climate control INFINITI QX30 2018 Owner's Manual

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
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCHWINDSHIELD DE-ICER SWITCH (IF
EQUIPPED)
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NOTE
The “Windshield demisting” function auto-
matically sets the blower output to the opti-
mum demisting effect. As a result, the air-
flow may increase or decrease automatically
after the
button is pressed
NOTE
You can adjust the blower output manually
while the “Windshield demisting” function is
in operation: by adjusting the airflow control
for the air-conditioning or climate control
system (see "Heater and air conditioner").
To deactivate the de-icer:
•Press thebutton. The indicator light
in thebutton turns off. The previous
settings are reactivated. Air-recirculation
mode remains deactivated.
or
•Automatic climate control: press the
button. The indicator light in the
button turns off. Airflow and air dis-
tribution are set to automatic mode.
or
•Air-conditioning system or automatic cli-
mate control: adjust the temperature con-
trol (see "Heater and air conditioner").
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
1Left-hand parking lights
2Right-hand parking lights
3Side lights and license plate lighting
4Automatic headlight mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5Low beam/high beam headlights
6Rear fog light
7Front fog lights (if equipped)
8Headlight aiming control (halogen head-
lights only)
INFINITI recommends that you consult the
local regulations concerning the use of lights.
If
you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the side lights may still be switched on.
Turn the light switch to.
The exterior lighting (except the side lights/
parking lights) switches off automatically if you:
•Remove the key from the ignition switch
(if equipped).
•Open the driver's door with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
NIC2619
LED headlights
NIC2697
Halogen headlights
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCHES
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conditioner, and audio system
INFINITI InTouch Owner's Manual...........4-2
Safety precautions.....................4-2
RearView monitor (if so equipped)...........4-3
RearView Monitor system operation........4-4
How to read the displayed lines...........4-4
Difference between predicted and actual
distances.........................4-5
How to park with predicted course lines.....4-6
Adjusting the screen..................4-8
RearView Monitor setting..............4-9
RearView Monitor system limitations.......4-9
System maintenance.................4-11
Around View® Monitor (if so equipped).......4-11
Around View® Monitor system operation. . . .4-12
Difference between predicted and actual
distances........................4-15
How to park with predicted course lines.....4-17
How to switch the display.............4-19
Adjusting the screen.................4-19
Around View® Monitor setting..........4-20Around View® Monitor system limitations . . .4-20
System maintenance.................4-22
Sonar function settings (if so equipped).....4-23
Moving Object Detection (if so equipped).....4-24
MOD system operation...............4-25
MOD setting......................4-26
MOD system limitations...............4-26
MOD malfunction...................4-27
System maintenance.................4-27
Ventilators.........................4-28
Center ventilators...................4-28
Side ventilators....................4-28
Rear ventilators (if equipped)............4-28
Heater and air conditioner...............4-29
Air conditioning system...............4-30
Automatic climate control (2–zone)........4-34
Servicing air conditioner..............
.4-38
Antenna...........................4-39
Car phone or CB radio..................4-39

WARNING
•The heater and air conditioner operate
only when the engine is running.
•Never leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others alone in the vehicle. Pets should
not be left alone either. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or controls
and inadvertently become involved in a
serious accident and injure themselves.
On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly fatal
injuries to people or animals.
•Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
•Do not adjust the heating and air condi-
tioning controls while driving so that
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
The heater and air conditioner operate when
the engine is running. The air blower will op-
erate even if the engine is turned off and the
ignition switch is in the ON position.NOTE
•Condensation forms inside the air condi-
tioning unit when the air conditioner (if
equipped) is running, and is safely dis-
charged underneath your vehicle.
Traces of water on the ground are there-
fore normal.
•Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up in the air conditioner unit.
Odor can enter the passenger compart-
ment through the ventilators.
When parking, set the heater and air con-
ditioner controls to turn off air recircula-
tion to allow fresh air into the passenger
compartment. This should help reduce
odors inside the vehicle.
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could other-
wise mist up. To prevent the windows from
misting up
•Switch off climate control only briefly.
•Switch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly.
•Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function.
•Switch on the windshield demisting func-
tion briefly, if required.The air-conditioning system/automatic cli-
mate control regulates the temperature and
the humidity of the vehicle interior and filters
undesirable substances from the air.
The air-conditioning system/automatic cli-
mate control can only be operated when the
engine is running. Optimum operation is only
achieved with the side windows closed.
Always keep the ventilation flaps behind the
side panelling clear. Otherwise the vehicle will
not be ventilated correctly.
NOTE
•Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period dur-
ing warm weather. This will speed up the
cooling process and the desired interior
temperature will be reached more quickly.
•The integrated filter filters out most par-
ticles of dust and soot and completely fil-
ters out pollen. With automatic climate
control, gaseous pollutants and odors will
also be reduced. A clogged filter reduces
the amount of air supplied to the vehicle
interior. For this reason, you should always
observe the interval for replacing the filter,
which is specified in the Service Booklet.
As this depends on environmental condi-
tions, for example heavy air pollution, the
interval may be shorter than stated in the
Service Booklet.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
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•Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: select theandsettings.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: select the
orandsettings.
•Only use the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear again
•Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, for
example if there are unpleasant outside
odors or when in a tunnel. The windows
could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is
drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode
•If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds
at the bottom of the screen in the central
display (see separate operating instruc-
tions). You will see the current settings of
the various climate control functions.
Switching air-conditioning system
on/off
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To switch on:turn control
5clockwise to the
desired position (except position0).
To switch off:turn control
5counter-
clockwise to position0.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the ve-
hicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can mist up more quickly. There-
fore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This
is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.
To activate:
Press the
button The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
To deactivate:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The cooling with
air dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature.Problems with the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function:
Problem:The indicator light in the
but-
ton flashes three times or remains off. The
cooling with air dehumidification function
cannot be activated.
Cause and solution:The cooling with air de-
humidification function has been deactivated
due to a malfunction. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature for the entire
vehicle. The set temperature is automatically
maintained at a constant level.
To increase or reduce the temperature: turn
control
1counterclockwise or clockwise.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 70° F (22° C).
Setting the air distribution
Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center
and side air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the foot-
well air ventilators.
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NOTE
•You can also activate several of the air
distribution settings simultaneously. In or-
der to do this, press several of the air dis-
tribution buttons. The air is then routed
through different air ventilators.
•Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air ventilators. The side air ventilators can
only be closed if the adjusters are turned
clockwise until they engage.
To set air distribution:
1. Make sure the engine is running.
2. Press one or more of the
,,orbuttons. The corresponding indica-
tor light comes on.
Setting the airflow
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
2. To increase or reduce airflow: turn control
5counterclockwise or clockwise.
Defogging the windshield
You can use this function to de-ice the wind-
shield or to defog the inside of the windshield
and the side windows.
NOTE
You should only select the "Windshield de-
misting" function until the windshield is clear
again.
Activating the "Windshield demisting"
function:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To activate: press the
button The indi-
cator light in thebutton lights up.
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 offNOTE
•The "Windshield demisting" function auto-
matically sets the blower output to the
optimum demisting effect. As a result, the
airflow may increase or decrease auto-
matically after the
button is pressed.
•You can adjust the blower output manu-
ally while the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion is in operation. Turn airflow control
5counterclockwise or clockwise.
Deactivating the "Windshield demisting"
function:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The previous set-
tings are reactivated. Air-recirculation mode
remains deactivated.
or
Turn temperature control
1counterclock-
wise or clockwise.
Defogging the windows
Windows misted up on the inside:
1. Activate the
"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
2. If the windows continue to mist up, acti-
vate the
"Windshield demisting"
function.
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NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside:
1. Activate the windshield wipers.
2. Set the air distribution to
or.
NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windows are clear again.
Air recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the ve-
hicle will then be recirculated.
If you activate air-recirculation mode, the
windows can mist up more quickly, in particu-
lar at low temperatures. Only use air recircu-
lation mode briefly to prevent the windows
misting up.
Activating air recirculation mode:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.Deactivating air recirculation mode:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out.
