Index Infiniti Infiniti QX50 (2019 year) - instruction in english

Infiniti QX50 (2019 year). Instruction - part 16

5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Push-button ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . . . . . . .5-15
Emergency engine shut off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
INFINITI Intelligent Key battery
discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Remote Engine Start (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . 5-18

Driving the vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Instruction operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
When towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Automatic brake hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

How to activate/deactivate the
automatic brake hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
How to use the automatic brake hold
function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

INFINITI Drive Mode Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

Standard mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Sport mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Personal mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
ECO mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
(if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

LDW system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
How to enable/disable the LDW system . . . . . 5-35
LDW system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

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System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
(if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38

LDP system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
How to enable/disable the LDP system . . . . . . 5-40
LDP system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) . . . . . . 5-44

BSW system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
How to enable/disable the BSW system . . . . . 5-46
BSW system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
BSW driving situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52

Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) (if so equipped) . . . 5-53

BSI system operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
How to enable/disable the BSI system . . . . . . . 5-56
BSI system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
BSI driving situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64

Backup Collision Intervention (BCI)
(if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65

BCI system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
Turning the BCI system on/off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
BCI system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-71
System temporarily not available. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) . 5-74

RCTA system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
How to enable/disable the RCTA system . . . . .5-77
RCTA system limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81

Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82

Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
Cruise control operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (for vehicles
without ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 5-84

How to select the cruise control mode . . . . . . . 5-86
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. . . . . 5-86
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88

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ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108

Distance Control Assist (DCA) (if so equipped) . . 5-138

DCA system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
How to enable/disable the DCA system. . . . . 5-143
DCA system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145

DCA driving situations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-146
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-147
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-148

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149

Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW). . 5-159

PFCW system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-161
Turning the PFCW system on/off . . . . . . . . . . 5-162
PFCW system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-164
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-168
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-169
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-169

Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-170
Fuel efficient driving tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-171
Increasing fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-172

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Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
(if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-172
Parking/parking on hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-175
Power steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-176

Electric power steering type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-176
Direct Adaptive Steering® type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-176
Park with Easy Steering (if so equipped) . . . . . 5-178

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-179

Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-179
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-180
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-181

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. . . . . . . . . 5-181

Brake force distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-183

Chassis Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-184

Active Trace Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-184
Active Engine Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-184
Active Ride Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-185

Hill start assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-186
Front and rear sonar system (if so equipped). . . . 5-186

System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-187
How to enable/disable the sonar system . . . . 5-189
Sonar limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-189
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-190
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-190

Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-191

Active noise cancellation/Active sound
enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-193

Active noise cancellation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-193
Active sound enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-194

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WARNING

∙ Do not leave children or adults who

would normally require the assistance of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
also not be left alone. They could acciden-
tally injure themselves or others through
inadvertent operation 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.

∙ 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.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

∙ Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-

tain colorless and odorless carbon mon-
oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It
can cause unconsciousness or death.

∙ If you suspect that exhaust fumes are en-

tering 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 rear vent windows, liftgates,

doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passenger
compartment. If you must drive with one
of these open, follow these precautions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the

air recirculation button

to off and the fan control dial to high
to circulate the air.

∙ If electrical wiring or other cable connec-

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

∙ The exhaust system and body should be

inspected

qualified

mechanic

whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.

b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering

into

the

passenger

compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound of

the exhaust system.

d. You have had an accident involving

damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST

The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Ex-
haust 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 ex-
haust system components.

∙ Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam-

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

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

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CAUTION

∙ Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits

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

∙ Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions

in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical
systems can cause over rich fuel flow into
the three-way catalyst, causing it to
overheat. Do not keep driving if the en-
gine misfires, or if noticeable loss of per-
formance or other unusual operating
conditions are detected. Have the vehicle
inspected promptly. It is recommended
that 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 Monitor-
ing System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu-
minates, you should stop and check all 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.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er’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 combined
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This se-
quence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the ve-
hicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunc-
tion telltale after replacing one or more tires
or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels al-
low the TPMS to continue to function prop-
erly.

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Additional information:

∙ When replacing a wheel without the

TPMS such as the spare tire, 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 de-
tect 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 in-
flated 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” warn-

ing appears in the vehicle information
display when the low tire pressure warn-
ing light is illuminated and low tire pres-
sure 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” warn-

ing appears each time the ignition switch
is in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated.

∙ The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warn-

ing does not appear if the low tire pres-
sure warning light illuminates to indicate
a TPMS malfunction.

∙ 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 be-
cause 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 illuminate. If the
warning light illuminates, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.

∙ The Tire and Loading Information label is

located in the driver’s door opening.

