2021 INFINITI QX50 power steering

30,000 miles/(48,000 km)/
48 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines & cables
• Brake pads & rotors
• CVT transmission fluid
• Engine drive belts*
• Fuel tank vapor vent system*
• Fuel lines/connections*
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaft (AWD models)
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Differential gear oil (AWD models) (1)
• Transfer case oil (AWD models) (1)
• Drive shaft boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/
hood lift supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake,
power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspection
• Engine air filter• Suspension components (shocks, sub-
frame, tie rods)
• Differential and fluid (AWD models)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Essentials:
• Replace engine oil & filter (2)
• Replace engine air filter (3)
• Replace brake fluid
• Tire rotation
Severe maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaft (AWD models)
• Drive shaft boots
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
Essentials:
• Replace brake fluid
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a
car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy
roads, change (not just inspect) oil every
20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.(2) If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil and filter within
two weeks or less than 500 miles (800 km).
(3) If operating mainly in dusty conditions,
more frequent maintenance may be required.
* Maintenance items and intervals with“*”
are recommended by NISSAN for reliable ve-
hicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the
emission warranty or manufacturer recall li-
ability. Other maintenance items and inter-
vals are required.

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.
Illustrated table of contents0-7

Warning/Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Front passenger
air bag status light
2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light2-13
Malfunction
Indicator Light
(MIL) 2-15
Master warning
light
2-12
Power steering
warning light2-16
Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)
warning light2-16
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Slip indicator light 2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC)
OFF indicator light
2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Automatic brake
hold indicator light
(white/green)
2-17
Eco drive indicator
light (green) (if so
equipped)2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Front fog light
indicator light
(green) (if so
equipped) 2-17
High Beam Assist
indicator light
(green)
2-17
High beam
indicator light
(blue)2-18
Side light and
headlight indicator
light (green)2-18
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
(green)2-18
0-10Illustrated table of contents

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.
Instruments and controls2-3

Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
orBrake warning lightorAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightAutomatic brake hold indicator light
(white/green)
Charge warning lightorElectronic parking brake
warning lightEco drive indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Electric shift control system warning lightForward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
orElectronic parking brake
indicator lightFront passenger air bag status lightHigh Beam Assist indicator light (green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Seat belt warning light and chimeMaster warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Security indicator lightPower steering warning light
Supplemental air bag warning lightRear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-9

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.
2-16Instruments and controls

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

DCA driving situations.....................5-114
System temporarily unavailable .............5-115
System maintenance ....................... 5-117
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .................5-118
RAB system operation .....................5-119
Turning the RAB system on/off ............5-120
RAB system limitations .....................5-120
System malfunction ........................ 5-122
System maintenance ....................... 5-122
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system ..................5-123
System operation .......................... 5-124
Turning the FEB with Pedestrian
Detection system on/off ...................5-126
FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations ................................. 5-127
System temporarily unavailable .............5-130
System malfunction ........................ 5-131
System maintenance ....................... 5-132
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) ...................................... 5-133
PFCW system operation ...................5-135
Turning the PFCW system on/off ..........5-136
PFCW system limitations ...................5-137
System temporarily unavailable .............5-142 System malfunction
........................ 5-143
System maintenance ....................... 5-143
Break-in schedule ............................. 5-144
Fuel efficient driving tips ......................5-144
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-145
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-146
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-148
Power steering ............................... 5-149
Electric power steering type ................5-149
Direct Adaptive Steering® type .............5-150
Brake system ................................. 5-152
Brake precautions ..........................
5-152
Anti-lock

Braking System (ABS) .............5-152
Brake Assist ............................... 5-153
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ........5-154
Brake force distribution ....................5-155
Chassis Control ............................... 5-156
Active Trace Control ....................... 5-156
Active Engine Brake ........................ 5-157
Active Ride Control ........................ 5-158
Hill start assist system ........................ 5-159
Front and rear sonar system (if so equipped) . . . 5-160 System operation .......................... 5-160