ignition INFINITI QX30 2017 Owners Manual

When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care to
prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or
damage to the vehicle. The following are gen-
eral precautions which should be closely ob-
served.
WARNING
•Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply
the parking brake securely and block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Press the P (Park) button.
•Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
position when performing any parts re-
placement or repairs.
•Do not work under the hood while the en-
gine is hot. Always turn off the engine and
wait until it cools down.
•If you must work with the engine running,
keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from moving fans, belts and any other
moving parts.
•It is advisable to secure or remove any loose
clothing and any jewelry, such as rings,
watches, etc. before working on your ve-
hicle.
•If you must run the engine in an enclosedspace such as a garage, be sure there is
proper ventilation for exhaust gases to es-
cape.
•Never get under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by a jack.
•Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from fuel and the battery.
•Never connect or disconnect either the bat-
tery or any transistorized component con-
nector while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
•On gasoline engine models with the Multi-
port Fuel Injection system, the fuel filter and
fuel lines should be serviced by an INFINITI
retailer or qualified workshop because the
fuel lines are under high pressure even
when the engine is turned off.
•Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
engine cooling fan. It may come on at any
time without warning, even if the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the engine
is not running. To avoid injury, always dis-
connect the negative battery cable before
working near the fan.
•Always wear eye protection whenever you
work on your vehicle.
•Never leave the engine or the transmission
related component harness connector dis-
connected while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
•Avoid direct contact with used engine oil
and coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant, and/or other vehicle flu-
ids can hurt the environment. Always con-
form to local regulations for disposal of ve-
hicle fluids.
This “ 8. Do-it-yourself” section provides in-
structions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.
You should be aware that incomplete or im-
proper servicing may result in operating diffi-
culties or excessive emissions, and could affect
your warranty coverage.If in doubt about any
servicing, it is recommended you have it done by
an INFINITI retailer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-2Do-it-yourself

4. Fit the replacement battery in the vehicle.
REINITIALISATION PROCEDURE AFTER
BATTERY RECONNECTION
If the battery has been reconnected, check the
following items:
•Clock setting (if so equipped). For details,
seeClockin the2. Instruments and con-
trolssection, or the separately provided
navigation system Owner’s Manual, or the
audio device descriptions inAudio system
(if equipped)in the4. Display screen,
heater and air conditioner, and audio sys-
temsection.
•Reset the desired radio stations to the
preset station buttons. For details, see the
audio device descriptions in the “4. Heater
and air conditioner, and audio system”.
JUMP-STARTING
If jump-starting is necessary, seeJump
startingin the6. In case of emergencysec-
tion. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced. It
is recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF posi-
tion before servicing drive belt. The engine
could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of un-
usual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the
belt is in poor condition or loose, have it
replaced or adjusted. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condi-
tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule as shown in a sepa-
rately provided Warranty Information and
Maintenance booklet.
NDI1635
DRIVE BELT
8-12Do-it-yourself

