Infiniti Q50 (2018 year). Instruction

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WARNING

. Do not leave children or adults who

would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.

. Closely supervise children when they

are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and trunk lid securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

. Do not breathe exhaust gases; they

contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.

. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.

. Do not run the engine in closed spaces

such as a garage.

. Do not park the vehicle with the

engine running for any extended
length of time.

. Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-

ing, otherwise exhaust gases could be
drawn into the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, follow these precau-
tions:

1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the air recirculation to off and

the fan control to high to circulate
the air.

. If electrical wiring or other cable

connections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the trunk lid or
the body, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.

. The exhaust system and body should

be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:

— The vehicle is raised for service.

— You suspect that exhaust fumes

are entering into the passenger
compartment.

— You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust system.

— You have had an accident invol-

ving damage to the exhaust sys-
tem, underbody, or rear of the
vehicle.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

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THREE-WAY CATALYST

The three-way catalyst is an emission con-
trol device installed in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst are
burned at high temperatures to help reduce
pollutants.

WARNING

. The exhaust gas and the exhaust

system are very hot. Keep people,
animals or flammable materials away
from the exhaust system compo-
nents.

. Do not stop or park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They
may ignite and cause a fire.

CAUTION

. Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits

from leaded gasoline seriously reduce
the three-way catalyst’s ability to
help reduce exhaust pollutants.

. Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-

tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich

fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep
driving if the engine misfires, or if
noticeable loss of performance or
other unusual operating conditions
are detected. Have the vehicle in-
spected promptly. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

. Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the three-way catalyst.

. Do not race the engine while warming

it up.

. Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
For models with run-flat tires, if the vehicle
is being driven with one or more flat tires,
the low tire pressure warning light will
illuminate continuously and a chime will
sound for 10 seconds. The flat tire warning
will also appear in the vehicle information
display. The chime will only sound at the first
indication of a flat tire, and the warning light
will illuminate continuously. When the flat
tire warning is activated, it is recommended
you have the system reset and the tire
checked and replaced if necessary by an
INFINITI retailer. Even if the tire is inflated
to the specified COLD tire pressure, the
warning light will continue to illuminate until
the system is reset by an INFINITI retailer.
Your vehicle can be driven for a limited time
on a flat tire. See “Run-flat tires” (P.8-39).

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Please note that the TPMS is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not
be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.

Additional information

. Since the spare tire (if so equipped) is not

equipped with the TPMS, the TPMS
does not monitor the tire pressure of
the spare tire.

. The TPMS will activate only when the

vehicle is driven at speeds above 16
MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system may
not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure
(for example a flat tire while driving).

. The low tire pressure warning light does

not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is
inflated to the recommended pressure,
the vehicle must be driven at speeds
above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge
to check the tire pressure.

. The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”

warning appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display when the low tire pressure
warning light is illuminated and low tire
pressure is detected. The “Tire Pressure
Low - Add Air” warning turns off when
the low tire pressure warning light turns
off.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”
warning does not appear if the low tire
pressure warning light illuminates to
indicate a TPMS malfunction.

. The “Flat Tire - Visit dealer” warning (if

so equipped) appears in the vehicle
information display when the low tire
pressure warning light is illuminated and
one or more flat tires are detected.

. Tire pressure rises and falls depending on

the heat caused by the vehicle’s opera-
tion and the outside temperature. Do not
reduce the tire pressure after driving
because the tire pressure rises after
driving. Low outside temperature can
lower the temperature of the air inside
the tire which can cause a lower tire
inflation pressure. This may cause the
low tire pressure warning light to illumi-
nate. If the warning light illuminates in
low ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.

. You can also check the pressure of all

tires (except the spare tire) in the vehicle
information display. (See “Vehicle infor-
mation display” (P.2-19).)

. After the ignition switch is placed in the

ON position, it may take a period of time
for the tire pressure to be displayed while
the vehicle is driven. Depending on the
radio wave circumstance, tire pressure
may not correctly be displayed.

For additional information, see “Low tire
pressure warning light” (P.2-12) and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-
3).

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WARNING

. Radio waves could adversely affect

electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment man-
ufacturer for the possible influences
before use.

. If the low tire pressure warning light

illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and
increase the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and
could result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low tire
pressure warning light OFF. If the
light still illuminates while driving
after adjusting the tire pressure, a
tire may be flat or the TPMS may be
malfunctioning. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire (if so

equipped) as soon as possible. If no
tire is flat and all tires are properly
inflated, it is recommended you con-
sult an INFINITI retailer.

