2021 INFINITI Q50 power steering

0-6Illustrated table of contents
WAA0093X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-35)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signalswitch (P.2-35)
3. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-42)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-42) — Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-44)
— Power steering (P.5-123)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-32)
5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2) 6. Shift lever (P.5-16)
7. INFINITI controller*
8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.2-42, P.5-128)
9. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-23)
10. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-41)
11. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od- ometer (P.2-7)
12. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P.3-27)
13. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-27)
14. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Audio control steering switch*
— Hands-Free Phone System switch*
— Voice recognition system switch*
15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Trip computer switches (P.2-27)
— Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) (P.5-69)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-71)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch (if
so equipped) (P. 5-25, P.5-33, P.5-48,
P.5-91)
COCKPIT

Red lightNamePage
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning light 2-11
Master warning light 2-12
Seat belt warning light and
chime2-12
Security indicator light 2-12
Supplemental air bag warn-
ing light2-12Yellow
light Name Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-13
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light
2-13
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light2-13
Low fuel warning light 2-13
Low tire pressure warning
light
2-13
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-15
Master warning light 2-16
Power steering warning light 2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light 2-17Other
light Name Page
ECO drive indicator light 2-17
Exterior light indicator 2-17
Front fog light indicator light 2-17
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped) 2-17
High beam indicator light 2-17
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-17
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
......... 2-3
Instrument panel ............................................................... 2-5
Meters and gauges .......................................................... 2-6Speedometer and odometer ..................................... 2-7
Tachometer ................................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................................... 2-9
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................................................\
... 2-10 Checking lights ........................................................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights (red) ............................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights (yellow) ......................... 2-13
Warning/indicator lights (other) ........................... 2-17
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display .......................................... 2-18 Indicators for operation .......................................... 2-21
Indicators for maintenance .................................... 2-24
Trip computer ............................................................. 2-27
Clock and outside air temperature ....................... 2-29
Security systems ............................................................ 2-30
Vehicle Security System ......................................... 2-30
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-31
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 2-32
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................... 2-34 Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................................. 2-35
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................... 2-35
Headlight switch ..................................................... 2-35
Turn signal switch ................................................... 2-41
Fog light switch ....................................................... 2-42
Horn ........................................................................\
........... 2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-42
Heated seats (if so equipped) ..................................... 2-43 Operation with switch .......................................... 2-44
Operation with touch screen .............................. 2-44
AUTO mode setting .............................................. 2-44
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .................. 2-44
Power outlets .................................................................. 2-45
Emergency Call (SOS) button (if so equipped) ...... 2-46 Emergency support ................................................ 2-46
Storage ........................................................................\
.... 2-48 Cup holders .............................................................. 2-48
Soft bottle holder .................................................... 2-49
Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-49
Glove box .................................................................. 2-50
Console box ............................................................. 2-50
Card holder .............................................................. 2-50
Storage box .............................................................. 2-51

WAA0093X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-35)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signalswitch (P.2-35)
3. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-42)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-42) — Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-44)
— Power steering (P.5-123)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-32)
5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2) 6. Shift lever (P.5-16)
7. INFINITI controller*
8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.2-42, P.5-128)
9. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-23)
10. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-41)
11. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od- ometer (P.2-7)
12. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-27)
13. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-27)
14. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Audio control steering switch*
— Hands-Free Phone System switch*
— Voice recognition system switch*
15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Trip computer switch (P.2-27)
— Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) (P.5-69)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-71)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch (if
so equipped) (P. 5-25, P.5-33, P.5-48,
P.5-91)
Instruments and controls2-3
COCKPIT

2-10Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lights (red)Warning/indicator lights (yellow) Warning/indicator lights (other)
Brake warning lightAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightECO drive indicator light
Charge warning lightForward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning lightExterior light indicator
Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightFront fog light indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeLow fuel warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light (if so
equipped)
Security indicator lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning light
Power steering warning light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

2-16Instruments and controls
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the retailer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary could
lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel
economy, and possible damage to the
emission control system.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates when a warning message appears in the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-18).
Power steering warning light
Models with Direct Adaptive Steering :
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. After starting the engine, the
power steering warning light stays on for a
few seconds and turns off. This indicates
that Direct Adaptive Steering is operational.
Drive the vehicle after the power steering
warning light turns off.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while driving, pull off the road to a
safe location and stop the vehicle. If the
power steering warning light turns off, you
can drive again. If the power steering
warning light continues to illuminate, it is
recommended you have Direct Adaptive
Steering checked by an INFINITI retailer.
(See “Direct Adaptive Steering type” (P.5-
123).)
Models with electric power steering :
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. After starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the electric power steering is
operational.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
It is recommended you have the electric
power steering checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the
power assist to the steering will cease
operation but you will still have control of
the vehicle. At this time, greater steering
efforts are required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds.
See “Electric power steering type” (P.5-123).
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light will come on and then turn
off.
The light comes on when the VDC off switch
is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the
VDC system and traction control system are
not operating.

2-42Instruments and controls
SIC3272
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on with the low
beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
The fog lights automatically turn off when
the high beam headlights are selected.
JVI1491X
To sound the horn, push the center pad area
of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
SIC4336
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be
reduced even if the accelerator is depressed
to the floor. If maximum engine power is
needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC
system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator light will
illuminate.
HORN VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL
(VDC) OFF SWITCH

system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
Push the CLIMATE button and touch
[Steering Heater] on the lower display to
turn on or off the steering wheel heating
manually. The steering wheel heating will
turn off automatically 30 minutes after it
has been turned on. When the steering
wheel heating is turned on, the indicator
above [Steering Heater] will turn on.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above the temperature within which
the system is designed to operate, the
system will not heat the steering wheel. This
is not a malfunction.
Automatic steering wheel heating can be
turned on or off from the climate control
settings screen. For details, see “Climate
settings” (P.4-41).
SIC4316
In the storage box
WAC0146X
In the console box
The power outlets are located in the storage
box and in the console box.
CAUTION
. The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
Instruments and controls2-45
POWER OUTLETS