heating INFINITI QX30 2017 Owners Manual

Lumbar support:
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver.
Push each side of the adjusting switch to adjust
the seat lumbar area until the desired position
is achieved.
1To raise the seatback contour
2To soften the seatback contour
3To lower the seatback contour
4To harden the seatback contour
SEAT HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
The seats can be warmed by built-in heaters. The
switches are located on the center console (for
front seats) and can be operated independently
of each other. For more information on the seat
heater, seeSeat heating (if equipped)in the2.
Instruments and controlssection.
REAR SEATS
WARNING
•Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area
or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-
down position. Use of these areas by pas-
sengers without proper restraints could re-
sult in serious injury or deathin an accident
or sudden stop.
•Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal in-
jury.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
•Do not allow more than one person to use
the same seat belt.
•Do not fold down the rear seats when occu-
pants are in the rear seat area or any lug-
gage is on the rear seats.
–Make sure that the seat path is clear
before moving the seat.–Be careful not to allow hands or feet to
get caught or pinched in the seat.
•Head restraints/headrests should be ad-
justed properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an acci-
dent. Always replace and adjust them
properly if they have been removed for any
reason.
•If the head restraints/headrests are re-
moved for any reason, they should be se-
curely stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the ve-
hicle in case of sudden braking or an acci-
dent.
•When returning the seatbacks to the up-
right position, be certain they are com-
pletely secured in the latched position. If
they are not completely secured, passen-
gers may be injured in an accident or sud-
den stop.
NIC2607
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-5

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit.............................2-2
Instrument panel.......................2-3
Meters and gauges......................2-4
Speedometer and odometer...............2-5
Outside temperature display..............2-6
Tachometer.........................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge..........2-6
Fuel gauge.........................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders...........................2-8
Checking lights......................2-8
Warning lights.......................2-9
Indicator lights......................2-13
Audible reminders....................2-14
Vehicle information display................2-15
Menus and submenus..................2-16
Display Messages....................2-29
Security system.......................2-57
Immobiliser........................2-57
Anti-theft alarm system (if equipped)........2-57
Wiper and washer switch.................2-58
Switching the windshield wipers on/off.......2-59
Switching the rear window wiper on/off......2-60
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . .2-60
Windshield de-icer switch (if equipped).........2-61
Headlight and turn signal switches...........2-62Headlight switch.....................2-62
Combination switch...................2-64
Adaptive front lighting system (LED headlight only)
(if equipped).......................2-64
High beam assist (LED headlight only).......2-66
Headlights misted up on the inside.........2-67
Instrument brightness control.............2-68
Fog light switch (If so equipped).............2-68
Front fog lights.....................2-68
Rear fog light......................2-68
Horn.............................
.2-69
Seat heating (if equipped).................2-69
Windows............................2-71
Power windows......................2-71
Fixed glass roof (if equipped)...............2-74
Sunshade operation...................2-74
Clock..............................2-75
Adjusting time......................2-75
Power outlet.........................2-75
Storage............................2-76
Glove box.........................2-77
Front console compartment..............2-77
Console box.......................2-77
Card holder........................2-78
Cup holders.......................2-78
Coat hooks........................2-79

Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Engine Oil Level (Add
1 Liter)]The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
CAUTIONAvoid long journeys when there is too little engine oil in the engine. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
1. Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest (seeEngine oilin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection).
2. If necessary, top up the engine oil.
3. If the engine oil needs topping up more often than usual, have the engine checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
[Engine Oil Level Low Stop
vehicle Turn Engine Off]The engine oil level is too low. There is risk of engine damage.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Check the engine oil level (seeEngine oilin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection)
4. If necessary, top up the engine oil .
[Engine Oil Pressure Stop
vehicle Turn Engine Off]The engine oil pressure is too low. There is a serious risk of engine damage.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
CAUTIONRunning the engine while the engine oil pressure warning is displayed could cause serious damage to the engine.
[Gasoline: Reserve Fuel Re-
fuel Immediately]The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the reserve range.
Refuel at the nearest filling station.
There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
Refuel at the nearest filling station.
Instruments and controls2-45

