climate control INFINITI QX30 2017 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
•When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or damage
the rear window defroster.
•When operating the defroster continuously,
be sure to start the engine. Otherwise, it
may cause the battery to discharge.
•When cleaning the inner side of the window,
be careful not to scratch or damage the elec-
trical conductors on the surface of the
window.The windshield de-icer switch (defogger switch)
Aoperates when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to demist the inside of the windshield
and the side windows
NOTE
You should only select the windshield de-icer
function until the windshield is clear again.
When the switch
is pushed, the indicator
light in the switch illuminates. The climate
control system switches to the following func-
tions:
•High airflow
•High temperature
•Air distribution to the windshield and front
side windows
•Air recirculation mode off
NOTE
The “Windshield demisting” function automati-
cally sets the blower output to the optimum de-
misting effect. As a result, the airflow may in-
crease or decrease automatically after the
button is pressed
NOTE
You can adjust the blower output manually while
the “Windshield demisting” function is in opera-
tion: by adjusting the airflow control for the air-
conditioning or climate control system (see
Heater and air conditioner in the4. Display
screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio
system section).
To deactivate the de-icer:
•Press thebutton. The indicator lamp in
thebutton turns off. The previous
settings are reactivated. Air-recirculation
mode remains deactivated.
or
•Automatic climate control: press the
button. The indicator lamp in the
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WINDSHIELD DE-ICER SWITCH (IF
EQUIPPED)
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button turns off. Airflow and air distribution
are set to automatic mode.
or
•Air-conditioning system or automatic climate
control: adjust the temperature control (see
Heater and air conditionerin the4. Display
screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio
system section).
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
1Left-hand parking lights
2Right-hand parking lights
3Side lights and license plate light-
ing
4 Automatic headlight mode, con-
trolled by the light sensor
5Low beam/high beam headlights
6Rear fog light
7Front fog lights (if equipped)
8Headlight aiming control (halogen head-
lights only)
INFINITI recommends that you consult the local
regulations concerning the use of lights. If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the side lights may still be switched on.
Turn the light switch to
.
The exterior lighting (except the side lights/
parking lights) switches off automatically if you:
•Remove the key from the ignition switch (if
equipped).
•Open the driver’s door with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
NIC2619LED headlightsNIC2697Halogen headlights
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES
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4 Display screen, heater and air conditioner,
and audio system
Safety precautions..................... .4-2
Center multi function control panel ............4-2
INFINITI Controller .................... .4-2
Steering wheel mounted controls ...........4-3
USB connection ports ..................4-3
Starting system ..................... .4-4
Touch panel operation ..................4-5
Operating menu screen .................4-7
Scrolling message or list ................4-7
Selecting item ...................... .4-7
Adjusting volume and settings .............4-7
How to input letters and numbers ...........4-8
How to operate display .................4-8
Menu button operation .................4-10
System status screen ..................4-10
Items to be set initially .................4-11
Additional system information .............4-15
RearView monitor (if so equipped) ............4-16
RearView Monitor system operation .........4-17
How to read the displayed lines ...........4-17
Difference between predicted and actual
distances .........................4-18
How to park with predicted course lines ......4-19
Adjusting the screen ..................4-21
RearView Monitor setting ...............4-22
RearView Monitor system limitations ........4-22System maintenance
..................4-23
Around View Monitor (if so equipped) .........4-24
Around View Monitor system operation .......4-25
Difference between predicted and actual
distances .........................4-28
How to park with predicted course lines ......4-30
How to switch the display ...............4-31
Adjusting the screen ..................4-32
Around View Monitor setting .............4-33
Around View
®Monitor system limitations .....4-33
System maintenance ..................4-36
Sonar function settings (if so equipped) ......4-36
Moving Object Detection (if so equipped) .......4-37
MOD system operation .................4-38
MOD setting ...................... .4-39
MOD system limitations ................4-40
MOD malfunction ................... .4-40
System maintenance ..................4-40
Ventilators ..........................4-41
Center ventilators ................... .4-41
Side ventilators .................... .4-41
Rear ventilators (if equipped) .............4-41
Heater and air conditioner .................4-42
Air conditioning system ................4-43
Automatic climate control (2–zone) .........4-47
Servicing air conditioner ................4-51

WARNING
•The heater and air conditioner operate only
when the engine is running.
•Never leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in the vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently be-
come involved in a serious accident and in-
jure themselves. On hot, sunny days, tem-
peratures in a closed vehicle could quickly
become high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.
•Do not use the recirculation mode for long
periods as it may cause the interior air to
become stale and the windows to fog up.
•Do not adjust the heating and air condition-
ing controls while driving so that full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
The heater and air conditioner operate when the
engine is running. The air blower will operate
even if the engine is turned off and the ignition
switch is in the ON position. NOTE
•Condensation forms inside the air condition-
ing unit when the air conditioner (if
equipped) is running, and is safely dis-
charged underneath your vehicle.
