2022 Infiniti Q50 Keys and Smart Key

The 2022 Infiniti Q50 heralds in a new era of automotive security and convenience with its advanced key technology, which includes both conventional keys and smart keys. In an era where innovation and luxury coexist, the Q50’s keys are more than just a means to start the engine; they provide access to a seamless driving experience. In this guide, we will explore the features and functionality of both the traditional and smart keys of the 2022 Infiniti Q50, demonstrating how they enhance the driving experience and the overall luxury and safety of this exceptional vehicle. Join us as we uncover the secret to a world of automotive sophistication in which design, technology, and usability converge in perfect harmony.

KEYS

A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, it is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for duplicates by using the key number. INFINITI does not record any key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from. If you still have a key, it can be duplicated without knowing the key number.

Type A (if so equipped)

Type B (if so equipped)

1. Intelligent Keys (2)
2. Mechanical keys (inside the Keys) (2)
3. Key number plate (1)

INTELLIGENT KEY
Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent Keys which are registered to your vehicle’s Intelligent Key system components and INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System components. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered and used with one vehicle. The new keys must be registered by an INFINITI retailer prior to use with the Intelligent Key system and INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System of your vehicle. Since the registration process requires erasing all memory in the Intelligent Key components when registering new keys, be sure to take all Intelligent Keys that you have to the INFINITI retailer.
It is possible that the Intelligent Key functions become canceled. Contact an INFINITI retailer.

CAUTION

• Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when driving. The Intelligent Key is a precision device with a built-in transmitter. To avoid damaging it, please note the following.
  • The Intelligent Key is water resistant; however, wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately wipe until it is completely dry.
  • Do not bend, drop or strike it against another object.
  • If the outside temperature is below 14°F (−10°C), the battery of the Intelligent Key may not function properly.
  • Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in a place where temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
  • Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
  • Do not use a magnet key holder.
  • Do not place the Intelligent Key near an electric appliance such as a television set or personal computer.
  • Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come into contact with water or salt water, and do not wash it in a washing machine. This could affect the system function.
• If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelligent Key. This will prevent the Intelligent Key from unauthorized use to unlock the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, it is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer.

Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the driver’s door, glove box and trunk pass-through lid if equipped with a key cylinder.
See “Doors” , “Glove box”  and “Trunk pass-through”.

CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed in the key.

VALET HAND-OFF
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the mechanical key with you to protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box and the trunk from being opened during valet hand-off, follow the procedures below.

1. Push the trunk release power cancel switch to the OFF (cancel) side.
2. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
3. Lock the glove box and the trunk pass-through with the mechanical key.
4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your pocket or bag for insertion into the Intelligent Key when you retrieve your vehicle.
   See “Trunk lid” “Glove box” nd “Trunk pass-through” .

DOORS

WARNING

• Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally opening the doors, and will help keep out intruders.
• Before opening any door, always look
  for and avoid oncoming traffic.
  To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the vehicle and or its systems, including entrapment in windows or inadvertent door lock activation, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others or pets unattended in your vehicle. Addition-ally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.
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LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY
To lock the driver’s door, turn the driver’s door key cylinder to the front of the vehicle

To unlock the driver’s door, turn the driver’s door key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle.
To lock or unlock the other doors and the trunk lid, use the Intelligent Key function (one-touch unlock sensor, request switch or UNLOCK button). (See “Intelligent Key system” .

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door individually, move the inside lock knob to the lock position then close the door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position.
When locking the door without an Intelligent Key, be sure not to leave the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will lock or unlock all the doors and trunk lid. The switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door armrests.
To lock the doors and trunk lid, push the power door lock switch to the lock position
with the driver’s or front passenger’s door open, then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
To unlock the doors including the fuel-filler door and trunk lid, push the power door lock

Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch is moved to the lock position and any door open, all doors will lock and unlock automatically. With the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle and any door open, all doors will unlock automatically and a chime will sound after the door is closed.
These functions help to prevent the Intelligent Key from being accidentally locked inside the vehicle.

