shift lever INFINITI QX30 2017 User Guide

Available views:
•Front View
An approximately 150-degree view of the
front of the vehicle.
•Rear View
An approximately 150-degree view of the rear
of the vehicle.
•Bird’s-Eye View
The surrounding view of the vehicle from
above.
•Front-Side View
The view around and ahead of the front
passenger’s side wheel.To display the multiple views, the Around View
Monitor system uses cameras
1located in the
front grille, on the vehicle’s outside mirrors and
one just above the vehicle’s rear number plate.
AROUND VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
OPERATION
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position
or press the button to operate the
Around View Monitor.
The screen displayed on the Around View Moni-
tor will automatically return to the previous
screen 3 minutes after the button
has been pushed while the shift lever is in a
position other than the R (Reverse) position.
Available views
WARNING
•The distance guide lines and the vehicle
width lines should be used as a reference
only when the vehicle is on a paved, level
surface. The distance viewed on the monitor
is for reference only and may be different
than the actual distance between the ve-
hicle and displayed objects.
•Use the displayed lines and the bird’s-eye
view as a reference. The lines and the bird’s-
eye view are greatly affected by the number
of occupants, fuel level, vehicle position,
road condition and road grade.
•When driving the vehicle up a hill, objects
viewed in the monitor are farther than they
appear. When driving the vehicle down a
hill, objects viewed in the monitor are closer
than they appear.
•Objects in the monitor will appear visually
opposite compared to when viewed in the
rear view and outside mirrors.
•Use the mirrors or actually look to properly
judge distances to other objects.
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2. The rear view of the vehicle is displayed onthe screen
Aas illustrated when the shift
lever is moved to the R (Reverse) position.
3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting thesteering wheel so that the predicted course
lines
Benter the parking spaceC. 4. When the rear of the vehicle enters the
parking space
C, maneuver the steering
wheel to make the vehicle width guide lines
Dparallel to the parking spaceC.
5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely, press the P (Park) button and
apply the parking brake.
HOW TO SWITCH THE DISPLAY
The view on the Around View Monitor screen
can be switched by pressing the
button or by changing the shift lever position.
Press the button:
When the button is pushed while a
screen other than a camera screen is displayed,
the Around View Monitor operates and the front
view and bird’s-eye view are displayed. Push
the button to switch the display to
the front view and front-side view screen.
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•The MOD system is not a substitute for
proper vehicle operation and is not de-
signed to prevent contact with objects sur-
rounding the vehicle. When maneuvering,
always use the outside mirror and rearview
mirror and turn and check the surroundings
to ensure it is safe to maneuver.
•The system is deactivated at speeds above 5
MPH (8 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
•The MOD system is not designed to detect
the surrounding stationary objects.
The Moving Object Detection (MOD) system can
inform the driver of moving objects surrounding
the vehicle when driving out of garages, maneu-
vering into parking lots and in other such
instances.
The MOD system detects moving objects by
using image processing technology on the im-
age shown on the display.
MOD SYSTEM OPERATION
The MOD system will activate automatically
under the following conditions:
•When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
•When the button is pressed to
switch from a different screen to the camera
view on the display.
•When vehicle speed decreases below ap-
proximately 5 MPH (8 km/h).
•When the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and then back to the ON position.
NOTE
•The MOD system does not detect moving
objects in the front-side view. The MOD icon
is not displayed on the screen when in this
view.
•While the parking sensor warning tone is
sounding, the MOD system does not chime. The MOD system operates in the following
conditions when the camera view is displayed:
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position and the vehicle speed is approximately
5 MPH (8 km/h ) or less, the MOD system
detects moving objects in the camera view. The
MOD system will not operate if the lift gate is
open.
When the MOD system detects moving objects
near the vehicle, a chime will be heard and a
yellow frame
1will be displayed on the moni-
tor.
While the MOD system continues to detect
moving objects, the yellow frame continues to
be displayed.
The yellow frame
1is displayed on each view
in the rear view modes.
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MONITOR SYSTEM
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The image on the display is not clear. The front of the camera lens is dirty.Gently wipe off the dirt with a damp soft cloth.
Moisture drops such as rain or snow form on the camera lens. Gently wipe off the drops with a soft cloth.
Light such as sunlight or a headlight beam from another vehicle directly enters the camera. This is not a malfunction. It will return to normal
when the light disappears.
