Infiniti Q50 Hybrid 2018 Owner Manual
HYBRID
2018 OWNER’S MANUAL
AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
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chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when
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Your INFINITI represents a new way of
thinking about vehicle design. It integrates
advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic
sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and
beauty. The car itself is important, but so is
the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes
in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you
feel with the INFINITI — from the way it
looks and drives to the high level of retailer
service.
To ensure that you enjoy your INFINITI to
the fullest, we encourage you to read this
Owner’s Manual immediately. It explains all
of the features, controls and performance
characteristics of your INFINITI; it also
provides important instructions and safety
information.
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take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer.
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all warranties covering this vehicle, the
requirements to keep the warranties in
effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside
Assistance program.
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accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended you
see an INFINITI retailer for details concerning the particular accessories with which
your vehicle is equipped.
Foreword
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
. NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for
conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that
could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated in
the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about
This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your
vehicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of production, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or installed
on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right
to change specifications, performance, design or component suppliers without notice
and without obligation. From time to time,
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questions concerning any information in
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Consumer Affairs. See the INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this
Owner’s Manual for contact information.
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting
from modification will not be covered
under the INFINITI warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for
example remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by INFINITI. The vehicle warranty may not cover damage caused by
any aftermarket plug-in device.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.
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If you see the symbol above, it means “Do
not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.
If you see a symbol similar to those above in
an illustration, it means the arrow points to
the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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INFINITI CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
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1-800-361-4792
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask
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. Your name, address, and telephone num-
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. Date of purchase
. Current odometer reading
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. Your comments or questions
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Hybrid
System
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In case of emergency
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Table of
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Hybrid System Overview
Contents
Illustrated table of contents
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
Hybrid System Overview
System ..................... Hybrid System-4
Starting and slow speed driving ..... Hybrid System-5
Medium or high speed driving......... Hybrid System-5
Rapid acceleration .............................. Hybrid System-5
Deceleration and braking.................. Hybrid System-5
Stopping ................................................ Hybrid System-5
Energy monitors ....................................... Hybrid System-5
Assist charge gauge ......................... Hybrid System-6
Energy Flow ....................................... Hybrid System-6
Fuel economy history ...................... Hybrid System-7
Regenerative brake ................................. Hybrid System-8
Efficient use of your vehicle ................. Hybrid System-8
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system ..................... Hybrid System-9
Hybrid vehicle precautions................. Hybrid System-10
High voltage components ........... Hybrid System-10
Hybrid vehicle characteristics...... Hybrid System-11
INFINITI Direct Response
®
Hybrid
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery................... Hybrid System-2
High voltage cautions ............................. Hybrid System-2
Road accident cautions .......................... Hybrid System-3
Emergency shut-off system .................. Hybrid System-4
Operation of the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
System......................................... Hybrid System-2
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INFINITI DIRECT RESPONSE
HYBRID
The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid®System combines the power of a gasoline
engine and an electric motor to help minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
Depending on driving conditions, the vehicle
runs on a combination of the gasoline engine
and the electric motor, whichever is best for
those conditions.
Because the gasoline engine charges the
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery as needed, the
battery does not have to be charged from an
outside source like an all-electric vehicle.
®
Hybrid System-2 Hybrid System Overview
SYSTEM
LITHIUM-ION (Li-ion) BATTERY HIGH VOLTAGE CAUTIONS
WARNING
Your vehicle contains a sealed Lithium
ion (Li-ion) high voltage battery. If the
Li-ion battery is disposed of improperly,
there is a risk of severe burns and
electrical shock that may result in serious injury or death and there is also a
risk of environmental damage.
CAUTION
. Do not misuse the Li-ion battery.
. Do not use the Li-ion battery for any
other purpose.
The Li-ion battery is used to drive the
electric motors in the INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
The Li-ion battery has a limited service life. It
is recommended that you contact your
INFINITI retailer for information about recycling or disposal of the battery.
®
System.
. The INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
brid
approximately 408 volts. The system
can be hot during and after starting.
Be careful of both the high voltage
and the high temperature. Obey the
warning labels attached to the vehicle.
. Never disassemble, remove or replace
high-voltage parts and harnesses as
well as their connectors. Doing so can
cause severe burns or electric shock
that may result in serious injury or
death. High-voltage harnesses are
colored orange. The vehicle high
voltage system has no user serviceable parts. It is recommended that
you take your vehicle to an INFINITI
retailer for any necessary maintenance.
. Never try to remove the service plug
located in the trunk. The service plug
is used only when the vehicle is
serviced by trained technicians wearing personal protection equipment
and is part of the high voltage
system. Touching the service plug
can cause severe burns or electric
shock that may result in serious injury
WARNING
®
System uses high voltage up to
System off.
. Check to see if there are exposed high
voltage parts and cables. Never touch
the parts and cables. For their locations, see “High voltage components”
(P.Hybrid System-10). To avoid personal injury, never touch high-voltage wiring, connectors, and other
high-voltage parts, such as electric
motor inverter and Lithium ion (Liion) battery. An electric shock may
occur if exposed electric wires are
visible when viewed from inside or
outside of your vehicle. Therefore,
never touch exposed electric wires.
. If the vehicle receives a strong impact
to the floor while driving, stop the
vehicle in a safe location and check
the floor.
. Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If liquid has leaked onto the ground,
the fuel system may have been da-
maged. Leave the vehicle as soon as
possible.
. Leaks or damage to the Li-ion bat-
tery may result in a fire. If you
discover them, contact emergency
services immediately. Since the fluid
leak may be lithium organic electrolyte from the Li-ion battery, never
touch the fluid leak inside or outside
the vehicle. If the fluid contacts your
skin or eyes, wash it off immediately
with a large amount of water and
receive immediate medical attention
to help avoid serious injury.
. If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle,
leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Only use a type ABC, BC or C fire
extinguisher that is meant for use on
electrical fires. Using water or the
incorrect fire extinguisher can result
in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
. If you are not able to safely assess
the vehicle due to vehicle damage, do
not touch the vehicle. Leave the
vehicle and contact emergency services. Advise 1st responders that this
is a hybrid vehicle.
. In the event of an accident that
requires body repair and painting, it
is recommended that the vehicle be
ROAD ACCIDENT CAUTIONS
or death.
WARNING
In case of a collision:
. If your vehicle is drivable, pull your
vehicle off the road, put the transmission in the P (Park) position, apply
the parking brake and turn the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
®
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delivered to an INFINITI retailer to
have the Li-ion battery pack and high
voltage parts such as the inverter,
including the wiring harness, removed prior to painting. Li-ion battery packs exposed to heat in the
paint booth will experience capacity
loss. Damaged Li-ion battery packs
may also pose safety risks to untrained mechanics and repair personnel.
EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
The emergency shut-off system is activated
and the high-voltage system automatically
turns off in the following conditions:
. Front and side collisions in which the air
bags are deployed.
. Certain rear collisions.
. Certain INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
®
System malfunctions
brid
For the above collisions and the certain
hybrid system malfunctions, the READY to
drive indicator light will turn off. See “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders” (P.2-9).
The emergency shut-off activates for the
above collisions to minimize risk of an event
that could cause injury or an accident. If the
emergency shut-off system activates, the
hybrid system may not switch to READY to
drive position. If this occurs, it is recommended that you contact an INFINITI retailer. Even if the ignition switch is switched
to READY to drive position, the system may
shut-off suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously to the nearest INFINITI retailer or
contact an INFINITI retailer as soon as
possible.
OPERATION OF THE INFINITI DIRECT
RESPONSE HYBRID
To start the INFINITI Direct Response
®
Hybrid
1. Depress the brake pedal and place the
2. The READY to drive indicator light
When the READY to drive indicator light
even if the gasoline engine is not running.
NOTE:
The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-
matically. It may stop during low speed
driving, deceleration or when the vehicle is
stopped.
