tow INFINITI QX30 2017 User Guide

MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
The yellow
warning light is lit. The redindicator light flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been
applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
1. Switch the ignition off and turn it back on.
2. Apply the electric parking brake manually.If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
3. Press the P (Park) button.
It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
Release the electric parking brake automatically (see Applying automatically (vehicles with automatic transmission) in the5. Starting
and driving section).
If the electric parking: brake still cannot be released, it is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
The yellow
warning light is lit. If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake, the redindicator light flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
or
Insert the seat belt in the belt buckle and accelerate slightly more when pulling away.
Press the P (Park) button, as the electric parking brake is not applied automatically.
It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
If you do not wish the electric parking brake to be applied, leave the ignition switched on, e. g. when washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash or when having the vehicle towed.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Brake Fluid Level]There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the redwarning light lights up in the combination meter and a warning tone sounds.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is necessary, add fluid and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. See Brake fluidin the8. Do-it-yourself section.
4. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING•Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive
carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.
•Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or low brake fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking will
require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
•If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been
checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Brake Pad Wear] The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer.
[Emergency Brake Currently
Unavailable See Operator’s
Manual] Forward Emergency Braking is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The system is outside the operating temperature range.•The on-board voltage is too low.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Forward Emergency Braking is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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. Restart the engine.
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Driving systems
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Lane Departure Warning
Currently Unavailable See
Operator’s Manual] Lane Departure Warning is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The windshield is dirty in the camera’s field of vision.•Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.•There have been no lane markings for an extended period.•The lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Lane Departure Warning is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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. Clean the windshield
[Lane Departure Warning In-
operative] Lane Departure Warning is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Blind Spot Warning Currently
Unavailable See Operator’s
Manual] Blind Spot Warning is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
•The function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range.
The yellow indicator lights also light up in the exterior mirrors.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Blind Spot Warning is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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. Restart the engine
[Blind Spot Warning Not Avail-
able When Towing a Trailer
See Operator’s Manual] Blind Spot Warning is deactivated while towing a trailer.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer and your vehicle.
Press on the steering wheel to confirm the display message.
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HIGH BEAM ASSIST (LED HEADLIGHT
ONLY)
You can use this function to set the headlights
to change between low beam and high beam
automatically. The system recognizes vehicles
with their lights on, either approaching from the
opposite direction or traveling in front of your
vehicle, and consequently switches the head-
lights from high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low beam
headlight range depending on the distance to
the other vehicle. Once the system no longer
detects any other vehicles, it switches on the
high beam headlights again.
The system’s optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control panel.
WARNING
•The high beam assist system is a conve-
nience but is not a substitute for safe driv-
ing operation. The driver should remain
alert at all times, ensure safe driving prac-
tices and switch the high beams and low
beam manually when necessary.
•The high beam or low beam may not switch
automatically under the following condi-
tions. Switch the high beam and low beam
manually.– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a head-
light or tail light is in the vicinity of the
vehicle.
– When the headlights of the oncoming
vehicle or the leading vehicle are turned
off, when the color of the light is affected
due to foreign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of position.
– When there is a sudden, continuous
change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that passes over
rolling hills, or a road that has level dif-
ferences.
– When driving on a road with many
curves. –
When a sign or mirror-like surface is re-
flecting intense light towards the front of
the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being towed by
a leading vehicle is reflecting intense
light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle is dam-
aged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an angle
due to a punctured tire, being towed, etc.
•The timing of switching the low beam and
high beam may change under the following
situations.
– The brightness of the headlights of the
oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle.
– The movement and direction of the on-
coming vehicle and the leading vehicle.
– When only one light on the oncoming
vehicle or the leading vehicle is illumi-
nated.
– When the oncoming vehicle or the lead-
ing vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve, the road
surface, etc.).
– The number of passengers and the
amount of luggage.
•High beam Assist does not recognize road
users:
– Who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians.
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To unlock the vehicle:touch the inner surface of
the door handle.
To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface
1.or
2.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
Convenience closing feature: touch recessed
sensor surface
1for an extended period. (See
Convenience closing feature in the
2. Instruments and controls section).To unlock the lift gate: press the lift gate switch
1.
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once
When locking, they flash three times.
NOTE
When the locator lighting is activated, it lights
up when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked
with the intelligent key (see separate operating
instructions).
You can also set an audible signal to con firm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated or deactivated using the
on-board computer (see Activating/
deactivating the acoustic locking confirmation
in the 2. Instruments and controls section)LOCKING WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY
The driver’s door can be locked/unlocked from
outside using the mechanical key if the battery
is dead.
To lock the door, insert the mechanical key into
the driver’s door key cylinder and turn it to-
wards the front of the vehicle
1.
To unlock the door, turn the key towards the
rear of the vehicle
2.
See Mechanical key earlier in this section for
instructions on accessing the Intelligent Key
system mechanical key.
NOTE
The alarm system will be triggered when the
door is opened using the mechanical key (alarm
equipped models). To stop the alarm, turn the
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ignition key to the ON position or press the un-
lock button () on the key.
There are several ways to deactivate the alarm:
•To deactivate the alarm with the key: press
theorbutton on the key.
or
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
•Lock or unlock the vehicle using Intelligent
Key. The key must be outside the vehicle
If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler lid will not be
unlocked automatically. To unlock the fuel filler
lid, insert the key into the ignition lock.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE DOOR KNOB
To unlock and open the door, pull the door lock
knob and
1up pull the inside door handle1.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
1Press to unlock
2Press to lock
The power door lock switch, located on the door
trimming, can be used to unlock
1or lock2all doors.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning.
You could therefore be locked out if:
•The vehicle is being pushed.
•The vehicle is being towed.
