2021 INFINITI QX50 key

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• VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL
• INFINITI CLIENT SUPPORT 1-800-662-6200
Support is always available if your Infiniti retailer cannot assist you or you would
like to provide INFINITI directly with comments or questions.
• INFINITI CONNECTION TO ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 1-800-662-6200 (option 1)
As part of the Infiniti Total Ownership Experience®, Connection to Roadside
Assistance is available to you, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, for emergency
roadside assistance.
• INFINITI ELITE® EXTENDED PROTECTION PROGRAM 1-800-662-6200
Infiniti Elite® Assurance Products provide you with quality, long-term protection
and enhanced peace of mind.
• INFINITI FINANCIAL SERVICES CLIENT SUPPORT 1-800-627-4437
For client support with your Infiniti Financial Services loan or lease.
• INFINITI FINANCIAL SERVICES www.infinitifinance.com
Use the IFS Online Account Manager to check your account status, schedule
recurring payments and access important forms.
• OWNER PORTAL 1-855-444-7244 www.owners.InfinitiUSA.com/iowners
Your Infiniti Owner Portal account contains your personal preferences, vehicle
information and links to key vehicle features and services.
• INFINITI INTOUCH™ 1-855-444-7244 usa.infinitiintouch.com
This suite of digital alerts and remote services is your direct link to personal
security, convenience and confidence.
• SiriusXM® RADIO 1-877-447-0011
For support with your SiriusXM® subscription.
• INFINITIUSA.COM www.InfinitiUSA.com/bluetooth
Reference this site for a list of compatible cellular phones and instructions on how
to pair your cellular phone to your vehicle.
• INFINITI ELECTRONIC QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
(use the Quick Response (QR) code or URL on this page or on the back cover)
Helpful Resources
BELOW IS A LIST OF HELPFUL RESOURCES THAT CAN BE USED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VEHICLE’S SYSTEMS AND FEATURE OPERATIONS.

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Heater and Air Conditioner (automatic)
The climate controls can be adjusted using the
buttons on either side of the lower display and
through the “Climate” screen
on the lower display.
• To access the “Climate” screen
, press the
CLIMATE button
below the lower display.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped)
To turn the heated steering wheel on or off, touch the
“Steering Heater” key
on the lower display.
REAR CONTROLS (if so equipped)
• Adjust the temperature up or down using the
temperature buttons
.
SYNC MODE SETTING
The driver’s, passenger’s and rear (if so equipped)
temperature set points can be synchronized touching the “SYNC” key
on
the lower display. If the feature is engaged, the rear temperature settings will
synchronize with the driver’s and passenger’s side settings. The temperature can
then be controlled by using the temperature control buttons
.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.

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To turn the rain sensor function on and off:
1. Press the MENU button below the lower display.
2. Touch the “Settings” key and then the “Comfort &
Convenience” key
on the display.
3. Touch the “Rain Sensor” key
to toggle the
feature ON and OFF.
When the rain-sensing function is disabled, the AUTO
position on the wiper stalk will work in conventional
intermittent mode.
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
The windshield wipers must be in the service position in
order to replace the wiper blades.
To move the wiper blades to the service position:
• When the ignition switch is in the ON position or
within 60 seconds of placing the ignition switch
in the OFF position, lift the windshield wiper
and washer lever upwards twice in less than 0.5
seconds. The windshield wipers will move to the
service position automatically, and the wiper blades can now be replaced.
To move the wiper blades back to the original position:
• Place the wiper arm in the down position and lift the wiper and washer lever up
for more than 1 second, or lower the lever down to operate at any wiper speed.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional operating and
feature information.
Wiper and Washer Switch
Move the lever up or down to one of the following
positions to operate the windshield wipers:
MIST
One sweep operation
OFF Wipers are OFF
AUTO Speed-sensing and rain-sensing automatic wipe
(if so equipped)
LO Continuous wipe, slow
HI Continuous wipe, fast
To adjust the wiper sensitivity for the AUTO setting,
twist the control ring
. Pull the lever toward you to
operate the windshield washer.
REAR WIPER AND WASHER
Turn the rear wiper switch
to one of the following
positions to operate the rear wiper:
OFF Wiper is OFF
Intermittent wipe
Continuous wipe
Push the lever
forward to operate the rear
windshield washer.

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To operate the liftgate hands-free:
• Ensure you have the Intelligent Key within 31.5 in (80 cm) of
the liftgate.
• Use a quick kicking motion under the center of rear bumper
. After 2 seconds, the vehicle will beep three times and the
liftgate will open.
• Do not swing foot side to side or pause during kicking motion.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and
additional operating and feature information.
Motion-Activated Liftgate
(if so equipped)
ACTIVE REGION
The power liftgate operation can be turned
on or off by the power liftgate main switch
inside the glove box.
To open the liftgate, perform one of the
following procedures:
• Push and hold the power liftgate switch
on the instrument panel.
• Push the liftgate opener switch
; the
liftgate must be unlocked, or you must
have the Intelligent Key® with you (that
is, in your pocket or purse).
• Press the
button on the Infiniti
Intelligent Key for longer than 1 second.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety
information, system limitations, and additional operating
and feature information.
Opening the Liftgate

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Apple CarPlay® lets you use your compatible iPhone® to make calls, listen to music, send and receive messages, get directions and use iPhone apps
directly from your vehicle display. The display may be different based on iOS software version.