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS

• All doors and trunk lid lock automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h).
• All doors and trunk lid unlock automatically when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position or when the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position, if selected.

The automatic unlock function can be deactivated or activated. To deactivate or activate the automatic door unlock system, perform the following procedure:

1. Close all doors.
2.  Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2, push and hold the power door lock switch to the position (UNLOCK) for more than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change.

When the automatic door unlock system is deactivated, the doors do not unlock when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. To unlock the door manually, use the inside lock knob or the power door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side).
The automatic door unlock function can be changed on the lower display. (See the INFINITI InTouchTM Owner’s Manual.)

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
The child safety rear door lock helps prevent doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position , the rear doors can be opened only from the outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock position ..

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM

WARNING

1. . Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufacturer for the possible influences before use.
2. . The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed. The FAA advises that the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communication systems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons are not operated unintentionally when the unit is stored during a flight.

The Intelligent Key system can operate all the doors and the trunk lid using the remote controller function, using one touch unlock function or pushing the request switch on the vehicle without taking the key out from a pocket or purse. The operating environment and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key system operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the Intelligent Key system.

CAUTION

• Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle.
• Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The Intelligent Key is always communicating with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio waves. Environmental conditions may interfere with the operation of the Intelligent Key system under the following operating conditions.

• When operating near a location where strong radio waves are transmitted, such as a TV tower, power station and broadcasting station.
• When in possession of wireless equipment, such as a cellular telephone, transceiver, and CB radio.
• When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or covered by metallic materials.
  When any type of radio wave remote control is used nearby.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed near an electric appliance such as a personal computer.
• When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter.
  In such cases, correct the operating conditions before using the Intelligent Key function or use the mechanical key.
  Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is approximately 2 years. If the battery is discharged, replace it with a new one.
  When the Intelligent Key battery is almost discharged, see “Intelligent Key battery dis-charge” to start the engine.
  Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiving radio waves, if the key is left near equipment that transmits strong radio waves, such as signals from a TV and personal computer, the battery life may become shorter.
  For information regarding the replacement of a battery, see “Intelligent Key battery replacement” .
  As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered and used with one vehicle. For information about the purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retailer.

CAUTION

• Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, to come into contact with water or salt water. This could affect the system’s function.
• Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
  Do not strike the Intelligent Key
  sharply against another object.
  Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
  Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately wipe until it is completely dry.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
• If the outside temperature is below 14°F (−10°C), the battery of the Intelligent Key may not function properly.
• Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic field, such as a TV, audio equipment and personal computers.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, contact an INFINITI retailer.

INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the one-touch unlock sensor/door request switch and trunk open request switch.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operating location, the Intelligent Key system’s operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not function properly.
The operating range is within 31.50 in (80 cm) from each one touch unlock sensor/door handle request switch and trunk open request switch.

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCK PRECAUTION

• Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated. The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent Key system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle.
• Within 2 seconds after the door are locked using the door handle request switch, make sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles. If you keep holding the door handle for more than 2 seconds after locking the doors using the door handle request switch, the door will be unlocked.
• To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left inside the vehicle or the trunk, make sure you carry the key with you and then lock the doors or the trunk.
• The Intelligent Key system (opening/ closing doors with the door handle request switch or one-touch unlock sensor) can be set to remain inactive.(See the INFINITI InTouchTM Owner’s Manual.)
• The door cannot be unlocked using a touch unlock operation after locking the door within 2 seconds. To unlock the door, release the one-touch unlock sensor once and touch it again.
• If a large amount of water runs down on the door handle (for example, when washing the vehicle or in heavy rain), the door may unlock if the Intelligent Key is within the range of operation. To prevent the door from being unlocked, the Intelligent Key should be away from the vehicle more than 7 ft (2 m).
• Do not hold and pull the door handle quickly. The door will be unlocked but will not open. Release the door handle once and pull it again to open the door.
• If you pull the door handle with your gloved hand, the one-touch unlock operation may not function.

INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without taking the key out from your pocket or bag.

When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you can lock all doors by pushing the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passenger’s) within the range of operation.

You can also unlock the corresponding door by touching the one-touch unlock sensor
(driver’s or front passenger’s) within the range of operation, and can unlock the other doors using the door handle request switch
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When you lock or unlock the doors or the trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as a confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard indicator and horn mode” .

CAUTION

• After locking the doors using the request switch, make sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles.
• When locking the doors using the request switch, make sure to have the Intelligent Key in your possession before operating the request switch to prevent the Intelligent Key from being left in the vehicle.
• The request switch and one-touch unlock sensor are operational only when the Intelligent Key has been detected by the Intelligent Key system.

Welcome light and farewell light function
When you lock or unlock the doors and fuel-filler door, front and rear side marker lights, parking lights, tail lights and the license plate light will illuminate for a period of time. The welcome light and farewell light functions can be disabled. For information about disabling the welcome light and farewell light function, see the INFINITI InTouchTM Owner’s Manual.

Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout protection is equipped with the Intelligent Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the doors are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put inside the vehicle and all the doors are closed; the lock will automatically unlock and the door buzzer sounds.

NOTE
The doors may not lock when the Intelligent Key is in the same hand that is operating the request switch to lock the door. Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or your other hand.

CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function under the following conditions:

• When the Intelligent Key is placed on top of the instrument panel.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed inside the glove box or a storage bin.
  When the Intelligent Key is placed inside the door pockets.
  When the Intelligent Key is placed inside or near metallic materials.

Locking doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door

1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or front passenger’s) while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
6. Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
7. Doors will not lock with the Intelligent
8. Key while the driver’s door is open.
9. Doors will not lock by pushing the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle. However, when an Intelligent
10. Key is inside the vehicle, doors can be locked with another registered Intelligent Key.

Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door

1. Touch the one-touch unlock sensor
   (driver’s or front passenger’s) while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once. The corresponding door will unlock.
3. Push the door handle request switch within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once again. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will unlock.

All doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pushing the request switch or touch unlock operation while the doors are locked.

• Opening any door
• Pushing the ignition switch

During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors will be locked automatically after another 1 minute.

Opening trunk lid

1. Push the trunk open request switch for more than 1 second while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The trunk will unlatch. An outside chime will sound four times.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.

Lockout protection:
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout protection is equipped with the Intelligent Key system.
When the trunk lid is closed with the Intelligent Key inside the trunk, the outside chime will sound and the trunk will open.

BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
When all the following conditions are met for a period of time, the battery saver system will cut off the power supply to prevent battery discharge.

• The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
• All doors are closed, and
• The shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen, chime or beep sounds inside and outside the vehicle and a warning displays in the vehicle information display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning displays, be sure to check the vehicle and Intelligent Key.
See “Troubleshooting guide”  and “Vehicle information display”.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

LOG-IN FUNCTION
After setting up the user information, the system will automatically recognize the user upon turning on the vehicle.
There will be a personalized welcome greeting and screen prompt to login.
This feature allows 4 drivers to use their own registration, drive mode, driving position, air conditioner, and auto settings and memorize these custom settings.
The log-in user can be changed on the welcome greeting screen or the User Profiles screen. For more details, see the INFINITI InTouchTM Owner’s Manual.
The log-in function is linked to the following items:

• Meter
• Audio
• Navigation system display
• Navigation settings (if so equipped) . Air conditioner
• Memory seat (if so equipped)
• Engine/Transmission Steering
• Suspension (if so equipped)
• Active trace control system
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• Driver assistance*
• Vehicle settings
• except for the Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed. The FAA advises that the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communication systems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key while on an airplane. Make sure the buttons are not operated unintentionally when the unit is stored during a flight.

