2021 INFINITI QX50 check engine

Power steering warning
light
WARNING
• If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
harder to operate.
• When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of the
vehicle, but the steering will be harder to
operate. Have the power steering sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Models with Direct Adaptive Steering®:
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. 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, have the Direct
Adaptive Steering checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. For additional information, see
“Power Steering”. (P. 5-149).
Models with electric power steering:
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. 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 indi-
cate the electric power steering is not func-
tioning properly and may need servicing. It is
recommended that you have the electric
power steering checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
When the power steering warning light illu-
minates 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. For additional
information, see “Power Steering” (P. 5-149).
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) warning light
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the RAB system is
turned off in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the RAB system
is on, it may indicate that the system is un-
available. For additional information, see
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-118).
Slip indicator light
This indicator light will blink when the VDC
system is operating, thus alerting the driver to
the fact that the road surface is slippery and
the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working; this
is normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds after the
VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
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Theindicator light also comes on when
you place the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion. The light will turn off after a period of
time if the system is operational. If the light
does not come on have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the VDC is
turned off in the lower display. This indicates
the VDC has been turned off.
Turn the VDC on again by reactivating it in
the lower display, or restarting the engine.
The system will be reactivated. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P. 5-154).
The VDC light also comes on when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will turn off after a period of time if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the
indicator light
while you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a ve-
hicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
Automatic brake hold
indicator light (white/green)
This light illuminates to show the status of
the automatic brake hold system.
When the automatic brake hold system is on
standby, the indicator will illuminate white.
When the automatic brake hold system is
operating, the indicator will illuminate green.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-25).
ECO drive indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)
When the ECO mode has been selected, the
ECO drive indicator light will illuminate, blink,
or remain off depending on the accelerator
pedal operation. This is to help the driver drive
economically. For additional information, see
“ECO mode” (P. 5-30).
Front fog light indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. For addi-
tional information, see “Fog light switch”
(P. 2-42).
High Beam Assist indicator
light (green)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist is operational.
For additional information, see “Headlight
switch” (P. 2-36).
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VEHICLE INFORMATION
DISPLAY WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in your
vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the Intel-
ligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake
pedal. For additional information, see
“INFINITI Intelligent Key battery discharge”
(P. 5-15).
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information,
see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-22).
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position and the
Intelligent Key is not recognized by the sys-
tem. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key.
For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key System” (P. 3-2).
Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period of
time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.
If the warning appears while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However in
these cases, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position. Make sure the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key System” (P. 3-2).
AFS System Error: See Owner’s Manual
This message may appear when the Adaptive
Front lighting System (AFS) encounters an
error.
For additional information, see Adaptive
Front lighting System (AFS) (P. 2-40).
Chassis Control System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if the chassis control is
not functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
. For additional information, see “Chassis
Control” (P. 5-156).
Check position of shift lever
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift device.
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Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Door/liftgate Open
This warning appears when a door or the
liftgate has been opened.
Flat Tire — Visit dealer
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates
and one or more flat tires are detected while
driving. For additional information, see “Flat
tire” (P. 6-3) and “Types of tires” (P. 8-33).
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an error
with the system. For additional information,
see “Headlight switch” (P. 2-36).
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector indicators
These indicators show the current drive
mode of the vehicle.
For additional information, see “INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector” (P. 5-28).
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap
is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. For additional information,
see “Fuel-filler cap” (P. 3-28).
Low Fuel
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches 0 (Empty).There will be a
small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).
Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional in-
formation, see “Windshield-washer fluid”
(P. 8-11).
Power will turn off to save the battery
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display after a period
of time if the shift lever has not moved from
the P (Park) position.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button ignition
switch positions” (P. 5-14).
Press Brake Pedal
This message may appear in the following
situations:
• The driver tries to release the electronic parking brake manually without depressing
the brake pedal.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and there is a possibility of moving backwards,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• The vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is activated.
For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-23).
Push brake and start switch
to drive
This indicator appears when the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the vehicle
has been started using the Remote Engine
Start (if so equipped) function.
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This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.
Push Ignition to OFF
After the Push Ignition to OFF indicator ap-
pears, the warning will appear if the ignition
switch is placed in the AUTO ACC position
when the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
To turn off the Push warning, place the igni-
tion switch in the ON position and then in the
LOCK position.
Rear seat belt reminder
This rear seat belt reminder appears after
starting the engine.
If any of the rear passenger seat belts are not
fastened, the seat belt icon illuminates in red
to show which seat belt is not fastened.
When a rear passenger’s seat belt has been
securely fastened, the color of the corre-
sponding seat belt icon will change. The
warning will automatically turn off after ap-
proximately 35 seconds.
A chime will sound one time and the rear seat
belt warning will appear if a rear passenger’s
seat belt is unfastened. The chime will notsound when the vehicle speed exceeds 10
mph (15km/h). The seat belt icon illuminates
in red until the corresponding rear passen-
ger’s seat belt is fastened. The warning will
automatically turn off after approximately 35
seconds.
