park assist INFINITI QX30 2017 Owner's Manual

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightSeat belt (driver and front passenger)
warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning light (red)Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air
bag warning lightRear fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light*Low fuel warning lightSide light indicator light
Malfunction indicator light (yellow)Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light
Distance warning light*Low beam indicator lightFront passenger air bag status light**
Parking brake warning light (red)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
Parking brake warning light (yellow)Front fog light indicator light*
Coolant warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light * *: if equipped**: located above heater and air conditioner controls
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer see
Vehicle information displayin the
2. Instruments and controls section.CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting the
engine. The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on, ,
,,,,
,,,,. These lights
should go out within a few seconds after start-
ing the engine. If any light fails to come on or
operates in a way other than described, it may indicate a burned out bulb and/or a system
malfunction. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
Also see
Vehicle information display later in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for these services.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the VDC
system function will be canceled, but the ve-
hicle is still driveable. For additional informa-
tion, seeVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system in the5. Starting and driving section.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a vehicle
from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you might
feel a slight vibration or hear the system work-
ing when starting the vehicle or accelerating,
but this is normal.
Front fog light indicator light (if
equipped)
The light comes on when the front fog lights are
switched on (see Fog light switch (If so
equipped) later in this section).
High beam assist indicator light
(if equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the head-
lights come on while the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position with the high beam selected.
This indicates that the high beam assist system
is operational. (See 2-63.)
High beam indicator light
This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beams are on and goes out when the low
beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Rear fog light indicator light
The light comes on when the rear fog light is
switched on (see Fog light switch (If so
equipped) later in this section).
Side light and headlight
indicator light
This light comes on when the side light or
headlight position is selected, see Headlight
and turn signal switches later in this section
for further details.
/Front passenger air
bag status light
The front passenger air bag status light ()
located on the center console above the shift
lever will illuminate when the front passenger
air bag is turned OFF. When the front passenger
air bag is turned on, the front passenger air bag
status light ON (
) will illuminate.
For more details, see Front passenger air bag
and status light in the1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system sec-
tion.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime will sound when driving away if the
parking brake has not been released. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver’s door
is opened if the side lights are on. Turn the
headlight control switch off before leaving the
vehicle.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Inoperative See Operator’s
Manual]EBD (electronic brake force distribution) ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Contro), and
hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
A warning tone sounds.
In addition, the
,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if
you brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked immediately. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Turn On The Ignition to Re-
lease the Parking Brake]The redindicator light lights up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition was switched off.
Key: turn the key to the ON position in the ignition switch
[Please Release Parking
Brake] The redindicator light flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not
fulfilled (see Applying automatically (vehicles with automatic transmission) in the5. Starting and driving section).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
Release the electric parking brake manually.
The red
indicator light flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking brake (see Emergency brakingin the5. Starting and driving section)
[Parking Brake See Opera-
tor’s Manual] The yellowwarning light lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.
3. Press the P (Park) button.
4. Have the system checked. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Blind Spot Warning
Inoperative] Blind Spot Warning (BSW) is faulty.
The BSW indicator lights also light up.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Park Assist Canceled] The driver’s door is open and the driver’s seat belt has not been fastened. Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the driver’s door closed.
You inadvertently touched the steering wheel while steering intervention was active.
While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the steering wheel.
The vehicle has started to skid and VDC has intervened.
Use Intelligent Park Assist again later.
[Park Assist Inoperative] You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking maneuvers. Intelligent Park Assist will become available again after approximately ten minutes.
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. Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed, have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
The parking sensor system is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Park Assist Finished] The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds. The display message disappears automatically.
[ICC Off] Intelligent Cruise Control has been deactivated (see Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped) in the
5. Starting and driving section).
If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds.
[ICC Now Available] Intelligent Cruise Control is operational again after having been temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate Intelligent Cruise Control (seeIntelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped) in the5. Starting and driving section)
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•[Select Audio Device]
Registered Bluetooth® audio players are
shown on the list. Select a device from the
list to disconnect or connect a Bluetooth®
device.
•[Vehicle Bluetooth Device Info.]
The registered device name and the PIN code
can be changed.
