2022 INFINITI QX50 service indicator

Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the VDC is
turned off in the lower display. This indicates
the VDC has been turned off.
Turn the VDC on again by reactivating it in
the lower display, or restarting the engine.
The system will be reactivated. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P. 5-140).
The VDC light also comes on when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will turn off after a period of time if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the
indicator light
while you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a ve-
hicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
Automatic brake hold
indicator light (white/green)
This light illuminates to show the status of
the automatic brake hold system.
When the automatic brake hold system is on
standby, the indicator light will illuminate
white.
When the automatic brake hold system is
operating, the indicator light will illuminate
green.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-25).
ECO drive indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)
When the ECO mode has been selected, the
ECO drive indicator light will illuminate, blink,
or remain off depending on the accelerator
pedal operation. This is to help the driver drive
economically. For additional information, see
“ECO mode” (P. 5-30).
Front fog light indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. For addi-
tional information, see “Fog light switch”
(P. 2-43).
High Beam Assist indicator
light (green)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist is operational.
For additional information, see “Headlight
switch” (P. 2-36).
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beams are on and goes out when the
low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
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The oil change interval cannot be adjusted
manually.
The distance to oil change interval is calcu-
lated depending on the driving conditions and
set automatically by the oil control system.
CAUTION
If the oil replacement indicator is displayed,
change the engine oil within two weeks or
less than 500 miles (800 km).
Operating the vehicle with deteriorated oil
can damage the engine.
To reset oil control system:
1. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
2. Push the trip computer switches
andlocated on the right side of the steer-
ing wheel to change the display.
3. Select the Engine Oil Service due in xxx miles display.
4. Push and hold the
orswitch for
longer than 1 second. Hold until the re-
maining distance changes to – – – miles
(km).
VEHICLE INFORMATION
DISPLAY WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in your
vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the Intel-
ligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake
pedal. For additional information, see
“INFINITI Intelligent Key battery discharge”
(P. 8-22).
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information,
see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-22).
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position and the
Intelligent Key is not recognized by the sys-
tem. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key.
For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key System” (P. 3-6).
Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period of
time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.
If the warning appears while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However in
these cases, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
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No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position. Make sure the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key System” (P. 3-6).
AFS System Error: See Owner’s Manual
This message may appear when the Adaptive
Front lighting System (AFS) encounters an
error.
For additional information, see Adaptive
Front lighting System (AFS) (P. 2-41).
Chassis Control System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if the chassis control is
not functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
. For additional information, see “Chassis
Control” (P. 5-142).
Check position of shift lever
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift device.Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Door/liftgate Open
This warning appears when a door or the
liftgate has been opened.
Flat Tire — Visit dealer
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates
and one or more flat tires are detected while
driving. For additional information, see “Flat
tire” (P. 6-3) and “Types of tires” (P. 8-35).
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an error
with the system. For additional information,
see “Headlight switch” (P. 2-36).
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector indicators
These indicators show the current drive
mode of the vehicle.
For additional information, see “INFINITI
Drive Mode Selector” (P. 5-28).
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap
is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. For additional information,
see “Fuel-filler cap” (P. 3-28).
Low Fuel
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches 0 (Empty).
There will be a
small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).
Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional in-
formation, see “Windshield-washer fluid”
(P. 8-11).
Power will turn off to save the battery
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display after a period
of time if the shift position has not moved
from the P (Park) position.
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Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button ignition
switch positions” (P. 5-14).
Press Brake Pedal
This message may appear in the following
situations:
• The driver tries to release the electronicparking brake manually without depressing
the brake pedal.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and there is a possibility of moving backwards,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• The vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is activated.
For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-23).
Push brake and start switch
to drive
This indicator appears when the shift position
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the vehicle
has been started using the Remote Engine
Start (if so equipped) function. This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.
Rear seat belt reminder
This rear seat belt reminder appears when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
If any of the rear passenger seat belts are not
fastened, the seat belt icon illuminates in red
to show which seat belt is not fastened.
When a rear passenger’s seat belt has been
securely fastened, the color of the corre-
sponding seat belt icon will change. The
warning is displayed for approximately 65
seconds.
A chime will sound and the rear seat belt
warning will appear if a rear passenger’s seat
belt is unfastened. The chime will sound
when seat belt is unfastened with the vehicle
speed greater than 10 mph (15km/h). The
seat belt icon illuminates in red until the cor-
responding rear passenger’s seat belt is fas-
tened. The warning will automatically turn off
after approximately 35 seconds.
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the
parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
Reminder: Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF
or AUTO position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight switch” (P. 2-36).
Shift system malfunction: Visit Dealer
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system at 6
mph (10 km/h) or higher.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Shift to Park
This warning appears only when all the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
• The ignition switch is in the ON position.