Connect your compatible iPhone to the USB connection port located under the control panel.
•
Depending on the setting, the startup information screen will appear on the upper display.
•
Touch “Yes” then “OK” to use Apple CarPlay.
• After the iPhone is connected, the Apple CarPlay home screen will appear, and the iPhone
functions displayed on the screen can be operated by the in-vehicle system.
While connected to Apple CarPlay, Siri® operation can be accessed.
There are two ways to start a Siri session:
1 . Press and hold the
button on the steering wheel.
2 . Touch and hold the
key or key on the lower left corner of the Apple CarPlay screen.
Press the
button on the steering wheel or touch the key or key on the lower left
corner of the Apple CarPlay screen to end the Siri session.
Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate the surrounding
noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) and point the heater and air conditioner vents away
from the ceiling, which may prevent the system from recognizing the voice commands correctly.
When Siri finishes responding the session will automatically end and return to the home screen.
Some Siri functions may not be available during driving. For functions that can be used with Siri,
please refer to the Apple® website.
Please see your INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional operating
and feature information.
Apple CarPlay®

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Android Auto™ connects with your compatible Android® phone to control your phone, apps and navigation directly from your vehicle display.
INITIAL SETUP
• Download the Android Auto app from the Google Play™ store to your compatible Android phone.
• Launch the app from your Android phone and follow the directions for setting up the application. Several permissions will need to be given to
the app for Android Auto to fully function on your in-vehicle system.
USING ANDROID AUTO
To connect your Android phone to the in-vehicle system, you must connect a USB cable to the USB
connection port located under the control panel.
• Depending on the setting, the startup information screen will appear on the upper display.
• Touch “Yes” then “OK” to use Android Auto.
• After the cellular phone is connected, the Android Auto home screen will appear and can be
operated by the in-vehicle system. When connected to Android Auto, Google Assistant
TM can be
accessed. There are three ways to start Google AssistantTM:
1 . Press and hold the
button on the steering wheel until a beep is heard.
2 . Touch the
key
on the Launch Bar.
3. Say “OK Google” (requires appropriate permissions enabled via cellular phone).
To return to the Android Auto home screen after operation, touch the
key on the Launch Bar.
To exit the Android Auto screen, touch the
key on the Launch Bar and then touch the exit key.
To return to the Android Auto home screen from the main menu:
1 . Press the
MENU button and touch the key , o r
2 . Touch the “Information” key
, touch the “Apps” key, and then select the “Android Auto” key.
If you have difficulties with connection or performance, try a different USB cable.
Please see your INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional operating and feature information.
Android Auto™

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Navigation System (if so equipped)
Use the Infiniti controller , touch-screen and OK button to navigate through the upper
display screens.
• Press the
back button to return to the previous screen.
• Press the MAP/VOICE button
to display the map.
SETTING A ROUTE
To set a route, first ensure that the correct region is selected on the upper display.
1. Press the MENU button
below the lower display.
2. Touch the “Destination” key
on the lower display.
3. Select the preferred destination setting method.
4. Enter the address number, street name, and city as prompted by the screen.
SETTING A ROUTE WHILE DRIVING USING VOICE RECOGNITION
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel. Wait for the prompt and say “Navigation”.
2. Then, say a command from the list, such as “Street Address”, and follow the prompts until your
route is calculated.
CANCELING A ROUTE
1. Press the MENU button
below the lower display.
2. Touch the “Cancel Route” key
on the lower display.
Please see your INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional operating
and feature information.

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• Automatic Collision
Notification
• Emergency Calling
• Stolen Vehicle Locator
• Alarm Notification
• Maintenance Alert
• Vehicle Health Report
• Scheduled Maintenance
Notification
• Remote Door Lock/Unlock
• Remote Horn & Lights
• Remote Engine Start/Stop
(if so equipped)
• Maximum Speed Alert
• Valet Alert
• Curfew Alert
• Destination Send-to-Vehicle
• Connected Search
The following services can also
be accessed by touching the

headset icon
:
• Infiniti Personal Assistant
• Connection to
Roadside Assistance
INFINITI InTouch™ Services (if so equipped)
If equipped, your vehicle may include INFINITI
InTouch™ connected features and services such
as emergency SOS calling, Automatic Collision
Notification, Wi-Fi, Remote Services, Navigation,
Bluetooth and more. For complete information about
your INFINITI InTouch™ features and services, please
visit usa.infinitiintouch.com or call 1-855-444-7244.
For frequently asked questions, please visit
www.infinitiusa.com/intouch/faq.
To access INFINITI InTouch Services:
1. Press the MENU button
under the
lower display.
2. Select the “InTouch Services” key
on the
lower display.
In case of an emergency, press and release the SOS
button lid
, located above the rearview mirror, and
press the in-vehicle telematics SOS button
.
INFINITI INTOUCH SERVICES ENROLLMENT
1. Create an INFINITI Owner Portal account.
(https://owners.infinitiusa.com/iowners/)
2. From your INFINITI Owner Portal account, enroll
in INFINITI InTouch Services.
3. Download the INFINITI InTouch Services companion app from the App
store and log in using your INFINITI Owner Portal ID and password.
Please see your INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system
limitations, and additional operating and feature information.
Available services may include: