steering INFINITI QX30 2017 Owners Manual

When towing your vehicle, all jurisdictions and
local regulations for towing must be followed.
Incorrect towing equipment could damage your
vehicle. Towing instructions are available from
an INFINITI retailer. Local service operators are
generally familiar with the applicable laws and
procedures for towing. To assure proper towing
and to prevent accidental damage to your ve-
hicle, INFINITI recommends having a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to
have the service operator carefully read the
following precautions.
WARNING
•Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
•Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
•When towing, make sure that the transmis-
sion, axles, steering system and powertrain
are in working condition. If any of these con-
ditions apply, dollies or a flatbed tow truck
must be used.
•Always attach safety chains before towing.
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY INFINITI
INFINITI recommends towing your vehicle based
upon the type of drivetrain. Please refer to the
diagrams in this section to ensure that your
vehicle is properly towed.
Two-Wheel Drive (FWD) models
NCE451FWD (2WD) models
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6-14In case of emergency

•Only use devices specifically designed for
vehicle recovery and follow the manufactur-
er’s instructions.
•Always pull the recovery device straight out
from the front of the vehicle. Never pull at an
angle.
•Route recovery devices so they do not touch
any part of the vehicle except the attach-
ment point.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, or mud,
and the vehicle is unable to free itself without
being pulled, use the recovery hook stored in
the vehicle trunk.
WARNING
•Use the recovery hook only. Do not attach
the pulling device to any other part of the
vehicle body. Otherwise, the vehicle body
may be damaged.
•Use the recovery hook to free a vehicle only.
Never tow a vehicle using only the recovery
hook.
•The recovery hook is under tremendous
stress when used to free a trapped vehicle.
Always pull the pulling device straight out
from the vehicle. Never pull on the recovery
hook at an angle.
Securely install the recovery hook (stored in the
vehicle trunk) to the attaching mount located on
the front or rear bumper.
Make sure that the recovery hook is properly
secured in its storage location after use and the
license plate is properly reinstalled before driv-
ing the vehicle.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
WARNING
•To avoid potential injury, stand clear of a
stuck vehicle.
•Do not spin your tires at high speed. This
could cause them to explode and result in
serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could
also overheat and be damaged.If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the
vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to
clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back-
ward.
•Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive).
•Apply the accelerator as little as possible to
maintain the rocking motion.
•Release the accelerator pedal before shifting
between R (Reverse) and D (Drive).
•Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55
km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few
tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.
6-16In case of emergency

released. When driving in areas using road salt
or other corrosive materials, check lubrication
frequently.
Lights*
:
Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make
sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights,
turn signal lights, and other lights are all oper-
ating properly and installed securely. Also
check the aim of the headlights.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*
:
When checking the tires, make sure no wheel
nuts are missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*
:
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km). Tires marked with directional indi-
cators can only be rotated between front and
rear. Make sure that the directional indicators
point in the direction of wheel rotation after the
tire rotation is completed.
Tires*
:
Check the pressure with a gauge often and
always prior to long distance trips. Adjust the
pressure in all tires to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) trans-
mitter components
:
Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal,
valve core and cap when the tires are replaced
due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance
:
If the vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if you
detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may
be a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the
INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield
:
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check
the windshield at least every six months for
cracks or other damage. Have a damaged wind-
shield repaired by a qualified repair facility.
Wiper blades*
:
Check for cracks or wear if not functioning
correctly. Replace as necessary.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal
:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make
sure that the pedal does not catch or require
uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) mechanism
:
On a fairly steep hill, check that your vehicle is
held securely when P (Park) has been activated,
without applying any brakes.
Brake pedal*
:
Check the pedal for smooth operation. If the
brake pedal suddenly goes down further than
normal, the pedal feels spongy or the vehicle
seems to take longer to stop, have your vehicle
checked immediately. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes
:
Check that the brakes do not pull the vehicle to
one side when applied.
Maintenance and Schedules9-3

Parking brake*:
Check the parking brake operation regularly.
Also make sure that the vehicle is held securely
on a fairly steep hill when only the parking
brake is applied. If the parking brake needs
adjustment, it is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Seats
:
Check seat position controls such as seat ad-
justers, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they
operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if so equipped) hold securely in all
latched positions.
Seat belts
:
Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for
example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and re-
tractors) operate properly and smoothly, and
are installed securely. Check the belt webbing
for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel
:
Check for changes in the steering condition,
such as excessive free play, hard steering or
strange noises.Warning lights and chimes
:
Make sure that all warning lights and chimes
are operating properly.
Windshield defroster
:
Check that the air comes out of the defroster
outlets properly and in good quantity when
operating the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*
:
Check that the wipers and washer operate
properly and that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time
you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*
:
Except for maintenance free battery, check the
fluid level in each cell. It should be between the
“UPPER” and “LOWER” lines. Vehicles operated
in high temperatures or under severe condi-
tions require frequent checks of the battery
fluid level.NOTE
Care should be taken to avoid situations that can
lead to potential battery discharge and potential
no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic ac-
cessories that consume battery power when
the engine is not running (Phone chargers,
GPS, DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only
driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*
:
Make sure that the brake fluid level is between
the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir.
Coolant level*
:
Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt(s)*
:
Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked
or oily.
Engine oil level*
:
Check the level after parking the vehicle on a
level spot and turning off the engine. Wait more
than 15 minutes for the oil to drain back into the
oil pan.
9-4Maintenance and Schedules

Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
parts, drive shaft boots:
Check for damage, looseness, and leakage of
oil or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently
Tire rotation:
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles
(10,000 km) for 2WD, every 3000 miles (5000
km) for 4WD/AWD according to the instructions
underTire rotation*earlier in this section“Ge-
neral maintenance” in this section. When rotat-
ing tires, check for damage and uneven wear.
Replace if necessary.
Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil, transfer
case oil:
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at specified
intervals.To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe and eco-
nomical driving, INFINITI provides two mainte-
nance schedules that may be used, depending
upon the conditions in which you usually drive.
These schedules contain both distance and
time intervals, up to 120,000 miles (192,000
km)/144 months. For most people, the odom-
eter reading will indicate when service is
needed. However, if you drive very little, your
vehicle should be serviced at the regular time
intervals shown in the schedule.
After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144 months,
continue maintenance at the same mileage/time
intervals.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS
FOR SEVERE OPERATING SYSTEMS
Additional maintenance items for severe oper-
ating conditions; should be performed on ve-
hicles that are driven under especially demand-
ing conditions. Additional maintenance items
should be performed if you primarily operate
your vehicle under the following conditions:
•Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles in
normal temperatures or less than 10 miles in
freezing temperatures.
•Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather or low
speed driving for long distances.
•Driving in dusty conditions or on rough,
muddy or salt-spread roads.
•Towing a trailer, or using a camper or car-top
carrier.
OIL CHANGE MONITOR
This vehicle is equipped with oil change moni-
tor. It calculates engine oil and filter change
interval base on driving conditions. Driving in
severe conditions will shorten the engine oil
and filter change interval. When the Engine Oil
– Service Due Now warning appears in the
vehicle information display, the engine oil and
filter need to be replaced.
NOTE
For vehicles operated in Canada, both standard
and severe maintenance items should be per-
formed at every interval.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Maintenance and Schedules9-7

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

CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x 1,000MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first.51015202530354045505560
(km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors* I I I I I I
Brake fluid * R R R
Automatic transmission fluid I I I
Automatic transmission fluid and
filterReplace every 60,000 miles or 60 months
Differential gear oil I I I I I I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and
suspension parts*III
Tire rotation See NOTE (1)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots
(4WD models)*IIIIII
Exhaust system* I I I
In-cabin microfilter R R R
I-key battery R R R R
NOTE:
(1) Refer toTire rotation*earlier in this section.
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Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x
1,000MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first.65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
(km x 1,000) (104) (112) (120) (128) (136) (144) (152) (160) (168) (176) (184) (192)
months 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors* I I I I I I
Brake fluid* R R R
Automatic transmission fluid I I I
Automatic transmission fluid and
filterReplace every 60,000 miles or 60 months
Differential gear oil I I I I I I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and
suspension parts*II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (1)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots
(4WD models)*IIII I I
Exhaust system* I I I
In-cabin microfilter R R R
I-key battery R R R R
NOTE:
(1) Refer toTire rotation*earlier in this section.
* Maintenance items with “*” should be performed more frequently according toMaintenance under severe driving conditionslater in this section
Maintenance and Schedules9-13

