ignition INFINITI QX30 2017 Owner's Manual

level roads, it is recommended you have an
INFINITI retailer correct the condition. Failure to
correct the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run and/or overheating. This in turn may
cause excessive fuel consumption or damage to
the engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer.
However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accelerating
or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern,
because you get the greatest fuel benefit when
there is light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.
1API certification mark
2API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure sat-
isfactory engine life and performance. For addi-
tional information, refer toRecommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities earlier in this
section. INFINITI recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel
economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscos-
ity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils
which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used and
maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is impor-
tant that the engine oil viscosity be selected
based on the temperatures at which the vehicle
will be operated before the next oil change.
Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recom-
mended could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high—
quality genuine INFINITI oil filter. When replac-
ing, it is recommended you use the genuine oil
filter or its equivalent for the reason described
in “Change intervals”.
NTI326
Technical information10-5

Model2.0L Gasoline
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line
Bore x Stroke in (mm)3.268 x 3.622
(83.0 x 92.0)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 121.55 (1,991)
Idling speed rpm
DCT in N position 700
Ignition timing (BTDC) degrees
DCT in N position -10°CA to +35°CA BTDC at 700rpm
Spark plug Standard Platinum tipped
Spark plug gap in (mm) 0.028 (0.7)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Technical information10-7

For Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform Trans-
port Canada in addition to notifying INFINITI.
If Transport Canada receives complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may request that INFINITI conduct a recall cam-
paign. However, Transport Canada cannot be-
come involved in individual problems between
you, your retailer, or INFINITI.
You may contact Transport Canada’s Defect
Investigations and Recalls Division toll free at
1-800-333- 0510. You may also report safety
defects online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec- Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx.
Additional information concerning motor ve-
hicle safety may be obtained from Transport
Canada’s Road Safety Information Center at
1-800-333- 0371 or online at www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety (English speakers) or www.tc.gc.ca/
securiteroutiere (French speakers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety concerns please
contact our Consumer Information Center toll
free at 1-800- 361-4792.WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel dy-
namometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing), or simi-
lar equipment. Make sure you inform test facil-
ity personnel that your vehicle is equipped
with AWD before it is placed on a dynamom-
eter. Using the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in transmission damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready
condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test of the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without start- ing the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”.
It is recommended you contact an INFINITI re-
tailer to set the “ready condition” or to prepare
the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
10-18Technical information

Overview....................0-3
Exterior rear view mirrors ............3-17
Filter ........................8-13
Aircleaner...................8-13
Engine Oil ....................8-6
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floormats .....................7-5
Fluids .......................10-2 Air conditioner ................10-2
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ......8-7
Brake ......................8-7
Coolant.....................8-3
Engine Oil ....................8-5
Recommendations and capacities ......10-2
Window washer ................8-8
Foglights.....................2-69 Bulbinformation...............8-22
Location....................2-69
Forward emergency braking system ......5-60
Limitations ...................5-65
Four-wheel drive .................5-83
Freeing trapped vehicle .............6-15
Fuel ........................10-2 Capacities ...................10-2
Filler cap ....................3-15
Filler lid ....................3-15
Gauge......................2-6
Fuel economy ...................5-83
Fuel efficient driving tips ............5-82 Fuses .......................8-17
Engine compartment .............8-17
Passenger compartment ...........8-18
Gasoline......................2-6 Gauge ......................2-6
Gauges .......................2-6
Engine coolant temperature ..........2-6
Fuel.......................2-6
Meters and gauges ..............2-4
Speedometer ..................2-5
Tachometer ...................2-5
Glass ........................7-3
Cleaning.....................7-3
Glass roof .....................2-75
Sunshade operation .............2-75
Glovebox.....................2-78
Hazard.......................6-2 Warning flasher switch ............6-2
Headlights ....................8-24 Bulbreplacement...............8-24
Replacement (bulb) ..............8-24
Switch .....................2-63
Head restraints/Headrests ............1-7
Adjustment...................1-8
Installation ...................1-9
Removal .....................1-8
Heatedseats...................2-70 Operation ...................2-70
Precautions ..................2-70 Heater
and
air conditioner
...........4-42
Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..............5-93
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .......2-86
If your vehicle is stolen ...........2-90
Operating...................2-89
Programming .................2-87
Troubleshooting ...............2-89
Hood ........................3-14
Closing.....................3-14
Engine compartment ...........0-9,8-3
Opening....................3-14
Hooks .......................2-80
Horn........................2-70
Idle Stop/Start System .............5-27
Ignition ......................5-15
Switch .....................5-15
Switch positions ................5-15
Indicator lights ..................2-8
Overview ....................2-8
Indicators.....................2-29 Vehicle information display .........2-29
INFINITI......................4-97 InTouch Apps overview ............4-97
INFINITI Controller .................4-2
Information menu ................4 -115
Settings ...................4 -120
Injured persons ..................1-13
Inspection ....................10-18
Test ......................10-18
Index11-3

