cruise control INFINITI QX30 2018 User Guide

Cruise control.......................5-46
Cruise control operations..............5-47
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(Full speed range) (if equipped)............5-49
ICC system operation................5-50
ICC switch (cruise control lever)..........5-51
ICC system display and indicators.........5-52
Operating ICC.....................5-53
ICC Limitations....................5-56
Tips for driving with the ICC system.......5-58
System temporarily unavailable..........5-60
System maintenance.................5-62
Forward emergency braking (FEB) system
(if equipped)........................5-62
FEB system operation................5-63
Turning the FEB system on/off..........5-66
FEB system limitations................5-67
System temporarily unavailable..........5-67
System maintenance.................5-68
FCC Notice.......................5-69
Active sound enhancement...............5-69
Active sound enhancement.............5-70
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) (if equipped). . . .5-70
Important safety notes...............5-70
Detecting parking spaces..............5-71
Parking.........................5-73
Exiting a parking space...............5-74Canceling IPA.....................5-75
Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor) function
(if equipped)........................5-76
Sonar function overview...............5-77
Range of the sensors.................5-81
Sonar function OFF switch.............5-81
Sonar function settings...............5-82
Sonar function limitations..............5-82
Problems with sonar function...........5-83
System maintenance.................5-84
Break-in schedule.....................5-84
Fuel efficient driving tips................5-85
Increasing fuel economy.................5-86
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (if equipped)........5-86
Parking...........................5-87
Switching off the engine..............5-88
Extended parking...................5-89
Electric power steering system............5-89
Brake system........................5-90
Brake precautions..................5-90
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)..........5-91
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.......5-92
Traction Control System (TCS)..........5-94
Characteristics of VDC...............5-94
EBD (electronic brake force distribution). . . .5-95
Steer Control......................5-95
Hill Start Assist (HSA)..................5-95

RADAR MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensor unitsAfor the BSW
system are located near the rear bumper.
Always keep the area near the radar sensors
clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by tempo-
rary ambient conditions such as splashing
water, mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused by
objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing
the radar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing
the area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent
material), install accessories or apply addi-
tional paint near the radar sensors.Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors. It is recommended you consult
an INFINITI retailer if the area around the
radar sensors is damaged due to a collision.
FCC NOTICE
For USA:
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 de-
vice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE
Changes or modification not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the
device.Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. You must
select a lower gear in good time on long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the ve-
hicle is laden or towing a trailer.WARNING
For vehicles with automatic transmission,
you need to have selected manual drive
program M (see "Manual drive program"
earlier in this section). By doing so, you will
make use of the braking effect of the en-
gine. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from over-
heating and wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic
conditions are appropriate for maintaining a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
set the cruise control at any road speed
above 20 MPH (30 km/h).
The speed indicated in the speedometer may
differ slightly from the set speed.
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CRUISE CONTROL
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WARNING
•If you fail to adapt your driving style,
cruise control can neither reduce the risk
of an accident nor override the laws of
physics. Cruise control cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic condi-
tions. Cruise control is only an aid. You
are responsible for the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for
braking in good time, and for staying in
lane.
•Always observe the posted speed limits
and do not set the speed over them.
•Do not use the cruise control when driv-
ing under the following conditions. Do-
ing so could cause a loss of vehicle con-
trol and result in an accident.
–When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a constant speed
–When driving in heavy traffic
–When driving in traffic that varies
speed
–When driving in windy areas
–When driving on winding or hilly
roads
–When driving on slippery (rain, snow,
ice, etc.) roads
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
1Store the current speed or a higher speed
2Store the current speed, or if a speed has
previously been stored, call up the last
stored speed.
3Store the current speed or a lower speed
4Deactivate the cruise control system
When you activate cruise control, the stored
speed is shown in the vehicle information
display for five seconds.
Activation conditions
To activate cruise control, all of the following
activation conditions must be fulfilled:
•The electric parking brake must be re-
leased.
•You are driving faster than 20 MPH
(30 km/h).
•VDC must be switched on, but not inter-
vening.
Storing, maintaining and calling up
a speed
Storing and maintaining the current speed:
You can store the current speed if you are
driving faster than 20 MPH (30 km/h):
1. Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
2. Briefly press the cruise controller lever up
1or down3.
3. Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Cruise control is activated. The vehicle auto-
matically maintains the speed.
NOTE
Cruise control may be unable to maintain the
stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored
speed is resumed when the gradient evens
out. Cruise control maintains the stored
speed on downhill gradients by automati-
cally braking the vehicle.
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Storing the current speed or calling up the
last stored speed:
WARNING
If you call up a stored speed and this is
different from the current speed, the ve-
hicle accelerates or brakes. If you do not
know what the stored speed is, the vehicle
may accelerate or brake unexpectedly.
