INFINITI QX30 2018 Owner's Manual

3. Tire chains may be used if desired. Make
sure they are the proper size for the tires
on your vehicle and are installed according
to the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
Use chain tensioners when recommended
by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a
tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chains
must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage
to the fenders or underbody. In addition,
drive at a reduced speed, otherwise, your
vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle
handling and performance may be ad-
versely affected.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during the winter:
•A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re-
move ice and snow from the windows.
•A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
•A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-
drifts.
•Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
•Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or sanded.
•Whatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even more
traction.
•Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
•Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
•Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear
road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is
seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try
not to brake while on the ice, and avoid
any sudden steering maneuvers.
•Do not use cruise control on slippery
roads.
•Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gas
under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of
the exhaust pipe and from around your
vehicle.
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MEMO
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6 In case of emergency
Hazard warning flasher switch.............6-2
Flat tire............................6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).....6-2
Stopping vehicle.....................6-3
Warning triangle (if equipped)............6-4
Run-flat tires.......................6-4Removing and fitting wheels.............6-5
Jump starting.......................6-10
Push starting........................6-12
If your vehicle overheats.................6-13
Towing your vehicle...................6-14
Towing recommended by INFINITI........6-14

The hazard warning flasher switch1oper-
ates regardless of the ignition switch position
except when the battery is discharged.
The hazard warning flasher is used to warn
other drivers when you have to stop or park
under emergency conditions.
When the hazard warning flasher switch is
pushed, all turn signal lights will flash. To turn
off the hazard warning flasher, push the haz-
ard warning switch again.
WARNING
•If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
•Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless un-
usual circumstances force you to drive
so slowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic.
•Turn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.
Some jurisdictions may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
in this section.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
WARNING
•If the low tire pressure warning light il-
luminates or a tire pressure-related
warning is displayed by the vehicle in-
formation display 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
under-inflated tires may permanently
damage the tires and increase the likeli-
hood of tire failure. Serious vehicle dam-
age could occur and may lead to an acci-
dent and could result in serious personal
injury. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the tire and loading informa-
tion label to turn the low tire pressure
warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a replacement tire as
soon as possible.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCHFLAT TIRE
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•When a replacement tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, 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. It is recommended you Con-
tact an INFINITI retailer as soon as pos-
sible for tire replacement and/or system
resetting.
•Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
•If you used Emergency Tire Sealant to
repair a minor tire puncture, the TPMS
sensor should be checked when repair-
ing or replacing the tire. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
monitors tire pressure of all tires. When the
low tire pressure warning light is lit, and a tire
pressure-related warning (if equipped) ap-
pears in the vehicle information display, one
or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with low
tire pressure, the TPMS will activate and
warn you of it by the low tire pressure warn-
ing light (in the meter panel). This system willactivate only when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h).
For more details about the TPMS, see "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)".
STOPPING VEHICLE
WARNING
•Be sure to apply the parking brake
firmly.
•Be sure that P (Park) is engaged.
•Never change tires when the vehicle is
on a slope, ice or slippery area. This is
hazardous.
•Never change tires when the oncoming
traffic is close to your vehicle. Call for
professional road assistance.
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away
from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard indicator flasher lights.
3. Park on a level surface.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Press the P (Park) button.
6. Turn off the engine.7. Open the hood and set up the triangle
reflector (if equipped):
•To warn other traffic.
•To signal professional road assistance
personnel that you need assistance.
8. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from
other traffic and clear of the vehicle.
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WARNING TRIANGLE
(IF EQUIPPED)
Removing and refitting the warning
triangle
To remove:
1. Open the lift gate and lift the luggage
compartment floor upwards.
2. To release warning triangle, push back the
retainers on the bracket.
3. Remove warning triangle
1from the
bracket.
To refit:
1. Place warning triangle
1back into the
bracket and push down to secure.
2.
Fold down the luggage compartment floor.
3. Close the lift gate.
Setting up the warning triangle
1. Fold legs out to the side.
2. Fold side reflectors upwards to form a
triangle and lock them at the top using
press stud.
RUN-FLAT TIRES
With special run-flat tires, you can continue
to drive your vehicle even if there is a total
loss of pressure in one or more tires. The
affected tire must not show any clearly visible
damage.
You can recognize run-flat tires by the mark-
ing which appears on the tire side wall. You
will find this marking next to the tire size
designation, the load-bearing capacity and
the speed index.
Run-flat tires may only be used in conjunction
with an activated tire pressure loss warning
system or tire pressure monitor.
Pressure loss warning message
If a pressure loss warning message appears
in the vehicle information display:
•Observe the instructions in the display
messages.
•Check the tire for damage.
•If driving on, observe the following notes.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
is approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the
vehicle is partially laden and approximately
20 miles (30 km) when the vehicle is fully laden.
