2023 INFINITI QX50 sensor

To turn off the High Beam Assist system, turn
the headlight switch to theposition or
select the low beam position by placing the
lever in the neutral position.Ambient image sensor maintenance
The ambient image sensorO1for the High
Beam Assist system is located in front of the
inside mirror. To maintain the proper opera-
tion of the High Beam Assist system and
prevent a system malfunction, be sure to ob-
serve the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including transpar- ent 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 that you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
Battery saver system
The battery saver system automatically turns
off the ignition after a period of time when
the ignition switch is left in the AUTO ACC or
ON position.
The battery saver system automatically turns
off the following lights after a period of time
when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and the doors are closed:
• Headlights, when the headlight switch is in
the
orposition
• Interior lights, when left in the ON position
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
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The Steering Assist switch is used to turn on
and off the Steering Assist system that is
activated using the settings menu of the ve-
hicle information display.
The Steering Assist system controls the
steering system to help keep your vehicle
near the center of the lane when driving.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-73).WARNING
• The front sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper
driving.
• The rear sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper back-
ing. Always turn and check that it is safe
to do so before backing up. Always back
up slowly. The front sonar system:
• is active when the ignition switch is in the
ON 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. 5-147).
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SWITCH (if so equipped)
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Display brightness
The brightness of the display may be con-
trolled by the Navigation System. The bright-
ness will also be adjusted automatically ac-
cording to the exterior ambient lighting
brightness.
NOTE:
• A sensorO1is built into the Head Up Dis-
play to control the brightness of the
image. Make sure the sensor is clear of
obstructions or the display may become
dark and difficult to recognize.
• Do not apply strong light to the sensor of Head Up Display. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
The Emergency call (SOS) button is used in
combination with an INFINITI InTouch®
Services subscription to call for assistance in
case of an emergency.
Pressing the button will (with a paid subscrip-
tion) reach a response specialist that will
provide assistance based on the situation
described by the vehicle’s occupant. For ad-
ditional information, or to enroll your vehicle,
refer to www.InfinitiUSA.com/intouch, or
call 855–444–7244.
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•Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
mediately wipe until it is completely dry.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).
• Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment and
personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that In-
telligent Key from the vehicle. This may pre-
vent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent
Key to operate the vehicle. For information
regarding the erasing procedure, it is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer.
OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the speci-
fied operating range from the door handle
request switch or the one touch unlock sen-
sor
O1. When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key operating range becomes narrower, and
the Intelligent Key may not function properly.
The operating range is within 31.5 in (80 cm)
from each request switch or one touch unlock
sensor
O1.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper, the request
switches or the one touch unlock sensor may
not function.
If any of the doors are recently closed and
locked, you must wait 2 seconds before you
can unlock the door with the one touch un-
lock sensor. Pulling the handle within 2 sec-
onds of locking the door will allow you time to
confirm that the door has been locked with-
out accidentally unlocking the door with the
one touch unlock sensor.
If you pull the door handle with your gloved
hand, the one touch unlock sensor operation
may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the operat-
ing range, it is possible for anyone, even
someone who does not carry the Intelligent
Key, to push the request switch or the one
touch unlock sensor to lock/unlock the door
within range.
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DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION
• Do not push the door handle request switchwith the Intelligent Key held in your hand as
illustrated. The close distance to the door
handle will cause the Intelligent Key system
to have difficulty recognizing that the Intel-
ligent Key is outside the vehicle.
• Within 2 seconds after the doors are locked using the door handle request switch, make
sure that the doors have been securely
locked by operating the door handles. • To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left inside the vehicle, make sure you carry
the key with you before locking the doors
and liftgate.
• The Intelligent Key system (opening/ closing doors with the door handle request
switch or the one touch unlock sensor) can
be set to remain inactive. For additional
information, refer to the separate INFINITI
InTouch® Owner’s Manual.
• The door cannot be unlocked using the one touch unlock operation after locking the
door within 2 seconds. To unlock the door,
release the one touch unlock sensor once
and touch it again.
• If a large amount of water runs down on the door handle (for example, when wash-
ing the vehicle or in heavy rain), the door
may unlock if the Intelligent Key is in range
of operation. To prevent the door from be-
ing unlocked, the Intelligent Key should be
more than 7 ft (2 m) away from the vehicle.
• Do not hold and pull the door handle quickly. The door will be unlocked but will
not open. Release the door handle once
and pull it again to open the door.
• If you pull the door handle with a gloved hand, the one touch unlock operation may
not function.
INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY
OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the Intelligent Key out of your pocket
or bag.
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When you carry the Intelligent Key with you
and Selective Door Unlock is turned on using
“Comfort & Convenience” options in the “Set-
tings” menu of the lower touch-screen dis-
play, you can unlock the corresponding door
by touching the front one touch unlock sen-
sor
OBwithin the range of operation. After
touching the one touch unlock sensor, the
door handle request switch
OAcan be pushed
to unlock all doors. You can unlock all doors
by touching the rear one touch unlock sensor
within the range of operation.
When Selective Door Unlock is turned off in
the “Comfort & Convenience” options of the
“Settings” menu of the lower touch-screen display and when carrying the Intelligent Key,
you can unlock all doors by touching a one
touch unlock sensor
OBwithin the range of
operation.
You can lock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch
OAonce.
NOTE:
Selective Door Unlock can be changed using
“Comfort & Convenience” options in the
“Settings” menu of the lower touch-screen
display. For additional information, refer to
the separate INFINITI InTouch® Owner’s
Manual.
Locking all doors and fuel-filler door
1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF posi- tion and make sure you carry the Intelli-
gent Key with you.
2. Close all doors.
3. Push the door handle request switch
OAwhile carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
4. All the doors, liftgate and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
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NOTE:
• The one touch sensors and requestswitches for all doors and liftgate can be
deactivated when the Lock/Unlock by
Door Handle setting is switched to OFF in
“Comfort & Convenience” options of the
“Settings” menu of the lower touch-
screen display. For additional information,
refer to the separate INFINITI InTouch®
Owner’s Manual.
• Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. • Doors will not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch with the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle. However, when an
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle, doors
can be locked with another registered In-
telligent Key.
WARNING
After locking the doors using the request
switch, make sure that the doors have been
securely locked by operating the door
handles within two seconds of locking.
Failure to follow these instructions may re-
sult in inadvertently unlocking the doors,
which may decrease the safety and secu-
rity of your vehicle.
CAUTION
• When locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure to have the In-
telligent Key in your possession before
operating the request switch to prevent
the Intelligent Key from being left in the
vehicle.
• The request switch is operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been de-
tected by the Intelligent Key system.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the doors
are locked, then the Intelligent Key is left
inside the vehicle and the door is closed, all
doors will unlock automatically.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelligent
Key is in the same hand that is operating the
request switch to lock the door. Put the In-
telligent Key in a purse, pocket or your other
hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
• When the Intelligent Key is placed on top
of the instrument panel.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
the glove box or a storage bin.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
the door pockets.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed inside
or near metallic materials.
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Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Touch the one touch unlock sensorOBwhile carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The door handle welcome lights illumi- nate, the hazard indicator lights flash once
and the vehicle beeps once.
If Selective Door Unlock is turned on in
“Settings” of the lower touch-screen dis-
play and operates on front door, the cor-
responding door will unlock. If it operates
on rear door, all doors will unlock. If Selec-
tive Door Unlock is turned off, all doors
will unlock. 3. If Selective Door Unlock is turned on in
“Settings” of the lower touch-screen dis-
play and operates on front door, push the
door handle request switchOAwithin 1
minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and the vehicle beeps once again. All doors, lift-
gate and fuel-filler door will unlock.
NOTE:
The unlocking operation can be changed in
Selective Door Unlock in the “Comfort &
Convenience” options of the “Settings”
menu of the lower touch-screen display. For
additional information, refer to the separate
INFINITI InTouch® Owner’s Manual.
All doors and the fuel-filler door will lock
automatically unless one of the following op-
erations is performed within 1 minute after
pushing the request switch or one touch un-
lock operation while the doors are locked.
• Opening any door.
• Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1–minute time period, if the
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after an-
other 1 minute has passed.
NOTE:
The one touch unlock sensor can be deacti-
vated when the Touch Sensitive Door Sensor
setting is switched to OFF in the “Comfort &
Convenience” options of the “Settings”
menu of the lower touch-screen display. For
additional information, refer to the separate
INFINITI InTouch® Owner’s Manual.
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