Lights — Operation..............2-84
Overview....................0-5
Interior rear view mirror.............3-17
Interior rear view mirrors............3-17
iPod player...................4-130
ISOFIX.......................1-24
Installation...................1-24
Jump starting...................6-10
Keys......................3-2,3-7
Emergencykey.................3-2
Intelligent Key battery replacement....8-20
Locking.....................3-5
Labels......................10-12
Air conditioner................10-12
Battery.....................8-9
Chassis number...............10-11
Tires......................10-12
Lane Departure..................5-31
Limitations...................5-31
Warning(LDW) ................5-29
Lights.......................8-22
Adaptive Front lighting System.......2-64
Bulbinformation...............8-22
Fog light switch................2-68
Frontfoglights................2-68
Headlights...............2-62,8-24
Interior.....................2-84
LEDheadlight.................8-24
Locations ...................8-22
Luggage compartment............2-85
Maplights...................2-84Rear fog lights................2-68
Rear personal lights.............2-85
Rear room light................2-85
Vanity mirror lights..............2-85
Warning/Indicator lights...........2-8
Loading information..............10-14
Locks........................3-7
Child safety...................3-7
Door locks...................3-4
Lift gate.....................3-7
Locking inside lock knob...........3-6
Lockingkey...................3-5
Locking power door lock switch.......3-6
Steering lock.................5-14
Unlocking inside door handle........3-6
Maintenance....................9-2
Generalmaintenance...........9-2,9-5
Log.......................9-15
Precautions...................8-2
Requirements..................9-2
Schedules....................9-7
Seatbelts ...................1-17
Severe driving conditions..........9-14
Standard maintenance............9-10
Maplights ....................2-84
Meters and gauges................2-4
Engine coolant temperature..........2-6
Fuel .......................2-7
Overview....................0-8
Speedometer..................2-5
Tachometer...................2-6Mirrors.......................3-17
Anti-glare rear view mirror..........3-17
Exterior rear view mirrors..........3-17
Interior rear view mirrors...........3-17
Vanity mirror..................3-17
Vanity mirror lights..............2-85
Mobile Apps...................4-104
Monitor system.................4-137
Troubleshooting...............4-137
Moving object detection (MOD)........4-38
Oil.........................10-2
Capacities and recommendations......10-2
Changingengineoil..............8-5
Changing engine oil filter...........8-6
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..................2-82
Removal....................2-82
Parking......................5-84
Brake......................5-25
Parking sensor system............5-73
11-4Index

Parkingsensors .................5-79
OFF switch...................5-79
Phone.......................4-88
During a call.................4-90
Favorites....................4-97
Makingacall.................4-88
Phonebook..................4-97
Receiving a call................4-89
Selection...................4-88
Settings....................4-94
Power........................3-6
Door lock switch................3-6
Outlet .....................2-75
Seat adjustment................1-4
Steering....................5-86
Windows....................2-71
Precautions....................4-53
Audio......................4-53
Boosterseats.................1-36
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.......1-39
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
Pregnant women.................1-13
Protection.....................7-7
Corrosion....................7-7Push-starting...................6-12
Rearseats .....................1-5
Folding......................1-6
RearViewmonitor.................4-17
Maintenance .................4-24
Repairing.....................8-24
Headlights...................8-24
Replacement...................1-56
Air bags....................1-56
Air cleaner filter................8-13
Enginecoolant.................8-5
Engineoil....................8-5
Engine oil filter.................8-6
Intelligent Key battery............8-20
Sparkplugs..................8-13
Tires and wheels...............8-34
Wiperblades .................8-13
Roof........................2-74
Glass......................2-74
Sunshade operation.............2-74
Roof Rack.....................2-82
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..........10-18
Seat belts..................1-11, 1-14
Adjustment...................1-16Children-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
Seats........................1-2
Adjustment...................1-4
Adjustment(Manual)..............1-3
Booster seats.................1-36
Head restraints.................1-7
Heating....................2-69
Leather .....................7-6
Memory....................3-20
Overview....................0-2
Rear .......................1-5
Rear seats - Folding..............1-6
Seatbelts....................1-11
Security system.................2-57
Servicing.....................4-52
Air conditioner................4-52
Sparkplugs....................8-13
Information..................8-13
Replacement..................8-13
Speedometer....................2-5
Starting......................5-15
Before starting the engine..........5-15
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