2021 INFINITI Q50 On star

CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
START
To cancel a remote engine start, perform one
of the following:
.Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and
push and hold the remote engine start
button until the parking lights turn
off.
. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
. Cycle the ignition switch ON and then
OFF.
. The extended engine run time has ex-
pired.
. The first 10 minute timer has expired.
. The engine hood has been opened.
. The shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
. The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into
the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed without an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed with an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle but the
brake pedal is not depressed.
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE EN-
GINE START WILL NOT WORK
The remote engine start will not operate if
any of the following conditions are present:
. The ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
. The hood is not securely closed.
. The hazard warning lights are on.
. The engine is still running. The engine
must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from
running to off. This is not applicable
when extending engine run time.
. The remote engine start
button is
not pushed and held for at least 2
seconds.
. The remote engine start
button is
not pushed and held within 5 seconds of
pushing the LOCK button.
. The brake pedal is depressed.
. The doors are not closed and locked.
. The trunk is open.
. The Intelligent Key warning message is
displayed in the vehicle information dis-
play.
. The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into
the vehicle.
. Two remote engine starts, or a single
remote engine start with an extension,
have already been used. .
The vehicle is not in P (Park).
. The remote engine start function has
been switched to OFF in the settings
menu on the lower display. For additional
information, see the INFINITI InTouch
TM
Owner’s Manual.
The remote engine start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For an explanation of the
warning or indicator, see “Indicators for
operation” (P.2-21).
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-21

3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Indicator Light (MIL) to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable
fuel containers:
— Always place the container on the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube, then tighten the fuel-filler
cap until a single click is heard. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
may cause the
Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. If
the
light illuminates because the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and con-
tinue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few
driving trips. If thelight does
not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
. The Loose Fuel Cap warning will
appear if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the warning to be
displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the Loose
Fuel Cap warning appears may cause
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to illuminate.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-
15).
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To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise
to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.

3-30Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2450-A
Automatic anti-glare type
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according
to the intensity of the headlights of the
following vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ON position.
The anti-glare system also operates for the
outside mirrors (if so equipped).
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
will illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle
behind you will be reduced.
Push the “*” switch
to make the inside mirror operate normally. The indicator light
will turn off. Push the “I” switch
to turn the
system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the sensors
or apply glass cleaner on them. Doing so
will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor,
resulting in improper operation.
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
operation, see “HomeLink®Universal Trans-
ceiver” (P.2-59).
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
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Adjusting outside mirrors
The outside mirror control switch is located
on the driver’s armrest.
The outside mirror will operate only when
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the switch
right or left to select the
right or left side mirror, then adjust using the
control switch
.
Defrosting outside mirrors
The outside mirrors will be heated when the
rear window defroster switch is operated.
If the engine is started using the remote start
function (if so equipped) when the outside

air temperature, the interior temperature
and the engine coolant temperature are
low, the rear window glass and outside
mirror defroster may turn on automatically.
For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine
start” (P.3-19).
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Foldable outside mirrors
Power folding type (if so equipped):
The outside mirror remote control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
The outside mirrors automatically fold when
the outside mirror folding switch is pushed
to the CLOSE position
. To unfold, push to
the OPEN position.
If mirrors are manually operated or bumped,
the mirror body can become loose at the
pivot point. To correct electronic mirror
operation, cycle mirrors by pushing CLOSE
until completely closed, then push OPEN
until the mirror is in the OPEN position.
WARNING
Do not drive with the mirrors stored. You
will be unable to see behind the vehicle.
CAUTION
. Continuously performing the fold/
unfold operation of the outside mir-
ror may cause the switch to stop the
operation.
. Do not touch the mirrors while they
are moving. Your hand may be
pinched, and the mirror may malfunc-
tion.
. If the mirrors were folded or unfolded
by hand, there is a chance that the
mirror will move forward or back-
ward during driving. If the mirrors
were folded or unfolded by hand, be
sure to adjust them again electrically
before driving.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-31

