2023 INFINITI Q50 key

3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and
horn mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
buttonis pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps
once. When the UNLOCK
buttonis
pushed, the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
buttonis pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
buttonis pushed, neither the hazard
indicator nor the horn operates. Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -
twice HAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME -
once HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
4
times
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
,orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK TRUNK UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -
none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
noneHAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME -
none
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
,orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - noneHAZARD - none
HORN - none

Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn
(chime) operation, push the LOCK
and
UNLOCKbuttons on the Intelligent
Key simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is set,
the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn
mode is set, the hazard indicator flashes
once and the horn chirps once.
WARNING
To avoid risk of injury or death, do not
use the remote engine start function
when the vehicle is in an enclosed area
such as a garage.
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The remote engine startbutton is on the
Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remote
engine start function. This function allows
the engine to start from outside the vehicle.
Automatic climate control system will auto-
matically adjust the passenger compartment
to be the set appropriate temperature when
the remote engine start function is used.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote engine starters. For
example, some laws require a person using
remote engine start to have the vehicle in
view. Check local regulations for any re-
quirements.
Other conditions may affect the remote
engine start function. See “Conditions the
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REMOTE ENGINE START (if so equipped)

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remote engine start will not work” (P.3-21).
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the Intelligent Key transmitter. See “In-
telligent Key system” (P.3-6) for additional
information.
REMOTE ENGINE START OPER-
ATING RANGE
The remote engine start function can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the vehicle.
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or other strong radio wave sources
are present near the operating location, the
Intelligent Key operating range becomes
narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
The remote engine start operating range is
approximately 197 ft (60 m) from the
vehicle.
REMOTE STARTING THE ENGINE
To use the remote start function to start the
engine, perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Push the LOCK
button to lock all
doors.
3. Within 5 seconds push and hold the remote engine start
button until
the turn signal lights flash and the tail lights illuminate. If the vehicle is not
within view, push and hold the remote
engine start
button for at least 2
seconds.
The following events will occur when the
engine starts:
. The front parking lights will turn on and
remain on as long as the engine is
running.
. The doors will be locked and the air
conditioner system may turn on.
. The engine will continue to run for about
10 minutes. Repeat the steps to extend
the time for an additional 10 minutes.
See “Extending engine run time” (P.3-
20).
. The rear window glass and outside mirror
defroster may turn on automatically
when the outside air temperature, the
interior temperature and the engine
coolant temperature are low.
Depress and hold the brake pedal, then place
the ignition switch in the ON position before
driving. For further instructions, see “Driving
the vehicle” (P.5-16).
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The remote engine start function can be
extended one time by performing the steps
listed in “Remote starting the engine” (P.3-
20). Run time will be calculated as follows:
. The first 10 minute run time will start
when the remote engine start function is
performed.
. The second 10 minutes will start imme-
diately when the remote engine start
function is performed. For example, if
the engine has been running for 5
minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the
engine will run for a total of 15 minutes.
. Extending engine run time will count
towards the two remote engine start
limit.
A maximum of two remote engine starts, or
a single start with an extension, are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The ignition switch must be cycled to the ON
position and then back to the OFF position
before the remote engine start procedure
can be used again.

CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
START
To cancel a remote engine start, perform one
of the following:
.Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and
push and hold the remote engine start
button until the parking lights turn
off.
. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
. Cycle the ignition switch ON and then
OFF.
. The extended engine run time has ex-
pired.
. The first 10 minute timer has expired.
. The engine hood has been opened.
. The shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
. The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into
the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed without an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed with an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle but the
brake pedal is not depressed.
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE EN-
GINE START WILL NOT WORK
The remote engine start will not operate if
any of the following conditions are present:
. The ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
. The hood is not securely closed.
. The hazard warning lights are on.
. The engine is still running. The engine
must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from
running to off. This is not applicable
when extending engine run time.
. The remote engine start
button is
not pushed and held for at least 2
seconds.
. The remote engine start
button is
not pushed and held within 5 seconds of
pushing the LOCK button.
. The brake pedal is depressed.
. The doors are not closed and locked.
. The trunk is open.
. The Intelligent Key warning message is
displayed in the vehicle information dis-
play.
. The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into
the vehicle.
. Two remote engine starts, or a single
remote engine start with an extension,
have already been used. .
The vehicle is not in P (Park).
. The remote engine start function has
been switched to OFF in the settings
menu on the lower display. For additional
information, see the INFINITI InTouch
TM
Owner’s Manual.
The remote engine start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For an explanation of the
warning or indicator, see “Indicators for
operation” (P.2-21).
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1. Pull the hood lock release handlelocated below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right and
left locks. Push the hood down to lock
the hood securely into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)”
(P.5-4) of this manual.
. Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk closed, when not in use, and
prevent children’s access to Intelli-
gent Keys.
HOOD TRUNK LID

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TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH
The trunk lid release switchis located on
the instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, push the release
switch. To close, push the trunk lid down.
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TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCH
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switchwhen the
Intelligent Key is within the operating range
of the trunk lock/unlock function regardless
of the inside lock knob position.
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch
even if the
Intelligent Key is not within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function,
when all doors are unlocked by the power
door lock system, and the automatic unlock
function.
(See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-6).)
TRUNK BUTTON
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
TRUNKbutton on the Intelligent Key for
more than 1 second.
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch
even if the
Intelligent Key is not within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function,
when all doors are unlocked by the power
door lock system, and the automatic unlock
function.
(See “Remote keyless entry system” (P.3-
15).)
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TRUNK RELEASE POWER CAN-
CEL SWITCH
When the switch located inside the glove
box is in the OFF position, the power to
the trunk lid will be canceled and the trunk lid
cannot be opened by the trunk lid release
switch, the trunk open request switch or the
TRUNK button on the Intelligent Key.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a
valet and want to keep your belongings safe
in the glove box and the trunk, push this
switch to OFF and lock the glove box with
the mechanical key. Then leave the vehicle
and the Intelligent Key with the valet and
keep the mechanical key with you. (See “Keys” (P.3-2).)
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push
the switch to the ON
position.
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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the trunk lid
securely latched, when not in use, and
prevent children’s access to Intelligent
Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening of the trunk lid in the event

that people become locked inside the trunk
or in the event of the loss of electrical power
such as a discharged battery.
Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handleuntil the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark
after a brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated.
Releasing from the rear seat
You can access the release handle through
the trunk pass-through (rear seat armrest).
(See “Armrest” (P.1-7).)
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat, pull
the release handle towards front of vehicle
until the lock releases.
If you cannot reach the release handle,
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER
DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the upper left side of
the door.
. Touch the one touch unlock sensor on
one of the front door handles and then
push the door handle request switch
while carrying the Intelligent Key.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intel-
ligent Key twice.
. Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position. To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key or the power door lock
switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or ser-
iously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine and
do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts
off automatically. Continued refuel-
ing may cause fuel overflow, resulting
in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the Malfunction
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR