INFINITI QX30 2018 Owners Manual

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Warn-
ing (BSW):
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [DriveAssist]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Blind Spot Warning].
3. Press the button. The current selection is displayed.
4. To activate/deactivate: press the button again.
For further information about Blind Spot
Warning, see " Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system (if equipped)" in the "5. Starting and
driving" section. Activating/deactivating Lane Departure
Warning (LDW):
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [DriveAssist]
menu on the Menu bar.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Lane Departure Warning].
3. Press the button on the steering
wheel. The current selection is displayed.
4. Press the to confirm.
5. Press the
orbutton to set
[Off], [Standard] or [Adaptive].
6. Press the button to save the setting.
For further information about Lane Depar-
ture Warning, see " Lane departure warning
(LDW) system (if equipped) " in the "5. Start-
ing and driving" section.Service menu ([Serv.])
Depending on the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
[Serv.] menu:
•Calling up display messages in the mes-
sage memory (see "Message memory"
later in this section).
•Restarting the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (see "Restarting TPMS" in
the "5. Starting and driving" section.
•Checking the tire pressure electronically
(see "Checking the tire pressure electroni-
cally" in the "5. Starting and driving" sec-
tion).
•Calling up the service due date (see "Main-
tenance service messages" in the "9. Main-
tenance and Schedules" section).
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Settings menu
Depending on the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, in the [Settings] menu you have the
following options:
•Changing the instrument cluster settings.
•Changing the light setting.
•Changing the vehicle setting.
•Changing the convenience setting.
•Restoring the factory setting.
Instrument cluster:
Unit of measurement for distance: The Dis-
play unit Speed-/odometer function allows
you to choose whether certain displays ap-
pear in kilometers or miles in the vehicle infor-
mation display. 1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Instrument Cluster] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Display Unit Speed-/Odometer]
function.
You will see the selected setting: [miles] or
[km].
5. Press the button to change the set- ting.
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to:
•Digital speedometer in the [Trip] menu.
•Total distance recorder and the trip meter.
•Trip computer.
•Current fuel consumption and approxi-
mate range.
•Navigation instructions in the [Navi] menu.
•Cruise control.
•Speed limiter.
•Intelligent cruise control (ICC).
•Maintenance service interval display.
Switching the additional speedometer on/
off.
The [Speedometer (mph)] or [Speedometer
(km/h)] function allows you to choose
whether the vehicle information display in the
status area shows the speed in MPH or in
km/h instead of the outside temperature.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Instrument Cluster] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Speedometer (mph)] or [Speedom-
eter (km/h)] function.
You will see the selected setting: [On] or
[off].
5. Press the button to change the set- ting.
Selecting the permanent display function.
You can determine whether the vehicle infor-
mation display permanently shows the out-
side temperature or the speed in MPH.
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1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Instrument Cluster] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Outside Temperature] function.
You will see the selected setting: [outside
temperature] or [Speedometer (mph)].
5. Press the button to save the setting.
Lights
Switching the Adaptive Front Lighting Sys-
tem on/off:
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press to confirm. 4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Adaptive front lighting system] func-
tion.
If the [Adaptive front lighting system]
function has been switched on, the cone
of light and the
symbol in the vehicle
information display are shown in orange.
5. Press the button to save the setting.
When you switch the [Adaptive front lighting
system] function on, you activate the follow-
ing functions:
•Freeway mode
•Active light function
•Cornering light function
If you set the low beam headlights for driving
on the right/left, the vehicle information dis-
play shows the [Adaptive front lighting sys-
tem: System Inoperative Inactive For Left-
side Traffic] or [Adaptive front lighting
system: System Inoperative Inactive for
Right-side Traffic] display message instead
of the [Adaptive front lighting] function in the
[Light] submenu.
For further information about the Adaptive
Front Lighting system, see " Adaptive front
lighting system (LED headlight only) (if
equipped)" later in this section Setting the low beam headlights for driving
on the left/right:
This function is only available on vehicles with
the Adaptive Front Lighting System (see "
Adaptive front lighting system (LED head-
light only) (if equipped)" later in this section).
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Low-b. Headl. Setting For:] function.
You will see the selected setting: [Right-
side Traffic] or [Left-side Traffic].
5. Press the button to save the setting. If you change the setting, conversion does
not take place until the next time the ve-
hicle is stationary.
If you set the low beam headlights for driving
on the right/left, then freeway mode is un-
available. This is only deactivated if the set-
ting for driving on the left/right is set oppo-
site to your vehicle's country version.
An INFINITI retailer can set the low beam
headlights for driving on the left/right.
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Setting the brightness of the ambient light-
ing:
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Ambient Light Brightness] function.
You will see the selected setting.
5. Change the setting with . If you change the setting, conversion does
not take place until the next time the ve-
hicle is stationary.
6. Press the
orbutton to adjust
the brightness to a level from [Off] to
[Level 5] (bright).
7. Press the or
button to save the
setting. Activating/deactivating the surround
lighting and exterior lighting delayed
switch-off:
If you have activated the Surround lighting
function and the light switch is set to
, the following functions are acti-
vated when it is dark:
•Surround lighting: the exterior lighting re-
mains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the key. If you start the engine, the
surround lighting is switched off and auto-
matic headlight mode is activated .
•Exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. If you
close all the doors and the lift gate, the
exterior lighting goes off after 15 seconds.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Surround Lighting] function.
5. Press the button to save the setting. When the [Surround Lighting] function is
activated, the light cone and the area around the vehicle are displayed in orange
in the vehicle information display
6. Press the button to confirm the set- ting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exte-
rior lighting temporarily:
1. Before leaving the vehicle, switch the igni- tion switch to the OFF position.
2. Switch the ignition switch to the ON po- sition.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the en-
gine.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-off exterior lighting are on, the fol-
lowing light up:
•Side lights
•Fog lights
•Low beam headlights
•Daytime driving lights
•Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors
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Activating/deactivating the interior light-
ing delay:
If you activate the [Interior Lighting Delay]
function, the interior lighting remains on for
20 seconds after you remove the key from
the ignition lock.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Interior Lighting Delay] function. If
the [Interior lighting delayed switch-off]
function has been switched on, the vehicle
interior is displayed in orange in the ve-
hicle information display
5. Press the button to save the setting.
Vehicle
Setting permanent speed limiter:
You can set permanent speed limiter using
the [Limit Speed (Winter Tires)] function.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu. 2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Vehicle] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Limit Speed (Winter Tires)] function.
You will see the selected setting.
5. Press to confirm.
6. Press the
orbutton to adjust
permanent speed limiter in increments of
ten ([150 mph] to [100 mph]), [240
km/h] to [160 km/h]). The [Off] setting
switches permanent speed limiter off).
7. Press the or
button to store
the entry.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic lock-
ing confirmation:
If you switch on the [Acoustic Lock Feed-
back] function, an acoustic signal sounds
when you lock the vehicle.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Vehicle] submenu.
3. Press to confirm. 4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Acoustic Lock Feedback] function.
If the [Acoustic Lock Feedback] function
is activated, the
symbol in the ve-
hicle information display lights up orange.
5. Press the button to save the setting.
Convenience
Switching the [Fold Mirrors in when Lock-
ing] function on/off:
This function is only available when the ve-
hicle is equipped with the electrical fold-in
function.
When you activate the [Fold Mirrors in when
Locking] function, the exterior mirrors are
folded in when the vehicle is locked. If you
unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's
or front passenger door, the exterior mirrors
fold out again.
If you have switched on the [Fold Mirrors in
when Locking] function and you fold in the
exterior mirrors using the button on the door
(see "Folding" in the "3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments" section), they will not fold
out automatically. The exterior mirrors can
then only be folded out using the button on
the door.
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1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Convenience] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4.
Press theorbutton to select the
[Fold Mirrors in when Locking] function.
If the [Fold Mirrors in when Locking]
function is activated, the vehicle's exterior
mirror is shown in orange in the vehicle
information display.
5. Press the button to save the setting.
Resetting to factory settings
1.Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings] menu.
2. Press theorbutton to select
[Factory Setting] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
The [Reset All Settings?] message appears.
4. Press theorbutton to select
[No] or [Yes].
5.
ress the button to confirm the selec-
tion.
If you have selected [Yes], the vehicle in-
formation display shows a confirmation
message. For safety reasons, not all functions are reset:
the [Limit Speed (Winter Tires)] function in
permanent speed limiter can only be set in the
[Vehicle] submenu.
If you want to reset the Daytime driving lights
function in the Lights submenu, you must switch
the ignition switch to the ACC position.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
Display messages appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
Display messages with graphic symbols are
simplified in the Owner's Manual and may
differ from the symbols in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
Certain display messages are accompanied
by an audible warning tone or a continuous
tone.
When the ignition is switched off, all display
messages are deleted apart from some high-
priority display messages. Once the causes of
the high-priority display messages have been
rectified, these display messages are deleted as
well.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please
observe the notes on parking (see "Parking" in
the "5. Starting and driving" section).
Hiding display messages
Press the orbutton to hide the
display message. The display message is hid-
den.
The vehicle information display shows high-
priority display messages in red. Some high-
priority display messages cannot be hidden.
The vehicle information display shows these
messages continuously until the causes for
the messages have been remedied.
Message memory
The vehicle information display saves certain
messages in the message memory. You can
call up these display messages:
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Service]
menu.
If there are display messages, the vehicle
information display shows [2 messages],
for example.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
the entry, e.g. [2 messages].
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to scroll
through the display messages.
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Safety systems
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual]ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are temporarily
unavailable.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
Possible causes:
•Self-diagnosis is not yet complete.•The on-board voltage may be insufficient.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements, at a speed above 12 MPH (20 km/h). If the display
message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed, drive on carefully and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Inoperative See
Operator's Manual]ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are not available
due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
,,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked immediately. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Currently Unavailable
See Operator's Manual]BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements, at a speed above 12 MPH (20 km/h). If the display
message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed, drive on carefully and have the system checked. It is recommended you an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Inoperative See
Operator's Manual]BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Inoperative See Opera-
tor's Manual]EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic
Control), and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
A warning tone sounds.
In addition, the
,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked immediately. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Turn On The Ignition to
Release the Parking
Brake]The redindicator light lights up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition was switched off.
Key: turn the key to the ON position in the ignition switch
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Please Release Parking
Brake]The redindicator light flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not
fulfilled (see " Applying automatically (vehicles with automatic transmission)" in the "5. Starting and driving" section).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
Release the electric parking brake manually.
The red
indicator light flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking brake (see "Emergency braking" in the "5. Starting and driving" section)
[Parking Brake See
Operator's Manual] The yellowwarning light lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.
3. Press the P (Park) button.
4. Have the system checked. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
The yellow
warning light and the redindicator light are lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
1. Switch the ignition off and turn it back on.
2. Release the electric parking brake manually.or
3. Release the electric parking brake automatically (see " Applying automatically (vehicles with automatic transmission)" in the "5.
Starting and driving" section).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released: DO NOT drive on. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
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