NOTE
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated auto-
matically:
•After approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
45° F (7°C).
•After approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated.
•After approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 45° F
(7°C) if the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function is activated.
Idle Stop/Start function
During automatic engine switch-off, the Cli-
mate control only operates at a reduced ca-
pacity. If you require the full climate control
output, you can switch off the Idle Stop/
Start function by pressing the ECO button
(see " Idle Stop/Start System (if equipped)").
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL (2–ZONE)
1Sets the temperature, left
2Sets climate control to automatic mode
3Demists the windshield
4Increases the airflow
5Sets the air distribution
6Display
7Activates/deactivates air-recirculation
mode
8Switches climate control on/off
9Sets the temperature, right
10Activates/deactivates the Max Cool
function
11Activates/deactivates cooling with air
dehumidification
12Reduces the airflow
13Switches the rear window heating on/
off
14Switches the ZONE function on/off
Operating tips
A number of tips and recommendations to
enable you to get the most out of your auto-
matic climate control are listed below:
•Activate climate control using theandbuttons. The indicator lights in
theandbuttons light up.
•Set the temperature to 70° F (22° C)
•Only use the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
•Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, for
example if there are unpleasant outside
odors or when in a tunnel. The windows
could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is
drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode
•Use thefunction to adopt the tem-
perature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side as well. The indi-
cator light in the
button goes out.
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•If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds
at the bottom of the screen in the center
display (see separate operating instruc-
tions). You will see the current settings of
the various climate control functions.
Idle Stop/Start function
During automatic engine switch-off, the Cli-
mate control only operates at a reduced ca-
pacity. If you require the full climate control
output, you can switch off the Idle Stop/
Start function by pressing the ECO button
(see " Idle Stop/Start System (if equipped)").
Switching automatic climate
control on/off
When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could mist up.
Therefore, only switch off climate control
briefly.
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To activate:
Press the
button The indicator light in
thebutton lights up. Airflow and air
distribution are set to automatic mode.or
Press thebutton. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The previous settings
are reactivated.
To deactivate:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
NOTE
Automatic climate control: switch on climate
control primarily using the
button.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the ve-
hicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can mist up more quickly. There-
fore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This
is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.To activate:
Press the
button The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
To deactivate:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The cooling with
air dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature.
Problems with the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function:
Problem:The indicator light in the
but-
ton flashes three times or remains off. The
cooling with air dehumidification function
cannot be activated.
Cause and solution:The cooling with air de-
humidification function has been deactivated
due to a malfunction. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Setting automatic climate control
to automatic mode
Only automatic climate control features the
"Control climate control automatically" func-
tion.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level
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The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If desired, cooling with
air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can mist up more quickly. There-
fore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function briefly.
To set climate control to automatic mode:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Set the desired temperature.
To activate: press the
button The indi-
cator light in thebutton lights up. Auto-
matic air distribution and airflow are activated.
To switch to manual mode: press theorbutton
or
Press the
orbutton. The indicator
light in thebutton goes out. Automatic
air distribution and airflow are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides. The set
temperature is automatically maintained at a
constant level.
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To increase or reduce temperature: turn con-
trol
1or9counterclockwise or clockwise.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 70° F (22° C).
Setting the air distribution
Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center
and side air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the foot-
well air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center
and side air ventilators as well as the
footwell air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center
and side air ventilators as well as the
demister ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the foot-
well and demister ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter ventilators, the center and side air
ventilators as well as the footwell air
ventilators.NOTE
Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air ventilators. The side air ventilators can
only be closed if the adjusters are turned
clockwise until they engage.
To set the air distribution:
1. Make sure the engine is running.
2. Press the
orbutton repeat-
edly until the desired symbol appears in
the display.
Setting the airflow
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
2. To increase or reduce airflow: press the
orbutton.
Switching the ZONE function
on/off
This function is only available with automatic
climate control.
To activate:press the
button. The in-
dicator light in thebutton lights up. The
temperature setting for the driver's side is not
adopted for the front-passenger side.
To deactivate:press the
button. The
indicator light in thebutton goes out.
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