∙ You can also check the pressure of all

tires (except the spare tire) on the vehicle
information display screen. The order of
the tire pressure figures displayed on the
screen corresponds with the actual order
of the tire position.

For additional information, refer to “Low tire
pressure warning light” and “Tire Pressure
Low — Add Air” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this instruction.

WARNING

∙ Radio waves could adversely affect elec-

tric medical equipment. Those who use a
pacemaker should contact the electric
medical equipment manufacturer for the
possible influences before use.

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∙ If the low tire pressure warning light illu-

minates while driving, avoid sudden
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 recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label to
turn the low tire pressure warning light
off. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a
replacement tire as soon as possible. (For
additional information, refer to “Flat
tire” in the “In case of emergency” section
for changing a flat tire.)

∙ When replacing a wheel without the

TPMS such as the spare tire, when a
spare tire is mounted or a wheel is re-
placed, tire pressure will not be indicated,
the TPMS will not function and the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Have your tires
replaced and/or TPMS system reset as
soon as possible. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

∙ Replacing tires with those not originally

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 pressure 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 reception of the sig-
nals from the tire pressure sensors, and
the TPMS will not function properly.

Some devices and transmitters may tempo-
rarily interfere with the operation of the
TPMS and cause the low tire pressure warn-
ing 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.

The low tire pressure warning light may illu-
minate 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.

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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 de-
vice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s author-
ity 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 interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired 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 recom-
mended 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 posi-

tion. 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

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
three 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 TPMS with Tire Inflation Indi-
cator is not operating.

∙ The TPMS will not activate the TPMS

with Tire Inflation Indicator under the
following conditions:

– If there is interference from an exter-

nal device or transmitter.

– The air pressure from the inflation de-

vice is not sufficient to inflate the tire.

– There is a malfunction in the TPMS

system.

– There is a malfunction in the horn or

hazard indicators.

– The identification code of the tire

pressure sensor is not registered to
the system.

– The battery of the tire pressure sensor

is low.

∙ If the TPMS with Tire Inflation Indica-

tor does not operate due to TPMS
interference, move the vehicle about
3 ft (1 m) backward or forward and try
again.

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

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ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

They have higher ground clearance than pas-
senger cars to make them capable of per-
forming in a variety of on-pavement and off-
road applications. This gives them a higher
center of gravity than ordinary vehicles. An
advantage of higher ground clearance is a
better view of the road, allowing you to an-
ticipate problems. However, they are not de-
signed for cornering at the same speeds as
conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road condi-
tions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns at
high speeds. As with other vehicles of this
type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle roll-
over. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt.

For additional information, refer to “Driving
safety precautions” in this section.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER

WARNING

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

Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steer-
ing maneuvers, because these driving prac-
tices could cause you to lose control of your
vehicle.

As with any vehicle, loss of control could re-
sult in a collision with other vehicles or ob-
jects or cause the vehicle to roll over, par-
ticularly 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 influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs (including prescrip-
tion or over-the-counter drugs which may
cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat
belt as outlined in the “Safety – Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion 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 sig-
nificantly more likely to be injured or killed
than a person properly wearing a seat belt.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

While driving, the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface. If
this occurs, 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 vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to
drive the vehicle back onto the road sur-
face until vehicle speed is reduced.

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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 han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially at
highway speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-
taining the correct air pressure and visually
inspecting the tires for wear and damage. For
additional information, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Do-it-yourself” section 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 gen-

eral guide. The vehicle must be driven as ap-
propriate based on the conditions of the ve-
hicle, 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 lo-

cation off the road and away from traf-
fic if possible.

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu-

ally stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

contact a roadside emergency service to
change the tire. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Flat tire” in the “In case of
emergency section of this instruction.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS
AND DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re-
duces coordination, delays reaction time
and impairs judgement. Driving after drink-
ing alcohol increases the likelihood of being
involved in an accident injuring yourself and
others. Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the severity
of the injury.

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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 dif-
ferently 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.

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your INFINITI is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving in
deep water or mud as your INFINITI is mainly
designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional
off-road vehicle.

Remember that 2-wheel drive models are
less capable than All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
models for rough road driving and extrication
when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the like.

Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

∙ Spinning the front wheels on slippery

surfaces may cause the AWD warning
message to display and the AWD system
to automatically switch from the AWD to
the 2WD mode. This could reduce the
traction. Be especially careful when tow-
ing a trailer (AWD models).

∙ Drive carefully when off the road and

avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle should
be seated with their seat belt fastened.
This will keep you and your passengers in
position when driving over rough terrain.

∙ Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead

drive either straight up or straight down
the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over
sideways much more easily than they can
forward or backward.

∙ Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If

you drive up them, you may stall. If you
drive down them, you may not be able to
control your speed. If you drive across
them, you may roll over.

