2022 Infiniti QX50 Warning and Indicator Lights

The 2022 Infiniti QX50’s warning and indicator lights are an important part of its modern safety and diagnostic systems. They give drivers a lot of ways to stay informed and keep the car in good health. Each of these lights is meant to send a different message, making them a complex way to communicate. These lights let drivers know right away what’s going on with their car, whether it’s an important warning like “low fuel” or “low tire pressure” or a more serious one like “engine or brake system problems.” The QX50 also has an advanced monitoring system that reads data and turns on lights to let drivers know about possible problems before they get worse. This makes preventative maintenance better. The 2022 Infiniti QX50’s warning and signal lights really show how committed the company is to safety and dependability. They offer a complete approach to vehicle health and driver awareness, which makes it a great choice in the luxury SUV market.

WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Warning/Indicator light (red)

• or Brake warning light
• 

Charge warning light
Electric shift control system warning light

Electronic parking brake indicator light

• Engine oil pressure warning light
• Master warning light
• Popup engine hood warning light
• Seat belt warning light and chime
• Security indicator light
• Supplemental air bag warning light
• Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light
  Electronic parking brake warning light
  Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection system warning light
  Front passenger air bag status light
  Low tire pressure warning light
  Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
  Master warning light
  Power steering warning light
  Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light Slip indicator light
  Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
• Automatic brake hold indicator light (white/green)
  Eco drive indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
  Front fog light indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
  High Beam Assist indicator light (green)
  High beam indicator light (blue)
  Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
  Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)

CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake, fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights (if so equipped) will come on The following lights (if so equipped) come on briefly and then go off If any light fails to come on or operate in a way other than described, it may indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed in the vehicle information display between the speedometer and tachometer. For additional information.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
For additional information,

Brake warning light

This light functions for the foot brake system.

Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running, with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, see “Brake fluid” 
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING

• Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or a low brake fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system is not functioning properly. Turn the engine off and check the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, or missing or if the light remains on, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator belt is loose, broken or missing.

Electric shift control system warning light

• This light illuminates when a malfunction occurs in the electric shift control system. When the master warning light illuminates, the chime sounds and the following message is displayed in the vehicle information display: “When parked apply parking brake”.
• When the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the chime sounds continuously. Ensure the parking brake is applied
• Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Electronic parking brake indicator light

This light illuminates when the electronic parking brake system is operating.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the electronic parking brake warning light illuminates. When the engine is started and the parking brake is released, the warning light turns off.

If the parking brake is not released, the electronic parking brake warning light remains illuminated. Ensure the electronic parking brake warning light has turned off before driving.
If the electronic parking brake warning light illuminates or flashes while the electronic parking brake system warning light or(yellow) illuminates, it may indicate that the electronic parking brake system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. For additional information, see “Electronic parking brake”

Engine oil pressure warning light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call an INFINITI retailer or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For additional information, see “Engine oil” 

CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine almost immediately. Such damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.

Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if any of the following (if so equipped) are displayed on the vehicle information display:

• Parking brake warning
• Door warning (when vehicle is moving)
• Shift position warning
• Low battery warning
• Handle Release warning

For additional information, see “Vehicle information display” 

Pop-up engine hood warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the popup engine hood warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This indicates the popup engine hood system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the popup engine hood system may need servicing. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

• The popup engine hood warning light remains illuminated after about 7 seconds.
• The popup engine hood warning light flashes intermittently.
• The popup engine hood warning light does not come on at all.

The popup engine hood may not function properly unless checked and/or repaired.
For additional information, see “Popup engine hood” .

Seat belt warning light and chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is placed in the ON position and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For 7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the system does not activate the warning light for the front passenger.
The 2nd-row seats may be also equipped with a seat belt warning light.
For additional information, see “Seat belts”

Security indicator light

• This light blinks when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or LOCK position.
• The blinking security indicator light indicates that the security systems equipped on the vehicle are operational.

For additional information.

Supplemental air bag warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and pretensioner seat belt systems need servicing

• The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.

It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pretensioners may not function properly. For additional information, see “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” 

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (yellow)
For additional information, see “Vehicle information display”

Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the ABS warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the antilock braking system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the antilock function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without antilock assistance. For additional information, see “Brake system”.

Electronic parking brake warning light
The electronic parking brake system warning light functions for the electronic parking brake system. If the warning light illuminates, it may indicate the electronic parking brake system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
For additional information, see “Electronic parking brake” 

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection system warning light

• This light comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. It turns off after the engine is started.
• This light illuminates when the FEB with Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF in the lower display.
• If the light illuminates when the FEB with Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may indicate that the system is unavailable. For additional information, see “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian Detection”  and “Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)” 

Front passenger airbag status light
The front passenger air bag status light will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be off depending on how the front passenger seat is being used.
For additional information, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” 

Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this light illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.

Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the warning light will illuminate. A “Tire Pressure Low Add Air” warning also appears in the vehicle information display.
When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure of all four tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening. The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Low Add Air” warning appears each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “Vehicle Information Display”  and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”) and 

TPMS malfunction
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warning does not appear if the low tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and “Tire Pressure” 

WARNING

• 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.
• If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch placed in the ON position, have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
• If the light illuminates 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 underinflated 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 or death. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure show on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may be flat or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a replacement tire as soon as possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are properly inflated, have the vehicle checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
• When using a wheel without the TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Have your tires replaced and/or TPMS system reset as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for these services.
• Replacing tires with those not originally specified by INFINITI could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.

CAUTION

• The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly.
• If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the TPMS may not operate correctly.
• Be sure to install the specified size of tires to the four wheels correctly.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the fulfiller cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fulfiller cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the light should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/maintenance test. For additional information, see “Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test”.

Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if any of the following (if so equipped) are displayed on the vehicle information display

• I-Key system warnings
• Low washer fluid warning
• Door/ liftgate open warning (when vehicle is stopped)
• Loose fuel cap warning
• Low tire pressure warning
• Flat tire warning
• Transmission system warning
• Headlight warning
• Driver Attention Support system warning
• Shipping mode warning
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) system warning
• Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) warning
• Driving Aids malfunction warning
• Chassis Control system warning
• Engine warnings

For additional information, see “Vehicle information display” .

Power steering warning light

WARNING

• If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate.
• When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine running, there will be no power assist for the steering. You will still have control of the vehicle, but the steering will be harder to operate. Have the power steering system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Models with Direct Adaptive Steering®
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the power steering warning light illuminates. After starting the engine, the power steering warning light stays on for a few seconds and turns off. This indicates that Direct Adaptive Steering is operational. Drive the vehicle after the power steering warning light turns off.
If the power steering warning light illuminates while driving, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle. If the power steering warning light turns off, you can drive again. If the power steering warning light continues to illuminate, have the Direct Adaptive Steering checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. For additional information, see “Power Steering”. 

Models with electric power steering
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the power steering warning light illuminates. After starting the engine, the power steering warning light turns off. This indicates the electric power steering is operational.
If the power steering warning light illuminates while the engine is running, it may indicate the electric power steering is not functioning properly and may need servicing. It is recommended that you have the electric power steering checked by an INFINITI retailer.
When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine running, the power assist to the steering will cease operation but you will still have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater steering efforts are required to operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds. For additional information, see “Power Steering”.

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light

• This light comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. It turns off after the engine is started.
• This light illuminates when the RAB system is turned off in the vehicle information display.

If the light illuminates when the RAB system is on, it may indicate that the system is unavailable. For additional information, see “Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” 

Slip indicator light

• This indicator light will blink when the VDC system is operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
• You may feel or hear the system working; this is normal.
• The light will blink for a few seconds after the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
• The indicator light also comes on when you place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after a period of time if the system is operational. If the light does not come on have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. This indicator light will blink when the VDC system is operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
• You may feel or hear the system working; this is normal.
• The light will blink for a few seconds after the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
• The indicator light also comes on when you place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after a period of time if the system is operational. If the light does not come on have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the VDC is turned off in the lower display. This indicates the VDC has been turned off.
Turn the VDC on again by reactivating it in the lower display, or restarting the engine. The system will be reactivated. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” 
The VDC light also comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The light will turn off after a period of time if the system is operational. If the light stays on or comes on along with the indicator light while you are driving, have the VDC system checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a vehicle from mud or snow.

While the VDC system is operating, you might feel a slight vibration or hear the system working when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this is normal.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (other)
For additional information, see “Vehicle information display”

Automatic brake hold indicator light (white/green)

• This light illuminates to show the status of the automatic brake hold system.
• When the automatic brake hold system is on standby, the indicator light will illuminate white.
• When the automatic brake hold system is operating, the indicator light will illuminate green.
• For additional information, see “Automatic brake hold” 

ECO drive indicator light (green) 
When the ECO mode has been selected, the ECO drive indicator light will illuminate, blink, or remain off depending on the accelerator pedal operation. This is to help the driver drive economically. For additional information, see “ECO mode” 

Front fog light indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on. For additional information, see “Fog light switch”

High Beam Assist indicator light (green)
This indicator light illuminates when the headlights come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position with the high beams selected. This indicates that the high beam assist is operational.
For additional information, see “Headlight switch” 

High beam indicator light (blue)

• This blue light comes on when the headlight high beams are on and goes out when the low beams are selected.
• The high beam indicator light also comes on when the passing signal is activated.

Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light illuminates when the side light or headlights are on (not including daytime running or signature lights). If the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the side light and headlight indicator light will illuminate when the headlights turn on. For additional information, see “Headlight switch” 

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.

Key reminder chime (if so equipped)
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position or placed in the OFF or LOCK position with the key left in the vehicle. Make sure the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK position, and take the key with you when leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF position, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leaving the vehicle.

Intelligent Key door buzzer
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any one of the following improper operations is found.

• The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle when locking the doors.
• The Intelligent Key is taken outside the vehicle when operating the vehicle.
• When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key System. For additional information, see “INFINITI Intelligent Key”.

FAQs

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