The gasoline engine may automatically run
in the following conditions:
. The level of remaining charge in the
. The temperature of the engine coolant is
System:
ignition switch in the ON position when
the transmission is in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position (P is recommended).
(For more details, see “Push-button
ignition switch” (P.5-11).)
flashes, then turns illuminated. (The
hybrid system switched to the READY
to drive mode when the indicator light
illuminates.)
illuminates, the vehicle can be driven,
Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery is low. The
engine runs to charge the Li-ion battery
and to provide power to the drive the
vehicle.
low.
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SYSTEM
Hybrid System-4 Hybrid System Overview
. Based on driving conditions.
. The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position, the driver’s seat belt is released and the driver’s side door is then
opened.
The hybrid system operates as follows based
on driving conditions and the Li-ion battery
charge.
STARTING AND SLOW SPEED
DRIVING
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING
The system automatically controls the gasoline engine and electric motor in order to
obtain the optimum fuel mileage and performance, depending on the driving situation
and available Li-ion battery charge.
When the remaining battery level is low, the
Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that is driven to generate electric
power while the vehicle is driving.
RAPID ACCELERATION
The vehicle is accelerated using both the
gasoline engine and the electric motor
depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
DECELERATION AND BRAKING
The Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that changes the energy of the
rotating wheels into electric power. See
“Regenerative brake” (P.Hybrid System-8).
STOPPING
The gasoline engine may stop running to
save fuel depending on the available Li-ion
battery charge.
ENERGY MONITORS
®
The INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
tem monitors the status of power being sent
to the electric motor and the Lithium ion (Liion) battery state of charge. The status is
shown on the assist charge gauge in the
meter and the energy flow/remaining Li-ion
battery charge in the lower display and the
meter. System status can also be shown
when the screen is in the energy flow mode
or energy/fuel history mode.
Sys-
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
If you use the system with the hybrid
system off (ignition switch placed in the
ACC position) for a long time, it will
discharge the 12-volt battery power, and
the hybrid system will not start.
Energy monitor for various operating modes
can be displayed in the lower display.
The energy flow is also displayed in the
vehicle information display. (See “1. Energy
monitor” (P.2-27).)
This is an example of the Energy Flow
display. The Energy Flow display changes,
depending on the following operating conditions. The graphic indicates the amount of
power in the Li-ion battery.
The following are displayed on the Energy
Flow screen.
. When the vehicle is powered only by the
electric motor.
. When the vehicle is powered only by the
gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is powered by both the
electric motor and the gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion
battery with the regenerative brake and
gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion
battery with the regenerative brake.
. When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion
battery with the gasoline engine.
. When the vehicle is powered by the
gasoline engine and is charging the Liion battery.
. When there is no Energy Flow in the
vehicle
. When the vehicle is driving by the All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) (AWD models).
ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
This gauge indicates the actual electric
motor power consumption and the charging
power to the Li-ion battery.
For additional information, see “Assist
charge gauge” (P.2-7).
ENERGY FLOW
When you use this system, make sure the
hybrid system is in the READY to drive mode.
See “Operation of the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
tem-4).
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System” (P.Hybrid Sys-
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Hybrid System-6 Hybrid System Overview
FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY
The Fuel Economy History screen appears in
the lower display when the screen is in the
Fuel Economy History mode.
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1. Push the MENU button and touch
[Information].
2. Touch [Fuel Economy History].
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The Fuel Economy History displays the
vehicle’s average fuel consumption and regenerative electric power at 2 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen indicate
general driving conditions. Accuracy varies
with driving habits and road conditions.
1. Regenerated energy in the past 12
minutes: The regenerated energy in the
past 12 minutes is indicated with symbols
. One symbol indicates 30 watthour. The energy of 30 watt-hour illuminates a 30 watt bulb for an hour.
2. Fuel consumption (without latest column) in the past 12 minutes: Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes is
Hybrid System Overview Hybrid System-7
REGENERATIVE BRAKE
EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE
displayed.
3. Current fuel consumption (Latest column): The current fuel consumption is
calculated and displayed based on distance and fuel consumption.