Seats........................1-2
Adjustment ...................1-4
Adjustment (Manual) ..............1-3
Boosterseats.................1-35
Head restraints .................1-7
Heating ....................2-70
Leather .....................7-6
Memory ....................3-20
Overview ....................0-2
Rear .......................1-5
Rearseats-Folding..............1-6
Seatbelts....................1-11
Security system .................2-58
Servicing .....................4-51
Air conditioner .................4-51
Sparkplugs....................8-13 Information ..................8-13
Replacement ..................8-13
Speedometer ....................2-5
Starting ......................5-16
Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Engine .....................5-16
Jump-starting .................6-10
Precautions...................5-4
Push-starting .................6-12
Steering ......................5-86
Power steering system ............5-86
Steering lock ..................5-15
Steering lock ...................5-15
Steering wheel ..................3-16
Adjustment ..................3-16 Steering wheel controls
.............4-3
Storage......................2-77 Luggage hooks ................2-81
Luggage net ..................2-82
Map pocket ..................2-82
Sunshade .....................2-75
Operation ...................2-75
Sun visors .....................3-17
Supplemental Restraint System ........1-38
Overview ....................0-2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .....0-2
Air bags .....................0-2
Switches .....................2-69
Brightness...................2-69
Defroster ....................2-61
Foglights...................2-69
Front passenger air bag ...........1-47
Hazard warning

flasher............6-2
Headlight ...................2-63
Ignition .....................5-15
Ignition positions ...............5-15
Parkingbrake.................5-25
Parking sensor system ............5-79
Power door lock ................3-6
Seat ......................3-20
Seat adjustment ................1-4
Turn signal ..................2-65
Windshield de-icer ..............2-62
Wiperandwasher ..............2-59
Tachometer .....................2-5 Three-way catalyst
.................5-4
Precautions ...................5-4
Tire chains ....................8-31
Tires ........................8-32
Changing ...................8-32
Cold weather .................5-94
Equipment...................5-94
Flat tire .....................6-2
Inflation pressure ...............8-26
Placard ....................10-11
Quality grading ................10-16
Sizes......................10-8
tire chains ...................8-31
Wear and damage ..............8-31
Wheelbalance ................8-34
Wheels and tires ............8-26,10-8
Touchpanel ....................4-5 Operation....................4-5
Towing.......................6-14 Recommendations ..............6-14
Your vehicle ..................6-14
Trailer.......................10-15 Towing ....................10-15
Transferring registration to another country. .10-9
Transmission ...................5-18
Automatic Transmission (AT) operation . . .5-18
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ......8-7
Traveling .....................10-9
Turn signal ....................8-22
Bulb information ...............8-22
Operation...................8-22
11-6Index

