2021 INFINITI QX50 brake

30,000 miles/(48,000 km)/
48 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines & cables
• Brake pads & rotors
• CVT transmission fluid
• Engine drive belts*
• Fuel tank vapor vent system*
• Fuel lines/connections*
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaft (AWD models)
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Differential gear oil (AWD models) (1)
• Transfer case oil (AWD models) (1)
• Drive shaft boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/
hood lift supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake,
power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspection
• Engine air filter• Suspension components (shocks, sub-
frame, tie rods)
• Differential and fluid (AWD models)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Essentials:
• Replace engine oil & filter (2)
• Replace engine air filter (3)
• Replace brake fluid
• Tire rotation
Severe maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaft (AWD models)
• Drive shaft boots
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
Essentials:
• Replace brake fluid
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a
car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy
roads, change (not just inspect) oil every
20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.(2) If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil and filter within
two weeks or less than 500 miles (800 km).
(3) If operating mainly in dusty conditions,
more frequent maintenance may be required.
* Maintenance items and intervals with“*”
are recommended by NISSAN for reliable ve-
hicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the
emission warranty or manufacturer recall li-
ability. Other maintenance items and inter-
vals are required.

12. Glove box (P. 2-50)
13. Audio system controls*Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-41)
14. INFINITI controller*
15. Power outlet (P. 2-48) USB port*
Cup holders (P. 2-50)
Storage (P. 2-50)
16. Shift lever (P. 5-18)
17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13) Electronic parking brake switch (P. 5-23)
Automatic brake hold switch (P. 5-25)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
19. ProPILOT Assist Switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-77)
Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-75)
Distance control switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-106)
Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-19)
20. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-41)
21. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel control
(P. 3-31) 22. Hood release (P. 3-21)
23. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-36)
Front and rear sonar system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-160)
Steering assist switch (for vehicles with
ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped)
(P. 2-45)
Instrument panel liftgate switch (P. 3-21)
Headlight switch (P. 2-36)
Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)
Head Up Display (HUD) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-46)
*: Refer to the separate INFINITI InTouchTM
Owner's Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine model)
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-15)
3. Air filter (P. 8-15)4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)
5. Battery (P. 8-12)
6. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-15)7. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
8. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LDI3173
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
or
Brake warning
light
2-10
Charge warning
light 2-11
Electric shift
control system
warning light2-11
or
Electronic parking
brake indicator
light2-11
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Engine oil pressure
warning light
2-11
Master warning
light2-12
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-12
Security indicator
light2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-12
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-13
or
Electronic parking
brake warning
light2-13
Forward
Emergency
Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian
Detection system
warning light2-13
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Warning/Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Front passenger
air bag status light
2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light2-13
Malfunction
Indicator Light
(MIL) 2-15
Master warning
light
2-12
Power steering
warning light2-16
Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)
warning light2-16
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Slip indicator light 2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC)
OFF indicator light
2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Automatic brake
hold indicator light
(white/green)
2-17
Eco drive indicator
light (green) (if so
equipped)2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Front fog light
indicator light
(green) (if so
equipped) 2-17
High Beam Assist
indicator light
(green)
2-17
High beam
indicator light
(blue)2-18
Side light and
headlight indicator
light (green)2-18
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
(green)2-18
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12. Glove box (P. 2-50)
13. Audio system controls*Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-41)
14. INFINITI controller*
15. Power outlet (P. 2-48) USB port*
Cup holders (P. 2-50)
Storage (P. 2-50)
16. Shift lever (P. 5-18)
17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13) Electronic parking brake switch (P. 5-23)
Automatic brake hold switch (P. 5-25)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
19. ProPILOT Assist Switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-77)
Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-75)
Distance control switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-106)
Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-19)
20. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-41)
21. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel control
(P. 3-31) 22. Hood release (P. 3-21)
23. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-36)
Front and rear sonar system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-160)
Steering assist switch (for vehicles with
ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped)
(P. 2-45)
Instrument panel liftgate switch (P. 3-21)
Headlight switch (P. 2-36)
Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)
Head Up Display (HUD) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-46)
*: 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

Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
orBrake warning lightorAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightAutomatic brake hold indicator light
(white/green)
Charge warning lightorElectronic parking brake
warning lightEco drive indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Electric shift control system warning lightForward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
orElectronic parking brake
indicator lightFront passenger air bag status lightHigh Beam Assist indicator light (green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Seat belt warning light and chimeMaster warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Security indicator lightPower steering warning light
Supplemental air bag warning lightRear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-9

Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
Slip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if so
equipped) will come on:
,,,,or,
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,,or,,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunc-
tion. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer. For
additional information, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display” (P. 2-19).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(red)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for the foot brake system.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine is
running, with the parking brake not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. For additional information,
see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-10).
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
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