NOTE:
The fuel consumption displays on the upper
side of the fuel economy history display,
and the regenerated energy displays on the
lower side of the economy history.
When the vehicle decelerates while the
vehicle is driven with the shift lever in the D
(Drive) position or in the manual shift mode,
the Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery can be
charged by the electric motor. The electric
motor converts the energy of the rotating
wheels into electric power under the following circumstances:
. When the accelerator pedal is released.
. When the brake pedal is depressed.
. When there is no malfunction in the brake
system or the INFINITI Direct Response
®
Hybrid
The regenerative brake may not work properly if the vehicle has tires and road wheels
other than the ones specified in this manual.
System.
Drive your vehicle with smooth acceleration
and deceleration.
. While driving, energy is recovered
through the regenerative brake as the
vehicle decelerates. However, for most
efficient use, do not accelerate or decelerate your vehicle more than necessary.
. Avoid abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion.
. The power of the Lithium ion (Li-ion)
battery can be checked on the Energy
Flow or Energy monitor. See “Energy
Flow” (P.Hybrid System-6) or “Trip computer” (P.2-27). Gradual or non-abrupt
acceleration and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric power,
using less gasoline engine power.
. When parking, be sure to place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. While
driving, place the shift lever in the D
(Drive) position.
Hybrid System-8 Hybrid System Overview
APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND
FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM
The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) system is a function that uses
sound to help alert pedestrians of the
presence of the vehicle when it is being
driven at a low speed in the electric drive
mode under the following conditions:
. The sound starts when the vehicle starts
accelerating.
. The sound stops when the vehicle speed
is more than 19 MPH (30 km/h) while
accelerating.
. The sound starts when the vehicle speed
is less than 16 MPH (25 km/h) while
decelerating.
. The sound stops when the vehicle stops.
. The sound does not stop with the vehicle
in the R (Reverse) position even if the
vehicle stops.
The VSP system is automatically turned on
when the vehicle is in the READY to drive
mode.
If there is a malfunction in the VSP system,
the VSP OFF indicator light in the meter
illuminates. See “Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator light”
(P.2-15).
WARNING
. If the sound from the VSP system is
not heard while driving, stop the
vehicle in a safe and quiet location.
Open a window, and then place the
vehicle in the R (Reverse) position
with the brake pedal firmly depressed. Check that the operating
sound can be heard from the front
side of the vehicle.
. If the sound cannot be heard, have
the system immediately inspected. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
Hybrid System Overview Hybrid System-9
HYBRID VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS
HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
WARNING
. The INFINITI Direct Response Hy-
®
System uses high voltage up to
brid
approximately 408 volts. The system
can be hot while and after starting.
Be careful of both the high voltage
and the high temperature. Obey the
warning labels attached to the vehicle.
. Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high voltage parts, harnesses and their connectors. High
voltage harnesses are orange. Touching, disassembling, removing or replacing those parts and harnesses can
cause severe burns or electric shock
that may result in serious injury or
death.
1. Electric motor inverter
2. High voltage harnesses (orange)
3. Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery
4. Electric compressor
5. Electric motor
6. 12-volt battery
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The hybrid system uses high voltage up to
approximately 408 volts. High voltage components are indicated in the illustration. High
voltage harnesses are orange. The system
can be hot while and after starting. Be
careful of both the high voltage and the
high temperature.
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HYBRID VEHICLE CHARACTER-
If the vehicle is parked for a long period
of time, the battery discharges gradually. To avoid this occurrence, drive the
vehicle for approximately 30 minutes at
least once every two to three months.
Otherwise, the Lithium ion (Li-ion) bat-
tery may be damaged. If the Li-ion
battery is completely discharged and
the hybrid system cannot be activated,
it is recommended that you contact an
INFINITI retailer.
High voltage parts and harnesses on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the
conventional gasoline-powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their
electromagnetic shieldings. Unwanted noise
may occur in the reception of a mobile twoway radio.
Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is
important. The vehicle cannot run if the Liion battery is discharged. When in the N
(Neutral), D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position,
and while the accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal is not depressed, the Li-ion battery
does not recharge. Leaving the transmission
in the N (Neutral), D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
position, and while the accelerator pedal or
the brake pedal is not depressed for an
extended period of time (for example, when
the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position and
the vehicle is stopped only by the parking
brake), may discharge the Li-ion battery and
the hybrid system may automatically be
turned off.
ISTICS
WARNING
. When you leave your vehicle, be sure
to place the ignition switch in the
OFF position.
. Be sure to put the transmission in the
P (Park) position because the vehicle
can move when the READY to drive
indicator light is on even if the gasoline engine is not running. When the
READY to drive indicator light is on,
do not leave your vehicle in a shift
position other than the P (Park)
position. The vehicle will creep and
start abruptly if the accelerator pedal
is depressed by mistake. This may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
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An air vent is located on the right and left
sides between the rear seat and rear door to
cool the Li-ion battery and DC/DC converter. If the vent is covered, the Li-ion battery
or DC/DC converter will overheat resulting
in reduced output performance of the hybrid
system. See “Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
and DC/DC converter air vent” (P.7-5).
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After the hybrid system is activated, the
following noises and vibrations that are
unique to the hybrid system may occur. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
. Electric motor noise from the engine
compartment
. Noise from the rear of the vehicle when
the hybrid system activates or deactivates
. Noise and vibration when the gasoline
engine starts running or stops
. Operating noise or electric motor noise
when releasing the accelerator pedal or
depressing the brake pedal
. Engine noise due to rapid acceleration
. Fan noise from the air inlet located
between the rear seat and rear door
. Noise from the climate control system
. Noise from the vehicle in order to alert
pedestrians to the presence of an approaching vehicle. See “Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
system” (P.Hybrid System-9).
CAUTION
. Do not allow any liquid to get on or in
the air vent. It may cause a short
circuit and damage the Li-ion battery
or DC/DC converter.
. Do not place objects over or into the
air vent. The Li-ion battery or DC/
DC converter may overheat and be
damaged.
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CAUTION
Do not load large amounts of water in
open containers (aquariums or buckets)
into the vehicle. If the water spills onto
the Li-ion battery, it may cause a short
circuit and damage the battery.
Noise and vibration
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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ...................................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ...................................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear ........................................................................ 0-4
Passenger compartment ................................................. 0-5
Cockpit ................................................................................. 0-6
Instrument panel ............................................................... 0-7
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Warning and indicator lights ...................................... 0-10
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
1. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-37)
2. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-37)
3. Front seat belt with pretensioner and
shoulder height adjuster (P.1-9)
P.1-29, P.1-33)
8. Occupant classification sensors
(weight sensors) (P.1-43)
9. Front seats (P.1-3)
10. Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-53)
11. Rear seats
— Child restraints (P.1-18)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) system (P.1-20)
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4. Head restraints (P.1-5)
5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-37)
6. Rear seat belts (P.1-9)
7. Child restraint anchor points (for top
tether strap child restraint) (P.1-22,
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EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Hood (P.3-21)
2. Windshield wiper and washer
— Operation (P.2-34)
— Maintenance (P.8-17)
3. Headlight
— Operation (P.2-36)
— Maintenance (P.8-25)
— Adaptive Front lighting System
(AFS) (if so equipped) (P.2-41)
4. Moonroof (P.2-54)
5. Power windows (P.2-52)
6. Outside mirrors (P.3-29)
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— Side turn signal lights (P.2-42)
— Side view camera*
7. Sonar system*
8. Front view camera*
9. Turn signal (P.2-42, P.8-25)
10. Fog light (P.2-43, P.8-25)
11. Tires
— Wheels and tires (P.8-28, P.10-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (P.2-12, P.5-5)
12. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-15)
— Courtesy light (P.2-59)
— Remote engine start (P.3-19)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s
Manual.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1. Trunk
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system
(P.3-15)
— Trunk lid (P.3-22)
2. High-mounted stop light (P.8-24)
6. Rear view camera*
7. Rear combination light (P.8-24)
8. Fuel-filler door
— Operation (P.3-24)
— Fuel information (P.10-4)
9. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-6)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s
Manual.