. For models with run-flat tires,

although you can continue driving
with a punctured run-flat tire, re-
member that vehicle handling stabi-
lity is reduced, which could lead to an
accident and personal injury. Also,
driving a long distance at high speeds
may damage the tires.

— Do not drive at speeds above 50

MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive
more than approximately 93 miles
(150 km) with a punctured run-
flat tire. The actual distance the
vehicle can be driven on a flat tire
depends on outside temperature,
vehicle load, road conditions and
other factors.

— If you detect any unusual sounds

or vibrations while driving with a
punctured run-flat tire, pull off
the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. The tire may be seriously
damaged and need to be replaced.

. Since the spare tire is not equipped

with the TPMS, when a spare tire is
mounted or a wheel is replaced, the

TPMS will not function and the low
tire pressure warning light will flash
for approximately 1 minute. The light
will remain on after 1 minute. Have
your tires replaced and/or TPMS
system reset as soon as possible. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for these services.

. Replacing tires with those not origin-

ally specified by INFINITI could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.

. Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol

tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pres-
sure sensors.

CAUTION

. The TPMS may not function properly

when the wheels are equipped with
tire chains or the wheels are buried in
snow.

. Do not place metalized film or any

metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the
windows. This may cause poor recep-
tion of the signals from the tire
pressure sensors, and the TPMS will
not function properly.

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Some devices and transmitters may tem-
porarily interfere with the operation of the
TPMS and cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. Some examples
are:
. Facilities or electric devices using similar

radio frequencies are near the vehicle.

. If a transmitter set to similar frequencies

is being used in or near the vehicle.

. If a computer (or similar equipment) or a

DC/AC converter is being used in or near
the vehicle.

Low tire pressure warning light may illumi-
nate in the following cases.
. If the vehicle is equipped with a wheel

and tire without TPMS.

. If the TPMS has been replaced and the ID

has not been registered.

. If the wheel is not originally specified by

INFINITI.

FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,

and

2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence, include interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator

When adding air to an under-inflated tire,
the TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator
provides visual and audible signals outside
the vehicle to help you inflate the tires to the
recommended COLD tire pressure.

Vehicle set-up:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.
2. Apply the parking brake and place the

shift lever in the P (Park) position.

3. Place the ignition switch in the ON

position. Do not start the engine.

Operation:
1. Add air to the tire.
2. After a few seconds, the hazard indica-

tors will start flashing.

3. When the designated pressure is

reached, the horn beeps once and the
hazard indicators stop flashing.

4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
. If the tire is over-inflated more than

approximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators flash 3
times. To correct the pressure, push the
core of the valve stem on the tire briefly
to release pressure. When the pressure
reaches the designated pressure, the
horn beeps once.

. If the hazard indicator does not flash

within approximately 15 seconds after
starting to inflate the tire, it indicates
that the Tire Inflation Indicator is not
operating.

. The TPMS will not activate the Tire

Inflation Indicator under the following
conditions:
— If there is interference from an ex-

ternal device or transmitter

— The air pressure from the inflation

device such as those using a power
socket is not sufficient to inflate the
tire

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— If an electrical equipment is being used

in or near the vehicle

— There is a malfunction in the TPMS

system

— There is a malfunction in the horn or

hazard indicators

. If the Tire Inflation Indicator does not

operate due to TPMS interference, move
the vehicle about 3 ft (1 m) backward or
forward and try again.

If the Tire Inflation Indicator is not working,
use a tire pressure gauge.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss of
control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden
steering maneuvers, because these driving
practices could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle. As with any vehicle, a loss of
control could result in a collision with other
vehicles or objects, or cause the vehicle to

rollover, particularly if the loss of control
causes the vehicle to slide sideways. Be
attentive at all times, and avoid driving when
tired. Never drive when under the influence
of alcohol or drugs (including prescription or
over-the-counter drugs which may cause
drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt as
outlined in the “Seat belts” (P.1-12) of this
instruction, and also instruct your passengers to
do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a seat
belt.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

If driving the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface.
Maintain control of the vehicle by following
the procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle
must be driven as appropriate based on the
conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the

accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.

5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the

vehicle to follow the road while the
vehicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt
to drive the vehicle back onto the road
surface until vehicle speed is reduced.

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn

the steering wheel until both tires return
to the road surface. When all tires are on
the road surface, steer the vehicle to stay
in the appropriate driving lane.