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The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote control function or
touching the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or con-
ditions may affect the Intelligent Key system
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
•Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when operating the vehicle.
•Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle
when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating
with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The
Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio
waves. Environmental conditions may interfere
with the operation of the Intelligent Key system
under the following operating conditions:
•When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such as
a TV tower, power station and broadcasting
station.
•When in possession of wireless equipment,
such as a cellular telephone, transceiver or a
CB radio.
•When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
covered by metallic materials.
•When any type of radio wave remote control
is used nearby.
•When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal com-
puter.
•When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions, the battery’s
life is approximately two years. If the battery is
discharged, replace it with a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, an
indicator illuminates in the vehicle information
display. For additional information, refer to
Safety systems in the2. Instruments and
controls section.
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiv-
ing radio waves, if the key is left near equip-
ment which transmits strong radio waves, such as signals from a TV and personal computer, the
battery life may become shorter.
For additional information, refer to
Intelligent
key battery replacement in the
8. Do-it-yourself section.
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be regis-
tered and used with one vehicle. For informa-
tion about the purchase and use of additional
Intelligent Keys, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer.CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occurrences
which will damage the Intelligent Key:
•Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which con-
tains electrical components, to come into
contact with water or salt water. This could
affect the system function.
•Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
•Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
•Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
•Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately
wipe until it is completely dry.
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Adjusting
The outside rear view mirror remote control will
operate only when the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.
1. Move the switch to select the left
1or right
mirror
2.
2. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch
3.
Defogging
The exterior rear view mirrors will be heated
when the rear window defogger switch is oper-
ated.
WARNING
•Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they appear.
Be careful when moving to the right. Using
only this mirror could cause an accident.
Use the inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge distances to
other objects.
•Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. You
could lose control of your vehicle and cause
an accident.
Folding
Manual type (if equipped):
Fold the outside rear-view mirror by pushing it
towards the rear of the vehicle. Remote control type (if equipped)
:
The exterior rear view mirror remote control
operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
Briefly press button
1. Both exterior mirrors
fold in or out.
Power folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
CAUTION
•Do not touch the mirrors while they are mov-
ing. Your hand may be pinched, and the
mirror may malfunction.
•Do not drive with the mirrors stored. You will
be unable to see behind the vehicle.
The exterior rear-view mirrors automatically un-
fold when the ignition is switched on or when
the vehicle doors are unlocked. Use the [Fold
Mirrors in when Locking] option under the [CON-
VENIENCE] menu of the Vehicle Information
Display to specify that the mirrors are to be
automatically folded and unfolded. The Auto
fold feature can also be switched off. See
Switching the [Fold Mirrors in when Locking]
function on/off in the2. Instruments and
controls section.
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TOUCH PANEL OPERATION
CAUTION
•The glass screen on the liquid crystal dis-
play may break if it is hit with a hard or
sharp object. If the glass screen breaks, do
not touch it. Doing so could result in an
injury.
•To clean the display, use a soft, dry cloth. If
additional cleaning is necessary, use a
small amount of neutral detergent with a
soft cloth. Never use a rough cloth, alcohol,
benzine, thinner or any kind of solvent or
paper towel with a chemical cleaning agent.
They will scratch or deteriorate the panel.
•Do not splash any liquid such as water or car
fragrance on the display. Contact with liq-
uid will cause the system to malfunction.
WARNING
•ALWAYS give your full attention to driving.
•Avoid using vehicle features that could dis-
tract you. If distracted, you could lose con-
trol of your vehicle and cause an accident.
Screen illustrations
•The illustrations in this manual are represen-
tatives of various models and may not be
identical with the design and specifications
of your vehicle.
•Icons and menu items displayed on the
screen may be abbreviated or omitted from
the screen illustrations when appropriate.
The omitted icons and menu items are de-
scribed as dotted lines as illustrated.Basic touch panel operation methods are ex-
plained here.
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4. Touch [Moving Object Detection].
5. Turn the MOD system on/off.
MOD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
MOD. Failure to operate the vehicle in accor-
dance with these system limitations could re-
sult in serious injury or death.
•Do not use the MOD system when towing a
trailer (if available). The system may not
function properly.
•Excessive noise (for example, audio system
volume or open vehicle window) will inter-
fere with the chime sound, and it may not be
heard.
•The MOD system performance will be lim-
ited according to environmental conditions
and surrounding objects such as:– When there is low contrast between
background and the moving objects.
– When there is blinking source of light.
– When strong light such as another vehi-
cle’s headlight or sunlight is present.
– When camera orientation is not in its
usual position, such as when mirror is
folded. –
When there is dirt, water drops or snow
on the camera lens.
– When the position of the moving objects
in the display is not changed.
•The MOD system might detect something
like flowing water droplets on the camera
lens, white smoke from the muffler, moving
shadows, etc.
•The MOD system may not function properly
depending on the speed, direction, distance
or shape of the moving objects.
•If your vehicle sustains damage to the parts
where the camera is installed, leaving it
misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may
be altered and the MOD system may not
detect objects properly.
•When the temperature is extremely high or
low, the screen may not display objects
clearly. This is not a malfunction.
MOD MALFUNCTION
If the orange MOD icon is displayed in the view,
the system is not functioning properly. This will
not hinder normal driving operation, but the
system should be inspected. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
•Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to
clean the cameras. This will cause discolor-
ation. To clean the cameras, wipe with a
cloth dampened with diluted mild cleaning
agent and then wipe with a dry cloth.
•Do not damage the cameras as the monitor
screen may be adversely affected.
If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on any of the
cameras
1, the MOD system may not operate
properly. Clean the cameras by wiping with a
cloth dampened with a diluted mild cleaning
agent and then wiping with a dry cloth.
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