2025 Infiniti QX50 Cluster Warning Lights and Indicator User Guide
This Guide covers 2025 Infiniti QX50 Cluster Warning Lights and Indicators. Learn the significance of each warning light, from engine alarms to safety indications, to drive your QX50 safely and intelligently.
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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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 recom-mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-played in the vehicle information display be-tween the speedometer and tachometer.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-formation display”
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:
- Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary.
- If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
- Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driv-ing 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 MINI-MUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked. It is recom-mended that you visit an INFINITI re-tailer for this service.
Charge warning light
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 oc-curs 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 posi-tion, 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 warn-ing 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 elec-tronic 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
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.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.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause seri-ous damage to the engine almost immedi-ately. Such damage is not covered by war-ranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Master warning light
- Parking brake warning
- Door warning (when vehicle is moving)
- Shift position warning
- Low battery warning
- Handle Release warning
Pop-up engine hood warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-tion, the pop-up engine hood warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This indicates the pop-up engine hood system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the pop-up engine hood system may need servic-ing. Have the system checked. It is recom-mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
- The pop-up engine hood warning light re-mains illuminated after about 7 seconds.
- The pop-up engine hood warning light flashes intermittently.
- The pop-up engine hood warning light does not come on at all.
The pop-up engine hood may not function properly unless checked and/or repaired.
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 driv-er’s seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illumi-nate 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 sys-tem does not activate the warning light for the front passenger.
The rear seats may be also equipped with a seat belt warning light.
Security indicator light
The blinking security indicator light indicates that the security systems equipped on the vehicle are operational.
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 re-mains 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 supplemen-tal restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pretensioners may not function properly.
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 preten-sioner systems will not operate in an acci-dent. 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)
Anti-lock 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 anti-lock 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 anti-lock function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock as-sistance.
Electronic parking brake warning light
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 Pe-destrian 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.
Front passenger air bag 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.
Low tire pressure warning light
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 sec-ond 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 il-luminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure of all four tires to the recom-mended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening. The low tire pres-sure 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.
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 sys-tem 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.
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.
- If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch placed in the ON position, have the vehicle checked as soon as pos-sible. 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. Driv-ing with under-inflated tires may perma-nently 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 per-sonal injury or death. Check the tire pres-sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening to turn the low tire pres-sure 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 replace-ment tire as soon as possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are properly inflated, have the vehicle checked. It is recom-mended that you visit an INFINITI re-tailer 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 warn-ing 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 indi-cate a potential emission control malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gal-lons (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.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-tion, the master warning light illuminates if any of the following (if so equipped) are dis-played 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
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 sys-tem checked. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Models with electric power steering:
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-tion, the power steering warning light illumi-nates. 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 illumi-nates while the engine is running, it may indi-cate the electric power steering is not func-tioning 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 illu-minates 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.
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) 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 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 un-available.
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.
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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.
The VDC light also comes on when the igni-tion 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 ve-hicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-tem working when starting the vehicle or ac-celerating, but this is normal.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (other)
Automatic brake hold indicator light (white/green)
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.
ECO drive indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
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.
Front fog light indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
High Beam Assist indicator light (green)
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.
Low beam indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
This light comes on when the switch is turned to the position 
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 sig-nature lights). If the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the side light and headlight indicator light will illuminate when the head-lights turn on.
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 warn-ings. When a disc brake pad requires replace-ment, 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 posi-tion 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 (if so equipped)
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 ve-hicle when operating the vehicle.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key Sys-tem.
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