2023 INFINITI Q50 low beam

Red lightNamePage
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning light 2-11
Master warning light 2-12
Seat belt warning light and
chime2-12
Security indicator light 2-12
Supplemental air bag warn-
ing light2-13Yellow
light Name Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-13
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light
2-13
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light2-13
Low fuel warning light 2-14
Low tire pressure warning
light
2-14
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) 2-15
Master warning light 2-16
Power steering warning light 2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light2-17Other
light Name
Page
ECO drive indicator light 2-17
Exterior light indicator 2-17
Front fog light indicator light 2-17
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped) 2-18
High beam indicator light 2-18
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-18
Illustrated table of contents0-11
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Warning/indicator lights (red)Warning/indicator lights (yellow) Warning/indicator lights (other)
Brake warning lightAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightECO drive indicator light
Charge warning lightForward Emergency Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning lightExterior light indicator
Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightFront fog light indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chimeLow fuel warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light (if so
equipped)
Security indicator lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning light
Power steering warning light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position or
position (for Canada) with the high beam
selected. This indicates that the high beam
assist system is operational. (See “High
beam assist” (P.2-38).)
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam
is selected.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Door lock warning chime
When the chime sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. (See
“Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-14).)
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door
is opened with the headlight switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the headlight switch to the OFF (if so
equipped) or the AUTO position when you
leave the vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The parking brake reminder chime will sound
if the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop
the vehicle and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires repla-
cement, it will make a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion. This
scraping sound will first occur only when the
brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of
the brake pad, the sound will always be
heard even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.

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SIC3784
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensorlocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor controls
the autolight; if it is covered, the photo
sensor reacts as if it is dark and the head-
lights will illuminate.
SIC3269
Example
Headlight beam select
To select the low beam, put the lever in
the neutral position as shown.
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position
(if so equipped).
High beam assist (if so equipped)
The high beam assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 22 MPH (35 km/h) and
above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle appears in front of your vehicle when
the headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automa-
tically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
. The high beam assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times,
ensure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.
. The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
— When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the
vicinity of the vehicle.

— When the headlights of the on-coming vehicle or the leading
vehicle are turned off, when the
color of the light is affected due to
foreign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.
— When there is a sudden, contin- uous change in brightness.
— When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.
— When driving on a road with many curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like sur- face is reflecting intense light
towards the front of the vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is
reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire,
being towed, etc.
. The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations. — The brightness of the headlights
of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
— The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the
leading vehicle.
— When only one light on the on- coming vehicle or the leading
vehicle is illuminated.
— When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
— Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
— The number of passengers and the amount of luggage.
WAC0771X
Example
High beam assist operations:
To activate the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position or
position (for Canada) and
push the lever forward(high beam posi-
tion). The high beam assist indicator light in
the meter will illuminate while the headlights
are turned on.
If the high beam assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. It is recommended you have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 17 MPH (27 km/h), the head-
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light remains the low beam.
To turn off the high beam assist system, turn
the headlight switch to the
position or
select the low beam position by placing the
lever in the neutral position.
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Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
for the high
beam assist system is located in front of the
inside mirror. To keep the proper operation
of the high beam assist system and prevent a
system malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including trans-
parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
. Do not strike or damage the areas around
the ambient image sensor. Do not touch
the sensor lens that is located on the
ambient image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged due
to an accident, it is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound and the light reminder
warning will appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display when the driver side door is
opened with the headlight switch in the
orposition and the ignition switch in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off after a period of time when the
ignition switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the headlight switch to the OFF
position (if so equipped) or AUTO

position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the headlight switch on
when the engine is not running for a
period of time even if the headlights
turn off automatically.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) sys-
tem
Type A (if so equipped):
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF, AUTO (when the head-
lights are off) or
position. Turn the
headlight switch to theposition for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on
until the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Type B (if so equipped):
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the AUTO or
position, when
the headlights are off. Turn the headlight
switch to the
position for full illumina-
tion when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on
until the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active with the headlight switch in the
OFF position (if so equipped), tail lights
on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary
at dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an accident
injuring yourself and others.
Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped)
The Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
will automatically adjust the headlights (low
beam) toward the turning direction to
improve the driver’s view. When the head- light switch is ON and the driver operates
the steering wheel in a turn, the AFS system
will be activated.
The AFS will operate:
.
when the headlight switch is ON.
. when the shift lever is in any position
other than P (Park) or R (Reverse).
. when the vehicle is driven at above 3
MPH (5 km/h) for the left-side head-
light. Note that the right-side low beam
headlight will swivel but the left-side
headlight will not swivel when the vehicle
is below 3 MPH (5 km/h) and the
steering wheel is turned.
AFS will also adjust the headlight to a proper
axis automatically, depending on the number
of occupants in the vehicle, the load the
vehicle is carrying and the road conditions.
If the AFS warning appears in the vehicle
information display after the ignition switch
has been pushed to the ON position, this
may indicate that the AFS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. When the engine is started,
the headlights will vibrate to check the
system condition. This is not a malfunction.
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not latch, and release the lever. The turn
signal will automatically flash three
times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a
lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
SIC3272
Example
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on with the low
beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
The fog lights automatically turn off when
the high beam headlights are selected.
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To sound the horn, push the center pad area
of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
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HORN