Moisture condensation occurs in the camera lens due to rapid temperature change. This is not a malfunction. It will return to normal after
driving for short period of time.
Objects on the display may not be clear in a dark place or at night. Adjust the brightness or the contrast settings of the
screen.
The image on the display flickers. The vehicle is under fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction.
The colors of the object on the display look different from those of the actual object. This is a typical phenomenon for cameras.
This is not a malfunction.
Image does not appear on the display. The shift lever is not shifted to the R (Reverse)
position. Shift the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position.
[Automatic Display with Sonar] is OFF. Set [Automatic Display with Sonar] to ON.
The image appears on the display from the wrong angle. The lift gate is open.
Close the lift gate.
The image on the display is not clearly visible. Strong light or reflected light enters the camera. This is not a malfunction.
The sensor is not detective. There is ice or snow on the sensor. Flush out ice and snow with warm water.
There is dirt, mud or wax on the sensor. Gently wipe off the dirt with a damp soft cloth.
Vertical lines appear on the image. Strong reflected light from the bumper enters the
camera. This is not a malfunction.
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NOTE
For vehicles fitted with Idle Stop/Start System:
When the engine is automatically stopped by
the Idle Stop/Start System the ignition switch
can still be operated as usual.
At the end of a journey turn the ignition OFF to
avoid a discharged battery. The Idle Stop/Start
System does not automatically turn ignition off.•Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
•Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least when-
ever you refuel.
•Check that all windows and lights are clean.
•Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Measure and check the tire
pressure for proper inflation.
•Check that all doors are closed.
•Position seat and adjust head restraints/
headrests.
•Adjust the inside and outside rear view mir-
rors.
•Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
•Check the operation of the warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
STARTING PROCEDURE WITH THE KEY
0OFF position
1ACC position
2ON position
3START position
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to position P (Park) by pressing the

button.
The transmission position indicator in the
vehicle information display shows

When the transmission is in position N (Neu-
tral), you can also start the engine with the
brake pedal depressed.
The starter is designed not to operate if the shift
lever is in any of the driving positions.
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DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Driving precautions
•Do not depress the accelerator pedal while
shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Re-
verse), D (Drive), or M (Manual shift mode).
Always depress the brake pedal until shifting
is completed. Failure to do so could cause you
to lose control and have an accident.
•Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution
when shifting into a forward or reverse gear
before the engine has warmed up.
•Never shift to either the P (Park) or R (Reverse)
position while the vehicle is moving forward
and P (Park) or D (Drive) position while the
vehicle is reversing. This could cause an acci-
dent or damage the transmission.
•Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N
(Neutral) position while driving. Coasting
with the transmission in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion may cause serious damage to the trans-
mission.
WARNING
•Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. this may cause a loss of control.
CAUTION
•To avoid possible damage to your vehicle;
when stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.
•Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N
(Neutral) position while driving. Coasting
with the transmission in the N (Neutral) po-
sition may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
Starting the vehicle
1. After starting the engine, fully depress thebrake pedal before shifting the shift lever to
R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode.
2. Keep the brake pedal depressed and push the shift lever to shift into a driving gear.
3. Release the parking brake and brake, then gradually put the vehicle in motion by press-
ing the accelerator pedal.
The automatic transmission is designed so that
the brake pedal MUSTbe depressed before
shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while
the ignition switch is ON.
Shifting
P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse
N Neutral
D Drive
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Transmission position display:
NOTE
If the transmission position display in the ve-
hicle information display is not working, you
should pull away carefully to check whether the
desired transmission position IS engaged. Ide-
ally, you should select transmission position D
and automatic drive program E or S.
The shift lever indicator
1located in the lower
part of the vehicle information display shows
the current position of the transmission.
It shows the P,R,N,D modes when the transmis-
sion is in auto mode or the shift position when
the transmission is in manual mode.
WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the shift lever is in
any position while the engine is not running.
Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only
when the vehicle is completely stopped. P (Park)
:
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the P
(Park) position only when the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
Use this position when the vehicle is parked or
when starting the engine. Always make sure
that the vehicle is completely stopped before
pressing button
1to engage the P (Park)
position. For maximum safety, the brake pedal
must be depressed before engaging the P (Park)
position. Use this position together with the
parking brake. When parking on a hill, first
depress the brake pedal, apply the parking
brake and then engage the P (Park) position.