HANDS-FREE TEXT MESSAGING
ASSISTANT
WARNING
•Use the text messaging feature after park-
ing your vehicle in a safe location. If you
have to use the feature while driving, exer-
cise extreme caution at all times so full at-
tention may be given to vehicle operation.
CAUTION
•This feature is disabled if the connected de-
vice does not support the Message Access
Profile (MAP). Refer to the owner’s manual
for your phone for further details and
instructions.Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use
of
Text-to-Speech. Check local regulations be-
fore using this feature.
The text messaging assistant system allows the
sending and receiving of the text messages
through the vehicle interface.
Receiving a message
When the cellular phone connected to the ve-
hicle receives a text message, a notification is
displayed on the display accompanied by a
tone.
To check the message, touch [Check Now].
Touch [Later] to save the message to be
checked later.
Using the text message function with
iPhone
R. If you would like to use the text
message function with your iPhone, please
make the below steps.
1) Connect iPhone
Rto the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System.
2) Disconnect iPhone
Rfrom vehicle setting
menu.
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Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range)
(if equipped).........................5-47
ICC system operation ..................5-48
ICC switch (cruise control lever) ...........5-49
ICC system display and indicators ..........5-49
Operating ICC ...................... .5-50
ICC Limitations ..................... .5-54
Tips for driving with the ICC system .........5-56
System temporarily unavailable ............5-59
System maintenance ..................5-60
Forward emergency braking (FEB) system (if
equipped) .......................... .5-60
FEB system operation ..................5-61
Turning the FEB system on/off ............5-64
FEB system limitations .................5-65
System temporarily unavailable ............5-65
System maintenance ..................5-66
FCC Notice ....................... .5-67
Active sound enhancement ................5-67
Active sound enhancement ..............5-68
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) (if equipped) ......5-68
Important safety notes .................5-68
Detecting parking spaces ...............5-69
Parking ..........................5-70
Exiting a parking space .................5-71
Canceling IPA ...................... .5-73Parking sensor system (if equipped)
...........5-73
Parking sensor overview ................5-75
Range of the sensors ..................5-79
Parking sensor system OFF switch ..........5-79
Parking sensor function settings ...........5-80
Problems with parking sensor system ........5-81
Break-in schedule ..................... .5-81
Fuel efficient driving tips ..................5-82
Increasing fuel economy ..................5-83
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (if equipped) ..........5-83
Parking ........................... .5-84
Switching off

the engine ................5-86
Extended parking ................... .5-86
Electric power steering system ..............5-86
Brake system .........................5-87
Brake precautions ................... .5-87
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............5-88
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-90
Traction Control System (TCS) .............5-91
Characteristics of VDC ..................5-91
EBD (electronic brake force distribution) ......5-92
Steer Control ...................... .5-92
Hill Start Assist (HSA) ................... .5-93

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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PARKING BRAKE
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audible remindersin the9. Maintenance and
Schedules section.
The electric parking brake can only be released
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
APPLYING AUTOMATICALLY (VEHICLES
WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
The electric parking brake is automatically ap-
plied when:
•Intelligent cruise control (if equipped) brings
the vehicle to a standstill.
or
•Intelligent Parking Assist (if equipped) is
keeping the vehicle stationary.
The red
indicator lamp lights up in the
combination meter.
The electric parking brake is not automatically
applied if the engine is switched off by the Idle
Stop/Start function.
RELEASING AUTOMATICALLY
The electric parking brake can only be released
automatically in vehicles with automatic trans-
mission.
The electric parking brake of your vehicle is
released automatically when all of the following
conditions are fulfilled:
•The engine is running.
•The transmission is in position D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
•The seat belt is fastened.
•You depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the lift gate
must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
•The driver’s door is closed
•You have shifted out of transmission position
P (Park) or you have previously driven faster
than 2 MPH (3 km/h).
Ensure that you do not depress the accelerator
pedal unintentionally. Otherwise, the parking
brake will be released and the vehicle will start
to move.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
The vehicle can also be braked during an emer-
gency by using the electric parking brake.
While driving, push handle
1of the electric
parking brake. The vehicle is braked as long as
you keep handle
1of the electric parking
brake pressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle
1is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During braking:
•A warning tone sounds.
•The [Please Release Parking Brake] message
appears.
