2023 INFINITI QX50 Owners Manual

Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance
with these conditions could cause the vehicle
to move or roll away unexpectedly and result
in serious personal injury or property damage.
•The automatic brake hold function will
not be activated if the Slip indicator
light, electronic parking brake warning
light or master warning light illuminate
and the chassis control system fault
message appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
• To maintain the braking force to keep
the vehicle to a standstill, a noise may be
heard. This is not a malfunction.
• Automatic brake hold function is oper-
ated by applying sufficient braking force
to hold the vehicle in its place, so there
are cases when this hold function is
maintained even if the accelerator pedal
is depressed. In this situation, it is ad-
vised to depress the brake pedal first,
then to turn off automatic brake hold
switch. This will cancel the hold function.
HOW TO ACTIVATE/
DEACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC
BRAKE HOLD FUNCTION
For additional information on activating and
deactivating the automatic brake hold func-
tion, refer to the instructions outlined in this
section.
How to activate the automatic
brake hold function
1. With the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion, push the automatic brake hold switch
O1. The indicator light on the automatic
brake hold switch
O2illuminates. 2. When the automatic brake hold function
goes into standby, the automatic brake
hold indicator light (white) illuminates.
To use the automatic brake hold function, the
following conditions need to be met:
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The electronic parking brake is released.
• The vehicle is not in the P (Park) position.
• The vehicle is not parked on a steep hill.
NOTE:
The automatic brake hold function retains
the last state until the driver changes the
option even if the ignition switch off.
How to deactivate the automatic
brake hold function
While the automatic brake hold function is
activated, push the automatic brake hold
switch to turn off the automatic brake hold
indicator light and deactivate the automatic
brake hold function. To deactivate the auto-
matic brake hold function while the brake
force has been maintained by the automatic
brake hold function, depress the brake pedal
and push the automatic brake hold switch.
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WARNING
Make sure to firmly depress and hold the
brake pedal when turning off the auto-
matic brake hold function while the brake
force is applied. When the automatic brake
hold function is deactivated, the brake
force will be released. This could cause the
vehicle to move or roll away unexpectedly.
Failure to prevent the vehicle from rolling
may result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC
BRAKE HOLD FUNCTION
For additional information on using the auto-
matic brake hold function, refer to the in-
structions outlined in this section.
To maintain braking force
automatically
With the automatic brake hold function acti-
vated and the automatic brake hold indicator
light (white) illuminated on the meter, depress
the braking pedal to stop the vehicle, and the
indicator light (green) illuminates. The brake
force is automatically applied without your
foot depressed on the brake pedal. While the
brake force is maintained, the automatic
brake hold indicator light (green) illuminates. Automatic brake hold indicator light (green)
will not illuminate if the brake pedal is not
pressed with sufficient force to hold the ve-
hicle or is released too quickly when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
Confirm automatic brake hold indicator light
(green) is illuminated before removing your
foot from the brake pedal.
To start the vehicle from a standstill
With the vehicle not in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position, depress the accelerator
pedal while the brake force is maintained. The
brake force will automatically be released to
restart the vehicle.
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(white) illuminates and the automatic brake
hold returns to standby.
Parking
When the vehicle is in the P (Park) position with
the brake force maintained by the automatic
brake hold function, the parking brake will au-
tomatically be applied and the brake force of
the automatic brake hold will be released. The
automatic brake hold indicator light turns off.
When the parking brake is applied with the
brake force maintained by the automatic brake
hold function, the brake force of the automatic
brake hold will be released. The automatic
brake hold indicator light turns off.
NOTE:
• Under the following conditions, the elec-
tronic parking brake will automatically be
applied and the braking force of the auto-
matic brake hold will be released. The au-
tomatic brake hold indicator light turns
off.– The braking force is applied by the auto- matic brake hold function for 3 minutes
or longer.
– The vehicle is in the P (Park) position.
– The electronic parking brake is applied manually.
– The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
– The driver’s door is opened.
– The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
–
A malfunction occurs in automatic brake
hold function.
•When the vehicle stops, but the brake force
is not automatically applied, depress the
brake pedal firmly until the automatic brake
hold indicator light (green) illuminates.
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Automatic brake hold function
display
The automatic brake hold function status is
shown by color in the “Chassis Control” mode
in the vehicle information display. For addi-
tional information, see “Vehicle information
display” (P. 2-19).
Also depending on the driving situations, some
warnings or indicators may be displayed in the
vehicle information display. For additional in-
formation, see “Vehicle information display
warnings and indicators” (P. 2-24)Multiple driving modes can be selected by us-
ing the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (STAN-
DARD, SPORT, ECO and PERSONAL).
NOTE:
• When the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
selects a mode, the mode may not switch
quickly. This is not a malfunction.
•
The mode list will be turned off in approxi-
mately 5 seconds after the mode is selected.
• If the driving mode cannot be switched us- ing the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
STANDARD MODE
STANDARD mode is recommended for nor-
mal driving. Push the INFINITI Drive Mode
Selector until “STANDARD” appears in the
vehicle information display. STANDARD
mode will also be displayed in the upper
display.
This mode will be selected first each time the
engine is started.
SPORT MODE
The SPORT mode adjusts the engine and
transmission to enhance performance. Push
the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector switch to
the SPORT position. “SPORT” appears in the
vehicle information display. SPORT mode will
also be displayed in the upper display.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may be
reduced.
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PERSONAL MODE
PERSONAL mode is used for adjusting the
steering mode and drive modes. Turn the
PERSONAL mode off for normal driving.
Push the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
switch until “PERSONAL” appears in the ve-
hicle information display. PERSONAL mode
will also be displayed in the upper display. For
additional information, refer to the INFINITI
InTouch® Owner’s Manual.