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In addition to the vehicle load, the driving
distance possible depends upon:
•Vehicle speed.
•Road condition.
•Outside temperature.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extreme driving
conditions/maneuvers, or it can be increased
through a moderate style of driving.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
is counted from the moment the tire pressure
loss warning appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
50 MPH (80 km/h).
When replacing one or all tires, observe the
following specifications for your vehicle's tires:
•Size
•Type
•Run-flat mark
If a tire has gone flat and cannot be replaced
with a run flat tire, a standard tire may be
used as a temporary measure. Make sure that
you use the proper size and type (summer or
winter tire).
WARNING
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneu-
vers, and driving over obstacles (curbs, pot
holes, off road). This applies in particular to
a laden vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:
•You hear banging noises.
•The vehicle starts to shake.
•You see smoke and smell rubber.
•VDC is intervening constantly.
•There are tears in the sidewalls of the
tire.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked with regard to their
further use. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. The faulty
tire must be replaced.
REMOVING AND FITTING
WHEELS
NOTE
A spare wheel is not provided with your ve-
hicle.
Blocking the wheels
WARNING
Make sure to block the appropriate wheel
to prevent the vehicle from moving, which
may cause personal injury.
Place suitable blocks
1in front of and be-
hind the wheel diagonally opposite the flat
tire
Ato prevent the vehicle from moving
when it is on the jack.
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Removing the wheel
WARNING
•The jack must be placed on firm level
ground. Failure to observe this instruc-
tion could result in vehicle damage, or
serious injury or death.
•Make sure to read the caution label at-
tached to the jack body before use.
•DO NOT GET UNDER A VEHICLE THAT
IS SUPPORTED BY A JACK.
•Never use a jack which was not designed
for your vehicle.
•Use the correct jacking points. Never
use any other part of the vehicle for jack
support.
•Never lift the vehicle more than neces-
sary.
•Never use blocks on or under the jack.
•Do not start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on the jack. The vehicle may
move suddenly, and this may cause an
accident.
•Never allow passengers to stay in the
vehicle while the tire is off the ground.
•Remove all loads before lifting the ve-
hicle with the jack.
NOTE
A jack and rod are not provided as standard
equipment with your vehicle. These parts are
dealer options. It is recommended that you
contact an INFINITI retailer for more infor-
mation about obtaining these parts.1.Vehicles without intelligent key:Remove
the key from the ignition lock.
Vehicles with a push button ignition
switch:remove the start/stop button
from the ignition lock (see " Push-button
ignition switch (if equipped)").
2. Place the jack directly under the jack-up
point as illustrated so that the top of the
jack contacts the vehicle at the jack-up
point.
The jack must be placed on firm level
ground.
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3. Align the center of both the jack head2and the notches at the jack-up point3as
shown.
4. Fit the groove of the jack head between
the two notches as shown.5. Loosen each wheel bolt by one or two
turns counterclockwise with the wheel
wrench.
Do not remove the wheel bolts until the
tire is off the ground.
Models with wheel lock bolts (if equipped) :
If the wheel is equipped with a wheel lock
bolt, insert the wheel lock key
1and
loosen it as previously described.
The wheel lock bolt can only be removed
with the wheel lock key. A key number is
necessary if you need to duplicate the
wheel lock key.Record the key number as shown on the
key code card on the “Security informa-
tion” page at the end of this manual and
keep it in a safe place, not in the vehicle. If
you lose the wheel lock key, it is recom-
mended you see your INFINITI retailer for
a duplicate with the original wheel lock
key code.
Make sure to keep the lock key in the
vehicle. Otherwise, wheels cannot be re-
moved and the service cannot be per-
formed.
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6. To lift the vehicle, securely hold and turn
the ratchet handle
1clockwise as shown.
7. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire
clears the ground.
8. Remove the wheel bolts, then remove the
wheel with the flat tire.
WARNING
The wheel is heavy. Be sure that your feet
are clear of the wheel and use gloves as
necessary to avoid injury.
Installing the wheel
WARNING
•A temporary use spare wheel and tire is
designed for emergency use.
•Never use wheel bolts other than those
provided with your vehicle. Incorrect
wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts may cause the wheel to be-
come loose or come off. This could cause
an accident.
•Never use oil or grease on the wheel
bolts. This may cause the wheel bolts to
become loose.
ATighten
BLoosen
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
between the wheel and the hub.
2. Carefully fit the wheel and tighten the
wheel bolts with your fingers. Check that
all the wheel bolts contact the wheel sur-
face horizontally and on the bevelled side.
Models with wheel lock bolt (if equipped):
Insert the wheel lock key into the wheel
lock bolt and tighten into the wheel finger
tight.
3. With the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel
bolts alternately and evenly in the se-
quence as illustrated (
1-5) until they
are tight.
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