Replace the spark plugs according to the main-
tenance schedule shown in a separate mainte-
nance booklet.
If replacement is required, it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer.
Always replace spark plugs with recommended
or equivalent ones.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off
and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.
CAUTION
•Be sure to use the correct socket to remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can
cause damage to the spark plugs.It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer if checking or replacement is required.
WARNING
•Operating the engine with the air cleaner
filter off can cause you or others to be
burned. The air cleaner filter not only cleans
the intake air, it also stops the flame if the
engine backfires. If the air cleaner is not
installed and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Never drive with the air
cleaner filter off. Be cautious working on the
engine when the air cleaner is off.
•Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result in
serious injury.
CLEANING
If the windshield or rear window is not clear
after using the window washer or if a wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or other
material may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield or rear
window with a washer solution or a mild deter-
gent. The windshield or rear window is clean if
beads do not form when rinsing with clear
water.
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked
in a washer solution or a mild detergent. Then
rinse the blade with clear water. If the wind-
shield or rear window is still not clear after
cleaning the blades and using the wiper, re-
place the blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can damage the
windshield and impair driver vision.
SPARK PLUGS AIR CLEANER FILTER WIPER BLADES
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If the brakes do not operate properly, it is
recommended that you have the brakes
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes. The disc-type brakes self-adjust every
time the brake pedal is applied.Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognise by the
color and fuse rating. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
The fuses in your vehicle disconnect faulty
circuits. if a fuse blows, all the components on
the circuit and their functions will fail.
BEFORE REPLACING A FUSE
•Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
•Switch off all electrical consumers.
•Remove the key from the ignition lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
•Fusebox in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in
the direction of travel.
•Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell.
The fuse allocation chart is on the fuse box in
the front-passenger footwell.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box
cover. This could damage the electrical system
or electronic control units or cause a fire.
BRAKES FUSES
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE MESSAGES
The maintenance service interval display in-
forms you of the next service due date.
NOTE
The maintenance service interval display does
not show any information on the engine oil level.
The vehicle information display shows a service
message for a few seconds, e g:
•[Service A In .. days]
•[Service A Due]
•[Service A Exceeded by .. days]
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until the
next service due date is displayed.
The letter indicates which service is due. A
stands for a minor service and B for a major
service. A number or another letter may be
displayed after the letter.
Only for certain countries: the position after the
letter A or B indicates any necessary additional
maintenance work. If you notify an INFINITI
retailer of this display, you will receive a state-
ment on the associated costs.The maintenance service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
Note down the service due date displayed in the
vehicle information display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
or
After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the service
date shown on the display.Hiding service messages
Press the orbutton on the steering
wheel.
Displaying service messages
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Serv.] menu.
3. Press the
orbutton to select
[Maintenance] submenu and confirm by
pressing the OK button.
The service due date appears in the vehicle
information display.
Information about service
Resetting the maintenance service interval dis-
play:
CAUTION
If the maintenance service interval display has
been inadvertently reset, this setting can be
corrected at an INFINITI retailer.
Have service work carried out as described in
the Maintenance Schedule. This may other-
wise lead to increased wear and damage to the
major assemblies or the vehicle.
An INFINITI retailer will reset the maintenance
service interval display after the service work
has been carried out. You can also obtain
further information on maintenance work, for
example.
Special service requirements
:
The prescribed service interval is based on
normal operation of the vehicle. Service work
will need to be performed more often if the
vehicle is operated under arduous conditions or
increased loads, for example:
•Regular city driving with frequent intermedi-
ate stops
•If the vehicle is primarily used to travel short
distance
9-8Maintenance and Schedules

level roads, it is recommended you have an
INFINITI retailer correct the condition. Failure to
correct the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run and/or overheating. This in turn may
cause excessive fuel consumption or damage to
the engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer.
However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accelerating
or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern,
because you get the greatest fuel benefit when
there is light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.
1API certification mark
2API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure sat-
isfactory engine life and performance. For addi-
tional information, refer toRecommended
fluids/lubricants and capacitiesearlier in this
section. INFINITI recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel
economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and ApprovalCommittee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscos-
ity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils
which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used and
maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is impor-
tant that the engine oil viscosity be selected
based on the temperatures at which the vehicle
will be operated before the next oil change.
Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recom-
mended could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high—
quality genuine INFINITI oil filter. When replac-
ing, it is recommended you use the genuine oil
filter or its equivalent for the reason described
in “Change intervals”.
NTI326
Technical information10-5

Model 2.0L Gasoline
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.268 x 3.622
(83.0 x 92.0)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 121.55 (1,991)
Idling speed rpm
DCT in N position 700
Ignition timing (BTDC) degrees
DCT in N position -10°CA to +35°CA BTDC at 700rpm
Spark plug Standard Platinum tipped
Spark plug gap in (mm) 0.028 (0.7)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Technical information10-7

For Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform Trans-
port Canada in addition to notifying INFINITI.
If Transport Canada receives complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may request that INFINITI conduct a recall cam-
paign. However, Transport Canada cannot be-
come involved in individual problems between
you, your retailer, or INFINITI.
You may contact Transport Canada’s Defect
Investigations and Recalls Division toll free at
1-800-333- 0510. You may also report safety
defects online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec- Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx.
Additional information concerning motor ve-
hicle safety may be obtained from Transport
Canada’s Road Safety Information Center at
1-800-333- 0371 or online at www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety (English speakers) or www.tc.gc.ca/
securiteroutiere (French speakers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety concerns please
contact our Consumer Information Center toll
free at 1-800- 361-4792.WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel dy-
namometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing), or simi-
lar equipment. Make sure you inform test facil-
ity personnel that your vehicle is equipped
with AWD before it is placed on a dynamom-
eter. Using the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in transmission damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready
condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test of the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without start-ing the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”.
It is recommended you contact an INFINITI re-
tailer to set the “ready condition” or to prepare
the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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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.....................2-68
Bulbinformation...............8-22
Location....................2-68
Forward emergency braking system......5-60
Limitations..................5-64
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......................2-7
Fuel economy...................5-83
Fuel efficient driving tips............5-82
Fuses .......................8-17
Engine compartment.............8-17
Passenger compartment...........8-18
Gasoline ......................2-7
Gauge......................2-7Gauges.......................2-6
Engine coolant temperature..........2-6
Fuel .......................2-7
Meters and gauges..............2-4
Speedometer..................2-5
Tachometer...................2-6
Glass........................7-3
Cleaning.....................7-3
Glass roof.....................2-74
Sunshade operation.............2-74
Glovebox.....................2-77
Hazard.......................6-2
Warning flasher switch............6-2
Headlights ....................8-25
Bulbreplacement...............8-25
Replacement (bulb)..............8-24
Switch.....................2-62
Head restraints/Headrests............1-7
Adjustment...................1-8
Installation...................1-9
Removal.....................1-8
Heatedseats...................2-69
Operation...................2-69
Precautions
..................2-69
Heater and air conditioner...........4-43
Hill Start Assist (HSA)..............5-93
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.......2-86
If your vehicle is stolen...........2-89
Operating...................2-89
Programming.................2-86
Troubleshooting...............2-88Hood........................3-14
Closing.....................3-14
Engine compartment...........0-9,8-3
Opening....................3-14
Hooks.......................2-79
Horn........................2-69
Idle Stop/Start System.............5-27
Ignition......................5-14
Switch.....................5-14
Switch positions................5-15
Indicator lights..................2-8
Overview....................2-8
Indicators.....................2-29
Vehicle information display.........2-29
INFINITI......................4-99
InTouch Apps overview...........4-99
INFINITI Controller.................4-2
Information menu................4-117
Settings....................4-122
Injured persons..................1-13
Inspection....................10-19
Test......................10-19
Instrumentpanel .................0-7
Overview..................0-7,2-3
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system.....5-47
Intelligent Key..................8-20
Battery replacement.............8-20
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA).........5-68
Precautions..................5-68
Interior.......................7-4
Cleaning.....................7-4
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Engine.....................5-16
Jump-starting.................6-10
Precautions...................5-4
Push-starting.................6-12
Steering......................5-86
Power steering system............5-86
Steering lock.................5-14
Steering lock...................5-14
Steering wheel..................3-16
Adjustment..................3-16
Steering wheel controls.............4-3
Storage......................2-76
Luggage hooks................2-80
Luggagenet..................2-81
Mappocket..................2-81
Sunshade.....................2-74
Operation...................2-74
Sunvisors.....................3-16
Supplemental Restraint System.........1-39
Overview....................0-2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).....0-2
Air bags.....................0-2
Switches.....................2-68
Brightness...................2-68
Defroster ...................2-60
Foglights...................2-68
Front passenger air bag...........1-47
Hazard warning flasher............6-2
Headlight ...................2-62
Ignition.....................5-14
Ignition positions...............5-15Parkingbrake.................5-25
Parking sensor system............5-79
Power door lock................3-6
Seat ......................3-20
Seat adjustment................1-4
Turn signal..................2-64
Windshield de-icer..............2-61
Wiperandwasher ..............2-58
Tachometer....................2-6
Three-way catalyst.................5-4
Precautions...................5-4
Tire chains....................8-33
Tires........................8-34
Changing...................8-34
Coldweather .................5-94
Equipment...................5-94
Flat tire.....................6-2
Inflation pressure...............8-27
Placard....................10-12
Quality grading
................10-17
Sizes......................10-8
tire chains...................8-33
Wear and damage..............8-33
Wheelbalance ................8-36
Wheels and tires............8-27, 10-8
Touchpanel ....................4-5
Operation....................4-5
Towing.......................6-14
Recommendations..............6-14
Your vehicle..................6-14Trailer ......................10-16
Towing ....................10-16
Transferring registration to another
country......................10-10
Transmission...................5-17
Automatic Transmission (AT) operation . . .5-17
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)......8-7
Traveling.....................10-10
Turn signal....................8-22
Bulb information...............8-22
Operation...................8-22
USB connection..................4-3
Vanity mirror...................3-17
Lights.....................2-85
Vehicle......................4-102
Apps Manager................4-102
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).........5-90
Vehicle identification..............10-10
Air conditioner label.............10-12
Engine serial number............10-11
Number (VIN) (chassis number).......10-11
Number (VIN) plate.............10-10
Tire and loading information label.....10-12
Vehicle Immobilizer system...........5-14
Vehicle information display...........2-15
Warnings and indicators...........2-29
Vehicle loading information..........10-14
Ventilators....................4-42
Voice Recognition system...........4-105
Command list................4-110
Giving voice commands...........4-106
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