If you decide that it is not safe to

return the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic
conditions, gradually slow the vehicle
to a stop in a safe place off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving
on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the
handling and stability of the vehicle, espe-
cially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspect the tires for wear and

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damage. See “Wheels and tires” (P.8-32) of
this instruction.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-
out” while driving maintain control of the
vehicle by following the procedure below.
Please note that this procedure is only a
general guide. The vehicle must be driven as
appropriate based on the conditions of the
vehicle, road and traffic.

WARNING

The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure.
Losing control of the vehicle may cause a
collision and result in personal injury.
. The vehicle generally moves or pulls

in the direction of the flat tire.

. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accelerator

pedal.

. Do not rapidly turn the steering

wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course.

3. When appropriate, slowly release the

accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe

location off the road and away from
traffic if possible.

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu-

ally stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

either contact a roadside emergency
service to change the tire or see “Chan-
ging a flat tire” (P.6-4) of this Owner’s
Instruction.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS
AND DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream
reduces coordination, delays reaction
time and impairs judgement. Driving
after drinking alcohol increases the like-
lihood of being involved in an accident
injuring yourself and others. Addition-
ally, if you are injured in an accident,
alcohol can increase the severity of the
injury.

INFINITI is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under the
influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of
people are injured or killed in alcohol-related
accidents. Although the local laws vary on
what is considered to be legally intoxicated,
the fact is that alcohol affects all people
differently and most people underestimate
the effects of alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs).
Don’t drive if your ability to operate your
vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some
other physical condition.

INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE (AWD) DRIVING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS (AWD models)

WARNING

. Do not drive beyond the performance

capability of the tires, even with
Intelligent AWD engaged. Accelerat-
ing quickly, sharp steering maneuvers
or sudden braking may cause loss of
control.

. Always use tires of the same type,

size, brand, construction (bias, bias-

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belted or radial), and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Install tire chains
on the rear wheels when driving on
slippery roads and drive carefully.

. This vehicle is not designed for off-

road (rough road) use. Do not drive
on sandy or muddy roads that tires
may get stuck in.

. For AWD equipped vehicles, do not

attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position
with the engine running. Doing so
may result in drivetrain damage or
unexpected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.

. Do not attempt to test an AWD

equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dy-
namometer (such as the dynam-
ometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equip-
ment even if the other two wheels are
raised off the ground. Make sure you
inform test facility personnel that
your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or

personal injury.

. When a wheel is off the ground due

to an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively.

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in
an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to
a crash and serious injury.

Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the shift lever to the
P (Park) position.

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OPERATING RANGE FOR EN-
GINE START FUNCTION

The Intelligent Key can only be used for
starting the engine when the Intelligent Key
is within the specified operating range.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are pre-
sent near the operating location, the Intelli-
gent Key system’s operating range becomes
narrower and may not function properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even some-
one who does not carry the Intelligent Key,
to push the ignition switch to start the
engine.

. The trunk area is not included in the

operating range but the Intelligent Key
may function.

. If the Intelligent Key is placed on the

instrument panel, rear parcel shelf, inside
the glove box or door pocket, the
Intelligent Key may not function.

. If the Intelligent Key is placed near the

door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function.

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH OPERATION

When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch position will change as follows:
. Push center once to change to ACC.

. Push center two times to change to ON.

. Push center three times to change to

OFF. (No position illuminates.)

. Push center four times to return to ACC.

. Open or close any door to return to

LOCK during the OFF position.

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the push-button ignition switch cannot be
turned from the LOCK position.

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Some indicators and warnings for operation
are displayed in the vehicle information
display between the speedometer and tach-
ometer. (See “Vehicle information display”
(P.2-19).)
The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch position cannot be switched
to LOCK until the shift lever is moved to the
P (Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the LOCK position, proceed as
follows:
1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position.

2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF

position. The ignition switch position
indicator will not illuminate.

3. Open the door. The ignition switch will

change to the LOCK position.

The shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in the
ON position and the brake pedal is de-
pressed.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH POSITIONS

LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it
is pushed to the ACC position while carrying
the Intelligent Key.

ACC (Accessories)

This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.

OFF

The engine can be turned off in this position.
The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be switched to the
LOCK position until the shift lever is moved
to the P (Park) position.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the push-
button ignition switch in ACC or ON
positions when the engine is not running
for an extended period. This can dis-
charge the battery.

