5-27 INFINITI QX30 2017 Owner's Manual

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............5-4
Three-way catalyst (if equipped) ............5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .......5-5
On pavement and off-road driving precautions . . .5-10
Avoiding collision and rollover ............5-10
Off-road recovery .................... .5-11
Rapid air pressure loss .................5-11
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..........5-12
Driving safety precautions ...............5-12
All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety precautions
(if so equipped) .................... .5-14
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer system ............5-14
Ignition switch ....................... .5-15
Steering lock ...................... .5-15
Key positions ...................... .5-15
Before starting engine .................. .5-16
Starting engine ....................... .5-16
Starting procedure with the key ............5-16
Driving the vehicle ..................... .5-18
Driving with Automatic Transmission .........5-18
Parking brake .........................5-25
Applying/releasing manually ..............5-25
Applying automatically (vehicles with automatic
transmission) ...................... .5-26Releasing automatically
................5-26
Emergency braking .................. .5-26
Idle Stop/Start System (if equipped) ...........5-27
Automatic engine switch-off ..............5-27
Automatic engine start .................5-28
Deactivating/activating the Idle Stop/Start
function ..........................5-28
L
ane departure warning (LDW) system(if equipped) . .5-29
LDW system operation .................5-30
How to enable/disable the LDW system .......5-31
LDW system limitations .................5-31
LDW system temporarily unavailable .........5-33
System malfunction .................. .5-34
System maintenance ..................5-34
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system (if equipped) . . . .5-35 BSW system operation .................5-36
How to enable/disable the BSW system ......5-38
BSW system limitations ................5-38
System temporarily unavailable ............5-43
Radar maintenance .................. .5-44
FCC Notice ....................... .5-44
Cruise control ....................... .5-44
Cruise control operations ................5-45

The Idle Stop/Start function switches the en-
gine off automatically if the vehicle is stopped
under certain conditions.
When pulling away again, the engine starts
automatically. The Idle Stop/Start function
thereby helps you to reduce the fuel consump-
tion and emissions of your vehicle.
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against roll-
ing away.If the
Idle Stop/Start symbol is shown in
green in the vehicle information display, the
Idle Stop/Start function switches the engine off
automatically once the vehicle stops moving.
The Idle Stop/Start function is automatically
activated each time you start the engine with
the ignition key.
If the Idle Stop/Start function has been manu-
ally deactivated (see Deactivating/activating
the Idle Stop/Start function later in this sec-
tion) or a malfunction has caused the system to
be deactivated, the
Idle Stop/Start sym-
bol is not displayed.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE SWITCH-OFF
The Idle Stop/Start function is operational and
theIdle Stop/Start symbol is displayed
in green in the vehicle information display, if:
•The indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
•The outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
•The engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture.
•The set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
•The battery is sufficiently charged.
•The system detects that the windshield is not
misted up when the air-conditioning system
is switched on.
•The hood is closed.
•The driver’s door is closed and the driver’s
seat belt is fastened.
If the conditions for automatic engine switch-off
are not all fulfilled, the
Idle Stop/Start
symbol is shown in yellow.
All of the vehicle’s systems remain active when
the engine is switched off automatically.
NSD620Idle Stop/Start symbol
IDLE STOP/START SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Starting and driving5-27

Precautions ..................1-20
Child safety ....................1-18
Rear door locks .................3-7
Cleaning ......................7-3
Alloy wheels ..................7-3
Chrome parts ..................7-3
Exterior .....................7-2
Glass ......................7-3
Interior .....................7-4
Leatherseatcovers ..............7-6
Removingspots ................7-3
Seatbelts....................7-5
Underbody ...................7-3
Washing.....................7-2
Waxing .....................7-2
Clock .......................2-76 Adjusting time ................2-76
Coat hooks ....................2-80
Cockpit.......................0-6 Overview ..................0-6,2-2
Cold weather ...................5-93
Battery .....................5-93
Driving on snow or ice ............5-94
Engine coolant ................5-93
Precautions..................5-93
Special equipment ..............5-94
Tire equipment ................5-94
Compact Disc (CD) ................4-70
Player .................4-70,4-126
Compartment ...................2-86 Connecting
....................4-88
Bluetooth® device ..............4-88
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone .......4-85
Coolant ......................10-2
Capacities ...................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-4
Checking coolant level ............8-4
Coldweather .................5-93
Engine cooling system .............8-3
Temperature gauge ..............2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Environmental factors .............7-6
Cruisecontrol ..................5-44 Canceling ...................5-46
Operation ...................5-45
Cupholders....................2-79
Customer assistance ..............4-122
Defroster .....................2-61
Switch .....................2-61
D i

mensions....................10-8 Engine.....................10-7
Tires ......................10-8
Display ......................2-69 Brightness...................2-69
Vehicle information display .........2-15
Warningsandindicators...........2-29
Doors ........................3-7
Lift gate .....................3-7
Lockingkey...................3-5
Locks ......................3-4 Map pocket
..................2-82
Drive belts ....................8-12
Driving .......................5-18
Automatic Transmission ...........5-18
Cold weather .................5-93
Idle Stop/Start System ............5-27
Onsnoworice................5-94
Precautions ...................5-4
Emergency key ...................3-2
Engine.......................5-16 Before starting ................5-16
Changingenginecoolant...........8-4
Changingengineoil..............8-5
Changing oil filter ...............8-6
Checking coolant level ............8-4
Checking engine oil level ...........8-5
Cold weather .................5-93
Compartment ...............0-9,8-3
Cooling system .................8-3
Data ......................10-7
Oil........................8-5
Serial number ................10-10
Spark plugs ..................8-13
Starting ....................5-16
Event data recorders (EDR) ...........10-19
Exhaustgas ....................5-4 Precautions ...................5-4
Exterior .......................7-2
Cleaning.....................7-2
Lights .....................8-22
11-2Index

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