•The redindicator lamp in the combi-
nation meter flashes.
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is applied.
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How to change the set vehicle speed
To cancel the preset speed, use any of these
methods:
•Tap the brake pedal when the vehicle is
moving.
•Quickly push the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow
5.
The message [ICC OFF] appears in the vehicle
information display for 5 seconds.
To reset at a higher cruising speed, use one of
the following methods:
•Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, quickly
pull the cruise control lever towards you
3.
•Pull the cruise control lever up1beyond
the pressure point. The set vehicle speed will
increase by approximately 10 MPH (10 km/h).
•Pull the cruise control lever up (1) at the
pressure point. The set vehicle speed will
increase by approximately 1 MPH (1 km/h).
To reset at a lower cruising speed, use one of
the following methods:
•Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle
attains the desired speed, quickly pull the
cruise control lever towards you
3.
•Pull the cruise control lever down4beyond
the pressure point. The set vehicle speed will
decrease by approximately 10 MPH (10 km/
h).
•Pull the cruise control lever down4to the
pressure point. The set vehicle speed will
decrease by approximately 1 MPH (1 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, quickly pull the
cruise control lever towards you
4. The vehicle
will resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 20 MPH (30 km/h).
NOTE
If you do not fully release the accelerator pedal,
the [ICC Deactivated Automatically] message
appears in the vehicle information display. The
set distance to a slower-moving vehicle in front will then not be maintained. You will be driving
at the speed you determine by the position of the
accelerator pedal.
You can also activate ICC when stationary. The
lowest speed that can be set is 20 MPH
(30 km/h).
Stopping
WARNING
•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.
•The ICC system should only be used to keep
the vehicle stationary when the driver is
actively using the system. When parking
the vehicle, make sure to turn OFF the ICC
system, use the brake, press the PARK (P)
button, and place the ignition switch in the
LOCK position prior to exiting the vehicle.
Failure to do so could lead to serious injury
or death. The ICC system will not hold the
vehicle in place after coming to a stop when
any of the following conditions occur:
– There is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
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Approach warning
If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that vehicle
or if another vehicle cuts in, the system warns
the driver with the chime and distance warning
light. Decelerate by depressing the brake pedal
to maintain a safe vehicle distance if:
•The chime sounds.
•The distance warning light is illuminated.
The warning chime may not sound and the
distance warning light may not illuminate in
some cases when there is a short distance
between vehicles. Some examples are:
•When the vehicles are traveling at the same
speed and the distance between vehicles is
not changing. In this case, the distance
warning light will be on.
•When the vehicle ahead is traveling faster
and the distance between vehicles is increas-
ing.
•When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle
•The warning chime will not sound and the
distance warning light will not illuminate
when: – The vehicle approaches other vehicles that are parked or moving slowly. – The accelerator pedal is depressed, over-
riding the system.
Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected by
vehicle operation (steering maneuver or driving
position in the lane) or traffic or vehicle condi-
tion (for example, if a vehicle is being driven
with some damage).
Automatic cancellation
A chime sounds and the message [ICC off] is
displayed in the vehicle information display for
5 seconds under the following conditions and
the control is automatically canceled.
•The electric parking brake is applied.
•The VDC intervenes or the VDC is deacti-
vated.
•The P (Park), R (Reverse) or N (Neutral)
position is engaged.
•The cruise control lever is pulled in order to
pull away but the front passenger door or
one of the rear doors is open.
•The vehicle is skidding or a wheel slips.
•Active Park Assist is activated.
ICC LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for the
ICC system. Failure to operate the vehicle in
accordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.
•This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’s responsi-
bility to stay alert, drive safely and be in
control of the vehicle at all times.
•The system is primarily intended for use on
straight, dry, open roads with light traffic. It
is not advisable to use the system in city
traffic or congested areas.
•This system will not adapt automatically to
road conditions. This system should be
used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not use the
system on roads with sharp curves, or on icy
roads, in heavy rain or in fog.
•As there is a performance limit to the dis-
tance control function, never rely solely on
the ICC system. This system does not cor-
rect careless, inattentive or absent-minded
driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain,
fog, or other bad weather. Decelerate the
vehicle speed by depressing the brake
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