To switch off the rear fog light:
•press thebutton The yellowindicator light in the combination meter
turns off.
The rear fog light should be used only when
visibility is seriously reduced. (Generally, to
less than 50 m (116 ft))
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could
affect proper operation of the supplemental
front air bag system. Tampering with the
supplemental front air bag system may result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat
heater if you or the occupants cannot monitor
elevated seat temperatures or have an inabil-
ity to feel pain in body parts that contact the
seat. Use of the seat heater by such people
could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
•The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is not
running.
•Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the seat.
•Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat
cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
•Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object.
This may result in damage to the heater.
•Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should
be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
NIC2717
HORN SEAT HEATING (IF EQUIPPED)
Instruments and controls2-69

•When cleaning the seat, never use gaso-
line, benzine, thinner, or any similar mate-
rials.
•If any malfunctions are found or the heated
seat does not operate, turn the switch off
and have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches are located on the center console
and can be operated independently, for the
left-hand side seat and for the right-hand side
seat.
The three red indicator lights in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected The
system automatically switches from level 3 to
level 2 after approximately eight minutes The
system automatically switches from level 2 to
level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The
system automatically switches off approxi-
mately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
NOTE
The seat heater can only be activated when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.2. Start the engine.
3. Select the heat range:
•To switch on: press button1repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
•To switch off: press button1repeatedly
until all the indicator lights turn off.
NOTE
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating
may switch off.
NIC2634
2-70Instruments and controls

Symptom Possible causeRemedy
The engine
cannot be
started using
the keyThe on-board
voltage is too
low
•Switch off non-essential consumers, e. g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again
If this does not work:
•Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (seeBatteryin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection)
or
•Jump-start the vehicle (seeJump startingin the6. In case of emergencysection)
or
•Have the system checked. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
You have lost
a key—
•Have the key deactivated. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.•Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers•If necessary, have the locks changed as well
You have lost
the emer-
gency key
element
•Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers•If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-13

WARNING
•The heater and air conditioner operate only
when the engine is running.
•Never leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in the vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently be-
come involved in a serious accident and in-
jure themselves. On hot, sunny days, tem-
peratures in a closed vehicle could quickly
become high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.
•Do not use the recirculation mode for long
periods as it may cause the interior air to
become stale and the windows to fog up.
•Do not adjust the heating and air condition-
ing controls while driving so that full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
The heater and air conditioner operate when the
engine is running. The air blower will operate
even if the engine is turned off and the ignition
switch is in the ON position.NOTE
•Condensation forms inside the air condition-
ing unit when the air conditioner (if
equipped) is running, and is safely dis-
charged underneath your vehicle.
Traces of water on the ground are therefore
normal.
•Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor
can enter the passenger compartment
through the ventilators.
When parking, set the heater and air condi-
tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to
allow fresh air into the passenger compart-
ment. This should help reduce odors inside
the vehicle.
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise
mist up. To prevent the windows from misting
up
•Switch off climate control only briefly.
•Switch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly.
•Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function.
•Switch on the windshield demisting function
briefly, if required.The air-conditioning system/automatic climate
control regulates the temperature and the hu-
midity of the vehicle interior and filters unde-
sirable substances from the air.
The air-conditioning system/automatic climate
control can only be operated when the engine is
running. Optimum operation is only achieved
with the side windows closed.
Always keep the ventilation flaps behind the
side panelling clear. Otherwise the vehicle will
not be ventilated correctly.
NOTE
•Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather. This will speed up the cooling
process and the desired interior temperature
will be reached more quickly.
•The integrated filter filters out most particles
of dust and soot and completely filters out
pollen. With automatic climate control, gas-
eous pollutants and odors will also be re-
duced. A clogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For this
reason, you should always observe the inter-
val for replacing the filter, which is specified
in the Service Booklet. As this depends on
environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air pol-
lution, the interval may be shorter than
stated in the Service Booklet.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
Display screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio system4-43

