2023 INFINITI Q50 power steering

0-6Illustrated table of contents
WAA0093X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-36)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signalswitch (P.2-35)
3. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-43)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-42) — Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-46)
— Power steering (P.5-126)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-32)
5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2) 6. Shift lever (P.5-16)
7. INFINITI controller*
8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.2-44, P.5-131)
9. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-23)
10. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-42)
11. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od- ometer (P.2-7)
12. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P.3-27)
13. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (if so equipped) (P.3-27)
14. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Audio control steering switch*
— Hands-Free Phone System switch*
— Voice recognition system switch*
15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Trip computer switches (P.2-27)
— Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) (P.5-72)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-75)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch (if
so equipped) (P. 5-25, P.5-33, P.5-50,
P.5-95)
COCKPIT

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
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
......... 2-3
Instrument panel ............................................................... 2-5
Meters and gauges .......................................................... 2-6Speedometer and odometer ..................................... 2-7
Tachometer ................................................................... 2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................................... 2-9
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................................ 2-10 Checking lights ........................................................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights (red) ............................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights (yellow) ......................... 2-13
Warning/indicator lights (other) ........................... 2-17
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-18
Vehicle information display .......................................... 2-19 Indicators for operation .......................................... 2-21
Indicators for maintenance .................................... 2-25
Trip computer ............................................................. 2-27
Clock and outside air temperature ....................... 2-29
Security systems ............................................................ 2-30
Vehicle Security System ......................................... 2-30
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-31
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 2-32
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................... 2-34 Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................................. 2-35
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................... 2-35
Headlight switch ..................................................... 2-36
Turn signal switch ................................................... 2-42
Fog light switch ....................................................... 2-43
Horn ........................................................................\
........... 2-43
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........ 2-44
Heated seats (if so equipped) .................................... 2-44 Operation with switch ........................................... 2-45
Operation with touch screen ............................... 2-45
AUTO mode setting ............................................... 2-45
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ................... 2-46
Power outlets .................................................................. 2-46
Emergency Call (SOS) button (if so equipped) ...... 2-47 Emergency support ................................................ 2-47
Storage ........................................................................\
..... 2-49 Cup holders ............................................................... 2-49
Soft bottle holder ................................................... 2-50
Sunglasses holder ................................................... 2-50
Glove box ................................................................... 2-51
Console box .............................................................. 2-51
Card holder ............................................................... 2-52
Storage box .............................................................. 2-52

WAA0093X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-36)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signalswitch (P.2-35)
3. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-43)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-42) — Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) (P.2-46)
— Power steering (P.5-126)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-32)
5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2) 6. Shift lever (P.5-16)
7. INFINITI controller*
8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.2-44, P.5-131)
9. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-23)
10. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-42)
11. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip od- ometer (P.2-7)
12. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch (P.3-27)
13. Manual tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-27)
14. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Audio control steering switch*
— Hands-Free Phone System switch*
— Voice recognition system switch*
15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Trip computer switch (P.2-27)
— Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) (P.5-72)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-75)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch (if
so equipped) (P. 5-25, P.5-33, P.5-50,
P.5-95)
Instruments and controls2-3
COCKPIT

2-10Instruments and controls
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

2-16Instruments and controls
come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (11.4 liters)
of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission
control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance test.
(See “Readiness for Inspection/Mainte-
nance (I/M) test (US only)” (P.10-23).)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come on
in one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady —
An emission control system malfunction
has been detected. Check the fuel-filler
cap if the Loose Fuel Cap warning
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If thelight does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to
the retailer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
tem.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the retailer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary could
lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel
economy, and possible damage to the emission control system.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates when a warning message appears in
the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
Power steering warning light
Models with Direct Adaptive Steering :
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. After starting the engine, the
power steering warning light stays on for a
few seconds and turns off. This indicates
that Direct Adaptive Steering is operational.
Drive the vehicle after the power steering
warning light turns off.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while driving, pull off the road to a
safe location and stop the vehicle. If the
power steering warning light turns off, you
can drive again. If the power steering
warning light continues to illuminate, it is
recommended you have Direct Adaptive
Steering checked by an INFINITI retailer.
(See “Direct Adaptive Steering type” (P.5-

126).)
Models with electric power steering :
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. After starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the electric power steering is
operational.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
It is recommended you have the electric
power steering checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the
power assist to the steering will cease
operation but you will still have control of
the vehicle. At this time, greater steering
efforts are required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds.
See “Electric power steering type” (P.5-126).
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light will come on and then turn
off. The light comes on when the VDC off switch
is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the
VDC system and traction control system are
not operating.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light illuminates and then
turns off.
The light will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing
its traction limits. The road surface may be
slippery.
When the VDC warning light illuminates
when the VDC system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC
system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC, active trace control func-
tion, Brake Force Distribution or hill start
assist system may not be functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P.5-131).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
ECO drive indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light will come on and then turn
off.
When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector is
turned to the ECO mode, the ECO drive
indicator light will illuminate, blink or remain
off depending on the accelerator pedal
operation to help assist the driver to drive
economically. For more details, see “ECO
mode” (P.5-22).
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights, instru-
ment panel lights, rear combination lights,
license plate lights or headlights are on. The
indicator turns off when these lights are
turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
The front fog light indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. (See “Fog
light switch” (P.2-43).)
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WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to come
into contact with the heated steering
wheel if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated steering wheel tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel pain
in those body parts in contact. Use of the
heated steering wheel by such people
could result in serious injuries.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
steering wheel heater is operated
while the engine is not running.
. Do not use the steering wheel heater
for extended periods of time as it may
cause burns and overheating.
. Any liquid spilled on the steering
wheel should be removed immedi-
ately with a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the steering wheel,
never use gasoline, thinner, or any
similar materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
steering wheel heater does not oper-
ate, turn the switch off and have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
Push the CLIMATE button and touch
[Steering Heater] on the lower display to
turn on or off the steering wheel heating
manually. The steering wheel heating will
turn off automatically 30 minutes after it
has been turned on. When the steering
wheel heating is turned on, the indicator
above [Steering Heater] will turn on.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above the temperature within which
the system is designed to operate, the
system will not heat the steering wheel. This
is not a malfunction.
Automatic steering wheel heating can be
turned on or off from the climate control
settings screen. For details, see “Climate
settings” (P.4-42).
SIC4316
In the storage box
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped) POWER OUTLETS