INFINITI QX30 2018 Owners Manual

Vehicle
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Depress Brake to Start
Engine] (DCT models only). You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position N (Neutral) without depressing the
brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
[To Deselect P or N,
Depress Brake and Start
Engine] You have attempted to shift the shift lever to position R (Reverse) or D (Drive) without starting the engine.
Start the engine and depress the brake pedal.
NOTE•It is only possible to move the shift lever from position P (Park) to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated.
•At transmission fluid temperatures below -5 °F (-20 °C) you can only shift out of position P (Park) into another transmission
position when the engine is running.
[Apply Brake to Shift From
'P'] You have attempted to shift the shift lever to position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive) without depressing the brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
[Risk of Rolling Transmis-
sion Not in P] The driver's door is open/not fully closed and the shift lever is in position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive).
A warning tone also sounds
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Press the P (Park) button.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Close the driver's door fully.
[Service Required Do Not
Shift Gears Visit Dealer] You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position D (Drive) is selected, Drive to an INFINITI retailer without shifting the transmission from position D (Drive).
If transmission position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or P (Park), secure the vehicle against rolling away. It is recommended you consult
an INFINITI retailer.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Only Shift to 'P' when
Vehicle is Stationary] The vehicle is moving.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Shift the shift lever to position P.
[Reversing Not Possible
Service Required] The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot drive in reverse.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Transmission Malfunction] The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Transmission Malfunction
Stop] The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, 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.
[Stop vehicle Shift to P
Leave Engine Running] The automatic transmission has overheated.
Drive on carefully. If the display message disappears, the automatic transmission is available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Wait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the display message goes out.
[Auxiliary Battery Malfunc-
tion] The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.
1. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer at the next opportunity.
2. Until then, press the P (Park) button before you switch off the engine.
3. Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
[Trans. Oil Overheated
Drive On With Care] Manual drive program M and the temporarily active manual drive program are no longer available. Engine power output is reduced
Allow the vehicle to cool down.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[4WD System Currently
Unavailable] The 4WD system has overheated. The vehicle is only driven by the front wheels.
Drive on, the airflow cools the 4WD system more quickly.
When the display message goes out, the 4WD system is available again and the vehicle is driven by all four wheels.
[4WD system Inoperative] The 4WD system is malfunctioning. The vehicle is only driven by the front wheels. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
The lift gate is open.
WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the lift gate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning
Close the lift gate.
The hood is open.
A warning tone also sounds.
WARNING
The open hood may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Close the hood.
At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
Close all doors.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Power Steering
Malfunction See Operator's
Manual] The power steering assistance is faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
2. If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop.
3. If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. It is recommended you contact the nearest INFINITI retailer.
[Steering Malfunction See
Operator's Manual]
The electric steering lock is malfunctioning.WARNING
The steering may be locked by the electric steering lock.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Do not drive on. It is recommended you contact the nearest INFINITI retailer.
The electric steering lock was unable to unlock the steering.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. To unlock the steering, move the steering wheel slightly.
3. Insert the key into the ignition lock again.
[Check Washer Fluid]
The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
Top up the washer fluid (see "Window washer fluid" in the "8. Do-it-yourself" section)
[Wiper Malfunctioning] The windshield wipers are defective. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Hazard Warning Flashers
Malfunctioning] The hazard warning lights are faulty.
Visit an INFINITI retailer.
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Key
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Key Does Not Belong to
Vehicle]You have put the wrong key in the ignition switch.
Use the correct key.
[Obtain a New Key]
The key needs to be replaced.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Replace Key Battery]The key battery is discharged.
Replace the battery (see "Checking the battery" in the "8. Do-it-yourself" section)
[Key Not Detected] (red
display message)The key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Locate the key.
Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, the key is not detected whilst the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Insert the key into the ignition lock and bring into key mode.
[Remove 'Start' Button,
Then Insert Key]The key is continually undetected.
The key detection function has a temporary malfunction or is faulty. A warning tone also sounds.•Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position.•It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
[Key Not Detected] (white
display message)The key is currently undetected.
Change the location of the key in the vehicle.
If the key still cannot be detected, operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition switch if necessary.
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IMMOBILISER
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
•To activate with the key: remove the key
from the ignition lock.
•To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can
start the engine if a valid key has been left
inside the vehicle.
NOTE
The immobiliser is always deactivated when
you start the engine. 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 harmful interference, and (2) this de-
vice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
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 interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
To arm:
lock the vehicle with the key or Intel-
ligent Key. Indicator light
1flashes. The
alarm system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the key
or Intelligent Key.
or
Insert the key into the ignition switch.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
•A door.
•The vehicle with the emergency key element.
