2022 INFINITI QX50 warning

In certain frontal collisions with a pedestrian,
the pop-up engine hood system can help re-
duce impact to the head of a pedestrian. This
system is designed to pop up the rear end of
the hood in certain frontal collisions to pro-
vide specified clearance between the hood
and the engine compartment to reduce im-
pact to a pedestrian.
The pop-up engine hood system activates in
certain frontal collisions with pedestrians or
objects when the vehicle is driven at speeds
between approximately 12 and 37 mph (20
and 60 km/h). While driving, the pop-up en-
gine hood may activate in the event of an
impact collision involving the bottom of the
vehicle or bumper. The system activates
when the collision impact reaches a certain
level even though the collision does not cause
damage to the bumper.
The pop-up engine hood operates only when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the pop-up engine hood warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This indicates that the pop-up en-
gine hood is operational. For additional in-
formation, see “Warning lights, indicator
lights and audible reminders” (P. 2-9).WARNING
• The pop-up engine hood will not activate
in the event of a side impact, rear impact
or rollover collision.
• The pop-up engine hood may not acti-
vate in the event of a corner impact col-
lision of the front bumper.
• No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components including hood
and front bumper, or wiring of the
pop-up engine hood system. This is to
prevent accidental or improper activa-
tion, or damage to the pop-up engine
hood system.
• It is recommended that work performed
around or on the pop-up engine hood
system should be done by an INFINITI
retailer. The wiring of the pop-up engine
hood system should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the pop-up engine
hood system. This could affect proper
operation of the pop-up engine hood and
cause accidental and improper
activation. •
Do not pull the hood lock release handle
or push the hood down after the pop-up
engine hood system activates. Doing so
could cause personal injury or damage to
the hood because the hood cannot be
closed manually after the system is acti-
vated. When the pop-up engine hood ac-
tivates, it is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer.
• If you need to dispose of the pop-up en-
gine hood system, or scrap the vehicle, it
is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer. Correct pop-up engine
hood system disposal procedures are set
forth in the appropriate INFINITI Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.
• The pop-up engine hood cannot be re-
used after activation. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for re-
placement. If the vehicle becomes in-
volved in a frontal collision but the
pop-up engine hood system is not acti-
vated, it is recommended that you have
the pop-up engine hood system checked
and, if necessary, replaced by an
INFINITI retailer.
POP-UP ENGINE HOOD
1-64Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel.................................2-2
Meters and gauges ..............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............2-6
Fuel gauge ...................................2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-7
Variable Compression Turbo ..................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-13
Warning/Indicator lights (other) ..............2-17
Audible reminders ........................... 2-18
Vehicle information display .....................2-19
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-19
Startup display .............................. 2-20
Resetting the trip computer .................2-20
Tire Pressure Information
(Display Settings) ........................... 2-20
Oil control system ........................... 2-20
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators .................................... 2-21
Security systems ............................... 2-29
Vehicle security system ......................2-29INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
.........2-30
Wiper and washer switch ......................2-32
Switch operation ............................ 2-32
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................. 2-33
Rear switch operation ....................... 2-34
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster (if so equipped), and wiper deicer
(if so equipped) switch ......................... 2-35
Headlight switch ............................... 2-36
Headlight control switch ....................2-36
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ..................................... 2-41
Instrument brightness control ................2-42
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-42
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-43
Horn .......................................... 2-44
Climate controlled seat switches
(if
so equipped) ................................ 2-44
Heated seats (if so equipped) ...................2-45
Heated 2nd row seat switches (if so equipped) . . 2-46
Steering Assist switch .......................... 2-47
Front and rear sonar system switch
(if so equipped) ................................ 2-47
Head Up Display (HUD) (if so equipped) .........2-48
HowtousetheHUD........................ 2-49

1. Vent (P. 4-34)
2. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System*Steering wheel switch for audio control* Center display multi-function control
buttons*3. High beam/turn signal switch (P. 2-42)
Paddle shifters (P. 5-21)
Trip reset switch (P. 2-5)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-41) Horn (P. 2-44)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-9)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-19)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-32) Rear wiper and washer switch (P. 2-34)
7. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-35)
Driver side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
Driver side heated seat switches (if so
equipped) (P. 2-45)
8. Upper and lower displays* Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-35)
Passenger side climate controlled seat
switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
Passenger side heated seat switches (if
so equipped) (P. 2-45)
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster (if so equipped), and wiper de-
icer (if so equipped) switch (P. 2-35)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
11. Front passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-59)
LII2654
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

12. Glove box (P. 2-56)
13. Audio system controls*Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-49)
14. INFINITI controller*
15. Power outlet (P. 2-52) USB port*
Cup holders (P. 2-57)
Storage (P. 2-54)
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)
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector switch
(P. 5-28)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
19. ProPILOT Assist Switch (P. 5-74) Cruise control switches (P. 5-76)
Distance control switch (P. 5-74)
Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-19)
20. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-59)
21. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel control
(P. 3-31)
22. Hood release (P. 3-21) 23. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-42)
Front and rear sonar system switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-47)
Steering assist switch (P. 2-47)
Instrument panel liftgate switch (P. 3-22)
Headlight switch (P. 2-36)
Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
Head Up Display (HUD) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
*: 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

1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information displayOdometer
Twin trip odometer
Transmission position indicator 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND
ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer
and odometer. The speedometer is located
on the right side of the meter cluster. The
odometer is located within the vehicle infor-
mation display.
LIC4174
METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls

FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down
hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The low fuel warning comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank once the Low Fuel
warning indicator in the vehicle information
display illuminates as indicated by
Low
Fuel.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver's side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
• If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible. Af-
ter a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
• For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)”
(P. 2-15).
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)
Displays the estimated distance the vehicle
can be driven before refueling. The value is
calculated based on recent fuel economy, the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank, and
the actual fuel consumption.
Changes in driving patterns or conditions can
cause the DTE value to vary. As a result, the
value displayed may differ from the actual
distance that can be driven.
DTE display will change to “---” when the fuel
level in the tank is getting low, prior to the fuel
gauge reaching 0 (Empty).
NOTE:
• The DTE value after refill is estimated based on recent fuel economy and amount
of fuel added.
• If a small amount of fuel is added, or the ignition is on during refueling, the display
may not be updated.
• Conditions that affect the fuel economy will also affect the estimated DTE value
(city/highway driving, idle time, remote
start time, terrain, seasonal weather,
added vehicle weight, added deflectors,
roof racks, etc.).
LIC3851
Instruments and controls2-7

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 Pe-
destrian Detection system warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green) (if so
equipped)
orElectronic parking brake indica-
tor 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)
Pop-up engine hood warning lightMaster warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Seat belt warning light and chimePower steering warning light
Security indicator lightRear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light
Supplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-9

CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if so
equipped) will come on:
,,,,or,
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,,or,,,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunc-
tion. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer. For
additional information, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display” (P. 2-19).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(red)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-19).
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for the foot brake system.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine is
running, with the parking brake not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluidas necessary. For additional information,
see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-10).
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it to
be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driving
it could be dangerous. •
Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or a low brake fluid level
may increase your stopping distance and
braking will require greater pedal effort
as well as pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the MINI-
MUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the charging system is
not functioning properly. Turn the engine off
and check the generator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, or missing or if the light re-
mains on, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
2-10Instruments and controls