remote start INFINITI QX30 2018 Owner's Manual

For additional information, refer to “On-
pavement and off-road driving precau-
tions”, “Avoiding collision and rollover” and
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR
VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modifi-
cation could affect its performance, safety
or durability and may even violate govern-
mental regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems resulting from modi-
fications may not be covered under INFINITI
warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diag-
nostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for example
remote insurance company monitoring,
remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or
engine reprogramming, may cause inter-
ference or damage to vehicle systems. We
do not recommend or endorse the use of
any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, un-
less specifically approved by INFINITI. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused by any aftermarket plug-in device.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all fea-
tures and equipment available on this model.
Features and equipment in your vehicle may
vary depending on model, trim level, options
selected, order, date of production, region or
availability. Therefore, you may find informa-
tion about features or equipment that are not
included or installed on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. INFINITI reserves the right
to change performance, design or compo-
nent suppliers without notice and without
obligation.
From time to time, INFINITI may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with
the most accurate information currently
available. Please carefully read and retain
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you by INFINITI to ensure you have access
to accurate and up-to-date information
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moderate
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures
must be followed carefully.
NOTE
Indicates additional helpful information.

Symptom Possible causeRemedy
You can no
longer lock or
unlock the
vehicle using
Intelligent KeyThe key
battery is
discharged
or nearly
discharged
•Check the key battery (see "Checking the battery") and replace it necessary
If this does not work:
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
There is inter-
ference from
a powerful
source of radio
waves
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
There is a fault
with the
Intelligent Key
system
•Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key.•Have the vehicle and key checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote control function
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later 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.
The engine
cannot be
started using
the keyThe on-board
voltage is too
low
•Switch off non-essential consumers, e. g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again
If this does not work:
•Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (see "Battery")
or
•Jump-start the vehicle (see "Jump starting")
or
•Have the system checked. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
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If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with the Intelligent Key, after a
short time:
•You will not be able to switch on the igni-
tion with the push-button ignition switch.
•You will not be able to start the engine
with the push-button ignition switch until
the vehicle is unlocked again.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the but-
ton on the front door (see "Locking with in-
side door knob"). you can continue to start the
engine with the push-button ignition switch.
KEY POSITIONS WITH THE
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH
1Start/Stop button
2Ignition lock
When you switch on the ignition, all of the
indicator lights in the combination meter light
up. For further information on situations
where an indicator light either fails to go out
after starting the engine or lights up while
driving see "Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders".
If the push-button ignition switch
1has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the key
being removed from the ignition.
To switch on the power supply (accessory
mode):press the push-button ignition switch
1once without depressing the brake pedal.The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windshield wipers, for ex-
ample.
The power supply is switched off again if the
driver's door is opened and you press the
push-button ignition switch
1twice when in
this position.
To switch on the ignition:press the push-
button ignition switch
1twice without de-
pressing the brake pedal. The ignition is
switched on.
The ignition is switched off if the driver's door
is opened and you press the push-button
ignition switch
1when in this position.
REMOVING THE START/STOP
BUTTON
You can remove the start/stop button from
the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor-
mal using the key.
You can only switch between push-button
ignition switch mode and key operation when
the vehicle is stationary.
You must also engage park position P (Park).
Remove the start/stop button
1from igni-
tion lock
2.
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