emergency,
pull up and hold the parking brake
switch. When you release the parking
brake switch, the parking brake will be
released.
∙ While pulling up the electronic parking
brake switch during driving, the parking
brake is applied and a chime sounds. The
electronic parking brake indicator light
(red) in the meter and in the parking
brake switch illuminates. This does not
indicate a malfunction. The electronic
parking brake indicator light (red) in the
meter and in the parking brake switch
turns off when the parking brake is re-
leased. ∙
When pulling the electronic parking
brake switch up with the ignition switch
in the OFF or AUTO ACC position, the
parking brake switch indicator light will
continue to illuminate for a short period
of time.
WHEN TOWING A TRAILER
Depending on the weight of the vehicle and
trailer and the steepness of the slope, there
may be a tendency for the vehicle to move
backwards when starting from a standstill.
When this occurs, you can use the parking
brake switch in the same way as a conven-
tional lever type parking brake.
Before starting on sloping roads when tow-
ing a trailer, be sure to read the following to
prevent the vehicle from moving backwards
unintentionally.
∙ Release the parking brake switch as soon as the engine is delivering enough torque
to the wheels. The automatic brake hold function maintains
the braking force without the driver having to
depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped at a traffic light or intersection. As
soon as the driver depresses the accelerator
pedal again, the automatic brake hold func-
tion is deactivated and the braking force is
released. The operating status of the auto-
matic brake hold can be displayed on the
vehicle information display.
WARNING
∙ The automatic brake hold function is not
designed to hold the vehicle on a steep hill
or slippery road. Never use the automatic
brake hold when the vehicle is stopped on
a steep hill or slippery road. Failure to do
so may cause the vehicle to move.
∙ When the automatic brake hold function is activated but fails to maintain the ve-
hicle at a standstill, depress the brake
pedal to stop the vehicle. If the vehicle
unexpectedly moves due to outside con-
ditions, the chime may sound and auto-
matic brake hold warning may illuminate
in the vehicle information display.
∙ Be sure to deactivate the automatic brake hold function when using a car
wash or towing your vehicle.
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∙Make sure to place the shift lever in the P
(Park) position and apply the parking
brake when parking your vehicle, riding on
or off the vehicle, or loading luggage. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the vehicle to move
or roll away unexpectedly and result in se-
rious personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
∙ If any of the following conditions occur,the automatic brake hold function may
not function. Have the system checked
promptly. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
– A warning message appears in the ve- hicle information display.
– The indicator light on the automatic brake hold switch does not illuminate
when the switch is pushed.
∙ The automatic brake hold function will not be activated if the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF indicator light, elec-
tronic parking brake warning light or
master warning light illuminate and the
chassis control system fault message ap-
pears in the vehicle information display.
∙ To maintain the braking force to keep the vehicle to a standstill, a noise may be
heard. This is not a malfunction.
HOW TO ACTIVATE/
DEACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC
BRAKE HOLD FUNCTION
For additional information on activating and
deactivating the automatic brake hold func-
tion, refer to the instructions outlined in this
section.
How to activate the automatic
brake hold function
1. With the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion, push the automatic brake hold
switch
1. The indicator light on the au-
tomatic brake hold switch
2illuminates. 2. When the automatic brake hold function
goes into standby, the automatic brake
hold indicator light (white) illuminates.
To use the automatic brake hold function, the
following conditions need to be met: ∙ The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
∙ The electronic parking brake is released.
∙ The shift lever is not in the P (Park) posi- tion.
∙ The vehicle is not parked on a steep hill
NOTE:
The automatic brake hold function resets to
OFF every time the ignition switch is switched
from the ON position to the OFF position.
How to deactivate the automatic
brake hold function
While the automatic brake hold function is
activated, push the automatic brake hold
switch to turn off the automatic brake hold
indicator light and deactivate the automatic
brake hold function. To deactivate the auto-
matic brake hold function while the brake
force has been maintained by the automatic
brake hold function, depress the brake pedal
and push the automatic brake hold switch.
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WARNING
The TSR system is only intended to be a
support device to provide the driver with
information. It is not a replacement for the
driver’s attention to traffic conditions or
responsibility to drive safely. It cannot pre-
vent accidents due to carelessness. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert and
drive safely at all times.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
displays the following types of road signs:
ASpeed sign detected (in Canada)
BSpeed sign detected (in USA)
CSpeed sign detected (no speed limit de-
tected)
D“Do not pass” sign detected
CAUTION
∙ The TSR system is intended as an aid tocareful driving. It is the driver’s responsi-
bility to stay alert, drive safely, and ob-
serve all road regulations that currently
apply, including looking out for road
signs.
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∙ The TSR system may not function prop-erly under the following conditions:
– When the road sign is not clearly vis- ible, for example, due to damage or
weather conditions.
– When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the windshield in front of the multi-
sensing camera unit.
– When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or if the aiming
is not adjusted properly.
– When strong light enters the camera unit. (For example, the light directly
shines on the front of the vehicle at
sunrise or sunset.)
– When a sudden change in brightness occurs. (For example, when the vehicle
enters or exits a tunnel or under a
bridge.)
– In areas not covered by the navigation system.
– If there are deviations in relation to the navigation, for example due to
changes in the road routing.
– When overtaking buses or trucks with speed stickers.
TURNING THE TRAFFIC SIGN
RECOGNITION (TSR) SYSTEM ON
AND OFF
Perform the following steps to enable or dis-
able the TSR system.
1. Press the MENU button
1below the
lower display screen.
2. Select “Driver Assistance.”
3. Select “Traffic Sign Assist.”
4. Select “ON” to turn the “Traffic Sign As- sist” system on or off.
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under
high temperature conditions (over approxi-
mately 104°F [40°C]) and then started, the
TSR system may be deactivated automati-
cally. The “Not Available: High Camera
Temp.” warning message will appear in the
vehicle information display.
Action to take:
When the interior temperature is reduced, the
TSR system will resume operating automati-
cally.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the TSR system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically and the system
“Malfunction” warning message will appear
in the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
If the TSR “Malfunction” message appears,
pull of the road at a safe location and stop the
vehicle. Turn the engine off and restart the
engine. If the TSR “Malfunction” message
continues to appear, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The TSR system uses the same multi-sensing
front camera unit that is used by the Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system, located in
front of the interior rearview mirror. For ad-
ditional information, refer to ”System mainte-
nance” in the “Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)” section.
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the LDW system
could result in serious injury or death.
∙ This system is only a warning device toinform the driver of a potential unin-
tended lane departure. It will not steer
the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is
the driver’s responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely, keep the vehicle in the trav-
eling lane, and be in control of the vehicle
at all times. The LDW system will operate when the ve-
hicle is driven at speeds of approximately
37 mph (60 km/h) and above, and only when
the lane markings are clearly visible on the
road.
The LDW system monitors the lane markers
on the traveling lane using the camera unit
1
located above the inside mirror.
The LDW system warns the driver with an
indicator in the vehicle information display
and the steering wheel will vibrate, indicating
that the vehicle is beginning to leave the driv-
ing lane. For additional information, refer to
“LDW system operation” in this section.
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