2021 INFINITI QX50 warning lights

Brakes:Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) P
(Park) position mechanism: On a fairly steep
hill check that the vehicle is held securely with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake op-
eration regularly. The vehicle should be se-
curely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake
does not securely hold the vehicle, it is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
service.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to en-
sure they operate smoothly and all latches
lock securely in every position. Check that the
head restraints/headrests move up and
down smoothly and the locks (if so equipped)
hold securely in all latched positions. Steering wheel:
Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating the
heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and
that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time
you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery (for maintenance free batteries)*:
This vehicle is equipped with a sealed main-
tenance free battery. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic
accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone
chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure the drive belt is
not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

The safety chains can be attached to the
bumper if the hitch ball is mounted to the
bumper. Be sure to leave enough slack in the
chains to permit turning corners.
Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while us-
ing the vehicle tail light, stop light and turn
signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
than 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a module/converter
that exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem. See a reputable trailer retailer to ob-
tain the proper equipment and to have it
installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal
and/or local regulations. For assistance in
hooking up trailer lights, contact an INFINITI
retailer or reputable trailer retailer. Vehicles
equipped with the optional trailer tow pack-
age are equipped with a 7-pin trailer harness connector. If your trailer is equipped with a
flat 4-pin connector, an adapter will be
needed to connect the trailer lights to the
vehicle. Adapters are available at auto parts
stores and hitch retailers.Trailer brakes
Most states require a separate braking sys-
tem on trailers with a loaded weight above a
specific amount, make sure the trailer meets
the local regulations and the regulations
where you plan to tow.
Several types of braking systems are
available.
Surge Brakes -
The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydrau-
lic line running to each trailer wheel. Surge
brakes are activated by the trailer pushing
against the hitch ball when the tow vehicle is
braking. Hydraulic surge brakes are common
on rental trailers and some boat trailers. In
this type of system, there is no hydraulic or
electric connection for brake operation be-
tween the tow vehicle and the trailer.
Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking sys-
tems are activated by an electronic signal
sent from a trailer brake controller (special
brake-sensing module). Have a professional supplier of towing
equipment make sure the trailer brakes are
properly installed and demonstrate proper
brake function testing.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
• Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if
it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other pos-
sible causes of either condition.
• Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
• Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the trailer to keep the trailer center of grav-
ity low.
• Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and 40%
is in the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
10-26Technical and consumer information

11 Index
2
2nd row bench seat adjustment.......1-4
A
Active Engine Brake............5-157Active noise cancellation
Active sound enhancement......5-167Active Ride Control........... .5-158Active Trace Control............5-156Aiming control, headlights.........2-40Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).................... .1-41Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
............... .1-48Air bag warning labels............1-60Air bag warning light.........1-61, 2-12Air bag warning light,
supplemental............ .1-61, 2-12Air cleaner.................. .8-16Air cleaner housing filter..........8-16Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation........4-35Air conditioner specification label. .10-12Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.......... .10-7Heater and air conditioner
(automatic) (if so equipped).......4-34
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-35Servicing air conditioner.........4-42Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).................... .2-29Anchor point locations............1-27Antenna................... .4-43Anti-lock brake warning light. . . .2-10, 2-13Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-152Antifreeze..................5-165Armrests.................... .1-5Around View® Monitor...........4-10Autolight switch.............. .2-36Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-64Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-34Automatic brake hold........... .5-25Automatic door locks............ .3-6Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). . .2-16
B
Battery............... .5-165, 8-12Charge warning light...........2-11Battery replacement............ .8-22INFINITI Intelligent Key.........8-22Key fob.................. .8-22Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt).............8-15Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI).......5-54Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-45
Booster seats................ .1-38Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-152Brake fluid................ .8-10Brake light (See stop light)........8-25Brake system...............5-152Brake warning light............2-10Brake wear indicators......2-18, 8-19Self-adjusting brakes...........8-19Brake Assist................ .5-153Brake fluid.................. .8-10Brake system................5-152Brakes.................... .8-19Break-in schedule.............5-144Brightness control
Instrument panel............ .2-41Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10Bulb replacement............. .8-25
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-11Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor). .4-23Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants............... .10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-43Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-15Cargo area storage bin...........2-55Cargo cover................. .2-62

Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid.........8-11Fog light switch................2-42Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system. . .2-13, 5-123Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . . .1-48Front and rear sonar system........5-160Front and rear sonar system switch. . . .2-45Front power seat adjustment.........1-3Front seats................... .1-2Front-door pocket..............2-50Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Fuel economy...............5-145Fuel gauge................. .2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-5Fuel recommendation...........10-3Fuel-filler door and cap..........3-28Loose fuel cap warning..........2-22Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-144Fuel gauge................... .2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-28Fuses..................... .8-20Fusible links..................8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.......2-70, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74Gas cap.................... .3-28
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Fuel gauge................. .2-7Odometer.................. .2-5Speedometer.................2-5Tachometer................. .2-6Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance..............9-2Glove box................... .2-52Glove box lock.................2-52Grocery hooks.................2-56
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-7Head Up Display (HUD)...........2-46Headlight aiming control...........2-40Headlight and turn signal switch......2-36Headlight switch.............. .2-36Headlights.................. .8-24Headlights, aiming control..........2-40Heated seats..................2-43Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
.............. .4-34Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-35Heater operation..............4-36Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-34Heater and air conditioner settings.....4-41Hill start assist system...........5-159HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.......2-70, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74
Hood..................... .3-21Hook
Luggage hook.............. .2-55Horn...................... .2-42
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system............. .5-16Important vehicle information label. . . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-16Increasing fuel economy..........5-145Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
............... .2-9, 2-10INFINITI Drive Mode Selector.......5-28INFINITI Intelligent Key System. . . .3-2, 3-6INFINITI InTouch™ Owner's Manual. . . .4-2INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System..............2-30, 3-4, 5-16Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . . .3-34Instrument brightness control........2-41Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch......2-41Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD). . . .5-146Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist). . . .5-87Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............ .3-8Key operation............... .3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation.....3-13
11-3

Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals..............3-16Interior light................. .2-68ISOFIX child restraints............1-24
J
Jump starting............. .6-5, 8-14
K
Key....................... .3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-22Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-13
L
LabelTire and Loading Information label. .10-12LabelsAir conditioner specification label. . .10-12C.M.V.S.S. certification label......10-11Emission control information label. . .10-11Engine serial number.......... .10-11F.M.V.S.S. certification label......10-11Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate................... .10-10Warning labels (for SRS).........1-60
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP).....5-40Lane Departure Warning (LDW)......5-35LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-24LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system.................... .2-40License plate
Installing the license plate........10-13Liftgate.................... .3-21Liftgate release................3-26Light
Air bag warning light........1-61, 2-12Brake light (See stop light)........8-25Bulb check/instrument panel......2-10Bulb replacement............ .8-25Charge warning light...........2-11Exterior and Interior lights........8-25Fog light switch............. .2-42Fog lights................. .8-24Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-36Headlights.................8-24Interior light.................2-68Light bulbs.................8-24Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.................... .2-22Personal lights...............2-69Security indicator light...........2-12Trunk light................. .2-69Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...............2-9, 2-10Lights..................... .8-24Map lights..................2-69
Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4Glove box lock...............2-52Liftgate release..............3-26Power door locks..............3-5Loose fuel cap warning...........2-22Low fuel warning light. . . .2-12, 2-15, 2-22Low tire pressure warning light.......2-13Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light...................... .2-22Luggage (See vehicle loading
information).................10-15Luggage hook.................2-55Luggage rack (see roof rack). . . .2-56, 2-57
M
Maintenance
General maintenance........... .9-2Inside the vehicle.............. .9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance...........1-19Under the hood and vehicle........9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules.........9-7, 9-8Malfunction indicator light..........2-15Map lights.................. .2-69Memory seat.............3-36, 3-38Meters and gauges.............. .2-4Instrument brightness control......2-41
11-4

MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-34Outside mirrors.............. .3-34Rearview................. .3-33Vanity mirror................3-33Mirrors.................... .3-33Moonroof................2-66, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-28
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5Odometer................... .2-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Changing engine oil.............8-6Changing engine oil filter..........8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..............10-6Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Outside mirrors............... .3-34Overhead sunglasses holder.........2-53Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-7Owner's manual order form........10-33Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-33
P
Parking
Parking/parking on hills.........5-148Parking brake..........2-11, 2-13, 2-17Personal lights................ .2-69Power
Power door locks............. .3-5Power outlet............... .2-48Power rear windows...........2-64Power steering system. . . .5-149, 5-150Power windows............. .2-63Rear power windows...........2-64Power outlet................. .2-48Power steering...........5-149, 5-150Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-8Precautions on booster
seats.........1-22, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38Precautions on child
restraints.......1-22, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38Precautions on seat belt usage......1-11Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-41Precautions when starting and
driving.................5-4, 5-10Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)................... .5-133ProPILOT Assist................5-77Push starting.................. .6-7
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-43Rain sensor.................. .2-33Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test..................... .10-32Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)......5-118Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-67Rear Door Alert................2-23Rear power sunshade............2-65Rear power windows............ .2-64Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster, and wiper deicer switch.....2-35Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... .2-34Rearview mirror................3-33RearView Monitor...............4-3Recommended Fluids.............10-2Recorders
Event Data............... .10-32Refrigerant recommendation........10-7Registering a vehicle in another
country................... .10-10Remote Engine Start.........3-18, 5-17Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-31Roadside assistance program.........6-2Roof rack................2-56, 2-57
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6
11-5

Tire chains.................8-36Tire pressure................8-27Tire rotation................8-36Types of tires................8-33Uniform tire quality grading......10-29Wheel/tire size...............10-9Wheels and tires..............8-27Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). .5-5Top tether strap child restraint.......1-26Towing4-wheel drive models.......... .6-10All-wheel drive models...........6-9Flat towing...........10-28, 10-29Tow truck towing............. .6-8Towing load/specification.......10-23Trailer towing.............. .10-19Towing a trailer...............10-19Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR).......5-32Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.....2-70, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
.................... .8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)................... .10-10Trip odometer..................2-5Trunk light.................. .2-69Turn signal switch...............2-41
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-29USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-42
V
Vanity mirror................. .3-33Variable voltage control system......8-14Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.................... .5-154Vehicle identification............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN). . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)............. .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate..................... .10-10Vehicle immobilizer system.........5-16Vehicle information display.........2-19Vehicle loading information........10-15Vehicle recovery................6-11Vehicle security system............2-29(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start..........2-30, 3-4, 5-16Vents..................... .4-33Visors......................3-32
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-61, 2-12
Anti-lock brake warning light. .2-10, 2-13Battery charge warning light.......2-11Brake warning light........... .2-10Distance Control Assist (DCA).....5-106Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose fuel cap warning..........2-22Low fuel warning light. .2-12, 2-15, 2-22Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.................... .2-22Seat belt warning light.......1-14, 2-12Supplemental air bag warning
light..................1-61, 2-12TPMS.................... .2-4Vehicle security system..........2-29Warning labels (for SRS).........1-60Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...............2-9, 2-10Warning lights..............2-9, 2-10Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders.................... .2-9Warning systems switch...........2-45Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................ .2-9, 2-10Audible reminders..........2-9, 2-10Indicator lights............2-9, 2-10Warning lights............2-9, 2-10Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches
.................. .2-34Weights (See dimensions and weights). .10-9Wheel/tire size................10-9Wheels and tires................8-27
11-7