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors and fuel-filler door, open the trunk lid, activate the panic alarm and open the windows by pushing the buttons on the Intelligent Key from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function can operate at a distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys, contact an INFINITI retailer.
The buttons on the Intelligent Key will not operate when:

• The distance between the Intelligent Key and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
  The Intelligent Key battery is discharged. After locking with the remote keyless entry function, pull the door handle to make sure the doors are securely locked.
  The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies depending on the environment. To securely operate the lock and unlock buttons, approach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the door.

Type A (if so equipped)

Type B (if so equipped)

1. LOCK button
2. UNLOCK button
3. TRUNK button
4. PANIC button
   Remote engine start button

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors or the trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as a confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard indicator and horn mode”.

Locking doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door

1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with you
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK button on the Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door will lock.
5.  The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.

REMOTE ENGINE START OPERATING RANGE
The remote engine start function can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the vehicle.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or other strong radio wave sources are present near the operating location, the Intelligent Key operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not function properly.
The remote engine start operating range is approximately 197 ft (60 m) from the vehicle.

REMOTE STARTING THE ENGINE
To use the remote start function to start the engine, perform the following:

1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Push the LOCK button to lock all doors.
3. Within 5 seconds push and hold the remote engine start button until the turn signal lights flash and the tail b3-20 Pre-driving checks and adjustments lights illuminate. If the vehicle is not within view, push and hold the remote engine start button for at least 2 seconds.

The following events will occur when the engine starts:

• The front parking lights will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
• The doors will be locked and the air conditioner system may turn on.
• The engine will continue to run for about 10 minutes. Repeat the steps to extend the time for an additional 10 minutes. See “Extending engine run time”
• The rear window glass and outside mirror defroster may turn on automatically when the outside air temperature, the interior temperature and the engine coolant temperature are low.

Depress and hold the brake pedal, then place the ignition switch in the ON position before driving. For further instructions, see “Driving the vehicle” .

EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The remote engine start function can be extended one time by performing the steps listed in “Remote starting the engine”. Run time will be calculated as follows:

• The first 10 minute run time will start when the remote engine start function is performed.
• The second 10 minutes will start immediately when the remote engine start function is performed. For example, if the engine has been running for 5 minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes.
  Extending engine run time will count towards the two remote engine start limit.

A maximum of two remote engine starts, or a single start with an extension, are allowed between ignition cycles.
The ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position and then back to the OFF position before the remote engine start procedure can be used again.

CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE START

To cancel a remote engine start, perform one of the following:

• Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and push and hold the remote engine start button until the parking lights turn
  off.
  Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
  Cycle the ignition switch ON and then
• The extended engine run time has expired.
• The first 10-minute timer has expired. . The engine hood has been opened.
  The shift lever is moved out of P (Park). . The alarm sounds due to illegal entry in to the vehicle.
• The ignition switch is pushed without an Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
• The ignition switch is pushed with an Intelligent Key in the vehicle but the brake pedal is not depressed.

CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE START WILL NOT WORK
The remote engine start will not operate if any of the following conditions are present:

• The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
• The hood is not securely closed.
  The hazard warning lights are on.
  The engine is still running. The engine must be completely stopped. Wait at least 6 seconds if the engine goes from running to off. This is not applicable when extending engine run time.
• The remote engine start button is not pushed and held for at least 2 seconds.
• The remote engine start button is not pushed and held within 5 seconds of pushing the LOCK button.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
  The doors are not closed and locked.
  The trunk is open.
  The Intelligent Key warning message is displayed in the vehicle information display.
• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
• Two remote engine starts, or a single remote engine start with an extension, have already been used.
• The vehicle is not in P (Park).
  The remote engine start function has been switched to OFF in the settings menu on the lower display. For additional information, see the INFINITI InTouchTM Owner’s Manual.
• The remote engine start may display a warning or indicator in the vehicle information display. For an explanation of the warning or indicator, see “Indicators for operation”.

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