2021 INFINITI QX50 warning

•Heavy loading of the crossbars has the
potential to affect the vehicle stability
and handling during sudden or unusual
handling maneuvers.
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un-
secured cargo could cause personal
injury.
• Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is
loaded at or near the cargo carrying ca-
pacity, especially if the significant por-
tion of that load is carried on the
crossbars.
CAUTION
• Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot com-
fortably lift the items onto the roof rack
from the ground, use a ladder or a stool.
Do not apply any load directly to the roof side
rails
OA. CrossbarsOBmust be installed be-
fore applying load/cargo/luggage to the
roof of the vehicle.
INFINITI accessory crossbars may be avail-
able through an INFINITI retailer. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
additional information. The service load capacity for the roof side
rails is 165 lbs. (74 kg.), however do not ex-
ceed the crossbars load capacity.
Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or
its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front
and rear).
For additional information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to:
• F.M.V.S.S. or C.M.V.S.S. certification label
(located on the driver’s door pillar).
Installing crossbars (if so equipped)
WARNING
• It is recommended that you have the roof
rack crossbars installed by an INFINITI
retailer.
• Make sure the moonroof (if so equipped)
is in the closed position during the instal-
lation process.
• Protect the painted area on the vehicle’s
roof under the crossbars by placing a
piece of cloth under the cross bars to pre-
vent scratch damage.
• Do not load the crossbars more than the
rated load capacity and always distrib-
ute the load uniformly. The roof rack crossbars may be installed or
removed. Use an L shaped allen key to install
and remove the crossbars.
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CARGO COVER (if so equipped)
WARNING
• Do not place objects on the cargo cover
while the vehicle is parked or in motion,
no matter how small. The object on the
cargo cover could cause an injury in an
accident or sudden stop, and/or the
cargo cover can become damaged.
• Do not leave the cargo cover in the ve-
hicle with it disengaged from the holder.
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury. •
Properly secure cargo and do not allow it
to contact the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether anchor. Cargo
that is not properly secured or cargo that
contacts the top tether strap may dam-
age the top tether strap during a colli-
sion. If the cargo cover contacts the top
tether strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor, remove the cargo
cover from the vehicle or secure it on the
cargo floor below its attachment loca-
tion. If the cargo cover is not removed, it
may damage the top tether strap during
a collision. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the child
restraint top tether strap is damaged.
The cargo cover keeps the luggage compart-
ment contents hidden from the outside.
To close the cargo cover, remove the cover
from the grooves
O1and retract.
To open the cargo cover, extend the cover
into the grooves
O1to lock into place.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
• Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc., inside the vehicle while it is in
motion and before closing the windows.
Use the window lock switch to prevent
unexpected use of the power windows.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, including en-
trapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your ve-
hicle. Additionally, the temperature in-
side 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 power windows operate when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position or for
a period of time after the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position. If the driver's or
passenger's door is opened during this period
of time, the power to the windows is
canceled.
Driver's side power window switch
The driver's side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close the front and
rear passenger windows. The window can be partially opened by push-
ing the switch
OAdown lightly until the de-
sired window position is reached. To close
the window partially, pull the switch
OBup
until the desired window position is reached.
Locking passengers' windows
When the window lock buttonOCis de-
pressed, only the driver's side window can be
opened or closed. Press it again to cancel the
window lock function.
SIC4352
1. Driver side automatic switch
2. Front passenger side automatic switch
3. Left rear passenger automatic switch
4. Right rear passenger automatic switch
5. Window lock button
WINDOWS
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Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be activated
when a window is closed by automatic
operation.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which can-
not be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers have their hands, etc., inside the
vehicle before closing the window.
If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, re-
placed, or jump started, the power window
auto-reverse function may not operate prop-
erly. If this occurs, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer to re-initialize the
power window auto-reverse system.
If the control unit detects something caught
in a window equipped with automatic opera-
tion as it is closing, the window will be imme-
diately lowered.
REAR DOOR SUNSHADE (if so
equipped)
The rear door sunshade is located within the
rear doors at the base of the window.
• To raise the sunshade, pull up the center tab
O1.
• Hook the sunshade slots onto the tabs ex- tending from the top of the window frame
O2.
CAUTION
• Do not release the rear door sunshade
during operation. This could damage the
sunshade or cause injury.
• Do not forcefully pull the sunshade. Do-
ing so may elongate the sunshade. This
could cause improper operation or could
damage the sunshade.
• Do not place objects on or near the rear
sunshade. This could cause improper op-
eration or could damage the sunshade.
NOTE:
To avoid damage to the sunshade, please
note the following:
• Do not pull or push the sunshade, other than upwards.
• Do not pull or push the sunshade with the sunshade hung on the hooks.
• Do not allow liquids or objects on the stor- ing area of the sunshade.
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or tilted down by automatic operation when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion or for a period of time after the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which can-
not be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers have their hands, etc., inside the
vehicle before closing the moonroof.
When closing
If the control unit detects something caught
in the moonroof and sunshade as it moves to
the front, the moonroof and sunshade will
immediately open backward.
When tilting down
If the control unit detects something caught
in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moon-
roof will immediately tilt up.
WARNING
• In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
• Do not allow anyone to stand up or ex-
tend any portion of their body out of the
moonroof opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
• Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
• Do not place heavy objects on the moon-
roof or surrounding area.
