sensor INFINITI QX30 2017 Manual PDF

The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and
vehicle motion. Under certain driving condi-
tions, the VDC system helps to perform the
following functions.
•Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip
on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
the same axle.
•Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function).
•Controls brake pressure at individual wheels
and engine output to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle in the following condi-
tions:– understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the steered path despite increased steering
input)
– oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions).
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain
control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss
of vehicle control in all driving situations. When the VDC system operates, the VDC warn-
ing light in the instrument panel flashes so note
the following:
•The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help
keep the vehicle on the steered path.
•You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal
and hear a noise or vibration from under the
hood. This is normal and indicates that the
VDC system is working properly.
•Adjust your speed and driving to the road
conditions.
See Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light in the 2. Instruments and controls sec-
tion.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC
warning light
illuminates in the instrument
panel. The VDC system automatically turns off.
WARNING
•The VDC system is designed to help the
driver maintain stability but does not pre-
vent accidents due to abrupt steering opera-
tion at high speeds or by careless or danger-
ous driving techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially careful when driv- ing and cornering on slippery surfaces and
always drive carefully.
•Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings
and wheels are not INFINITI recommended
for your vehicle or are extremely deterio-
rated, the VDC system may not operate
properly. This could adversely affect vehicle
handling performance, and the VDC warning
light
may illuminate.
•If brake related parts such as brake pads,
rotors and calipers are not INFINITI recom-
mended or are extremely deteriorated, the
VDC system may not operate properly and
the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
•If engine control related parts are not
INFINITI recommended or are extremely de-
teriorated, the VDC warning light
may
illuminate.
•When driving on extremely inclined sur-
faces such as higher banked corners, the
VDC system may not operate properly and
the VDC warning light
may illuminate.
Do not drive on these types of roads.
•When driving on an unstable surface such
as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
5-90Starting and driving

will flash for approximately 1 minute. The
light will remain on after 1 minute. It is rec-
ommended you Contact an INFINITI retailer
as soon as possible 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 repairing or re-
placing the tire. It is recommended 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) appears
in the vehicle information display, one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If
the vehicle is being driven with low tire pres-
sure, the TPMS will activate and warn you of it
by the low tire pressure warning light (in the
meter panel). This system will activate 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) in the
5. Starting and driving section.
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 hazard-
ous.
•Never change tires when the oncoming traf-
fic is close to your vehicle. Call for profes-
sional 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.
In case of emergency6-3

TIRE DRESSINGS
INFINITI does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating
to the tires to help reduce discoloration of the
rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires,
it may react with the coating and form a com-
pound. This compound may come off the tire
while driving and stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:
•Use a water-based tire dressing. The coating
on the tire dissolves more easily than with an
oil-based tire dressing.
•Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help
prevent it from entering the tire tread/
grooves (where it would be difficult to re-
move).
•Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry
towel. Make sure the tire dressing is com-
pletely removed from the tire tread/grooves.
•Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom-
mended by tire dressing manufacturer.Occasionally remove loose dust from the inte-
rior trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl
and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth
dampened in mild soap solution, then wipe
clean with a dry, soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabric
protectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a soft cloth dampened only with water to
clean the meter and gauge lens covers.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot steam
cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the
seat or occupant classification sensor. This
can also affect the operation of the air bag
system and result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION
•Never use benzine, thinner or any similar
material on the interior surfaces or surface
damage may occur. Such damage is not cov-
ered under the INFINITI warranty.
•Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to leather surfaces and should be
removed promptly. Do not use saddle soap,
car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents or ammonia-based
cleaners as they damage the leather’s natu-
ral finish.
•Never use fabric protectors unless recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
•Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter
or gauge lens covers. It may damage the
lens covers.
AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could
affect the vehicle interior. If you use an air
freshener, take the following precautions:
•Hanging-type air fresheners can cause per-
manent discoloration when they contact ve-
hicle interior surfaces. Place the air fresh-
ener in a location that allows it to hang free
and not contact an interior surface.
•Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on
the ventilators. These products can cause
immediate damage and discoloration when
spilled on interior surfaces.
CLEANING INTERIOR
7-4Appearance and care

Confirm the following for the TPMS:
WARNING
•The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of different
brands, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), or tread patterns can adversely af-
fect the ride, braking, handling, VDC sys-
tem, ground clearance, body-to-tire clear-
ance, tire chain clearance, speedometer
calibration, headlight aim and bumper
height. Some of these effects may lead to
accidents and could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
•For 2WD models, if your vehicle was origi-
nally equipped with 4 tires that were the
same size and you are only replacing 2 of
the 4 tires, install the new tires on the rear
axle. Placing new tires on the front axle may
cause loss of vehicle control in some driving
conditions and cause an accident and per-
sonal injury.
•If the wheels are changed for any reason,
always replace with wheels which have the
same off-set dimension. Wheels of a differ-
ent off-set could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling characteristics,
affect the VDC system and/or interference
with the brake discs. Such interference canlead to decreased braking efficiency and/or
early brake pad wear. For additional infor-
mation on wheel off-set dimensions, refer to
Wheels and Tires
in the9. Maintenance
and Schedules section.
•When a replacement tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not func-
tion and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute. The
light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact
an INFINITI retailer as soon as possible for
tire replacement and/or system resetting.
•Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the proper
operation of the TPMS.
•The TPMS sensor may be damaged if it is not
handled correctly. Be careful when handling
the TPMS sensor.
•When replacing the TPMS sensor, the ID
registration may be required. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
ID registration.
•Do not use a valve stem cap that is not speci-
fied by INFINITI. The valve stem cap may
become stuck.
•Be sure that the valve stem caps are cor-
rectly fitted. Otherwise the valve may be clogged up with dirt and cause a malfunc-
tion or loss of pressure.
•Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel
or tire even if it has been repaired. Such
wheels or tires could have structural dam-
age and could fail without warning.
•The use of retread tires is not recom-
mended.
•For additional information regarding tires,
refer to
Important Tire Safety Information
(US) or Tire Safety Information (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
•Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
•Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
•Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
•Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
Do-it-yourself8-33

Use the following steps to mount the front
license plate:Before mounting the license plate, confirm that
the following parts are enclosed in the plastic
bag:
Only use the recommended mounting position,
otherwise the obstruction of the IntelligentCruise Control (ICC) sensor (if so equipped) may
result.
•License plate bracket
•License plate screws x 2
•Screw grommets x 2
1) Park the vehicle on flat, level ground.
2) Locate the center position
Aas illustrated.
Line up the license plate bracket under the
top of the front bumper with the tabs
B.
Hold the license plate bracket in place.
3) Mark the center of the holes
Cwith a
felt-tip pen.
4) Carefully drill two pilot holes using a 10 mm (0.39 in) drill bit at the marked locations. (Be
sure that the drill only goes through the bum-
per fascia.)
5) Insert the grommets into the holes in the bumper fascia.
6) Install the license plate bracket with the provided screws.
7) Install the license plate on to the bracket with bolts that are no longer than 14 mm
(0.55 in).
NTI327
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE
10-12Technical information

Checking engine oil level...........8-5
Overheating....................6-13 Engine .....................6-13
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......2-6
Overview ......................0-6
Cockpit...................0-6,2-2
Engine compartment ...........0-9,8-3
Exterior .....................0-3
Interior .....................0-5
Seats, Seat belts, Supplemental restraint
system .....................0-2
Parcel shelf ....................2-82
Installation ..................2-83
Removal....................2-83
Parking......................5-84 Brake......................5-25
Parking sensor system ............5-73
Parkingsensors .................5-79 OFF switch ...................5-79
Phone .......................4-85
During a call .................4-87
Favorites ....................4-95
Makingacall.................4-86
Phonebook ..................4-95
Receiving a call ................4-86
Selection ...................4-85
Settings ....................4-92
Power ........................3-6
Door lock switch ................3-6
Outlet .....................2-76 Seat adjustment
................1-4
Steering ....................5-86
Windows ....................2-72
Precautions ....................4-52
Audio ......................4-52
Booster seats .................1-35
Brake......................5-87
Child restraints ................1-20
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) .......5-68
Maintenance..................8-2
Safety ......................4-2
Seatbeltusage ................1-11
Starting and driving ..............5-4
Supplemental Restraint System .......1-38
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
Pregnant women .................1-13
Protection .....................7-6
Corrosion....................7-6
Push-starting ...................6-12
Rearseats .....................1-5 Folding......................1-6
RearViewmonitor ................4-16 Maintenance .................4-23
Repairing .....................
8