There is a risk of an accident.
Take the traffic conditions into account
before calling up the stored speed. If you do
not know what the stored speed is, store
the desired speed again.
1. Briefly pull the cruise control lever to-
wards you
2.
2. Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal. The first time cruise control is acti-
vated, it stores the current speed or if a
speed has previously been stored, it regu-
lates the speed of the vehicle to the pre-
viously stored speed.
Setting a speed
Bear in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to
the set speed.
1. Press the cruise control lever up
1for a
higher speed or down
3for a lower
speed.
2. Keep the cruise control lever pressed until
the desired speed is reached.
3. Release the cruise control lever, The new
speed is stored.
4. To adjust the set speed in 1 MPH (1 km/h)
increments: briefly press the cruise control
lever up
1or down3to the pressure
point. The last stored speed increases or
decreases in 1 MPH (1 km/h) increments.
5. To adjust the set speed in 10 MPH
(10 km/h) increments: briefly press the
cruise control lever up
1or down3beyond the pressure point. The last stored
speed increases or decreases in 10 MPH
(10 km/h) increments.NOTE
Cruise control is not deactivated if you de-
press the accelerator pedal. For example, if
you accelerate briefly to overtake, cruise
control adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last
speed stored after you have finished over-
taking.
Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
•Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
ward
4.
or
•Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
•The vehicle is secured with the electric
parking brake.
•You are driving at less than 20 MPH
(30 km/h).
•VDC intervenes or you deactivate VDC.
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If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear a
warning tone. You will see the [Cruise Control
Off] message in the vehicle information dis-
play for approximately five seconds.
NOTE
The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the ICC system
could result in serious injury or death.
•ICC is not a collision avoidance or warn-
ing device. For highway and freeway
way use only and not intended for con-
gested areas or city driving. Failure to
apply the brakes could result in an acci-
dent. It is the driver’s responsibility to
stay alert, drive safely, and be in control
of the vehicle at all times.
•Always observe posted speed limits and
do not set the speed over them.
•Always drive carefully and attentively
when using the ICC. Read and under-
stand the Owner’s Manual thoroughly
before using the ICC system. To avoid
serious injury or death, do not rely on the
system to prevent accidents or to con-
trol the vehicle’s speed in emergency
situations. Do not use the ICC system
except in appropriate road and traffic
conditions.
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL
(ICC) SYSTEM (FULL SPEED RANGE)
(IF EQUIPPED)
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ICC SYSTEM OPERATION
1Speedometer
2Distance warning light
3Vehicle information display
4Cruise control lever
The ICC system is intended to enhance the
operation of the vehicle when following a
vehicle traveling in the same lane and direc-
tion.
If the distance sensor
Adetects a slower
moving vehicle ahead, the system will reduce
the vehicle speed so that your vehicle follows
the vehicle in front at the selected distance.
The ICC system maintains a selected distance
from the vehicle in front of you within the
speed range of 0 to 125 MPH (0 to
200 km/h) up to the set speed. The set speed
can be selected by the driver between 20 to
125 MPH (30 to 200 km/h).The vehicle travels at a set speed when the
road ahead is clear.
The ICC system is designed to maintain a
selected distance from the vehicle in front of
you and reduce the speed to match a slower
vehicle ahead. The system will decelerate the
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vehicle as necessary and if the vehicle ahead
comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerates to a
standstill. However, the ICC system can only
apply up to 50% of the vehicle’s total braking
power. This system should only be used when
traffic conditions allow vehicle speeds to re-
main fairly constant or when vehicle speeds
change gradually. If a vehicle moves into the
traveling lane ahead or if a vehicle traveling
ahead rapidly decelerates, the distance be-
tween vehicles may become closer because
the ICC system cannot decelerate the vehicle
quickly enough. If this occurs, the ICC system
will sound a warning chime and illuminate the
distance warning light to notify the driver to
take necessary action.
The following items are controlled in the ICC
system:
•When there are no vehicles traveling
ahead, the ICC system maintains the
speed set by the driver. The set speed
range is between approximately 20 and
125 MPH (30 and 200 km/h).
•When there is a vehicle traveling ahead,
the ICC system adjusts the speed to main-
tain the distance, selected by driver, from
the vehicle ahead. The adjusting speed
range is up to the set speed. If the vehicle
ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decel-
erates to a standstill within the limitations
of the system. Once the vehicle is station-
ary, it remains stationary and you do not
need to depress the brake pedal.
•When the vehicle traveling ahead has
moved out from its lane of travel, pull the
cruise control lever or push the accelerator
pedal briefly. The ICC system accelerates
and maintains vehicle speed up to the set
speed.
The ICC system does not control vehicle
speed or warn you when you approach sta-
tionary and slow moving vehicles. You must
pay attention to vehicle operation to main-
tain proper distance from vehicles ahead
when approaching toll gates or traffic con-
gestion.
