2021 INFINITI QX50 Owner's Manual

Proper operation technique
• While at the rear of the vehicle, begin mak-ing a quick forward kicking motion.
• Raise your foot straight under the center of the rear bumper then immediately return
your foot to the ground in a continuous
motion.
• The kicking motion should be straight, smooth and consistent.
• After your kick motion is complete, step back and allow the liftgate to open/close. • Three beeps will sound and the liftgate will
begin moving within two seconds after the
kick.
CAUTION
Before performing the kicking motion,
steady your stance to prevent any loss of
balance. Also, while making the kicking
motion, take caution around hot exhaust
system parts. Otherwise, there may be
danger of injury.
WARNING
Prevent unintentional liftgate opening/
closing. There may be conditions when
opening/closing the liftgate is not desired.
Keep the Intelligent Key out of range of the
liftgate, (31.5 in or 80 cm), when washing
or working around the back of the vehicle.
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Activation zone
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DO: Quick forward kick and return while the key fob is within range
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DO NOT: Swing foot side to side or pause during kick
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CAUTION
• Interference or malfunction can be
caused by parking in close proximity to
radio or satellite towers.
• Intelligent Key interference could be
caused if you have your key fob stored
next to your cell phone or any RF-
enabled smart card. For additional infor-
mation, see “INFINITI Intelligent Key”
(P. 3-6).
POWER LIFTGATE MAIN
SWITCH
The power liftgate operation can be turned
ON
OAor OFFOBby the power liftgate main
switch located in the glove box.
When the power liftgate main switch is
pushed to the OFF position, the power op-
eration is not available by the power liftgate
switch or liftgate request switch on the
liftgate.
Power operation is only available when the
power liftgate main switch is in the OFF po-
sition by pressing the liftgate button on the
key fob. Motion-Activated Liftgate (if so equipped)
will not function when the power liftgate
main switch is in the OFF position.
LIFTGATE RELEASE
WARNING
• Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
• Do not drive with the liftgate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. For additional
information, see “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” (P. 5-4).
• To avoid personal injury, do not attempt
to activate the power liftgate if one or
both of the liftgate struts are removed.
CAUTION
• If the power liftgate does not stay open
or if the liftgate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift-
gate. There may be a pressure loss in one
or both of the liftgate struts. It is recom-
mended that you have the liftgate in-
spected. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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•Do not activate the power liftgate if one
or both of the liftgate struts are re-
moved. Damage to the liftgate or power
liftgate mechanisms may occur.
• Keep the power liftgate main switch (if
so equipped) in the OFF position when
washing or working around the back of
the vehicle (with Intelligent Key) to pre-
vent inadvertent opening/closing.
Power liftgate release
If the liftgate cannot be opened with the
instrument panel switch, liftgate opener
switch or key fob due to a discharged battery,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the cover
OAon the inside of the
liftgate.
2. Move the lever
OBas illustrated to open
the liftgate.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible for repair.
LIFTGATE POSITION SETTING
The liftgate can be set to open to a specific
height (garage mode) by performing the fol-
lowing:
1. Open the liftgate using the request switch or the Intelligent Key.
2. Pull the liftgate down and move to the desired height position (the liftgate will
have some resistance when being manu-
ally adjusted).
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3. Push and hold the power liftgate closeswitchlocated on the liftgate for
more than 3 seconds or until two beeps
are heard.
The liftgate will open to the selected position
setting. To change the position of the liftgate,
repeat steps 1-3.
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER
DOOR
The fuel-filler door automatically unlocks
when the driver's door is unlocked.
1. Unlock the fuel-filler door using one of the following operations:
• Unlock the driver’s door with the Intelli- gent Key.
• Push the power door lock switch to the unlock position. • Touch the one touch unlock sensor
(driver’s or front passenger’s) while car-
rying the Intelligent Key with you. For
additional information, see “Locking all
doors and fuel-filler door” (P. 3-10).
2. To open the fuel-filler door, push the right side of the fuel-filler door to release.
To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and
lock the doors.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled. Al-
ways stop the engine and do not smoke
or allow open flames or sparks near the
vehicle when refueling.
• Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off au-
tomatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
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•Use only an original equipment type fuel-
filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and pos-
sible injury. It could also cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to
come on.
• Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
• Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can
cause an explosion of flammable liquid,
vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To
reduce the risk of serious injury or death
when filling portable fuel containers:
– Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with
the container while you are filling it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con-
tainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
• Do not use a fuel containing more than
15% ethanol in your vehicle. For addi-
tional information, see “Fuel recommen-
dation” (P. 10-3).
• The Loose Fuel Cap warning message
will be displayed if the fuel-filler cap is
not properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the message to be dis-
played. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler
cap properly after the Loose Fuel Cap
warning is displayed may cause the Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) to
illuminate.
• Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.
If the
light illuminates because the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive
the vehicle. The
light should turn off
after a few driving trips. If thelight
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service. •
For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)”
(P. 2-15).
• If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush
it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
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To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwiseto remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
OAwhile refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until it clicks. The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting
type.
Loose Fuel Cap warning
The Loose Fuel Cap warning will appear in
the vehicle information display when the
fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after
the vehicle has been refueled. It may take a
few driving trips for the message to be dis-
played. To turn off the warning, perform the
following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap assoon as possible. For additional informa-
tion, see “Fuel-filler cap” (P. 3-28).
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it a single click is heard. 3. Press the
button on the steering
wheel for about 1 second to turn off the
Loose Fuel Cap warning message in the
vehicle information display.
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WARNING
• Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
• Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for proper
steering operation and comfort. The
driver's air bag inflates with great force.
If you are unrestrained, leaning forward,
sitting sideways or out of position in any
way, you are at greater risk of injury or
death in a crash. You may also receive
serious or fatal injuries from the air bag if
you are up against it when it inflates.
Always sit back against the seatback and
as far away as practical from the steer-
ing wheel. Always use the seat belts.
MANUAL OPERATION (if so
equipped)
Tilt and telescopic operation
Push the lock leverO1down:
• Adjust the steering wheel up or down in direction
O2to the desired position.
• Adjust the steering wheel forward or back- ward in direction
O3to the desired position.
Pull the lock lever
O1up firmly to lock the
steering wheel in place.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION (if so
equipped)
Tilt and telescopic operation
To adjust the steering wheel move the switch
O1in the following directions:
• Adjust the steering wheel up or down in direction
O2to the desired tilt position.
• Adjust the steering wheel forward or back- ward in direction
O3to the desired tele-
scopic position.
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Entry/Exit function (if so equipped)
The memory seat system will make the steer-
ing wheel move up automatically when the
driver's door is opened and the ignition switch
is in the LOCK position. This lets the driver get
into and out of the seat more easily. The
steering wheel moves back into position
when the driver's door is closed and the igni-
tion switch is pushed.
For additional information, see “Memory
seat” (P. 3-36).1. To block glare from the front, swing down
the sun visorO1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side
O2.
3. Slide the extension
O3sun visor in or out
as needed.
CAUTION
• Do not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original position.
• Do not pull the extension sun visor forc-
ibly downward.
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SUN VISORS
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