2023 INFINITI QX50 child restraint

• An object placed under the front passengerseat.
• An object placed between the seat cushion and center console.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop
when it is safe to do so. Check and correct
any of the above conditions. Restart the ve-
hicle and wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status light
will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.
If the light is still OFF after this, the small
adult, child or child restraint should be repo-
sitioned in the rear seat and the vehicle
should be checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
3. If the light is OFF with no front passenger and no objects on the front passenger
seat, the vehicle should be checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible.
Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions
WARNING
• Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel
or instrument panel. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bags inflate.
• Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may se-
verely burn yourself.
• No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental air bag system. This is
to prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
• Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle's electrical system, suspen-
sion system or front end structure. This
could affect proper operation of the
front air bag system. •
Tampering with the front air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
Tampering includes changes to the
steering wheel and the instrument panel
assembly by placing material over the
steering wheel pad and above the instru-
ment panel or by installing additional
trim material around the air bag system.
• Removing or modifying the front pas-
senger seat may affect the function of
the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
• Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious per-
sonal injury. For example, do not change
the front seats by placing material on
the seat cushion or by installing addi-
tional trim material, such as seat covers,
on the seat that are not specifically
designed to assure proper air bag opera-
tion. Additionally, do not stow any ob-
jects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classification
sensor (weight sensor).
1-56Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

The pretensioner system may activate with
the supplemental air bag system in certain
types of collisions. Working with the seat belt
retractor, the pretensioner(s) help tighten
the seat belt when the vehicle becomes in-
volved in certain types of collisions, helping
to restrain front and rear outboard seat
occupants.
The pretensioner(s) are encased within the
seat belt retractor and to the seat belt anchor
affixed to the floor of the vehicle. These seat
belts are used the same way as conventional
seat belts.
When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those with
a history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
After the pretensioner(s’) activation, load lim-
iters allow the seat belt to release webbing
(if necessary) to reduce forces against the
chest.The supplemental air bag warning lightis used to indicate malfunctions in the preten-
sioner system. For additional information,
see "Supplemental air bag warning light"
(P. 1-62). If the operation of the supplemen-
tal air bag warning light indicates there is a
malfunction, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the pretensioner
system and guide the buyer to the appropri-
ate sections in this Owner's Manual.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag systems are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an air bag in front of it.
If the air bag deploys, it may cause serious
injury or death.
WRS0885
1. SRS air bag warning labels (located on the sun visors)
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-61

CARGO AREA STORAGE BIN
To access the floor storage area, pull up on
the handle
O1to lift the luggage board.
LUGGAGE HOOKS
When securing items using luggage hooks
located on the side finisher do not apply a
load over more than 6.5 lbs. (29 N) to a single
hook.
The luggage hooks that are located on the
floor should have loads less than 110 lbs.
(490 N) to a single hook.
The luggage hooks can be used to secure
cargo with ropes or other types of straps.
WARNING
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
• Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure
cargo.
• Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage area. It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
• The child restraint top tether strap may
be damaged by contact with items in the
cargo area. Secure any items in the cargo
area. Your child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the top tether
strap is damaged.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
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Instruments and controls2-65

•Properly secure cargo and do not allow it
to contact the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether anchor. Cargo
that is not properly secured or cargo that
contacts the top tether strap may dam-
age the top tether strap during a colli-
sion. If the cargo cover contacts the top
tether strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor, remove the cargo
cover from the vehicle or secure it on the
cargo floor below its attachment loca-
tion. If the cargo cover is not removed, it
may damage the top tether strap during
a collision. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the child
restraint top tether strap is damaged.
The cargo cover keeps the luggage compart-
ment contents hidden from the outside.
To close the cargo cover, remove the cover
from the grooves
O1and retract.
To open the cargo cover, extend the cover
into the grooves
O1to lock into place.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
• Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc., inside the vehicle while it is in
motion and before closing the windows.
Use the window lock switch to prevent
unexpected use of the power windows.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, including en-
trapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your ve-
hicle. Additionally, the temperature in-
side a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to cause a
significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
The power windows operate when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position or
for a period of time after the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position. If the driver's
or passenger's door is opened during this
period of time, the power to the windows is
canceled.
LIC3971
WINDOWS
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WARNING
• In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
• Do not allow anyone to stand up or ex-
tend any portion of their body out of the
moonroof opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
• Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
• Do not place heavy objects on the moon-
roof or surrounding area.
Panoramic sunshade
The panoramic sunshade operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position. When
opening or closing the sunshade the switch
need not be held.
To open the sunshade:
• To fully open the sunshade, slide the switch
O1toward the OPEN position to the first
detent. • To fully open the sunshade and the moon-
roof together, slide the switch
O1toward
the OPEN position to the second detent.
To close the sunshade:
• To fully close the sunshade, slide the switch
O2toward the CLOSE position to the sec-
ond detent. If the moonroof is open, both
the moonroof and the sunshade will close
automatically.
• If the switch is slid
O2toward the CLOSE
position to the first detent while the moon-
roof is open, only the moonroof will close.
The sunshade will remain open.
To stop the sunshade during operation, push
the switch
O1,O2,orO3at the desired
position.
WARNING
• To avoid personal injury, keep your
hands, fingers and head away from the
sunshade arm, the arm rail and sunshade
inlet port.
• Do not allow children near the sunshade
system. They could be injured.
• Do not place objects on or near the sun-
shade. This could cause improper opera-
tion or damage it. •
Do not pull or push the sunshade. This
could cause improper operation or dam-
age it.
CAUTION
•
Do not place objects (such as newspapers,
handkerchiefs, etc.) on the sunshade inlet
port. Doing so may entangle these objects
in the sunshade when it is extending or
retracting, causing improper operation or
damage to the sunshade.
• Do not push the sunshade arm with your
hands, etc., as this may deform it. Im-
proper operation or damage to the sun-
shade may result.
• Do not put any object into the sunshade
inlet port as this may result in improper
operation or damage the sunshade.
• Do not hang any object on the arm rail as
this may result in improper operation or
damage the sunshade.
• Do not forcefully pull the sunshade.
Doing so may elongate the sunshade.
Improper operation or damage to the
sunshade may result.
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5. Determine the combined weight ofluggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, con-
firm that you do not exceed the GVWR
or the GAWR for your vehicle. For ad-
ditional information, see “Measure-
ment of weights” (P. 10-21).
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. For additional information,
see “Tire and Loading Information la-
bel” (P. 8-29).
SECURING THE LOAD
There are luggage hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The hooks can be used to
secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.
When securing items using luggage hooks
located on the side finisher do not apply a
load over more than 6.5 lbs. (29 N) to a single
hook. The luggage hooks that are located on the
floor should have loads less than 110 lbs.
(490 N) to a single hook.
WARNING
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
• The child restraint top tether strap may
be damaged by contact with items in the
cargo area. Secure any items in the cargo
area. Your child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the top tether
strap is damaged.
• Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the GVWR or the maximum front and
rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your ve-
hicle can break, tire damage could occur,
or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. This could result in loss of con-
trol and cause personal injury.
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Cargo area luggage hooks
10-20Technical and consumer information

