engine INFINITI QX30 2018 Owner's Guide

Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Engine Oil Level
(Add 1 Liter)]The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.CAUTIONAvoid long journeys when there is too little engine oil in the engine. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
1. Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest (see "Engine oil").
2. If necessary, top up the engine oil.
3. If the engine oil needs topping up more often than usual, have the engine checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
[Engine Oil Level Low Stop
vehicle Turn Engine Off]The engine oil level is too low. There is risk of engine damage.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Check the engine oil level (see "Engine oil")
4. If necessary, top up the engine oil .
[Engine Oil Pressure Stop
vehicle Turn Engine Off]The engine oil pressure is too low. There is a serious risk of engine damage.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
CAUTIONRunning the engine while the engine oil pressure warning is displayed could cause serious damage to the engine.
[Gasoline: Reserve Fuel
Refuel Immediately]The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the reserve range.
Refuel at the nearest filling station.
There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
Refuel at the nearest filling station.
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Driving systems
Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Lane Departure Warning
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual]Lane Departure Warning is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The windshield is dirty in the camera's field of vision.•Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.•There have been no lane markings for an extended period.•The lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Lane Departure Warning is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Clean the windshield
[Lane Departure Warning
Inoperative]Lane Departure Warning is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Blind Spot Warning
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual]Blind Spot Warning is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
•The function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations
or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range.
The yellow indicator lights also light up in the exterior mirrors.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Blind Spot Warning is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Restart the engine
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Blind Spot Warning Not
Available When Towing a
Trailer See Operator's
Manual]Blind Spot Warning is deactivated while towing a trailer.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer and your vehicle.
Press on the steering wheel to confirm the display message.
[Blind Spot Warning
Inoperative]Blind Spot Warning (BSW) is faulty.
The BSW indicator lights also light up.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Park Assist Canceled] The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been fastened.
Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the driver's door closed.
You inadvertently touched the steering wheel while steering intervention was active.
While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the steering wheel.
The vehicle has started to skid and VDC has intervened.
Use Intelligent Park Assist again later.
[Park Assist Inoperative] You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking maneuvers.
Intelligent Park Assist will become available again after approximately ten minutes.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed, have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
The parking sensor system is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Park Assist Finished] The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
[ICC Off]
Intelligent Cruise Control has been deactivated (see " Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped)").
If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds.
[ICC Now Available] Intelligent Cruise Control is operational again after having been temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate IntelligentCruise
Control (see " Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped)")
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[ICC Currently Unavailable
See Operator's Manual]Intelligent Cruise Control is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations
or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The system is outside the operating temperature range.•The on-board voltage is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Intelligent Cruise Control is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Restart the engine
[ICC Inoperative] Intelligent Cruise Control is faulty. Forward Emergency Braking may also have become inoperative.
A warning tone also sounds.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[ICC Suspended] You have depressed the accelerator pedal. Intelligent Cruise Control is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
[ICC- - - MPH] An activation condition for Intelligent Cruise Control is not fulfilled.
Check the activation conditions for Intelligent Cruise Control (see " Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if
equipped)")
[ICC and Speed Limiter
Inoperative]Intelligent Cruise Control and Speed Limiter are faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Cruise Control and Speed
Limiter Inoperative]Cruise Control and Speed Limiter are faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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Vehicle
Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Depress Brake to Start
Engine](DCT models only). You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position N (Neutral) without depressing the
brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
[To Deselect P or N,
Depress Brake and Start
Engine]You have attempted to shift the shift lever to position R (Reverse) or D (Drive) without starting the engine.
Start the engine and depress the brake pedal.
NOTE•It is only possible to move the shift lever from position P (Park) to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated.
•At transmission fluid temperatures below -5°F (-20°C) you can only shift out of position P (Park) into another transmission
position when the engine is running.
[Apply Brake to Shift
From 'P']You have attempted to shift the shift lever to position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive) without depressing the brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
[Risk of Rolling Transmis-
sion Not in P]The driver's door is open/not fully closed and the shift lever is in position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive).
A warning tone also sounds
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Press the P (Park) button.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Close the driver's door fully.
[Service Required Do Not
Shift Gears Visit Dealer]You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position D (Drive) is selected, Drive to an INFINITI retailer without shifting the transmission from position D (Drive).
If transmission position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or P (Park), secure the vehicle against rolling away. It is recommended you consult
an INFINITI retailer.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Only Shift to 'P' when
Vehicle is Stationary]The vehicle is moving.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Shift the shift lever to position P.
[Reversing Not Possible
Service Required]The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot drive in reverse.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Transmission Malfunction] The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Transmission Malfunction
Stop]The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
[Stop vehicle Shift to P
Leave Engine Running]The automatic transmission has overheated.
Drive on carefully. If the display message disappears, the automatic transmission is available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Wait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the display message goes out.
[Auxiliary Battery Malfunc-
tion]The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.
1. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer at the next opportunity.
2. Until then, press the P (Park) button before you switch off the engine.
3. Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
[Trans. Oil Overheated
Drive On With Care]Manual drive program M and the temporarily active manual drive program are no longer available. Engine power output is reduced
Allow the vehicle to cool down.
[4WD System Currently
Unavailable]The 4WD system has overheated. The vehicle is only driven by the front wheels.
Drive on, the airflow cools the 4WD system more quickly.
When the display message goes out, the 4WD system is available again and the vehicle is driven by all four wheels.
[4WD system Inoperative] The 4WD system is malfunctioning. The vehicle is only driven by the front wheels.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
The lift gate is open.
WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the lift gate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning
Close the lift gate.
The hood is open.
A warning tone also sounds.
WARNING
The open hood may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Close the hood.
At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
Close all doors.
[Power Steering Malfunc-
tion See Operator's
Manual]The power steering assistance is faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
2. If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop.
3. If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. It is recommended you contact the nearest INFINITI retailer.
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Key
Problem Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Key Does Not Belong to
Vehicle]You have put the wrong key in the ignition switch.
Use the correct key.
[Obtain a New Key]The key needs to be replaced.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Replace Key Battery]The key battery is discharged.
Replace the battery (see "Checking the battery")
[Key Not Detected] (red
display message)The key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Locate the key.
Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, the key is not detected whilst the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Insert the key into the ignition lock and bring into key mode.
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IMMOBILISER
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
•To activate with the key: remove the key
from the ignition lock.
•To deactivate:switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can
start the engine if a valid key has been left
inside the vehicle.
NOTE
The immobiliser is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
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 modifications 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 interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
To arm:lock the vehicle with the key or Intel-
ligent Key. Indicator light
1flashes. The
alarm system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
To deactivate:unlock the vehicle with the key
or Intelligent Key.
or
Insert the key into the ignition switch.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
•A door.
•The vehicle with the emergency key element.
•The lift gate.
•The hood.
NIC2750
SECURITY SYSTEM
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The defroster switchBoperates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position for the
rear window, and (if equipped) for the outside
rear view mirrors.
The defroster is used to reduce the moisture,
fog or frost on the rear window surface and
on the outside mirror surface to improve the
rear view.
When the defroster switch
is pushed,
the indicator light illuminates and the de-
froster operates for several minutes. After
the preset time has passed, the defroster will
turn off automatically. To turn off the de-
froster manually, push the defroster switch
again, and the indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
•When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
•When operating the defroster con-
tinuously, be sure to start the engine.
Otherwise, it may cause the battery to
discharge.
•When cleaning the inner side of the win-
dow, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the electrical conductors on the sur-
face of the window.The windshield de-icer switch (defogger
switch)
Aoperates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to demist the inside of the wind-
shield and the side windows
NOTE
You should only select the windshield de-icer
function until the windshield is clear again.
When the switch
is pushed, the indica-
tor light in the switch illuminates. The climate
control system switches to the following
functions:
•High airflow
•High temperature
•Air distribution to the windshield and front
side windows
•Air recirculation mode off
NAA1659NAA1659
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCHWINDSHIELD DE-ICER SWITCH (IF
EQUIPPED)
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