2016 Infiniti Q50 Base, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fail-safe (ADAS Control Unit)

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If a malfunction occurs in each system, ADAS control unit cancels each control, sounds a beep, and turns ON the warning or indicator lamp.

System

Buzzer

Warning lamp/Warning display

Description

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

High-pitched tone

ICC system warning

Cancel

Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode

High-pitched tone

ICC system warning

Cancel

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)

High-pitched tone

  • FEB warning lamp
  • Warning systems indicator

    (Forward position: Yellow)

Cancel

Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)

High-pitched tone

Warning systems indicator

(Forward position: Yellow)

Cancel

Distance Control Assist (DCA)

High-pitched tone

Warning systems indicator

(Forward position: Yellow)

Cancel

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

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Warning systems indicator

(Blind spot position: Yellow)

Cancel

Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)

High-pitched tone

BCI system warning

Cancel

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.