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the
parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
Reminder: Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF
or AUTO position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight switch” (P. 2-36).
Shift system malfunction: Visit Dealer
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system at 6
mph (10 km/h) or higher.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Shift to Park
This warning appears only when all the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
• The ignition switch is in the ON position.
• The driver’s door is open.
• Vehicle is stopped (or vehicle speed is less
than 1.8 mph (3 km/h).
• Shift lever is in a position other than the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift lever
to the P position.
Shift to P range
This warning appears when the driver’s door
is opened with the shift position in any posi-
tion other than the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift lever
to the P position.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended stor-
age switch to turn off the warning. For addi-
tional information, see “Extended storage
switch” (P. 2-49).
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Stop vehicle and Apply
parking brake
This message may appear when the battery
charge is low.
Please park vehicle as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer.
Transmission Shift Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shift
position.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates
and low tire pressure is detected. The warn-
ing appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated. If this warning appears, stop the ve-
hicle and adjust the tire pressures of all four
tires to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, see
“Low tire pressure warning light” (P. 2-13)
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
When parked apply parking
brake
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system be-
low 6 mph (10 km/h).
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
AWD Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when the all-wheel
drive system is not functioning properly while
the engine is running.
AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle
This warning may appear while trying to free
a stuck vehicle due to increased oil tempera-
ture. The driving mode may change to
2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning is dis-
played, stop the vehicle with the engine idling,
as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if the
warning turns off, you can continue driving.
AWD Tire Size Incorrect: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire
pressure is correct and that the tires are not
excessively worn.
CVT (AT) Malfunction Service now
This warning appears when there is a prob-
lem with the CVT system. If this warning
comes on, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
CVT (AT) hot Power reduced
This transmission has a high fluid tempera-
ture protection mode. If the fluid temperature
becomes too high (for example, climbing
steep grades in high temperatures with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to re-
duce the chance of transmission damage.
Vehicle speed can be controlled with the ac-
celerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle
speed may be reduced.
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WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode operation occurs, vehicle speed
may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a colli-
sion. Be especially careful when driving. If
necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission to
return to normal operation; or have it re-
paired if necessary.Engine hot Power reduced
This engine has a high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode. If the fluid temperature be-
comes too high (for example, climbing steep
grades in high temperatures with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to re-
duce the chance of engine damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelerator
pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed may
be reduced.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode operation occurs, vehicle speed
may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a colli-
sion. Be especially careful when driving. If
necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the engine to return to
normal operation; or have it repaired if
necessary.
Engine Malfunction: Power Reduced
Service now
This warning appears when the engine is not
operating under normal conditions. If this
warning comes on, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Engine Malfunction Service now
This warning appears when there is a prob-
lem with the engine. If this warning comes on,
have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Engine Stalled: Stop safely
This message appears 30 seconds before the
vehicle is shut down due to an above normal
operating exhaust temperature. The Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) and malfunc-
tion warning (red) will illuminate. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer immediately for this
service.
Service CVT (AT) Power reduced
This transmission has a high fluid tempera-
ture protection mode. If the fluid temperature
becomes too high (for example, climbing
steep grades in high temperatures with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to re-
duce the chance of transmission damage.
Vehicle speed can be controlled with the ac-
celerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle
speed may be reduced.
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If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Not Available Bad Weather
This message may appear when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the Steering
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• When the wiper (HI) operates
The system will be available when the above
condition no longer exists.
Not Available: High Camera Temp
This message appears when the camera de-
tects an interior temperature of more than
104°F (40°C).
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Intervention® (BSI)” (P. 5-54) , “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-35), “Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP)” (P. 5-40) or “Traffic
Sign Recognition (TSR)” (P. 5-32).
Not Available Poor Road Conditions
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system, the Blind Spot Interven-
tion® (BSI) system, the Lane Departure Pre-
vention (LDP) system or the Distance Control
Assist (DCA) system is engaged.Under the following conditions, the ProPI-
LOT Assist system, the Blind Spot Interven-
tion® (BSI) system, the Lane Departure Pre-
vention (LDP) system, or the Distance
Control Assist (DCA) system, is automatically
canceled:
• When the VDC operates
• When a wheel slips
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates and wheel slips).
Not Available Seat Belt Not
Fastened
This message may appear when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ICC (with
ProPILOT Assist) system is automatically
canceled:
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
The above system cannot be used when the
driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
Not Available Visibility is Impaired
This message may appear when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, The ICC
(with ProPILOT Assist) system is automati-
cally canceled:
• The camera area of the windshield is
fogged up or covered with dirt, water
drops, ice, snow, etc.
• Strong light, such as sunlight or high beams from oncoming vehicles, enter the front
camera
The system will be available when the above
conditions no longer exist.
If the warning message continues to appear,
stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off, and clean the windshield.
ProPILOT Assist indicators
These indicators show the ProPILOT Assist
system status.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-77).
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) indicator
This indicator appears to indicate the status
of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system.
For additional information, see “Rear Auto-
matic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-119).
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