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3. Satellite antenna (P.4-3)
4. Rear window defroster (P.2-36)/Antenna (P.4-3)
5. Sonar system*
— Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system (P.5-59)
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1. Coat hooks (P.2-51)
2. Rear personal light (P.2-57)
3. Sun visors (P.3-27)
4. Map light (P.2-56)
— SOS call switch*
5. Moonroof switch (P.2-54)
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6. Sunglasses holder (P.2-49)
7. Power window switch (P.2-52)/Outside mirror remote control switch
(P.3-29)
8. Automatic drive positioner switch
(P.3-30)
9. Inside mirror
— Operation (P.3-28)
— HomeLink
®
universal transceiver
(P.2-59)
10. Rear armrest (P.1-4)
11. Rear cup holders (P.2-47)
12. Rear ashtray (P.2-47)
13. Console box (P.2-50)
— Power outlet (P.2-46)
— Media hub*
14. Front cup holders (P.2-47)
15. Front passenger air bag status light
(P.1-45)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s
Manual.
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1. Side ventilator (P.4-2)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.2-36)
3. Steering wheel
— Horn (P.2-43)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-37)
— Heated steering wheel (P.2-45)
— Power steering (P.5-126)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-34)
5. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)
6. Shift lever (P.5-15)
7. INFINITI controller*
8. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P.2-43, P.5-130)
9. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-22)
10. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-42)
11. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
12. Electric tilting/telescopic steering
wheel switch (P.3-27)
13. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
— Audio control steering switch*
— Hands-Free Phone System switch*
— Voice recognition system switch*
14. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(right side)
— Trip computer switches (P.2-27)
— Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) (P.5-70)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P.5-72)
— Dynamic driver assistance switch (if
so equipped) (P.5-24, P.5-32, P.5-47,
P.5-93)
15. INFINITI Drive Mode Selector (P.5-21)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s
Manual.
COCKPIT
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
— Clock (P.2-30)
2. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-11)
3. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
4. Automatic climate control system*
5. Upper touch screen display* (upper
8. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P.1-37)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-21)
10. Fuse box cover (P.8-20)
11. Parking brake (P.5-20)
12 Storage box (P.2-50) and power outlet
(P.2-46)
13. Seat heater switch (P.2-44)
14. Audio system*
15. Trunk release power cancel switch
(P.3-23)
16. Glove box (P.2-49)
*: Refer to the Infiniti InTouch Owner’s
Manual.
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display) and Navigation system* (if so
equipped)
6. Lower touch screen display* (lower
display)
7. Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch (P.2-36)
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METERS AND GAUGES
1. Tachometer (P.2-7)
2. Warning and indicator lights (P.2-9)
3. Speedometer (P.2-6)
4. Assist charge gauge
(P.Hybrid System-6, P.2-7)
5. Vehicle information display (P.2-18)/
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Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-7)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
VQ35HR ENGINE
1. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9)
2. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
3. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-19)
4. Air cleaner (P.8-16)
5. Inverter coolant reservoir (P.8-7)
6. Radiator filler cap (P.8-5)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-5)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9)
9. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
The 12-volt battery is located inside the
trunk.
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Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
2-15
Indicator
light
Name Page
Front passenger air bag status light
2-16
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
Name Page
12-volt battery charge
warning light
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
Brake system warning light
(yellow)
Brake warning light (red) 2-10
Direct Response Hybrid
System warning light
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light
Low fuel warning light 2-12
Low tire pressure warning
light
Master warning light 2-13
Power steering warning light 2-14
Seat belt warning light 2-14
Supplemental air bag warning light
2-9
2-10
2-10
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2-11
2-11
2-12
2-14
Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF
indicator light
ECO drive indicator light 2-15
EV indicator light 2-15
Exterior light indicator 2-16
Front fog light indicator light 2-16
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
High beam indicator light 2-16
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
READY to drive indicator
light
Security indicator light 2-17
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
2-15
2-16
2-16
2-17
2-17
2-17
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