2021 INFINITI QX50 instrument panel

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop
when it is safe to do so. Check and correct
any of the above conditions. Restart the ve-
hicle and wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.
If the light is still OFF after this, the small
adult, child or child restraint should be repo-
sitioned in the rear seat and the vehicle
should be checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
3. If the light is OFF with no front passengerand no objects on the front passenger
seat, the vehicle should be checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible.
Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions
WARNING
• Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Such objects may be-
come dangerous projectiles and cause in-
jury if the front air bags inflate.
• Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may se-
verely burn yourself.
• No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of the
supplemental air bag system. This is to
prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
• Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle's electrical system, suspen-
sion system or front end structure. This
could affect proper operation of the
front air bag system. •
Tampering with the front air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
Tampering includes changes to the
steering wheel and the instrument panel
assembly by placing material over the
steering wheel pad and above the instru-
ment panel or by installing additional
trim material around the air bag system.
• Removing or modifying the front pas-
senger seat may affect the function of
the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
• Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious per-
sonal injury. For example, do not change
the front seats by placing material on the
seat cushion or by installing additional
trim material, such as seat covers, on the
seat that are not specifically designed to
assure proper air bag operation. Addi-
tionally, do not stow any objects under
the front passenger seat or the seat
cushion and seatback. Such objects may
interfere with the proper operation of
the occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor).
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playingin the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits for the air bag systems, pre-
tensioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns OFF. This means the system is
operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
knee air bag and pretensioner systems need
servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag, knee air bag or pre-
tensioner systems may not operate properly.
They must be checked and repaired. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, curtain air bag, knee air bag and/or
pretensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags, knee air bags and pretensioner(s) are
designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental air bag warning light remains
illuminated after inflation has occurred.
These systems should be repaired and/or re-
placed as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, cur-
tain air bags, knee air bags, pretensioner(s)
and related parts should be pointed out to the
person performing the maintenance. The ig-
nition switch should always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or
inside the vehicle.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel.................................2-2
Meters and gauges ..............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............2-6
Fuel gauge ...................................2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-7
Variable Compression Turbo ..................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-13
Warning/Indicator lights (other) ..............2-17
Audible reminders ........................... 2-18
Vehicle information display .....................2-19
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-19
Startup display .............................. 2-20
Resetting the trip computer .................2-20
Oil control system ........................... 2-20
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators .................................... 2-21
Security systems ............................... 2-29
Vehicle security system ......................2-29
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-30 Wiper and washer switch
......................2-32
Switch operation ............................ 2-32
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................. 2-33
Rear switch operation ....................... 2-34
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster (if so equipped), and wiper deicer
(if so equipped) switch ......................... 2-35
Headlight switch ............................... 2-36
Headlight control switch ....................2-36
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ..................................... 2-40
Instrument brightness control ................2-41
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-41
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-42
Horn .......................................... 2-42
Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................
2-42
Heated

seats (if so equipped) ...................2-43
Steering Assist switch (for vehicles with
ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped) ...............2-45
Front and rear sonar system switch
(if so equipped) ................................ 2-45
Head Up Display (HUD) (if so equipped) .........2-46
HowtousetheHUD........................ 2-46

1. Vent (P. 4-33)
2. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System*Steering wheel switch for audio control* Center display multi-function control
buttons*3. High beam/turn signal switch (P. 2-41)
Paddle shifters (P. 5-18)
Trip reset switch (P. 2-4)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-41) Horn (P. 1-41)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-9)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-19)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-32) Rear wiper and washer switch (P. 2-32)
7. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-34)
Driver side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)
Driver side heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
8. Upper and lower displays* Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-34)
Passenger side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-42)
Passenger side heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster (if so equipped), and wiper
deicer (if so equipped) switch (P. 2-35)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
11. Passenger supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-41)
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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.
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to
turn on and off automatically. The autolight
system can:
• Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.
• Turn off all the lights (except daytime run- ning lights) when it is light.
• Keep all the lights on for a period of time after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed.
NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff can be
adjusted. For additional information, re-
fer to the separate INFINITI InTouch™
Owner’s Manual.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position
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2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and left
open, the headlights remain on for a period of
time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the wind-
shield wiper is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and
this condition is continued, the headlights re-
main on for 5 minutes.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
,orposition.
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Be sure you do not put anything on top of the
autolight sensor located in the top side
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the instrument panel. The autolight sensor
controls the autolight; if it is covered, the
autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and
the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs
while parked with the engine off and the ig-
nition switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle's battery could become discharged.Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, rotate
the headlight control switch to the
position, then push the lever forward.
The high beam lights come on and the
light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
High Beam Assist
The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the head-
light high beam is on, the headlight will be
switched to the low beam automatically.
WARNING
• The High Beam Assist system is a conve-
nience but it is not a substitute for safe
driving operation. The driver should re-
main alert at all times, ensure safe driv-
ing practices and switch the high beams
and low beam manually when necessary.
• The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the follow-
ing conditions. Switch the high beam and
low beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a head-
light or tail light is in the vicinity of the
vehicle.
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “+” buttonOAto increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
Press the “-” button
OBto decrease the
brightness of instrument panel lights.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels
automatically.
Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold
the lever until the lane change is
completed. Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch, and release the lever. The turn signal
will automatically flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a
lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
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