•The lift gate.
•The hood.
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SECURITY SYSTEM
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To switch the alarm off with the key: press
theorbutton on the key. The
alarm is switched off
or
Vehicles with a push button ignition switch:
•Remove the start/stop button from the
ignition lock (see " Push-button ignition
switch (if equipped)" in the "5. Starting and
driving" section)
•Insert the key into the ignition lock. The
alarm stops.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and ob-
scure your vision which may lead to an ac-
cident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
•Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
•Do not operate the washer if the win-
dow washer fluid reservoir is empty.
•Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
•Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water. NOTE
•If the wiper operation is interrupted by
snow or ice, the wiper may stop moving to
protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the
wiper switch to the “OFF” position and
remove the snow or ice on and around the
wiper arms. In approximately 1 minute,
turn the switch on again to operate the
wiper.
•Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place
when the windshield is dry.
•If it is necessary to switch on the wipers in
dry weather conditions, always operate
them using washer fluid.
•If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may
be due to wax or other residue. Clean the
windshield with washer fluid after an au-
tomatic car wash.
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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SWITCHING THE WINDSHIELD
WIPERS ON/OFF
1Windshield wipers off.
2Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity).
3Intermittent wipe, high (rain sen-
sor set to high sensitivity).
4Continuous wipe, slow.
5Continuous wipe, fast.
ASingle wipe/
wipe the windshield using washer fluid.
The windshield wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Turn the combination switch to the desired
position.
Rain sensor (if equipped)
The rain-sensing auto wiper system uses the
rain sensor located on the upper part of the
windshield
1.
CAUTION
•Do not touch the rain sensor and around
it
1when the wiper switch is in the
orposition and the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The wipers
may operate unexpectedly and cause an
injury or may damage a wiper.
•The rain-sensing auto wipers are in-
tended for use during rain. If the switch
is left in the
orposition, the
wipers may operate unexpectedly when
dirt, fingerprints, oil film or insects are
stuck on or around the sensor. The wip- ers may also operate when exhaust gas
or moisture affect the rain sensor.
•When the windshield glass is coated
with water repellent, the speed of the
rain-sensing auto wipers may be higher
even though the amount of the rainfall is
small.
•Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto
wiper system when you use a car wash.
•The rain-sensing auto wipers may not
operate if rain does not hit the rain sen-
sor even if it is raining.
•Using genuine wiper blades is recom-
mended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. For ad-
ditional information, refer to "Wiper
blades" in the "8. Do-it-yourself" sec-
tion.
•Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather con-
ditions, the windshield wipers may be
activated inadvertently. This could
damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always
switch off the windshield wipers in dry
weather.
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Combination switch
NSD610
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Vehicles with a rain sensor: in theor
position, the appropriate wiping fre-
quency is automatically set according to the
intensity of the rain. In the
position, the
rain sensor is more sensitive than in the
position, causing the windshield wiper
to wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions.
SWITCHING THE REAR WINDOW
WIPER ON/OFF
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and ob-
scure your vision which may lead to an ac-
cident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
•Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
•Do not operate the washer if the win-
dow washer fluid reservoir is empty.
•Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
•Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
1Switch
2Wipes with washer fluid
3Switches on intermittent wiping
4Switches off intermittent wiping
5Wipes with washer fluid
1. Switch the ignition switch to the ON po- sition.
2. Turn switch
1on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched
on, the
symbol appears in the as-
sistance graphic in the combination meter.
Further information on the assistance
graphic (see "Showing the distance
display" earlier in this section).
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The defroster switchBoperates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position for the
rear window, and (if equipped) for the outside
rear view mirrors.
The defroster is used to reduce the moisture,
fog or frost on the rear window surface and
on the outside mirror surface to improve the
rear view.
When the defroster switch
is pushed,
the indicator light illuminates and the de-
froster operates for several minutes. After
the preset time has passed, the defroster will
turn off automatically. To turn off the de-
froster manually, push the defroster switch
again, and the indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
•When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
•When operating the defroster continu-
ously, be sure to start the engine. Oth-
erwise, it may cause the battery to dis-
charge.
•When cleaning the inner side of the win-
dow, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the electrical conductors on the sur-
face of the window. The windshield de-icer switch (defogger
switch)
Aoperates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to demist the inside of the wind-
shield and the side windows
NOTE
You should only select the windshield de-icer
function until the windshield is clear again.
When the switch
is pushed, the indica-
tor light in the switch illuminates. The climate
control system switches to the following
functions:
•High airflow
•High temperature
•Air distribution to the windshield and front
side windows
•Air recirculation mode off
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH WINDSHIELD DE-ICER SWITCH (IF
EQUIPPED)
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