• The driver’s door is open.
• Vehicle is stopped (or vehicle speed is less
than 1.8 mph (3 km/h).
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• Shift position is in a position other than theP (Park) position.
If this warning appears, push the P (Park)
button.
Shift to P range
This warning appears when the driver’s door
is opened with the shift position in any posi-
tion other than the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift posi-
tion to the P (Park) position.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended stor-
age switch to turn off the warning. For addi-
tional information, see “Extended storage
switch” (P. 2-53).
Stop vehicle and Apply
parking brake
This message may appear when the battery
charge is low.
Please park vehicle as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer.
Transmission Shift Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shift
position.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates
and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long as
the low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated. If this warning appears, stop the
vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of all four
tires to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, see
“Low tire pressure warning light” (P. 2-13)
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
When parked apply parking
brake
This message appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system be-
low 6 mph (10 km/h).
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
AWD Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system is not functioning prop-
erly while the engine is running.
AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle
This warning may appear while trying to free
a stuck vehicle due to increased oil tempera-
ture. The driving mode may change to
2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning is dis-
played, stop the vehicle with the engine idling,
as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if the
warning turns off, you can continue driving.
AWD Tire Size Incorrect: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire
pressure is correct and that the tires are not
excessively worn.
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CVT (AT) Malfunction Service now
This warning appears when there is a prob-
lem with the CVT system. If this warning
comes on, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
CVT (AT) hot Power reduced
This transmission has a high fluid temperature
protection mode. If the fluid temperature be-
comes too high (for example, climbing steep
grades in high temperatures with heavy loads,
such as when towing a trailer), engine power
and, under some conditions, vehicle speed will be
decreased automatically to reduce the chance of
transmission damage. Vehicle speed can be con-
trolled with the accelerator pedal, but the engine
and vehicle speed may be reduced.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode operation occurs, vehicle speed
may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a colli-
sion. Be especially careful when driving. If
necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission to
return to normal operation; or have it re-
paired if necessary.
Engine hot Power reduced
This engine has a high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode. If the fluid temperature be-
comes too high (for example, climbing steep
grades in high temperatures with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to re-
duce the chance of engine damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelerator
pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed may
be reduced.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode operation occurs, vehicle speed
may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a colli-
sion. Be especially careful when driving. If
necessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the engine to return to
normal operation; or have it repaired if
necessary.
Engine Malfunction: Power Reduced
Service now
This warning appears when the engine is not
operating under normal conditions. If this
warning comes on, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Engine Malfunction Service now
This warning appears when there is a prob-
lem with the engine. If this warning comes on,
have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Engine Stalled: Stop safely
This message appears 30 seconds before the
vehicle is shut down due to an above normal
operating exhaust temperature. The Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) and malfunc-
tion warning (red) will illuminate. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer immediately for this
service.
Service CVT (AT) Power reduced
This transmission has a high fluid tempera-
ture protection mode. If the fluid temperature
becomes too high (for example, climbing
steep grades in high temperatures with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
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Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) indicator
This indicator shows when the LDW/LDP
systems are engaged.
For additional information, see “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33) and “Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) (P. 5-38).
Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is not
functioning properly:
• Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) withPedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
• Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
• ProPILOT Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
Not Available Bad Weather
This message may appear when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the Steering
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• When the wiper (HI) operates
The system will be available when the above
condition no longer exists.
Not Available: High Camera Temp
This message appears when the camera de-
tects an interior temperature of more than
104°F (40°C).
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Intervention® (BSI)” (P. 5-52) , “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33), “Lane Depar-
ture Prevention (LDP)” (P. 5-38) or “Traffic
Sign Recognition (TSR)” (P. 5-30).
Not Available Poor Road Conditions
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system, the Blind Spot Interven-
tion® (BSI) system, or the Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ProPI-
LOT Assist system, the Blind Spot Interven-
tion® (BSI) system, or the Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system is automatically
canceled: • When the VDC operates
• When a wheel slips
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates and wheel slips).
Not Available Seat Belt Not
Fastened
This message may appear when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ICC (with
ProPILOT Assist) system is automatically
canceled:
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
The above system cannot be used when the
driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
Not Available Visibility is Impaired
This message may appear when the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, The ICC
(with ProPILOT Assist) system is automati-
cally canceled:
• The camera area of the windshield is
fogged up or covered with dirt, water
drops, ice, snow, etc.
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FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this de-
vice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s)/receivers(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic De-
velopment Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause in-
terference. (2) This device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light blinks whenever
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
LOCK position.
This function indicates the INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System is operational.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, the light will remain on while
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.If the light still remains on and/or the engine
will not start, seek service for the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System service as soon
as possible. Please bring all registered keys
that you have. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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