How to set the PERSONAL mode
Perform the following steps to set the PER-
SONAL mode:
1. Press the MENU button
O1and select
“INFINITI Drive Mode Selector” on the
lower display.
2. Select “Engine/Transmission,” “Steering,” “Active Trace Control” or “Active Engine
Brake” and select each item. (See “Engine/
Transmission,” “Steering,” “Active Trace
Control” or “Active Engine Brake” about
the feature of each item.) 3. Select “Back” or press the MENU button
to finish the PERSONAL mode setting.
Engine/Transmission:
“Engine/Transmission” can be set to “Stan-
dard,” “Sport” or “Eco.”
Steering (models with Direct Adaptive
Steering®):
Multiple combinations of steering mode and
steering response can be set.
Mode Response
Sport Dynamic+
Dynamic
Default
Standard Default
Steering (models without Direct Adaptive
Steering®):
“Steering” can be set to “Sport” or “Standard.”
Active Trace Control:
“Active Trace Control” can be set to ON
(enabled) or OFF (disabled). For additional
information, see “Active Trace Control”
(P. 5-144).
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Active Engine Brake:
“Active Engine Brake” can be set to ON (en-
abled) or OFF (disabled). For additional infor-
mation, see “Active Engine Brake” (P. 5-145).
Reset Drive Mode Settings to Default:
Touch to restore all the PERSONAL mode
settings to default.
ECO MODE
The ECO mode adjusts the engine and trans-
mission to enhance fuel economy.
NOTE:
Selecting this drive mode will not necessarily
improve fuel economy as many driving fac-
tors influence its effectiveness.
Operation
Push the Drive Mode Selector switch to the
ECO position. “ECO” appears in the vehicle
information display and the ECO drive indi-
cator light illuminates on the instrument
panel. ECO mode will also be displayed in the
upper display.When the accelerator pedal is depressed
within the range of economy drive, the ECO
drive indicator light illuminates in green.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed
above the range of economy drive, the ECO
drive indicator light turns off.
The ECO drive indicator light will not illumi-
nate in the following cases:
• When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
• When the vehicle speed is below 3 mph (4.8 km/h) or over 90 mph (144 km/h).
• When the Intelligent Cruise Control system (if so equipped) is operated.
Eco Drive Report (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the OFF posi-
tion, the ECO management display appears.
1Previous 5 times (History)
2Current fuel economy
3Best fuel economy
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The result of ECO evaluation is displayed 30
seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position and the vehicle is driven at
least 1/3 miles (500 meters).
1The average fuel economy for the previ-
ous 5 times will be displayed.
2The average fuel economy since the last
reset will be displayed.
3The best fuel economy of the past history
will be displayed.
The ECO Drive Report can be set to be ON or
OFF.
The TSR system provides the driver with in-
formation about the most recently detected
speed limit. The system captures the road
sign information with the multi-sensing front
camera unit
O1located on the windshield in
front of the inside rearview mirror and dis-
plays the detected signs in the vehicle infor-
mation display. For vehicles equipped with a
navigation system, the speed limit displayed
is based on a combination of navigation sys-
tem data and live camera recognition. TSR
information is always displayed at the top of
the vehicle information display, and option-
ally in the main central area of the display
screen.
WARNING
The TSR system is only intended to be a
support device to help provide the driver
with information. It is not a replacement
for the driver’s attention to traffic condi-
tions or responsibility to drive safely. It
cannot prevent accidents due to careless-
ness. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay
alert and drive safely at all times.
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SYSTEM OPERATION
The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
displays the following types of road signs:
OASpeed sign detected (in Canada)
OBSpeed sign detected (in USA)
OCSpeed sign detected (no speed limit
detected)
OD“Do not pass” sign detected
CAUTION
• The TSR system is intended as an aid to
careful driving. It is the driver’s responsi-
bility to stay alert, drive safely, and ob-
serve all road regulations that currently
apply, including looking out for road
signs. •
The TSR system may not function prop-
erly under the following conditions:
– When the road sign is not clearly vis-
ible, for example, due to damage or
weather conditions.
– When rain, snow or dirt adheres to
the windshield in front of the multi-
sensing camera unit.
– When the headlights are not bright,
for example, due to dirt on the lens or
if the aiming is not adjusted properly.
– When strong light enters the camera
unit. (For example, the light directly
shines on the front of the vehicle at
sunrise or sunset.)
– When a sudden change in brightness
occurs. (For example, when the ve-
hicle enters or exits a tunnel or under
a bridge.)
– In areas not covered by the naviga-
tion system.
– If there are deviations in relation to
the navigation, for example due to
changes in the road routing.
– When overtaking buses or trucks
with speed stickers.
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TURNING THE TRAFFIC SIGN
RECOGNITION (TSR) SYSTEM ON
AND OFF
Perform the following steps to enable or dis-
able the TSR system.
1. Press the MENU button
O1below the
lower display screen.
2. Select “Driver Assistance.”
3. Select “Traffic Sign Assist.”
4. Select “ON” to turn the “Traffic Sign Rec- ognition” system on or off.
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under
high temperature conditions (over approxi-
mately 104°F [40°C]) and then started, the
TSR system may be deactivated automati-
cally. The “Not Available: High Camera
Temp.” warning message will appear in the
vehicle information display.
Action to take:
When the interior temperature is reduced,
the TSR system will resume operating
automatically.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the TSR system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically and the system
“Malfunction” warning message will appear
in the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
If the TSR “Malfunction” message appears,
pull off the road at a safe location and stop
the vehicle. Turn the engine off and restart
the engine. If the TSR “Malfunction” message
continues to appear, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The TSR system uses the same multi-sensing
front camera unit that is used by the Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system, located
in front of the interior rearview mirror. For
additional information, see ”System mainte-
nance” (P. 5-39).
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