ICC SWITCH (CRUISE CONTROL
LEVER)
1Store the current speed or a higher speed
2Set the specified minimum distance
3Store the current speed or call up the last
stored speed
4Store the current speed or a lower speed
5Deactivate the ICC system
The ICC system is operated by the cruise
control lever, located on the steering column.
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ICC SYSTEM DISPLAY AND
INDICATORS
Displays in the speedometer
When the ICC system is activated and there
are no vehicles detected ahead, one or two
segments
2in the set speed range light up.
If the ICC system detects a vehicle ahead,
segments
2between speed of the vehicle
ahead
3and stored speed1light up.
NOTE
For design reasons, the speed displayed in
the speedometer may differ slightly from the
speed set for the ICC system.
Display when the ICC system is
deactivated
1Vehicle ahead, if detected
2Distance indicator: current distance to
the vehicle ahead
3Specified minimum distance to the ve-
hicle ahead; adjustable
4Own vehicle
Display when the ICC system is
activated
You will initially see the stored speed for
about five seconds when you activate the
ICC system.
1Vehicle ahead, if detected
2Specified minimum distance to the ve-
hicle ahead; adjustable
3Own vehicle
4ICC stored speed (text only appears
when the cruise control lever is actuated)
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OPERATING ICC
To set cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle
to the desired speed and quickly push the
cruise control lever, up
1or down4. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your ve-
hicle will maintain the set speed.
NOTE
If you do not fully release the accelerator
pedal, the [ICC Suspended] message ap-
pears in the vehicle information display. The
set distance to a slower-moving vehicle in
front will then not be maintained. You will be
driving at the speed you determine by the
position of the accelerator pedal.
You can also activate the ICC when station-
ary. The lowest speed that can be set is
20 MPH (30 km/h ).
System operation
The driver sets the desired vehicle speed
based on the road conditions. The ICC sys-
tem maintains the set vehicle speed, similar to
standard cruise control, as long as no vehicle
is detected in the lane ahead. The ICC system
displays the set speed for 5 seconds after the
cruise control lever is activated.
Vehicle detected ahead:
When a vehicle is detected in the lane ahead,
the ICC system decelerates the vehicle by
controlling the throttle and applying the
brakes to match the speed of a slower vehicle
ahead. The system then controls the vehicle
speed based on the speed of the vehicle
ahead to maintain the driver selected dis-
tance.The brake lights of the vehicle come on when
braking is performed by the ICC system.
When the brake operates, a noise may be
heard. This is not a malfunction.
When a vehicle ahead is detected, the vehicle
ahead symbol
1appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
Vehicle ahead not detected:
When a vehicle is no longer detected ahead,
the ICC system gradually accelerates your
vehicle to resume the previously set vehicle
speed. The ICC system then maintains the set
speed.
When a vehicle is no longer detected, the
vehicle ahead display turns off
2.
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If a vehicle ahead appears during accelera-
tion to the set vehicle speed or any time the
ICC system is in operation, the system con-
trols the distance to that vehicle.
Changing lanes to pass another
vehicle:
When you changes lane to pass another ve-
hicle, ICC supports the action if:
•The vehicle speed is more than 45 MPH
(70 km/h)
•The ICC is maintaining the distance to a
vehicle in front
•The respective turn signal is activated
If these conditions are met, the vehicle will be
accelerated. Acceleration will be interrupted
if changing lanes takes too long or if the
distance between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front becomes too small.
How to change the set vehicle
speed
To cancel the preset speed, use any of these
methods:
•Tap the brake pedal when the vehicle is
moving.
•Quickly push the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow
5.
The message [ICC OFF] appears in the ve-
hicle information display for 5 seconds.
To reset at a higher cruising speed, use one of
the following methods:
•Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, quickly
pull the cruise control lever towards you
3.
•Pull the cruise control lever up1beyond
the pressure point. The set vehicle speed
will increase by approximately 10 MPH
(10 km/h).
•Pull the cruise control lever up (1) at the
pressure point. The set vehicle speed will
increase by approximately 1 MPH (1 km/h).
To reset at a lower cruising speed, use one of
the following methods:
•Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-
hicle attains the desired speed, quickly pull
the cruise control lever towards you
3.
•Pull the cruise control lever down4be-
yond the pressure point. The set vehicle
speed will decrease by approximately
10 MPH (10 km/h).
•Pull the cruise control lever down4to the
pressure point. The set vehicle speed will
decrease by approximately 1 MPH (1 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, quickly pull the
cruise control lever towards you
4. The ve-
hicle will resume the last set cruising speed
when the vehicle speed is over 20 MPH
(30 km/h).
NOTE
If you do not fully release the accelerator
pedal, the [ICC Deactivated Automatically]
message appears in the vehicle information
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