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(2–ZONE)
1Sets the temperature, left
2Sets climate control to automatic mode
3Demists the windshield
4Increases the airflow
5Sets the air distribution
6Display
7Activates/deactivates air-recirculation
mode
8Switches climate control on/off
9Sets the temperature, right
10Activates/deactivates the Max Cool func-
tion
11Activates/deactivates cooling with air
dehumidification
12Reduces the airflow
13Switches the rear window heating on/off
14Switches the ZONE function on/off
Operating tips
A number of tips and recommendations to
enable you to get the most out of your auto-
matic climate control are listed below:
•Activate climate control using theandbuttons. The indicator lamps in theandbuttons light up.
•Set the temperature to 70oF (22oC)
•Only use theWindshield demistingfunc-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
•Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could other-
wise mist up as no fresh air is drawn into the
vehicle in air-recirculation modeNAA1705
4-48Display screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio system

RADAR MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensor unitsAfor the BSW
system are located near the rear bumper. Al-
ways keep the area near the radar sensors
clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing water,
mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused by
objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
radar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing the
area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent
material), install accessories or apply addi-
tional paint near the radar sensors.Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors. It is recommended you consult
an INFINITI retailer if the area around the radar
sensors is damaged due to a collision.
FCC NOTICE
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
Changes or modification not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.Cruise control maintains a constant road speed
for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed. You must select a
lower gear in good time on long and steep
downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is
laden or towing a trailer.WARNING
For vehicles with automatic transmission, you
need to have selected manual drive program M
(seeManual drive programearlier in this sec-
tion). By doing so, you will make use of the
braking effect of the engine. This relieves the
load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too
quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions are appropriate for maintaining a steady
speed for a prolonged period. You can set the
cruise control at any road speed above 20 MPH
(30 km/h).
The speed indicated in the speedometer may
differ slightly from the set speed.
NAA1640
CRUISE CONTROL
5-44Starting and driving

CAUTION
•If wheels or tires other than INFINITI recom-
mended ones are used, the power steering
system may not operate properly and the
[Power Steering Malfunction See Operators
Manual] warning may appear in the vehicle
information display.
•Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings
and wheels are not INFINITI recommended
for your vehicle or are extremely deterio-
rated, the power steering system may not
operate properly and the [Power Steering
Malfunction See Operators Manual] warn-
ing may appear in the vehicle information
display.
•Do not modify the vehicle’s steering. If
steering parts are not INFINITI recom-
mended for your vehicle or are extremely
deteriorated, the power steering system
may not operate properly and the [Power
Steering Malfunction See Operators
Manual] warning may appear in the vehicle
information display.
•Do not place the ignition switch in the on
position while the steering wheel or a tire is
removed.
•Do not turn the steering wheel as much as
possible while the ignition switch is in any
position other than the ON position.
•Installing an accessory on the steering
wheel, or changing the steering wheel, may
reduce the steering performance.
NOTE
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assistance for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the electric power steering system
and protect it from becoming damaged. While
the power assistance is reduced, steering wheel
operation will become heavy. When the tem-
perature of the electric power steering system
decreases, the power assistance level will return
to normal. Avoid repeating such steering wheel
operations that could cause the electric power
steering system to overheat.The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking ability at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
While driving on a slippery surface, be careful
when braking, accelerating or downshifting.
Abrupt braking or accelerating could cause the
wheels to skid and result in an accident.
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. How-
ever, greater foot pressure on the brake pedal
will be required to stop the vehicle. The stop-
ping distance will be longer.
WARNING
•If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
brakes will not work. Braking will be harder.
•Do not coast with the engine stopped.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-87