2020 INFINITI QX50 warning

∙ No unauthorized changes should be madeto any components or wiring of the knee
air bag system. This is to prevent damage
to or accidental inflation of the knee air
bag system.
∙ Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system or sus-
pension system. This could affect proper
operation of the knee air bag system.
∙ Tampering with the knee air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For
example, do not change the driver knee
bolster or install additional trim material
around the knee air bag.
∙ It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for work on and around
the knee air bag. It is also recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for in-
stallation of electrical equipment. The
SRS wiring harnesses* should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing de-
vices should not be used on the knee air
bag system. *The SRS wiring harness or connectors are
yellow or orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the knee air bag
system and guide the buyer to the appropri-
ate sections in this manual.
Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front
and rear outboard seats)
WARNING
∙ The pretensioner(s) cannot be reused af-
ter activation. They must be replaced to-
gether with the retractor and buckle as a
unit.
∙ If the vehicle becomes involved in a colli- sion but pretensioner(s) are not acti-
vated, be sure to have the pretensioner
system checked and, if necessary, re-
placed. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
∙ No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pre-
tensioner system. This is to prevent dam-
age to or accidental activation of the pre-
tensioner(s). Tampering with the
pretensioner system may result in serious
personal injury. ∙ It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for work on and around
the pretensioner system. It is also recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for installation of electrical equip-
ment. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the pretensioner system.
∙ If you need to dispose of the pretension- er(s) or scrap the vehicle, it is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service. Incorrect disposal
procedures could cause personal injury.
The pretensioner system may activate with
the supplemental air bag system in certain
types of collisions. Working with the seat belt
retractor, the pretensioner(s) help tighten the
seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved
in certain types of collisions, helping to re-
strain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner(s) are encased within the
seat belt retractor and to the seat belt anchor
affixed to the floor of the vehicle. These seat
belts are used the same way as conventional
seat belts.
When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it
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may cause irritation and choking. Those with
a history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
After the pretensioner(s’) activation, load lim-
iters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if
necessary) to reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
is used to indicate malfunctions in the preten-
sioner system. For additional information, re-
fer to "Supplemental air bag warning light" in
this section. If the operation of the supple-
mental air bag warning light indicates there is
a malfunction, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the pretensioner
system and guide the buyer to the appropri-
ate sections in this Owner’s Manual.1. SRS air bag warning labels (located on
the sun visors)
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag systems are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an air bag in front of it. If
the air bag deploys, it may cause serious
injury or death.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits for the air bag systems,
pretensioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns OFF. This means the system is opera-
tional.
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If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
knee air bag and pretensioner systems need
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.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag, knee air bag or pre-
tensioner systems may not operate properly.
They must be checked and repaired. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag, knee air bag and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags, knee air bags and pretensioner(s) are
designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental air bag warning light remains
illuminated after inflation has occurred.
These systems should be repaired and/or re-
placed as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, cur-
tain air bags, knee air bags, pretensioner(s)
and related parts should be pointed out to the
person performing the maintenance. The ig-
nition switch should always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or
inside the vehicle.
WARNING
∙ Once a front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag or knee air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again and
must be replaced. Additionally, the acti-
vated pretensioner(s) must also be re-
placed. The air bag module and preten-
sioner(s) should be replaced. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. However, the air
bag module and pretensioner(s) cannot
be repaired.
∙ The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, knee air bag systems and the pre-
tensioner system should be inspected if
there is any damage to the front end or
side portion of the vehicle. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
∙ If you need to dispose of a supplemental air bag or pretensioner systems or scrap
the vehicle, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer. Incorrect dis-
posal procedures could cause personal
injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel.................................2-2
Meters and gauges ...............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...................2-4
Tachometer ...................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) ......................2-7
Variable Compression Turbo ...................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning lights .............................. 2-10
Indicator lights .............................. 2-16
Audible reminders ........................... 2-19
Vehicle information display .....................2-19
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-20
Startup display .............................. 2-20
Resetting the trip computer ...................2-21
Oil control system ............................ 2-21
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ................................... 2-24
Security systems ............................... 2-33
Vehicle security system ......................2-33INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
.........2-34
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-36
Switch operation ............................ 2-36
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-37
Rear switch operation ....................... 2-38
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster (if so equipped), and wiper deicer
(if so equipped) switch .......................... 2-39
Headlight switch ............................... 2-40
Headlight control switch .....................2-40
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-44
Instrument brightness control ................2-45
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-45
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-46
Horn ........................................... 2-46
Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-47
Heated seats