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the follow-
ing procedure:
. Rapidly push the push-button ignition

switch 3 consecutive times in less than
1.5 seconds, or

. Push and hold the push-button ignition

switch for more than 2 seconds.

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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is
discharged, or environmental conditions in-
terfere with the Intelligent Key operation,
start the engine according to the following
procedure:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)

position.

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the

Intelligent Key as illustrated. (A chime
will sound.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depressing

the brake pedal within 10 seconds after
the chime sounds. The engine will start.

After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the
brake pedal, the ignition switch position will
change to ACC.

NOTE:

. When the ignition switch is pushed to

the ACC or ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the
Intelligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator appears in the vehicle information
display even if the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle. This is not a malfunc-
tion. To turn off the Intelligent Key
battery discharge indicator, touch the
ignition switch with the Intelligent Key
again.

. If the Intelligent Key battery discharge

indicator appears, replace the battery as
soon as possible. (See “Intelligent Key
battery replacement” (P.8-26).)

. Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,

coolant, brake fluid and window washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.

. Check that all windows and lights are

clean.

. Visually inspect tires for their appearance

and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.

. Lock all doors.

. Position seat and adjust head restraints.

. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers

to do likewise.

. Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position. (See “Warning lights, in-
dicator lights and audible reminders”
(P.2-10).)

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1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N

(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either of the
above positions.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON

position. Depress the brake pedal and
push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.

If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator ped-
al a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and while holding, crank the
engine. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.

If the engine is very hard to start

because it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the engine with

your foot off the accelerator pedal by
depressing the brake pedal and push-
ing the push-button ignition switch to
start the engine. If the engine starts,
but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, push the ignition switch to
OFF and wait 10 seconds before crank-
ing again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.

4. Warm-up

Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shut-
ting it off. Starting and stopping the
engine over a short period of time may
make the vehicle more difficult to start.
When racing the engine up to 4,500 rpm
or more under no load condition, the
engine will enter the fuel cut mode.

5. To stop the engine, shift the shift lever to

the P (Park) position and push the
ignition switch to the OFF position.

NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-

nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or

only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.

REMOTE START (if so equipped)

Vehicles started with the remote engine
start function require the ignition switch to
be placed in the ON position before the shift
lever can be moved from the P (Park)
position. To place the ignition switch in the
ON position, perform the following steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on

you.

2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON

position.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

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Starting and driving

For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine
start” (P.3-20).

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission
control module to produce maximum effi-
ciency and smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the
recommended operating procedures for this
transmission. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driving
enjoyment.

Starting the vehicle

After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal and push the shift lever
button before shifting the shift lever to the R
(Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive) or Instruction
shift mode position. Be sure the vehicle is
fully stopped before attempting to shift the
shift lever.
This Automatic Transmission (AT) model is
designed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of the P
(Park) position and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch is placed
in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

push the shift lever button to shift into a
driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and foot

brake, then gradually start the vehicle in
motion.

WARNING

. Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or
instruction shift mode. Always depress
the brake pedal until shifting is
completed. Failure to do so could
cause you to lose control and have
an accident.

. Cold engine idle speed is high, so use

caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.

. Never shift to either P (Park) or R

(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is
moving reversing. This could cause an
accident or damage the transmission.

. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-

pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

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CAUTION

. To avoid possible damage to your

vehicle; when stopping the vehicle on
an uphill grade, do not hold the
vehicle by depressing the accelerator
pedal. The foot brake should be used
for this purpose.

. Except in an emergency, do not shift

to the N (Neutral) position while
driving. Coasting with the transmis-
sion in the N (Neutral) position may
cause serious damage to the trans-
mission.

JVS0186X

Shift lever

To move the shift lever,

Push the button while depressing the
brake pedal,

Push the button,

Just move the shift lever.

Shifting

After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal and shift the shift lever from P
(Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive)
or Instruction shift mode position.
Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R
(Reverse). All other positions can be selected
without pushing the button.

WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the shift lever
is in any position while the engine is not
running. Failure to do so could cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in serious personal
injury or property damage.

CAUTION

Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) position.

P (Park) position:
Use this position when the vehicle is parked
or when starting the engine. Make sure the
vehicle is completely stopped. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the shift lever
button pushed in to move the shift lever
from the N (Neutral) position or any drive
position to the P (Park) position. Apply the
parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply
the parking brake first, then move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position.

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Infiniti Q50 (2018 year). Instruction - part 12