11 Index
A
Active Engine Brake...............5-145
Activenoisecancellation ...........5-154 Active sound enhancement ........5-154
ActiveRideControl...............5-146
ActiveTraceControl ..............5-144
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-45
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).........................1-41
Air bag system ....................1-49
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)....................1-49
Air bag warning labels ..............1-61
Air bag warning light, supplemental .....1-62
Airbagwarninglight...............1-62
Air cleaner housing filter .............8-16
Air cleaner .......................8-16
Air conditioner ....................4-36
Air conditioner operation ..........4-36
Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............10-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) .................4-35
Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-36
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-43
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).........................2-33
Anchor point locations ..............1-26
Antenna ........................4-43 Anti-lock brake warning ligh
t.........2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-140
Antifreeze ......................5-153
Armrests.........................1-5
Around View® Monitor .............4-11
Autolightswitch..................2-40
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-34
Automaticbrakehold...............5-26
Automatic door locks ................3-6
Automatic.......................2-74 Automatic power window switch ....2-74
B
Battery replacement...............8-22
INFINITI Intelligent Key ...........8-22
Keyfob.......................8-22
Battery........................5-153 Charge warning light .............2-11
Before starting the engine ...........5-16
Belt (See drive belt) ................8-15
Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) ........5-54
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ...........5-45
Boosterseats ....................1-38
Brake Assist .....................5-141
Brakefluid ......................8-10
Brakesystem ...................5-140
Brake.........................5-140 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-140
Brakefluid ....................8-10 Brakelight(Seestoplight).........
8-25
Brake system .................5-140
Brakewarninglight..............2-10
Brake wear indicators ........2-18,8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .............8-19
Brakes .........................8-19
Break-in schedule ................5-132
Brightnesscontrol.................2-46 Instrument panel ................2-46
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-10
Bulb replacement .................. 8-25
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor) . . .4-24
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants....................10-2
Car phone or CB radio ..............4-44
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information).....................10-17
Cargoareastoragebin.............. 2-65
Cargocover...................... 2-71
Cargolight ......................2-79
Chassis control ..................5-144
Check tire pressure ................ 2-28
Child restraint with top tether strap .....1-26
Child restraints ...................1-20
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
forCHildren)System.............1-24

Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22,1-29,1-34,1-38
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.......................1-26
Child safety rear door lock .............3-6
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Climate control seat switch ...........2-48
Cold weather driving ...............5-153
Console box ......................2-62
Console light ......................2-78
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ...........................5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid..........................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ...............5-18
Controls.........................4-36 Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-36
Coolant .........................10-2
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Changing engine coolant ............8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection .................7-7
Cupholders ......................2-63
D
Dimensions and weights ............10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel .....2-46
Door locks ........................3-4
Drive belt ........................8-15 Driving the vehicle
..................5-18
Driving.........................5-153 Cold weather driving .............5-153
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ...............5-18
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-4,5-10
Dual power moonroof ...............2-75
E
E-call (SOS) Button.................2-54
Eco Drive Report ...................5-31
Economy - fuel ...................5-133
Electronic parking brake .............5-24
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-15
Emission control information label .....10-12
Emission control system warranty .....10-33
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
Engine ..........................5-16
Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Changing engine coolant ............8-5
Changing engine oil filter ............8-7
Changing engine oil ................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ............8-6
Engine compartment check locations . . .8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ..............8-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .................10-6 Engine oil pressure warning light
.....2-12
Engine oil viscosity ...............10-7
Engine oil .......................8-6
Engine serial number .............10-12
Engine specifications ..............10-9
Starting the engine ...............5-16
Event Data recorders ..............10-36
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .......9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items............................9-5
Extended storage switch .............2-60
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-12
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ...........................6-2
Flat tire ..........................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid ..............7-6
Fluid ...........................8-10 Brakefluid.....................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................. 10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid .....................8-10
Engine coolant ...................8-4
Engine oil .......................8-6
Windshield-washerfluid ...........8-11
Foglightswitch ...................2-47
ForwardDrivingAids................ 2-31
System Temporarily Unavailable ......2-31
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