(if so equipped) ................... 2-48
Dynamic driver assistance switch (for vehicles
without ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped) .......2-49
Steering Assist switch (for vehicles with
ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped) ...............2-50

1. Vent (P. 4-34)
2. Bluetooth® Hands-Free PhoneSystem*
Steering wheel switch for audio
control*
Center display multi-function
control buttons*
3. High beam/turn signal switch
(P. 2-45)
Paddle shifters (P. 5-19)
4. Driver supplemental air bag
(P. 1-43)
Horn (P. 2-46)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-9)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-19)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-36) Rear wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-36)
7. Automatic heater and air condition-
ing controls (P. 4-35)
Driver side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Driver side heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
8. Upper and lower displays* Navigation system* (if so equipped)
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9. Automatic heater and air condition-ing controls (P. 4-35)
Passenger side climate controlled
seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-47)
Passenger side heated seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
Rear window defroster, outside
mirror defroster (if so equipped), and
wiper deicer (if so equipped) switch
(P. 2-39)
10. Front passenger supplemental air
bag (P. 1-43)
11. Glove box (P. 2-56)
12. Audio system controls* Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-43)
13. INFINITI controller*
14. Power outlet (P. 2-54) USB port*
Cup holders (P. 2-56)
Storage (P. 2-56)
15. Shift lever (P. 5-19) 16. Push-button ignition switch
(P. 5-13)
Electronic parking brake switch
(P. 5-24)
Automatic brake hold switch
(P. 5-26)
17. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
18. ProPILOT Assist Switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-101)
Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-75)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-77)
Distance control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-77)
Control panel and vehicle informa-
tion display switches (P. 2-20)
19. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
control (P. 3-33)
20. Hood release (P. 3-23) 21. Trip reset switch (P. 2-4)
Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-40)
Front and rear sonar system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-187)
Steering assist switch (for vehicles
with ProPILOT Assist)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-50)
Dynamic driver assistance switch
(for vehicles without ProPILOT
Assist) (if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
Liftgate release switch (P. 3-23)
Headlight switch (P. 2-40)
Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-46)
Head Up Display (HUD) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
*: Refer to the separate INFINITI InTouchTM
Owner’s Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-3

1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information displayOdometer
Twin trip odometer
Transmission position indicator 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND
ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer
and odometer. The speedometer is located
on the right side of the meter cluster. The
odometer is located within the vehicle infor-
mation display.
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down
hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF posi-
tion.
The low fuel warning comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank once the Low Fuel warn-
ing indicator in the vehicle information dis-
play illuminates as indicated by
Low
Fuel.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door
is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
∙ If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After
a few driving trips. the
light should
turn off. If the light remains on after a
few driving trips, have the vehicle in-
spected. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
∙ For additional information, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)
Displays the estimated distance the vehicle
can be driven before refueling. The value is
calculated based on recent fuel economy, the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank, and
the actual fuel consumption. Changes in driving patterns or conditions can
cause the DTE value to vary. As a result, the
value displayed may differ from the actual
distance that can be driven.
DTE display will change to “---” when the fuel
level in the tank is getting low, prior to the fuel
gauge reaching 0 (Empty).
NOTE:
∙ The DTE value after refill is estimated
based on recent fuel economy and
amount of fuel added.
∙ If a small amount of fuel is added, or the
ignition is on during refueling, the dis-
play may not be updated.
∙ Conditions that affect the fuel economy
will also affect the estimated DTE value
(city/highway driving, idle time, remote
start time, terrain, seasonal weather,
added vehicle weight, added deflectors,
roof racks, etc.).
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