2022 INFINITI QX50 ignition

2. Push the heated seat switch and selectthe desired heat range.
• For high heat, push the switch once.
• For medium heat, push the switch twice.
• For low heat, push the switch three times.
• The indicator light will illuminate when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, push the heated seat switch again. Make sure that the in-
dicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a control mod-
ule, automatically turning the heater on
and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long
as the switch is on.
When the seat is warmed, or before you
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
switch off.
NOTE:
For additional information, see “Heater and
air conditioner (automatic)” (P. 4-35).
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or
have an inability to feel pain in body parts
that contact the seat. Use of the seat
heater by such people could result in seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION
• The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is not
running. •
Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the seat.
• Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
• Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
• Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
• When cleaning the seat, never use gaso-
line, benzine, thinner, or any similar
materials.
• If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Switch operation:
The rear seats are warmed by built-in heat-
ers. The switches are located on the center
console and can be operated independently
of each other.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
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HEATED 2ND ROW SEAT SWITCHES
(if so equipped)
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The front sonar system:
• is active when the ignition switch is in theON position and the shift lever is in a for-
ward gear position.
• a beeping tone is emitted when the sensors detect obstacles within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the
front bumper.
The rear sonar system:
• is active when the ignition is in the ON position and the shift lever is in R (Reverse).
• a beeping tone is emitted when the sensors detect obstacles within 4.9 ft (1.5 m) of the
rear bumper.
The front and rear sonar system may be en-
abled by pushing the front and rear sonar
switch. Push the switch again to disable the
system.
The system will automatically reset the next
time the ignition switch is turned on.
For additional information, see “Front and
rear sonar system” (P. 5-146).
WARNING
• Failure to properly adjust the brightness
and position of the displayed image may
interfere with the drivers ability to see
through the windshield which could
cause an accident leading to severe in-
jury or death.
• Do not use the head up display for ex-
tended periods of time as that can cause
you to not see other vehicles, pedestri-
ans or objects, which could cause an ac-
cident leading to severe injury or death. The HUD can display one or more of the
following features (if so equipped):
1Vehicle speed display
2Driving Aids
3Navigation/Warning
4Traffic Sign Recognition
NOTE:
• Do not place any type of liquid on or near
the projector. Doing so may cause mal-
function of the equipment.
• Do not touch any internal parts of the pro- jector. Doing so may cause malfunction of
the equipment.
• To prevent scratches to the projector glass, do not place any sharp objects on or
near the projector opening.
• Do not place any objects on the instrument panel which may obstruct the display of
the HUD.
• When wearing polarized sunglasses it may be difficult to recognize the display.
• Depending on weather conditions (rain, snow, sun light, temperature), it may be
difficult to recognize the display.
• If juices are spilled, wipe with a dry soft cloth* lightly. (*clean cloth, eyeglass
cleaner, etc.)
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HEAD UP DISPLAY (HUD) (if so
equipped)
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12V OUTLETS
The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The instrument panel and luggage area
power outlets are powered only when the
ignition switch is in the AUTO ACC or ON
position.
CAUTION
• The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
• Only certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for ad-
ditional information. •
Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
• Do not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
• Use power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
• Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned off.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good
contact is not made, the plug may over-
heat or the internal temperature fuse
may open.
• When not in use, be sure to close the cap.
Do not allow water or any other liquid to
contact the outlet.
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Instrument Panel
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Cargo Area
POWER OUTLETS
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The extended storage switch is used when
shipping the vehicle. It is located in the fuse
panel on the driver’s side of the instrument
panel. If any electrical equipment does not
operate, ensure the extended storage switch
is pushed fully in place, as shown.
To inspect the extended storage switch, en-
sure the ignition switch and headlight switch
are off, remove the fuse box cover
OAusing a
suitable tool in combination with a cloth to
avoid damaging the trim.
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OFF position
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ON position
EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
• Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc., inside the vehicle while it is in
motion and before closing the windows.
Use the window lock switch to prevent
unexpected use of the power windows.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, including en-
trapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your ve-
hicle. Additionally, the temperature in-
side a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to cause a
significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
The power windows operate when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position or for
a period of time after the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position. If the driver's or
passenger's door is opened during this period
of time, the power to the windows is
canceled.
Driver's side power window switch
The driver's side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close the front and
rear passenger windows. The window can be partially opened by push-
ing the switch
OAdown lightly until the de-
sired window position is reached. To close
the window partially, pull the switch
OBup
until the desired window position is reached.
Locking passengers' windows
When the window lock buttonOCis de-
pressed, only the driver's side window can be
opened or closed. Press it again to cancel the
window lock function.