∙ Do not shift gears while driving on down-

hill grades as this could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.

∙ Stay alert when driving to the top of a

hill. At the top there could be a drop-off
or other hazard that could cause an
accident.

∙ If your engine stalls or you cannot make it

to the top of a steep hill, never attempt to
turn around. Your vehicle could tip or roll
over. Always back straight down in R
(Reverse) gear and apply brakes to con-
trol your speed.

∙ Heavy braking going down a hill could

cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an acci-
dent. Apply brakes lightly and use a low
gear to control your speed.

∙ Unsecured cargo can be thrown around

when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.

∙ Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as

far forward and as low as possible. Do not
equip the vehicle with tires larger than
specified in this instruction. This could cause
your vehicle to roll over.

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∙ Do not grip the inside or spokes of the

steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move suddenly
and injure your hands. Instead drive with
your fingers and thumbs on the outside of
the rim.

∙ Before operating the vehicle, ensure that

the driver and all passengers have their
seat belts fastened.

∙ Always drive with the floor mats in place

as the floor may become hot.

∙ Lower your speed when encountering

strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your INFINITI is more affected
by strong side winds. Slower speeds en-
sure better vehicle control.

∙ Do not drive beyond the performance ca-

pability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.

∙ For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-

tempt to raise two wheels off the ground
and shift the transmission to any drive or
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 dynamometer (such
as the dynamometers used by some
states for emissions testing) or similar
equipment 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 unexpected 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.

∙ Accelerating quickly, sharp steering ma-

neuvers or sudden braking may cause loss
of control.

∙ If at all possible, avoid sharp turning ma-

neuvers, particularly at high speeds. Your
INFINITI vehicle has a higher center of
gravity than a passenger car. The vehicle
is not designed for cornering at the same
speeds as passenger cars. Failure to op-
erate this vehicle correctly could result in
loss of control and/or a rollover accident.

∙ Always use tires of the same type, size,

brand, construction (bias, bias-belted, or
radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.

∙ Be sure to check the brakes immediately

after driving in mud or water. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Brake pre-
cautions” in this section.

∙ Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills.

If you get out of the vehicle and it rolls
forward, backward or sideways, you
could be injured.

∙ Whenever you drive off-road through

sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel
hub, more frequent maintenance may be
required. For additional information, re-
fer to “Maintenance under severe oper-
ating conditions” in the “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this instruction.

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INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE (AWD) DRIVING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS (if so equipped)

WARNING

∙ Replacing tires with those not originally

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

∙ Always use tires of the same type, size,

brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
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 at-

tempt 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

∙ 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 three consecutive
times in quick succession 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.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

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When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch will change as follows:

Push the ignition switch center:

∙ Once to change to ON.

∙ Two times to change to OFF.

The ignition switch will automatically return
to the LOCK position when any door is either
opened or closed with the switch in the OFF
position.

The ignition lock is designed so that the igni-
tion switch cannot be placed in the OFF po-
sition until the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position.

When the ignition switch cannot be placed in
the OFF position, proceed as follows:

1. Press the Park button to place the ve-

hicle in the P (Park) position.

2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition

switch position will change to the ON
position.

3. Push the ignition switch again to the

OFF 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.

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the
ignition switch cannot be moved from the
LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for operation
are displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play. For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this instruction.

OPERATING RANGE

The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the speci-
fied operating range.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key system’s operating range becomes nar-
rower 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.

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The operating range of the engine start func-
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∙ The luggage area is not included in the

operating range, but the Intelligent Key
may function.

∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed on the in-

strument panel, inside the glove box,
storage bin 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.

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
placed in the ON position while carrying the
Intelligent Key.

The ignition switch will lock when any door is
opened or closed with the ignition switched
off.

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.

ON has a battery saver feature that will place
the ignition switch in the OFF position, if the
vehicle is not running, after some time under
the following conditions:

∙ All doors are closed.

∙ The shift lever is in P (Park).

The battery saver feature will be canceled if
any of the following occur:

∙ Any door is opened.

∙ The shift lever is moved out of the P

(Park) position.

∙ The ignition switch changes position.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position when the engine
is not running for an extended period. This
can discharge the battery.

OFF

The ignition switch is in the OFF position
when the engine is turned off using the igni-
tion switch. No lights will illuminate on the
ignition switch.

AUTO ACC

With the vehicle in the P (Park) position, the
Intelligent Key with you and the ignition
switch placed from the ON position to the
OFF position, the radio can still be used for a
period of time, or until the driver’s door is
opened.

After a period of time, functions such as ra-
dio, navigation, and Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System may be restarted by pressing
the POWER button/VOLUME control knob
or the key fob unlock button. For additional
information, refer to “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section
of this instruction.

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