The parking lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. In order to secure the vehicle,
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always apply the electric parking brake in addi-
tion to the parking lock.
In the event of a malfunction of the vehicle’s
electronics, the transmission may lock in posi-
tion P (Park). Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Park position P is automatically engaged if:
•You switch off the engine using the key and
remove the key.
•You open the driver’s door when the vehicle
is stationary or driving at very low speed and
the transmission is in position D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
R (Reverse)
:
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the R
(Reverse) position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
Use this position to back up the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped
before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The
brake pedal must be depressed and the shift
lever button pushed in to move the shift lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to
R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
:
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled
engine while driving the vehicle.
D (Drive)
:
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
The automatic transmission changes gear auto-
matically. All forward gears are available.
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D (Drive). Shifting is deter-
mined by:
•The selected drive program.
•The position of the accelerator pedal.
•The road speed.
Accelerator pedal position
:
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
•little throttle: early upshifts
•more throttle: late upshifts
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients
WARNING
If the transmission overheats, the electronic
management system is automatically deacti-
vated. This interrupts the power transmission
from the engine to the wheels. The vehicle
may, for example, roll backwards on gradients.
There is a risk of an accident. Never hold the
vehicle stationary on uphill gradients by de-
pressing the accelerator.
The transmission may overheat if you hold the
vehicle stationary on uphill gradients by de-
pressing the accelerator pedal. If the transmis-
sion overheats, a warning tone sounds and the
[Stop Vehicle Shift to P Leave Engine Running]
display message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display. You will only be able to con-
tinue your journey once the transmission has
cooled down and the display message in the
vehicle information display has disappeared.
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WARNING
•Be sure the parking brake is fully released
before driving. Failure to do so can cause
brake failure and lead to an accident.
•Do not release the parking brake from out-
side the vehicle.
•Do not use the shift lever in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure the
parking brake is fully engaged.
•To help avoid risk of injury or death through
unintended operation of the vehicle and/or
its systems, do not leave children, people
who require the assistance of others, or
pets unattended in your vehicle. Addition-
ally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle
on a warm day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk of injury
or death to people and pets.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or if there is a malfunction
in the system, it may not be possible to apply
the released parking brake. If this is the case:
•Only park the vehicle on level ground and
secure it to prevent it from rolling away.
•Shift the automatic transmission to position
P (Park).
•It is recommended you contact an INFINITI
retailer.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
if there is a malfunction in the system. It is
recommended you contact an INFINITI retailer.
The electric parking brake carries out a function
check at regular intervals when the engine is
switched off. Noises that occur are normal.
APPLYING/RELEASING MANUALLY
The electric parking brake can be applied or
released by operating the parking brake handle
1.
To apply: Push handle
1.
When the electric parking brake is applied, the
red
indicator lamp lights up in the
combination meter.
The electric parking brake can also be applied
when the ignition switch is in the OFF position
or the key is removed.
To release: With the ignition switch in the ON
position, pull handle
1.
Before driving, check that the brake warning
light
goes out. For additional informa-
tion, see Warning lights, indicator lights and
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–The ICC system has been deactivated
with the cruise control lever, e. g. by a
vehicle occupant.
– The accelerator pedal has been de-
pressed, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
For further information on deactivating the ICC
system, see ICC switch (cruise control lever)
earlier in this section
If the ICC system detects that the vehicle in
front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until it
is stationary (within the braking limitations of
the system).
Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains
stationary and you do not need to depress the
brake.
NOTE
•After a short period, the vehicle is secured by
the electric parking brake, thus relieving the
service brake.
•Depending on the specified minimum dis-
tance, your vehicle will come to a standstill
at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in
front. The specified minimum distance is set
using the control on the cruise control lever. The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the ICC system is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and:
•A system fault occurs.
•The power supply is insufficient.
If a malfunction in the electric parking brake
occurs, then the transmission may also be
shifted into position P (Park) automatically.
How to change the set distance to
the vehicle ahead
The distance to the vehicle ahead can be se-
lected at any time depending on the traffic
conditions.
To increase the distance to the vehicle ahead,
turn the knob
3toward the rear2. To de-
crease the distance to the vehicle ahead, turn
the knob
3toward the front1.
You can see this distance in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
The distance to the vehicle ahead will change
according to the vehicle speed. The higher the
vehicle speed, the longer the distance.
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