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to side while holding the child restraint near
the seat belt path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from
side to side. Try to tug it forward and check
to see if the belt holds the restraint in place.
If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat
belt as necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat and test it again. You may need
to try a different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 9. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2
through 8.
10. If the child restraint is installed in the frontpassenger seat, place the ignition switch in
the ON position. Either the AIR BAG ON> indicator light or SENGER AIR BAG OFF> indicator light
will illuminate depending on the size of the
child and the type of child restraint used.
See “Front passenger air bag and status
light” in the “1. Safety — seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion. After the child restraint is removed and
the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR
mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.
Forward-facing – step 8
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Forward-facing – step 10
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The SRS is designed tosupplementthe crash
protection provided by the driver and front pas-
senger seat belts and is not a substitute for them.
Seat belts should always be correctly worn and
the occupant seated a suitable distance away
from the steering wheel, instrument panel and
front door finishers. For additional information,
see “Seat belts” earlier in this section.
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the air bag warning light will illu-
minate. The air bag warning light will turn
off within a few seconds after the engine is
started if the system is operational. See
“Warning lights, indicator lights and au-
dible reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section for further details.
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When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by the release of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the face and
chest of the front occupants. They can help save
lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an
inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions
or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.
Even with INFINITI Advanced Air Bags, seat belts
should be correctly worn and the driver and pas-
senger seated upright as far as practical away
from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The
front air bags inflate quickly in order to help
protect the front occupants. Because of this, the
force of the front air bag inflating can increase the
risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is
against, the front air bag module during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.The front air bags operate only when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off a few seconds
after the engine starts if the system is op-
erational.
Front passenger air bag and status
light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF under some condi-
tions. Read this section carefully to learn
how it operates. Proper use of the seat,
seat belt and child restraints is necessary
for most effective protection. Failure to
follow all instructions in this manual con-
cerning the use of seats, seat belts and
child restraints can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
1indi-
cator light
2indi-
cator light
Status light
The front passenger seat is equipped with an
occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor)
that turns the front passenger air bag on or off
depending on the weight applied to the front
passenger seat. The indicator lights inform you
whether the front passenger front air bag is dis-
abled or enabled.
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Place the ignition in the ON position. The system
carries out a self-diagnosis.
The and SENGER AIR BAG ON> indicator lights will light
up simultaneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lights display the status of the front
passenger front air bag:● lights up:
the front passenger front air bag is enabled.
If, in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front passenger front air
bag is deployed.
● lights up:
the front passenger front air bag is disabled.
It will then not be deployed in the event of an
accident.
If the status of the front passenger front air bag
changes while the vehicle is in motion, an air bag
display message appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display. When the front passenger seat is
occupied, always pay attention to the SENGER AIR BAG ON> and AIR BAG OFF> indicator lights. Be aware of the
status of the front passenger front air bag both
before and during the journey.
If neither the or
the indicator lights
light up, or if either indicator light only lights up intermittently during the journey, the front passen-
ger seat may not be used for a child restraint. Use
another seating position for the child restraint.
INFINITI recommends that all child restraints be
installed in the rear seat. Preteen children should
be seated in the rear seat. For further information
see “Troubleshooting” later in this section.
Front passenger air bag
The front passenger air bag is designed to auto-
matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated
under some conditions as described below in
accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front
passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a
crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your
vehicle are not part of this system. The purpose of
the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or
death from an inflating air bag to certain front
passenger seat occupants, such as children, by
requiring the air bag to be automatically turned
OFF under some conditions. Certain sensors are
used to meet the requirements.
The occupant classification sensor in this vehicle
is a pressure sensor. It is designed to detect an
occupant and objects on the seat by weight. For
example, if a child up to the approximate size and
weight of a one year old is properly restrained in
the front passenger seat, the INFINITI Advanced
Air Bag System is designed to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF. For a properly restrainedchild who is larger than the approximate size and
weight of a one year old, the front passenger air
bag may or may not be automatically turned OFF,
depending on the size of the child and the type of
child restraint being used. After installing the
child restraint and positioning the child, place the
ignition switch in the ON position: if the SENGER AIR BAG OFF> indicator light is illu-
minated, the air bag is OFF. If the AIR BAG ON> indicator light is illuminated, the
air bag will inflate in a crash. Front passenger seat
adult occupants who are properly seated and
using the seat belt as outlined in this manual
should not cause the front passenger air bag to
be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it
may be turned OFF, however if the occupant
takes his/her weight off the seat cushion (for
example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an
edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of
position) , this could cause the sensor to turn the
air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and
wearing the seat belt properly for the most effec-
tive protection by the seat belt and supplemental
air bag. INFINITI recommends that pre-teens and
children be properly restrained in a rear seat.
INFINITI also recommends that appropriate child
restraints and booster seats be properly installed
in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant
classification sensor is designed to operate as
described above to turn the front passenger air
bag OFF for specified child restraints as required

Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag systems
The side air bags are located in the outside of the
seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags
are located in the side roof rails.All of the
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual apply and must be followed. The
side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity side collisions, although
they may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher severity
impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not
inflate in certain side collisions. Curtain air bags
are also designed to inflate in certain types of
rollover collisions or near rollovers. As a result,
certain vehicle movements (for example, during
severe off-roading) may cause the curtain air
bags to inflate.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper side air bag and curtain air
bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed
by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken
not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing con-
dition should get fresh air promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest of
the front occupants. Curtain air bags help to
cushion the impact force to the head of occu-
pants in the front and rear outboard seating po-
sitions in all rows. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating
side air bag or curtain air bag may cause abra-
sions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain
air bags do not provide restraint to the lower
body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and front passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate
quickly in order to help protect the occupants.
Because of this, the force of the side air bags and
curtain air bags inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against,
these air bag modules during inflation. The side
air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is
over.
The curtain air bag will remain inflated for a short
time.
The side air bags and curtain air bags op-
erate only when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. After placing the
ignition switch in the ON position, the
supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates. The supplemental air bag warning
light will turn off a few seconds after the
engine starts if the system is operational.
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