battery location INFINITI QX30 2017 Owners Manual

The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote control function or
touching the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or con-
ditions may affect the Intelligent Key system
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
•Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when operating the vehicle.
•Never leave the Intelligent Key in the ve-
hicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating
with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The
Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio
waves. Environmental conditions may interfere
with the operation of the Intelligent Key system
under the following operating conditions:
•When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such as
a TV tower, power station and broadcasting
station.
•When in possession of wireless equipment,
such as a cellular telephone, transceiver or a
CB radio.
•When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
covered by metallic materials.
•When any type of radio wave remote control
is used nearby.
•When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal com-
puter.
•When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions, the battery’s
life is approximately two years. If the battery is
discharged, replace it with a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, an
indicator illuminates in the vehicle information
display. For additional information, refer to
Safety systemsin the2. Instruments and
controlssection.Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiv-
ing radio waves, if the key is left near equip-
ment which transmits strong radio waves, such
as signals from a TV and personal computer, the
battery life may become shorter.
For additional information, refer toIntelligent
key battery replacementin the
8. Do-it-yourselfsection.
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be regis-
tered and used with one vehicle. For informa-
tion about the purchase and use of additional
Intelligent Keys, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occurrences
which will damage the Intelligent Key:
•Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which con-
tains electrical components, to come into
contact with water or salt water. This could
affect the system function.
•Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
•Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
•Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
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•Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately
wipe until it is completely dry.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key for an ex-
tended period in an area where tempera-
tures exceed 140
oF (60oC).
•Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key
holder that contains a magnet.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key near equip-
ment that produces a magnetic field, such
as a TV, audio equipment and personal
computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-
gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the
unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to oper-
ate the vehicle. For information regarding the
erasing procedure, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range from the request switch
1.When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged
or strong radio waves are present near the
operating location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent
Key may not function properly.
The operating range is within 31.5 in (80 cm)
from each request switch
1.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper, the request
switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the request switch to lock/unlock the doors.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle
system may respond differently than expected.
Symptom Possible causeRemedy
You cannot
lock or un-
lock the ve-
hicle using
the keyThe key battery
is discharged or
nearly dis-
charged:
•Vehicles without Intelligent Key:try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key. Point the tip of
the key at the driver’s door handle from close range and press the/button.
If this does not work:
•Check the key battery (seeChecking the batteryin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection) and replace it necessary
•Unlock (seeLocking with the mechanical keylater in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
There is inter-
ference from a
powerful source
of radio waves
•Vehicles without Intelligent Key: try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key. Point the tip of
the key at the driver’s door handle from close range and press the/button.
If this does not work:
•Unlock (seeLocking with the mechanical keylater in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
The key is faulty
•Unlock (seeLocking with the mechanical keylater in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
•Have the key checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
You can no
longer lock or
unlock the
vehicle using
Intelligent
KeyThe key battery
is discharged or
nearly dis-
charged
•Check the key battery (seeChecking the batteryin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection) and replace it necessary
If this does not work:
•Unlock (seeLocking with the mechanical keylater in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
There is inter-
ference from a
powerful source
of radio waves
•Unlock (seeLocking with the mechanical keylater in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
There is a fault
with the Intelli-
gent Key system
•Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key.•Have the vehicle and key checked. It is recommended you visist an INFINITI retailer for this service.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote control function
•Unlock (seeLocking with the mechanical keylater in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
•Have the vehicle and key checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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WARNING
•Do not adjust the heater and air conditioner
controls or audio controls while driving so
that full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
•Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or lack
of sound. Continued use of the system may
result in accident, fire or electric shock.
•If you noticed any foreign objects entering
the system hardware, spilled liquid on the
system, or noticed smoke or fumes coming
out from the system, or any other unusual
operation is observed, stop using the sys-
tem immediately. It is recommended that
you contact the nearest INFINITI retailer. Ig-
noring such conditions may lead to an acci-
dent, fire or electric shock.
•Do not disassemble or modify this system.
If you do, it may lead to an accident, fire, or
electric shock.
•Park the vehicle in a safe location and apply
the parking brake to view the images on the
front center display screen.
CAUTION
Do not use the system when the engine is not
running for extended periods of time to pre-
vent battery discharge.
INFINITI CONTROLLER
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AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
•The driver must not attempt to operate the
audio system while the vehicle is in motion,
so that full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
•Park the vehicle in a safe location and apply
the parking brake before operating the au-
dio system and playing movies (if
equipped).
CAUTION
•Operate the audio system only when the
vehicle engine is running. Operating the au-
dio system for extended periods of time
with the engine turned off can discharge the
vehicle battery.
•Do not allow the system to get wet. Exces-
sive moisture such as spilled liquids may
cause the system to malfunction.
Radio
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position before turning on the radio. If you
listen to the radio when the engine is not
running, the ignition switch should be pushed
to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality are normally caused by these external
influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may
influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception
Your radio system is equipped with state-of-the-
art electronic circuits to enhance radio recep-
tion. These circuits are designed to extend
reception range, and to enhance the quality of
that reception.
However there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle,
even when the best quality equipment is used.
These characteristics are completely normal in
a given reception area, and do not indicate any
malfunction in your radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly change
because of vehicle movement. Buildings, ter-
rain, signal distance and interference from
other vehicles can adversely affect ideal recep-
tion. Described below are some of the factors
that can affect radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
from the audio system speakers. Storing the
device in a different location may reduce or
eliminate the noise.
AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
•Only use a phone after stopping your ve-
hicle in a safe location. If you have to use a
phone while driving, exercise extreme cau-
tion at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
•If you find yourself unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while talking
on the phone, pull off the road in a safe
location and stop your vehicle before doing
so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, only use
a phone after starting the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an owner
of a compatible Bluetooth® enabled cellular
phone, you can set up the wireless connection
between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module. With Bluetooth® wireless tech-
nology, you can make or receive a telephone
call with your cellular phone in your pocket.
Once a cellular phone is connected to the
in-vehicle phone module, the procedure for
connecting the phone does not need to beperformed again. Your phone is automatically
selected by the in-vehicle phone module when
the ignition switch is switched to the ON posi-
tion with the selected cellular phone turned on
and carried in the vehicle.
You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth®
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular
phone at a time.
The Voice Recognition system supports phone
commands, so dialing a phone number using
your voice is possible.
SeeINFINITI Voice Recognition systemlater in
this section
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
•Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Bluetooth®
functions share the same frequency band
(2.4 GHz). Using the Bluetooth® and wire-
less LAN functions at the same time may
slow down or disrupt communications and
could cause undesired noise. It is recom-
mended that you turn wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) off
when using the Bluetooth® functions.
•Set up the wireless connection between a
compatible cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module before using the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System.
•Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle
phone module. Please visit
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth and search
for a recommended phone list.
•You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions:
– Your vehicle is outside the service area
for your cellular phone network.
– Your vehicle is in an area where it is
difficult to receive radio waves, such as in
a tunnel, in an underground parking ga-
rage, behind a tall building or in a moun-
tainous area.
– Your cellular phone is locked in order to
prevent dialing.
•When the radio wave condition is not ideal
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult to hear the other person’s voice
during a call.
•This Bluetooth® system supports Wideband
speech, which enhances the sound quality of
phone calls placed over Bluetooth®. To take
advantage of this feature, the cellular device
should be used on a carrier supporting Adap-
tive Multi-Rate Wideband (AMR-WB) or HD
voice technology. The performance of
AMR-WB may vary by carrier and calling area.
Consult your cellular carrier if you experience
issues with call quality or connection.
BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM
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•Immediately after the ignition switch is
turned ON, it may be impossible to receive a
call for a short period of time.
•Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the
in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone
quality degradation and wireless connection
disruption.
•While a cellular phone is connected through
the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the bat-
tery of the cellular phone may discharge
quicker than usual.
•If the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
seems to be malfunctioning, please visit
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth for trouble-
shooting help.
•Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to be
emitted from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location may
reduce or eliminate the noise.
•Refer to the owner’s manual for the cellular
phone for information regarding the telephone
pairing procedure specific to your phone, bat-
tery charging, and cellular phone antenna, etc.
•The antenna display on the monitor may not
match the antenna display of some cellular
phones.
•The battery display on the monitor may not
match the battery display of some cellular
phones.
•Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the caller’s voice clearly as
well as to minimize echoes.
•If reception between callers is unclear,
adjusting the incoming or outgoing call vol-
ume may improve the clarity.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Regulatory Information
FCC ID : HYQDNNS075
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
CAUTION : Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled envi-
ronment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very
low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply
without maximum permissive exposure evalua-
tion (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 20cm and
more between the radiator and person’s body.
Co-location: This transmitter must not be co-
located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
IC Regulatory information
The antenna cannot be removed (and changed)
by user.
NOTE: This device complies Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
CAUTION : Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with IC radiation ex-
posure limits set forth for uncontrolled environ-
ment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio fre-
quency (RF) exposure rules. This equipment has
very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to
comply without maximum permissive exposure
evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it
should be installed and operated with at least
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iPod player
Symptom Possible cause Possible solution
The system does not recognize an iPod. The connector cable is not correctly connected or the
iPod does not correctly operate.Connect the connector cable again. If the system
does not recognize the iPod after performing the
procedure above, reset the iPod.
The iPod that is to be connected is not compatible
with the system.Check the iPod model and firmware versions
available for the system.
The USB extension cable is not correctly connected. Do not use a USB extension cable.
The cable is rapidly connected to or disconnected
from the USB connector.Slowly connect or disconnect the USB cable.
An iPod cannot be operated. The iPod is connected to the in-vehicle audio system
while headsets, etc. are connected to the iPod.Remove all equipment from the iPod after
disconnecting the iPod from the system, and then
connect it to the system again.
The iPod is not operating normally. Disconnect and re-connect the iPod to the in-vehicle
audio system.
The system plays back an album/track that includes
particular album art.Disconnect the iPod from the in-vehicle audio system
and then reset the iPod. Disable the album art and
then re-connect the iPod to the system.
An iPod does not respond. There are too many tracks in a category. Decrease the number of tracks in a category (less
than 3,000 tracks).
The shuffle function is turned on. Turn off the shuffle function if many tracks are stored
on the iPod.
Music cannot be played back. The connector is not connected to the iPod. Firmly connect the connector until it clicks.
Music stops playing. The sound cuts off due to vibration resulting from the
iPod being in an unstable location.Place the iPod in a stable location where it does not
roll over.
The sound is distorted. The EQ (equalizer) function of the iPod is turned on. Turn off the EQ (equalizer) function.
The iPod battery requires more time than usual to
charge.Charging the iPod battery may take longer while the
iPod is playing.If the iPod requires charging, it is recommended to
stop playback
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BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
Symptom Possible cause Possible solution
A cellular phone cannot be registered. The cellular phone is not compatible with the
in-vehicle hands-free phone system.Use a cellular phone compatible with the system. Visit the
website (www.infinitiusa/bluetooth) for model
compatibility.
Registration of the cellular phone has been performed
incorrectly.Check the registration procedure, and then register the
cellular phone again.
A cellular phone cannot be connected or
becomes disconnected after registration is
complete.The Bluetooth® setting of the in-vehicle hands-free
phone system is turned off.Turn on the Bluetooth® setting of the system.
The Bluetooth® setting of the cellular phone is turned
off.Turn on the Bluetooth® setting of the cellular phone.
The remaining battery level of the cellular phone is
low.Charge the battery of the cellular phone.
The wireless Bluetooth® connection may be disrupted
depending on the location of the cellular phone.Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by
metal or far away from the in-vehicle hand-free phone
system. Do not place the cellular phone close to the seats
or your body.
Registration of the cellular phone is not complete. Perform registration of the cellular phone.
A call to a particular phone number fails. If the system tries to make a call several times to the
same phone number (for example: the party does not
respond to the call, the party is out of the network
service area, or the call is abandoned before the party
responds), the system may reject a request to make a
call to the phone number.Turn the cellular phone off and then on again to reset the
connection.
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8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions..................8-2
Engine compartment check locations...........8-3
2.0L Gasoline engine...................8-3
Engine cooling system....................8-3
Checking engine coolant level.............8-4
Changing engine coolant................8-5
Engine oil............................8-5
Checking engine oil level................8-5
Changing engine oil...................8-5
Changing engine oil filter................8-6
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)............8-7
Brake fluid...........................8-7
Window washer fluid.....................8-8
Battery.............................8-9
Accessing Vehicle battery...............8-10
Maintenance free battery................8-10
Models with Idle Stop/Start System.........8-11
Battery replacement...................8-11
Reinitialisation procedure after battery
reconnection.......................8-12
Jump-starting.......................8-12
Drive belt...........................8-12
Spark plugs..........................8-13
Air cleaner filter.......................8-13
Wiper blades.........................8-13Cleaning..........................8-13
Replacing front window wiper blades........8-14
Replacing rear window wiper blade..........8-15
Brakes.............................8-17
Self-adjusting brakes..................8-17
Fuses..............................8-17
Before replacing a fuse.................8-17
Engine compartment...................8-17
Passenger compartment................8-18
Intelligent key battery replacement..........
.8-20
Checking the battery..................8-20
Replacing the battery..................8-20
Lights.............................8-22
Exterior and interior lights...............8-22
Replacement procedures................8-24
Wheels and tires.......................8-27
Tire Pressure.......................8-27
Tire inflation pressure.................8-29
Tire labeling.......................8-30
Types of tires.......................8-31
Tire chains........................8-33
Tire wear and damage.................8-33
Tire rotation.......................8-34
Replacing wheels and tires..............8-34
Wheel balance......................8-36