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1. Driver side automatic switch
2. Front passenger side automatic switch
3. Left rear passenger automatic switch
4. Right rear passenger automatic switch
5. Window lock button
WINDOWS
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POWER MOONROOF
The front moonroof is a power moonroof,
the rear moonroof is fixed glass. The power
moonroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The
moonroof is operational for a period of time,
even if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position. If the driver's door or the front pas-
senger's door is opened during this period of
time, the power to the moonroof is canceled.
Sliding the moonroof
To slide the moonroof:
• To fully open the moonroof, push theswitch
O1toward the open position until it
reaches the second detent. If the switch
O1
is pushed to the first detent, only the sun-
shade will open.
• To fully close the moonroof, push the switch
O2toward the close position until it
reaches the second detent. If the switch
O2
is pushed to the first detent, the moonroof
will close but the sunshade will remain
open.
• To stop the moonroof during operation, push the
O1,O2orO3switch to the desired
position.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt up, push the moonroof switchO3.To
tilt down the moonroof, push the switch
O3,
or the switch
O2to the first detent. When the
switch
O2is pushed to the second detent, the
moonroof will tilt down and the sunshade will
close.
Resetting the moonroof switch
If the moonroof does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initialize
the moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof and sunshade are open, close them fully by repeatedly pushing the
moonroof switch to the close
O2position.
2. Push and hold the moonroof switch to the close position
O2at the first detent.
3. After holding the switch for 10 seconds, the moonroof and sunshade move slightly
to the closed position and then move back
a little.
4. The moonroof and sunshade will fully open and then fully close automatically.
5. Release the switch. Check if the moonroof switch operates normally.
If the moonroof does not operate properly
after performing the procedure above, have
your vehicle checked. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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MOONROOF (if so equipped)
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Auto-reverse function (when
closing or tilting down the
moonroof)
The auto-reverse function can be activated
when the moonroof and sunshade are closed
or tilted down by automatic operation when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion or for a period of time after the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which can-
not be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers have their hands, etc., inside the
vehicle before closing the moonroof.
When closing
If the control unit detects something caught
in the moonroof and sunshade as it moves to
the front, the moonroof and sunshade will
immediately open backward.
When tilting down
If the control unit detects something caught
in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moon-
roof will immediately tilt up.
WARNING
• In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
• Do not allow anyone to stand up or ex-
tend any portion of their body out of the
moonroof opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
• Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
• Do not place heavy objects on the moon-
roof or surrounding area.
Panoramic sunshade
The panoramic sunshade operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position. When
opening or closing the sunshade the switch
need not be held. To open the sunshade:
• To fully open the sunshade, slide the switch
O1toward the OPEN position to the first
detent.
• To fully open the sunshade and the moon- roof together, slide the switch
O1toward
the OPEN position to the second detent.
To close the sunshade:
• To fully close the sunshade, slide the switch
O2toward the CLOSE position to the sec-
ond detent. If the moonroof is open, both
the moonroof and the sunshade will close
automatically.
• If the switch is slid
O2toward the CLOSE
position to the first detent while the moon-
roof is open, only the moonroof will close.
The sunshade will remain open.
To stop the sunshade during operation, push
the switch
O1,O2,orO3at the desired
position.
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WARNING
• To avoid personal injury, keep your
hands, fingers and head away from the
sunshade arm, the arm rail and sunshade
inlet port.
• Do not allow children near the sunshade
system. They could be injured.
• Do not place objects on or near the sun-
shade. This could cause improper opera-
tion or damage it.
• Do not pull or push the sunshade. This
could cause improper operation or dam-
age it.
CAUTION
• Do not place objects (such as newspa-
pers, handkerchiefs, etc.) on the sun-
shade inlet port. Doing so may entangle
these objects in the sunshade when it is
extending or retracting, causing im-
proper operation or damage to the
sunshade.
• Do not push the sunshade arm with your
hands, etc., as this may deform it. Im-
proper operation or damage to the sun-
shade may result. •
Do not put any object into the sunshade
inlet port as this may result in improper
operation or damage the sunshade.
• Do not hang any object on the arm rail as
this may result in improper operation or
damage the sunshade.
• Do not forcefully pull the sunshade. Do-
ing so may elongate the sunshade. Im-
proper operation or damage to the sun-
shade may result.
The interior lights will automatically turn on
and stay on for a period of time when:
• The doors are unlocked by the IntelligentKey, a key or the request switch while all
doors are closed and the ignition switch is
in the OFF position.
• The doors and/or liftgate is opened.
• The switch is individually pushed.
When the ON switch
O1is pushed, the inte-
rior lights illuminate.
When the DOOR/OFF switch
O2is pushed,
the interior lights do not illuminate unless
individually pushed.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
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