Panoramic sunshade
The panoramic sunshade operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position. When
opening or closing the sunshade the switch
need not be held.
To open the sunshade:
• To fully open the sunshade, slide the switch
O1toward the OPEN position to the first
detent. • To fully open the sunshade and the moon-
roof together, slide the switch
O1toward
the OPEN position to the second detent.
To close the sunshade:
• To fully close the sunshade, slide the switch
O2toward the CLOSE position to the sec-
ond detent. If the moonroof is open, both
the moonroof and the sunshade will close
automatically.
• If the switch is slid
O2toward the CLOSE
position to the first detent while the moon-
roof is open, only the moonroof will close.
The sunshade will remain open.
To stop the sunshade during operation, push
the switch
O1,O2,orO3at the desired
position.
WARNING
• To avoid personal injury, keep your
hands, fingers and head away from the
sunshade arm, the arm rail and sunshade
inlet port.
• Do not allow children near the sunshade
system. They could be injured.
• Do not place objects on or near the sun-
shade. This could cause improper opera-
tion or damage it.
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The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver pro-
vides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-held
transmitters into one built-in device.
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:
• Will operate most radio frequency devicessuch as garage doors, gates, home and
office lighting, entry door locks and security
systems.
• Is powered by your vehicle's battery. No separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLink® will retain all
programming.
When the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original transmit-
ter for future programming procedures (Ex-
ample: new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For additional
information, see “Programming HomeLink®”
(P. 2-70).
WARNING
• Your vehicle's engine should be turned
off while programming the HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver. For additional in-
formation, see “Push-button ignition
switch” (P. 5-13). Do not breathe ex-
haust gases; they contain colorless and
odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon mon-
oxide is dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
•
Do not use the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver with any garage door opener
that lacks safety stop and reverse features
as required by federal safety standards.
(These standards became effective for
opener models manufactured after April 1,
1982.) A garage door opener which cannot
detect an object in the path of a closing
garage door and then automatically stop
and reverse does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases
the risk of serious injury or death.
• During the programming procedure your
garage door or security gate will open
and close (if the transmitter is within
range). Make sure that people or objects
are clear of the garage door, gate, etc.,
that you are programming.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®
If you have any questions or are having diffi-
culty programming your HomeLink® but-
tons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
NOTE:
Place the ignition switch in the ON position
(without starting the engine) when pro-
gramming HomeLink®. It is also recom-
mended that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device being
programmed to HomeLink® for quicker pro-
gramming and accurate transmission of the
radio frequency.
HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2
INFINITI Intelligent Key .......................3-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys ..........................................3-4
Doors ...........................................3-4
Locking with key ..............................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob Type A
(if so equipped) ...............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob Type B
(if so equipped) ...............................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ..........3-5
Automatic door locks .........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock .....................3-6
INFINITI Intelligent Key System ...................3-6
Operating range ..............................3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ................3-9
INFINITI Intelligent Key operation .............3-9
How to use the remote keyless entry
function .................................... 3-13
Warning signals ............................. 3-16
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-16
Log-in function ............................. 3-18
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-18
Remote Engine Start operating range ........3-19
Remote starting the vehicle ..................3-19
Extending engine run time ...................3-19
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ............3-20 Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
not work
................................... 3-20
Hood .......................................... 3-21
Liftgate ....................................... 3-21
Operating the power liftgate ................3-22
Motion-Activated Liftgate
(if so equipped) ............................. 3-24
Power liftgate main switch ..................3-26
Liftgate release ............................. 3-26
Liftgate position setting .....................3-27
Fuel-filler door ................................. 3-28
Opening the fuel-filler door ..................3-28
Fuel-filler cap ............................... 3-28
Steering wheel ................................. 3-31
Manual operation (if so equipped) ...........3-31
Automatic operation (if so equipped) .........3-31
Sun visors ..................................... 3-32
Vanity mirrors .............................. 3-33
C
ard holder ................................. 3-33
Mirrors ........................................ 3-33
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................. 3-33
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................. 3-34
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-34
Memory Seat (if so equipped) ...................3-36

INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra INFINITI Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System keys. Your existing
key can be duplicated without knowing the
key number. As many as four INFINITI Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System keys can be used
with one vehicle. You should bring all
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System keys
that you have to the INFINITI retailer for
registration. This is because the registration
process will erase the memory of all key
codes previously registered into the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the regis-
tration process, these components will only
recognize keys coded into the INFINITI Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System during registration.
Any key that is not given to the retailer at the
time of registration will no longer be able to
start your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not allow the immobilizer system key,
which contains an electrical transponder,
to come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect system function. When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to open
the doors.
WARNING
• Always have the doors locked while driv-
ing. Along with the use of seat belts, this
provides greater safety in the event of an
accident by helping to prevent persons
from being thrown from the vehicle. This
also helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors, and
will help keep out intruders.
• Before opening any door, always look for
and avoid oncoming traffic.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, including en-
trapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your ve-
hicle. Additionally, the temperature in-
side 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.
LOCKING WITH KEY
To lock or unlock the driver’s door, turn the
key toward the front of the vehicle
O1.
To unlock the driver’s door, turn the key to-
ward the rear of the vehicle
O3, then return it
to the neutral position
O2.
LPD2750
Driver’s door
DOORS
3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments