hood open INFINITI QX30 2017 User Guide

WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the charging
system and cause personal injury.1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle,
position the two vehicles to bring their bat-
teries near each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.2. Check if the parking brake is applied.
If not, after connecting the vehicle with the
booster battery (after step 8), apply the
parking brake.
The vehicle has an electric parking brake, for
more information see,Parking brakein the
3. Pre-driving checks and adjustmentssec-
tion
3. Press the P (Park) button.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical sys-
tems (headlights, hazard lights etc,).
5. Ensure that the ignition switch of the vehicle
being jump-started is in the OFF position.
6. Open the hood. For details, seeHoodin
the3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments
section.
7. Remove the vent caps (if equipped) on the
battery and cover the battery with an old
cloth.
8. Connect the jump leads in the sequence (
1→2→3→4) as illustrated.NDI1595
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WARNING
•Do not continue to drive if your vehicle over-
heats. Doing so could cause engine damage
or a vehicle fire.
•To avoid the danger of being scalded, never
remove the radiator or coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is hot. When the radiator or
coolant reservoir cap is removed, pressur-
ized hot water will spurt out, possibly caus-
ing serious injury.
•Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
If the engine of your vehicle is overheating
(indicated by the engine coolant temperature
gauge) or if you feel a lack of engine power,
detect unusual noise, etc., proceed as follows:
1. Move and park the vehicle safely off the
road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher lights.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Press the P (Park) button.
DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE.
5. Open all windows.6. Switch off the air conditioner system (if
equipped).
7. Set the heater or air conditioner tempera-
ture control to maximum “HOT” and fan
speed control to maximum speed.
8. Exit the vehicle.
9. Visually inspect and listen for steam or
coolant escaping from the radiator before
opening the hood.WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the engine,
stand clear to prevent getting burned.
10. Open the hood. For details, seeHoodin
the3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments
section.
11. Visually check if the cooling fan is running.
12. Visually check the radiator and radiator
hoses for leakage.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jew-
elry or clothing to come into contact with, or
get caught in, engine belts or the engine cool-
ing fan. The engine cooling fan can start at any
time.
13. After the engine cools down, check the
coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir
with the engine running.Do not open the
radiator cap (if equipped).
14. If the level is low, remove the engine
coolant reservoir cap and add coolant
slowly into the reservoir. After refilling the
reservoir to the MAX level, install the res-
ervoir cap.
15. Close the hood.
Have your vehicle inspected or repaired. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer.
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
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In order to maintain the appearance of your
vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:
•After a rainfall, to prevent possible damage
from acid rain.
•After driving on coastal roads.
•When contaminants such as soot, bird drop-
pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get
on the paint surface.
•When dust or mud builds up on the surface.
Whenever possible, park your vehicle inside a
garage or in a covered area to minimize the
chances of damaging the paint surface of your
vehicle.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover.Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body cover.
WASHING
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of
water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild
soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose
dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm
(never hot) water.
CAUTION
•Do not use car washes that use acid in the
detergent. Some car washes, especially
brushless ones, use some acid for cleaning.
The acid may react with some plastic vehicle
components, causing them to crack. This
could affect their appearance, and also
could cause them not to function properly.
Always check with your car wash to confirm
that acid is not used.
•Do not wash the vehicle with strong house-
hold soap, strong chemical detergents,
gasoline or solvents.
•Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
while the vehicle body is hot, as the paint
surface may become water-spotted.
•Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths,
such as washing mitts. Care must be taken
when removing caked-on dirt or other for-
eign substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of
clean water.
Inside edges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areasmust be cleaned regularly. Take care that the
drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
open. Spray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
road salt.
A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle
to avoid water spots.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
helps maintain a new vehicle appearance.
After waxing, polishing is recommended to re-
move built-up residue and to avoid a weathered
appearance.
An INFINITI retailer can assist you in choosing
the appropriate waxing products.
•Wax your vehicle only after a thorough
washing. Follow the instructions supplied
with the wax.
•Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull
the finish or leave swirl marks.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
7-2Appearance and care

7. Make sure that wiper blade1is seated
correctly.
8. Move the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
CAUTION
•After wiper blade replacement, return the
wiper arm to its original position; otherwise
it may be damaged when the hood is
opened.
•Make sure the wiper blades contact the
glass; otherwise the arms may be damaged
from wind pressure.If you wax the surface of the engine hood, be
careful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle
A. This may cause clogging or improper wind-
shield washer operation. If wax gets into the
nozzle, remove it with a needle or small pin
B.
REPLACING REAR WINDOW WIPER
BLADE
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. To
replace the rear window wiper blade, follow the
procedure below:
1. Move wiper arm
4away from the rear window.
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1. Open the hood
2. Remove any existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry cloth
3. To open: open clamps
2.
4. Fold cover
1up in the direction of the
arrow and remove it.To close:
1. Check whether the seal is lying correctly in
cover
1.
2. Insert cover
1at the back into openings3on the fuse box.3. Fold down cover
1.
4. Hook clamps into the fuse box and close
5. Close the hood.
PASSENGER 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.
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Halogen headlight bulb
Fitting/removing the access cover on the front
wheel arch:
You must remove the cover of the front wheel
arch before you can change the halogen head-
light bulb.
To remove: switch off the lights, turn the steer-
ing so that the wheel behind the light in
question is pointing inwards . Slide cover
1up
and remove it.
To fit: inset cover
1again and slide it down
until it engages.
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. A
bulb can be replaced from inside the engine
compartment without removing the headlight
assembly.If you need assistance for bulb replacement, it
is recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer.
Low/High beam Headlight bulb replacement
:
1. Open the hood. For details, seeHoodin
the3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments
section.
2. Disconnect the negative (—) battery cable.
3. Remove the corresponding access cover
from the wheel arch.
4. Turn housing cover
1counterclockwise
and remove it.
5. Turn bulb holder
2counterclockwise and
pull out
6. Take the headlight bulb out of bulb holder
2.
7. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder
2.
8. Insert bulb holder
2and turn it clockwise.
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9. Press on housing cover1and turn it to the
right.
10. Replace the cover in the front wheel arch
11. Reconnect the negative (—) battery cable
and close the hood.
NOTE
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. The
fog is caused by a temperature difference be-
tween the inside and the outside of the lens. This
is not a malfunction. If large droplets can be
seen, it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer.
Front turn signal light bulb
replacement (non-LED system only)
1. Open the hood. For details, seeHoodin
the3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments
section.
2. Disconnect the negative (—) battery cable.
3. Turn housing cover
1counterclockwise
and remove it.
4. Turn bulb holder
2counterclockwise and
pull out
5. Take the headlight bulb out of bulb holder
2.
6. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder
2.
7. Insert bulb holder
2and turn it clockwise.8. Press on housing cover
1and turn it to the
right.
9. Reconnect the negative (—) battery cable
and close the hood.
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Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is
essential to maintain your vehicle’s good me-
chanical condition, as well as its emission and
engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the specified maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance care. You are a vital link in the
maintenance chain.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-to-
day operation of the vehicle. They are essential
if your vehicle is to continue to operate prop-
erly. It is your responsibility to perform these
procedures regularly as prescribed.
Performing general maintenance checks re-
quires minimal mechanical skill and only a few
general automotive tools.
These checks and inspections can be done by
yourself, a qualified technician, or if you prefer,
an INFINITI retailer.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
The maintenance items listed underMainte-
nance scheduleslater in this section are re-
quired to be serviced at regular intervals. How-
ever under severe driving conditions, additional
or more frequent maintenance will be required.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
If maintenance service is required or your ve-
hicle appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and serviced. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
INFINITI technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up to date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips and training programs. They are completely
qualified to work on INFINITI vehiclesbefore
work begins.
You can be confident that an INFINITI retailer’s
service department can perform the service
needed to meet the maintenance requirements
on your vehicle.During normal day-to-day operation of the ve-
hicle, general maintenance should be per-
formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smells, be sure to check for the cause or have
an INFINITI retailer do it promptly. In addition, it
is recommended you notify an INFINITI retailer if
you think that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, closely observeExplanation of general
maintenance itemslater in this section.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following items
with “*” is found later in the “Do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood
:
Check that all doors, the lift gate and the engine
hood operate smoothly. Also make sure that all
latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
9-2Maintenance and Schedules

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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