4-36Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
WARNING
.The heater and air conditioner oper-
ate only when the engine is running.
. Never leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in the vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could unknowingly activate switches
or controls and inadvertently become
involved in a serious accident and
injure themselves. On hot, sunny
days, temperatures in a closed vehicle
could quickly become high enough to
cause severe or possibly fatal injuries
to people or animals.
. Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
. Do not adjust the heating and air
conditioning controls while driving so
that full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
The heater and air conditioner operate when
the engine is running. The air blower will
operate even if the engine is turned off and
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. NOTE:
.
Odors from inside and outside the
vehicle can build up in the air conditioner
unit. Odor can enter the passenger
compartment through the ventilators.
. When parking, set the heater and air
conditioner controls to turn off air
recirculation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. This should
help reduce odors inside the vehicle.
. Vehicles with an automatic climate con-
trol system will automatically adjust the
passenger compartment to be the set
appropriate temperature when the re-
mote engine start feature (if so
equipped) is used.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .............................. 5-4
Three-way catalyst ..................................................... 5-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........... 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................. 5-9
Off-road recovery ....................................................... 5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..................... 5-10
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
safety precautions (AWD models) ....................... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch ........................................ 5-11 Operating range for engine start function ........ 5-12
Push-button ignition switch operation ............... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions ................ 5-13
Emergency engine shut off .................................... 5-13
Intelligent Key battery discharge .......................... 5-14
Before starting the engine ........................................... 5-14
Starting the engine ......................................................... 5-15 Remote engine start (if so equipped) .................. 5-15
Driving the vehicle .......................................................... 5-16
Automatic transmission ........................................... 5-16
Parking brake .................................................................. 5-20
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector .................................... 5-21
STANDARD mode .................................................... 5-22
SPORT+ mode (if so equipped) ............................. 5-22 SPORT mode ............................................................ 5-22
SNOW mode ............................................................ 5-22
ECO mode ................................................................. 5-22
PERSONAL mode ................................................... 5-24
Active Lane Control (if so equipped) ........................ 5-25 Active Lane Control operation ............................ 5-27
Turning Active Lane Control ON/OFF ............ 5-28
How to enable/disable Active
Lane Control ............................................................. 5-29
Active Lane Control limitations ......................... 5-30
System temporarily unavailable .......................... 5-31
System malfunction ................................................ 5-31
System maintenance .............................................. 5-32
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) ............................. 5-33 LDW system operation ......................................... 5-34
How to enable/disable the LDW system ........ 5-35
LDP system operation (if so equipped) ............ 5-35
Turning the LDP system ON/OFF (if
so equipped) ............................................................. 5-36
How to enable/disable the LDP system (if
so equipped) ............................................................. 5-37
LDW/LDP system limitations ............................. 5-37
System temporarily unavailable .......................... 5-38
System malfunction ................................................ 5-39

System maintenance .............................................. 5-117
Break-in schedule ......................................................... 5-118
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .......................................... 5-118
Increasing fuel economy ............................................. 5-119
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if
so equipped) .................................................................. 5-120
Parking/parking on hills .............................................. 5-122
Power steering .............................................................. 5-123 Electric power steering type ................................ 5-123
Direct Adaptive Steering type ............................. 5-123
Brake system .................................................................. 5-125
Braking precautions ................................................ 5-125
Parking brake break-in .......................................... 5-126
Brake assist .................................................................... 5-126
Brake assist ............................................................... 5-126
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-126
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ................ 5-128 Brake force distribution ........................................ 5-128
Active trace control ...................................................... 5-129 Hill Start Assist system .............................................. 5-131
Chassis control .............................................................. 5-131
Sonar system (if so equipped) .................................. 5-132
Sonar system settings ......................................... 5-133
Sonar indicator ...................................................... 5-134
Cold weather driving .................................................. 5-134 Freeing a frozen door lock ................................ 5-134
Antifreeze ............................................................... 5-134
Battery .................................................................... 5-134
Draining of coolant water ................................. 5-134
Tire equipment ...................................................... 5-134
Special winter equipment ................................... 5-135
Driving on snow or ice ......................................... 5-135
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............... 5-135
Active noise cancellation/Active
sound enhancement ................................................... 5-136 Active noise cancellation ..................................... 5-137
Active sound enhancement ................................ 5-137

5-4Starting and driving
WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
. Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and trunk lid securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time.
. Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing, otherwise exhaust gases could be
drawn into the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, follow these precau-
tions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the air recirculation to off and the fan control to high to circulate
the air. .
If electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the trunk lid or
the body, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
. The exhaust system and body should
be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for service.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger
compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident invol- ving damage to the exhaust sys-
tem, underbody, or rear of the
vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING