INFINITI QX30 2018 Owner's Manual

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys..............................3-2
INFINITI Intelligent key................3-2
INFINITI Vehicle immobilizer system keys.....3-3
Doors.............................3-4
Locking with the key..................3-4
Locking with the mechanical key..........3-5
Locking with inside door knob............3-6
Locking with Power door lock switch.......3-6
Automatic door locks.................3-7
Child safety rear door lock..............3-7
Lift gate lock.......................3-7
INFINITI Intelligent Key system.............3-8
Operating range.....................3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution..........3-10
INFINITI Intelligent Key operation........3-10Changing the settings of the locking system . .3-11
Troubleshooting guide................3-12
Hood.............................3-15
Fuel-filler door.......................3-16
Opening fuel-filler door...............3-16
Fuel-filler cap......................3-16
Steering wheel.......................3-17
Sun visors..........................3-18
Vanity mirror......................3-18
Mirrors............................3-18
Automatic anti-glare rear view mirror......3-18
Outside mirrors....................3-18
Memory function (if equipped).............3-21
Storing settings....................3-22
Calling up a stored setting.............3-22

INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY
Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intel-
ligent Keys which are registered to your vehi-
cle's Intelligent Key System components and
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System compo-
nents.
Never leave the keys in the vehicle.
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be reg-
istered and used with one vehicle. The new
keys must be registered prior to use with the
Intelligent Key System and INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System of your vehicle. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. Since the registration process
requires erasing all memory in the Intelligent
Key components when registering new keys,
be sure to take all Intelligent Keys that you
have to the INFINITI retailer.A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe
place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle.
If you lose your keys, it is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for duplicates by
using the key number. INFINITI does not re-
cord key numbers so it is very important to
keep track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, it can be
duplicated without knowing the key number.CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occurrences
which will damage the Intelligent Key:
•Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains 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.
•Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
mediately wipe until it is completely dry.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).
•Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment 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 In-
telligent Key. This will prevent the Intelligent
Key from unauthorized use to unlock the ve-
hicle. For information regarding the erasing
procedure, please contact an INFINITI re-
tailer.
Mechanical key
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed
in the Intelligent Key.
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KEYS
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Push release catch1in the direction of the
arrow and, at the same time, remove emer-
gency key element
2from the key.
Valet hand-off
To prevent the glove box from being opened
during valet hand-off, follow the procedure
below.
1. Remove the mechanical key from the In-
telligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical
key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and
keep the mechanical key with you.
For additional information, refer to "Storage".
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS
You can only drive your vehicle using the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to the
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System compo-
nents in your vehicle.
The mechanical key can be used for all the
locks.
Never leave the keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra INFINITI Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System keys. Your existing
key can be duplicated without knowing
the key number. As many as four INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used
with one vehicle. You should bring all
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System keys
that you have to the INFINITI retailer for
registration. This is because the registration
process will erase the memory of all key
codes previously registered into the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the regis-
tration process, these components will only
recognize keys coded into the INFINITI Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System during registration.
Any key that is not given to the retailer at the
time of registration will no longer be able to
start your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not allow the immobilizer system key,
which contains an electrical transponder,
to come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect system function.
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When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to open
the doors.
WARNING
•Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
•Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls or move the
vehicle. Unattended children could be-
come involved in serious accidents.
•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 assis-
tance of others, or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture 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.
LOCKING WITH THE KEY
1Locks the vehicle.
2Unlocks the vehicle.
3Panic button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approxi-
mately 40 seconds of unlocking, the vehicle
will lock again and protection against theft is
reactivated.
To lock centrally, press button
1. The key
centrally locks:
•Doors
•Lift gate
•Fuel filler lid
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once
When locking, they flash three times.
Intelligent Key
You can combine the Intelligent Key func-
tions with the functions of a conventional
key. Unlock the vehicle by using Intelligent
Key function, for instance, and lock it using
the
button on the key.
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used, must both be closed. The key
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or
unlocking with Intelligent Key, the distance
between the key and the corresponding door
handle must not be greater than 1 m.
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DOORS
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To unlock the vehicle:touch the inner surface
of the door handle.
To lock the vehicle:touch sensor surface
1.
or
2.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
Convenience closing feature:touch recessed
sensor surface
1for an extended period.
(See "Convenience closing feature").To unlock the lift gate: press the lift gate
switch
1.
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once
When locking, they flash three times.
NOTE
When the locator lighting is activated, it
lights up when it is dark after the vehicle is
unlocked with the Intelligent Key (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated or deactivated using
the on-board computer (see "Activating/
deactivating the acoustic locking confirma-
tion")LOCKING WITH THE
MECHANICAL KEY
The driver's door can be locked/unlocked
from outside using the mechanical key if the
battery is dead.
To lock the door, insert the mechanical key
into the driver's door key cylinder and turn it
towards the front of the vehicle
1.
To unlock the door, turn the key towards the
rear of the vehicle
2.
See "Mechanical key" earlier in this section for
instructions on accessing the Intelligent Key
system mechanical key.
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NOTE
The alarm system will be triggered when the
door is opened using the mechanical key
(alarm equipped models). To stop the alarm,
turn the ignition key to the ON position or
press the unlock button (
) on the key.
There are several ways to deactivate the alarm:
•To deactivate the alarm with the key:
press theorbutton on the key.
or
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
•Lock or unlock the vehicle using Intelligent
Key. The key must be outside the vehicle
If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler lid will not be un-
locked automatically. To unlock the fuel filler
lid, insert the key into the ignition lock.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE DOOR
KNOB
To unlock and open the door, pull the door
lock knob and
1up pull the inside door
handle
1.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
1Press to unlock
2Press to lock
The power door lock switch, located on the
door trimming, can be used to unlock
1or
lock
2all doors.
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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle speed
reaches around 10 MPH (16 km/h).
All doors unlock automatically when the igni-
tion is placed in the OFF position.
You could therefore be locked out if:
•The vehicle is being pushed.
•The vehicle is being towed.
•The vehicle is being tested on a dynamom-
eter.CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
The child safety lock helps prevent doors
from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
When the switch is in the LOCK
2position,
the rear door can only be opened from the
outside.
LIFT GATE LOCK
To open the lift gate, unlock it first with one
of the following operations, then push the
button
1.
•Push thebutton on the key or Intel-
ligent Key (if equipped). See "INFINITI In-
telligent Key system" later in this section.
•Unlock all the doors using the key.
To close the lift gate, pull it down until it
securely locks.
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1Locks the vehicle.
2Unlocks the vehicle.
3Panic button.
WARNING
•Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
•The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure that the buttons are not op-
erated unintentionally when the unit is
stored for a flight.
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
conditions may affect the Intelligent Key sys-
tem 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
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating
with the vehicle as it receives radio waves.
The Intelligent Key system transmits weakradio 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 broad-
casting station.
•When in possession of wireless equip-
ment, such as a cellular telephone, trans-
ceiver or a CB radio.
•When the Intelligent Key is in contact with
or covered by metallic materials.
•When any type of radio wave remote con-
trol 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 condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key function
or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies de-
pending on the operating conditions, the bat-
tery's life is approximately two years. If the
battery is discharged, replace it with a new
one.
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INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
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When the Intelligent Key battery is low, an
indicator illuminates in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, refer
to "Safety systems".
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously re-
ceiving radio waves, if the key is left near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and per-
sonal computer, the battery life may become
shorter.
For additional information, refer to "Intelli-
gent Key battery replacement".
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be reg-
istered and used with one vehicle. For infor-
mation about the purchase and use of addi-
tional 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
contains 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.
•Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
mediately wipe until it is completely dry.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).
•Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment 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 In-
telligent Key from the vehicle. This may pre-
vent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent
Key to operate the vehicle. For information
regarding the erasing procedure, it is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer.
OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the speci-
fied operating range from the request switch
1.
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When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged 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 operat-
ing 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.
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION
•Do not touch the door handle request
switch with the Intelligent Key held in your
hand as illustrated. The close distance to
the door handle will cause the Intelligent
Key system to have difficulty recognizing
that the Intelligent Key is outside the ve-
hicle.
•To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left inside the vehicle, make sure you carry
the Intelligent Key
INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY
OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the Intelligent Key out of your pocket
or bag.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing
the door handle request switch within the
range of operation.
Locking doors
1. Push the P (Park) button to engage the P
(Park) position, place the ignition switch in
the LOCK position and make sure you
carry the Intelligent Key with you.
2. Close all doors.
3. Touch any sensor surface
1or2.
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