Traces of water on the ground are therefore
normal.
•Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor
can enter the passenger compartment
through the ventilators.
When parking, set the heater and air condi-
tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to
allow fresh air into the passenger compart-
ment. This should help reduce odors inside
the vehicle.
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise
mist up. To prevent the windows from misting
up
•Switch off climate control only briefly.
•Switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly.
•Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function.
•Switch on the windshield demisting function
briefly, if required. The air-conditioning system/automatic climate
control regulates the temperature and the hu-
midity of the vehicle interior and filters unde-
sirable substances from the air.
The air-conditioning system/automatic climate
control can only be operated when the engine is
running. Optimum operation is only achieved
with the side windows closed.
Always keep the ventilation flaps behind the
side panelling clear. Otherwise the vehicle will
not be ventilated correctly.
NOTE
•Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather. This will speed up the cooling
process and the desired interior temperature
will be reached more quickly.
•The integrated filter filters out most particles
of dust and soot and completely filters out
pollen. With automatic climate control, gas-
eous pollutants and odors will also be re-
duced. A clogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For this
reason, you should always observe the inter-
val for replacing the filter, which is specified
in the Service Booklet. As this depends on
environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air pol-
lution, the interval may be shorter than
stated in the Service Booklet.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
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Recommendation for air distribution in sum-
mer: select theorandsettings.
•Only use theWindshield demisting function
briefly until the windshield is clear again
•Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e. g if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when
in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise
mist up as no fresh air is drawn into the
vehicle in air-recirculation mode
•If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the central
display (see separate operating instruc-
tions). You will see the current settings of the
various climate control functions.
Switching air-conditioning system
on/off
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To switch on: turn control
5clockwise to the
desired position (except position 0).
To switch off: turn control
5counter-clockwise
to position 0.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
If you deactivate the Cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will
also not be dehumidified. The windows can mist
up more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the
Cooling with air dehumidification function
briefly.
The Cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
To activate
:
Press thebutton The indicator lamp in
thebutton lights up.
To deactivate
:
Press thebutton. The indicator lamp in
thebutton goes out. The cooling with air
dehumidification function has a delayed switch-
off feature. Problems with the
Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function
:
Problem: The indicator lamp in thebutton flashes three times or remains off. The
cooling with air dehumidification function can-
not be activated.
Cause and solution: The cooling with air dehu-
midification function has been deactivated due
to a malfunction. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature for the entire
vehicle. The set temperature is automatically
maintained at a constant level.
To increase or reduce the temperature: turn
control
1counterclockwise or clockwise. Only
change the temperature setting in small incre-
ments. Start at 70
oF (22oC).
Setting the air distribution
Directs the airflow through the demister ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center
and side air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the footwell
air ventilators.
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NOTE
•You can also activate several of the air
distribution settings simultaneously. In order
to do this, press several of the air distribu-
tion buttons. The air is then routed through
different air ventilators.
•Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air ventilators. The side air ventilators can
only be closed if the adjusters are turned
clockwise until they engage.
To set air distribution:
1. Make sure the engine is running.
2. Press one or more of the
,,orbuttons. The corresponding indicator
lamp comes on.
Setting the airflow
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON position.
2. To increase or reduce airflow: turn control
5counterclockwise or clockwise.
Defogging the windshield
You can use this function to de-ice the wind-
shield or to defog the inside of the windshield
and the side windows. NOTE
You should only select the
Windshield demist-
ing function until the windshield is clear again.
Activating the Windshield demisting function
:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To activate: press the
button The indica-
tor light in thebutton lights up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
•High airflow
•High temperature
•Air distribution to the windshield and front
side windows
•Air-recirculation mode off
NOTE
•The Windshield demisting function auto-
matically sets the blower output to the opti-
mum demisting effect. As a result, the airflow
may increase or decrease automatically after
the
button is pressed.
•You can adjust the blower output manually
while the Windshield demisting function is
in operation. Turn airflow control
5counter-
clockwise or clockwise. Deactivating the
Windshield demisting func-
tion
:
Press thebutton. The indicator lamp in
thebutton goes out. The previous set-
tings are reactivated. Air-recirculation mode
remains deactivated.
or
Turn temperature control
1counterclockwise
or clockwise.
Defogging the windows
Windows misted up on the inside:
1. Activate theCooling with air dehu-
midification function.
2. If the windows continue to mist up, activate the
Windshield demisting function.
NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside
:
1. Activate the windshield wipers.
2. Set the air distribution to
or.
NOTE
You should only select this setting until the win-
dows are clear again.
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Air recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from
outside. The air already inside the vehicle will
then be recirculated.
If you activate air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can mist up more quickly, in particular at
low temperatures. Only use air recirculation
mode briefly to prevent the windows misting
up.
Activating air recirculation mode
:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
Deactivating air recirculation mode
:
Press thebutton. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out.
NOTE
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated automati-
cally:
•After approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 45oF
(7oC).
•After approximately five minutes if the Cool-
ing with air dehumidification function is
deactivated.
•After approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 45oF
(7oC) if the cooling with air dehumidification
function is activated.
Idle Stop/Start function
During automatic engine switch-off, the Climate
control only operates at a reduced capacity. If
you require the full climate control output, you
can switch off the Idle Stop/Start function by
pressing the ECO button (see Idle Stop/Start
System (if equipped) in the5. Starting and
driving section).
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(2–ZONE)
1Sets the temperature, left
2Sets climate control to automatic mode
3Demists the windshield
4Increases the airflow
5Sets the air distribution
6Display
7Activates/deactivates air-recirculation
mode
8Switches climate control on/off
9Sets the temperature, right
10Activates/deactivates the Max Cool func-
tion
11Activates/deactivates cooling with air de-
humidification
12Reduces the airflow
13Switches the rear window heating on/off
14Switches the ZONE function on/off
Operating tips
A number of tips and recommendations to
enable you to get the most out of your auto-
matic climate control are listed below:
•Activate climate control using theandbuttons. The indicator lamps in theandbuttons light up.
•Set the temperature to 70oF (22oC)
•Only use the Windshield demisting function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
•Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when
in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise
mist up as no fresh air is drawn into the
vehicle in air-recirculation mode
•Use thefunction to adopt the tempera-
ture settings on the driver’s side for the
front-passenger side as well. The indicator
lamp in the
button goes out.
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•If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the center display
(see separate operating instructions). You
will see the current settings of the various
climate control functions.
Idle Stop/Start function
During automatic engine switch-off, the Climate
control only operates at a reduced capacity. If
you require the full climate control output, you
can switch off the Idle Stop/Start function by
pressing the ECO button (seeIdle Stop/Start
System (if equipped) in the5. Starting and
driving section).
Switching automatic climate control
on/off
When the climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could mist up. Therefore, only
switch off climate control briefly.
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To activate
:
Press thebutton The indicator lamp in
thebutton lights up. Airflow and air
distribution are set to automatic mode. or
Press the
button. The indicator lamp in
thebutton goes out. The previous set-
tings are reactivated.
To deactivate
:
Press thebutton. The indicator lamp in
thebutton lights up.
NOTE
Automatic climate control: switch on climate
control primarily using the
button.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
If you deactivate the Cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will
also not be dehumidified. The windows can mist
up more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the
Cooling with air dehumidification function
briefly.
The Cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
To activate
:
Press thebutton The indicator lamp in
thebutton lights up.
To deactivate
:
Press thebutton. The indicator lamp in
thebutton goes out. The cooling with air
dehumidification function has a delayed switch-
off feature.
Problems with the Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function
:
Problem: The indicator lamp in thebutton flashes three times or remains off. The
cooling with air dehumidification function can-
not be activated.
Cause and solution: The cooling with air dehu-
midification function has been deactivated due
to a malfunction. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
Setting automatic climate control to
automatic mode
Only automatic climate control features the
Control climate control automatically function.
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In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level
The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally when
theCooling with air dehumidification function
is activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the Cooling with air-
dehumidification function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The win-
dows can mist up more quickly. Therefore, only
deactivate the Cooling with air-
dehumidification function briefly.
To set climate control to automatic mode
:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Set the desired temperature.
To activate: press the
button The indica-
tor lamp in thebutton lights up. Auto-
matic air distribution and airflow are activated.
To switch to manual mode: press the
orbutton
or Press the
orbutton. The indicator
lamp in thebutton goes out. Automatic
air distribution and airflow are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er’s and front-passenger sides. The set tem-
perature is automatically maintained at a con-
stant level.
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To increase or reduce temperature: turn control
1or9counterclockwise or clockwise. Only
change the temperature setting in small incre-
ments. Start at 70
oF (22oC).
Setting the air distribution
Directs the airflow through the demister ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center
and side air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the footwell
air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center
and side air ventilators as well as the
footwell air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center
and side air ventilators as well as the
demister ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the demister ventilators, the center and side air ven-
tilators as well as the footwell air venti-
lators.
NOTE
Regardless of the air distribution setting, airflow
is always directed through the side air ventila-
tors. The side air ventilators can only be closed if
the adjusters are turned clockwise until they
engage.
To set the air distribution:
1. Make sure the engine is running.
2. Press the
orbutton repeatedly
until the desired symbol appears in the
display.
Setting the airflow
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON position.
2. To increase or reduce airflow: press the
orbutton.
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