-24
Headlights...................8-24
Replacement ...................1-56
Air bags ....................1-56
Air cleaner filter ................8-13
Enginecoolant.................8-4
Engineoil....................8-5 Engine oil filter
.................8-6
Intelligent Key battery ............8-20
Spark plugs ..................8-13
Tires and wheels ...............8-32
Wiperblades .................8-13
Roof ........................2-75
Glass......................2-75
Sunshade operation .............2-75
Roof Rack .....................2-83
Safety .......................1-18
Children ....................1-18
Child safety rear door locks ..........3-7
Head restraints .................1-7
Injuredpersons................1-13
Precautions ...................4-2
Pregnant women ................1-13
Reporting safety defects ..........10-17
Seat belts ..................1-11, 1-14
Adjustment...................1-16
Children-Infants...............1-18
Children - Larger ...............1-19
Children - Small ................1-19
Child safety ..................1-18
Cleaning.....................7-5
Maintenance..................1-17
Overview ....................0-2
Precautions ...................1-11
Warninglight .................2-11
Warnings....................1-14
Index11-5

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

WARNING
●The front-air bags ordinarily will not in-
flate in the event of a side impact, rear
impact, rollover, or lower severity fron-
tal collision. Always wear the seat belts
to help reduce the risk or severity of
injury in accidents.
● The front passenger air bag will not
inflate if the OFF>
indicator light is lit. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in
the “1. Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section. ●
The seat belts and the front-impact air
bags are most effective when you are
sitting well back and upright in the seat.
The front air bags inflate with great force.
Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System, if you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways, or out of posi-
tion in any way, you are at greater risk of
injury or death in a crash. You may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from the
front air bag if you are up against it when
it inflates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel. Always properly
use the seat belts.
●
The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
monitors the severity of a collision and
seat belt usage then inflates the air
bags as needed. Failure to properly
wear seat belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
● The front passenger seat is equipped
with an occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) that turns the front
passenger air bag OFF under some con-
ditions. This sensor is only used in this
seat. Failure to be properly seated and
wearing the seat belt can increase the
risk or severity of injury in an accident.
For additional information, refer to
“Front passenger air bag and status
light” in the “1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section.
● Keep hands on the outside of the steer-
ing wheel. Placing them inside the
steering wheel rim could increase the
risk that they are injured when the front
air bag inflates.
ARS1133

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag modules
4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bag inflators
5. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bag modules
6. Driver and passenger supplemental knee air bags
7. Front door pressure sensors
8. Front seat belt with pretensioners
9. Satellite sensors
10. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
11. Rear seat belt with pretensioners
LRS2887

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)
WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the passen-
ger’s INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System,
please observe the following items:
●If a forward-facing child restraint is in-
stalled in the front passenger seat, do
not position the front passenger seat so
the child restraint contacts the instru-
ment panel. If the child restraint does
contact the instrument panel, the sys-
tem may determine the seat is occupied
and the passenger air bag may deploy
in a collision. For additional informa-
tion about installing and using child re-
straints, refer to “Child restraints” in the
“1. Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section.
● Confirm the operating condition with
the front passenger air bag status light.
● If you notice that the front passenger air
bag status light is not operating as de-
scribed in this section, get the occupant
classification system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. ●
Until you have confirmed with a retailer
that your passenger seat occupant clas-
sification system is working properly,
position the occupants in the rear seat-
ing positions.
This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI Ad-
vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to
meet certification requirements under U.S. regu-
lations. It is also permitted in Canada.
All of the information, cautions and warn-
ings in this manual still apply and must be
followed. The driver supplemental front-impact
air bag is located in the center of the steering
wheel. The front passenger supplemental front-
impact air bag is mounted in the dashboard
above the glove box. The front air bags are de-
signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli-
sions, although they may inflate if the forces in
another type of collision are similar to those of a
higher severity frontal impact. They may not in-
flate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage
(or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
front air bag system operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System monitors
information from the crash zone sensor, the Air
bag Control Unit (ACU) , seat belt buckle sensor
and occupant classification sensor (pressure
sensor) . Inflator operation is based on the sever- ity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver.
For the front passenger, the occupant classifica-
tion sensor is also monitored. Based on informa-
tion from the sensor, only one front air bag may
inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity
and whether the front occupants are belted or
unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air
bag may be automatically turned off under some
conditions, depending on the information pro-
vided by the Occupant Classification System
Sensor. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the

indicator
light will be illuminated. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Front passenger air bag and status
light” in the “1. Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section. One
front air bag inflating does not indicate improper
performance of the system.
If a crash occurs in which the vehicle’s air bags
deploy, by design the vehicle may not restart. If
this occurs, it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for repair.
If you have any questions about your air bag
system, it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer to obtain information about the
system. If you are considering modification of
your vehicle due to a disability, you may also
contact INFINITI. Contact information is con-
tained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.