Traction Control INFINITI QX30 2018 Owners Manual

Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance
from the vehicle until the engine has cooled
down.
Check the coolant level and top up the cool-
ant, observing the warning notes (see "If your
vehicle overheats" in the "6. In case of emer-
gency" section).
If you have to top up the coolant frequently,
have the engine cooling system checked.
Make sure that the air supply to the engine
radiator is not blocked, e. g. by frozen slush.
Do not start the engine again until the cool-
ant temperature is below 250°F (120°C). The
engine may otherwise be damaged.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches 0 (Empty).There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge
reaches 0 (Empty).
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
The VDC warning light blinks when the Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is oper-
ating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that
the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. You may feel or hear the system working, this
is normal.
The light will continue to blink for a few sec-
onds after the VDC system stops limiting
wheel spin.
Cruise control or Intelligent Cruise Control is
deactivated.
For additional information see " Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light " in
the "2. Instruments and controls" section and
"Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system" in
the "5. Starting and driving" section.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated. Both lights flash
when the hazard switch is turned on.
Low beam indicator light
This light comes on when the switch is turned
to the position:The headlights will come
on and front side, tail, number plate and in-
strument lights remain on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) has been disabled. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operat-
ing.
Disabling the VDC system causes the For-
ward Emergency Braking system to become
unavailable. See " Forward emergency brak-
ing (FEB) system (if equipped)" in the "5.
Starting and driving" section for more details.
This light also comes on briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
The light will turn off after approximately 1
second if the VDC system is operational.
When the VDC OFF indicator light and VDC
warning light (see " Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light" later in this section)
come on with the VDC system turned on, it
alerts the driver to the fact that the system's
fail-safe mode is operating. This means that
the system may not be functioning properly.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for these ser-
vices.
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Tires
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Please Correct Tire
Pressure] The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
1. Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (see "Wheels and tires" in the "8. Do-it-yourself" section)
2. If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
3. Restart the tire pressure monitoring system (see "Restarting TPMS" in the "5. Starting and driving" section)
[Check Tire(s)] The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly The wheel position is displayed in the vehicle information display
A warning tone also sounds.
WARNING
Underinflated tires pose the following risks:•The tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.•The tires may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire traction.•The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tire (see "Flat tire" in the "6. In case of emergency" section).
4. Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire pressure.
[Warning Tire Malfunction] The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displayed in the vehicle information display.
WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:•A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.•You could lose control of the vehicle.•Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat buildup and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tire (see "Flat tire" in the "6. In case of emergency" section).
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– CDs that are not round
– CDs with a paper label
– CDs that are warped, scratched, orhave abnormal edges
•This audio system can only play prere-
corded CDs. It has no capabilities to record
or burn CDs.
•If a CD cannot be played, one of the fol-
lowing messages will be displayed.
[Disc Reading Error]
Indicates a CLV/Focus, TOC or Access
error. Check and re-insert the CD. Make
sure that it is inserted correctly.
[Please Eject Disc]
Indicates a mechanism error. If the CD can
be ejected, eject and re-insert the CD. If
the CD cannot be ejected, have the system
checked. It if recommended you contact
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[File type is not supported]
Indicates that no readable files are found
on the inserted CD. Check the data on your
CD.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connection port/ iPod
The Media Hub is located in the center con-
sole and consists of the USB connectors. 1) USB/iPod connection port
Connect to play media from an iPod®,
iPhone® or a USB memory device. When
using INFINITI InTouch Apps with an
iPhone®, connect via a USB cable. Refer
to the device manufacturer’s owner infor-
mation regarding the proper use and care
of the device.
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the
USB device while driving. Doing so can be a
distraction. If distracted you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent or serious injury.
CAUTION
•Do not force the USB device into the
USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or upside down into the port may
damage the port. Make sure that the
USB device is connected correctly into
the USB port.
•Do not grab the USB port cover (if
equipped) when pulling the USB device
out of the port. This could damage the
port and the cover.
•Do not leave the USB cable in a place
where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable may damage the port.
The vehicle is not equipped with a USB de-
vice. USB devices should be purchased sepa-
rately as necessary.
This system cannot be used to format USB
devices. To format a USB device, use a per-
sonal computer.
In some areas, the USB device for the front
seats plays only sound without images for
regulatory reasons, even when the vehicle is
parked.
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For CDs without compressed audio files:
ModeScreen display
Disc Repeat
Disc
1 Track Repeat
1 Track
Disc Random
Disc
For CDs with compressed audio files:
Mode Screen display
Disc Repeat
Disc
1 Folder Repeat
1 Folder
1 Track Repeat
1 Track
Disc Random
Disc
1 Folder Random
1 Folder
CD player operation
Loading:
Insert the CD into the slot with the label side
facing up. The CD will be guided automati-
cally into the slot and starts playing.
After loading the CD, the CD screen will ap-
pear on the display. Activation and playing:
The CD mode can be selected from the
source list or by pushing the
button
with a CD loaded to play the CD.
For details, see "Selecting audio source" ear-
lier in this section and "Main audio buttons"
earlier in this section.
If the system has been turned off while the
CD was playing, pushing >will
start the Audio system set to the CD screen.
Selecting track/folder:
Touch [Track] or [Folder] in the CD menu and
select a preferred track or folder from the list.
Push to move to the
next or previous track.
For CDs with compressed audio files, push
to move to the next or
previous folder.
For details, see "Main audio buttons" earlier in
this section.
Fast-forwarding/rewinding:
Push and hold to fast-
forward or rewind the track. Release •CAT•TRACK> to play the track at normal
speed. Scanning:
Touch [Scan] on the display to scan the
tracks in the CD. While scanning, the CD will
play the first 10 seconds of each track and
move on to the next track. Pushing [Scan]
again within the 10 seconds will stop scan-
ning.
Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode] or the play mode icon ([
]or[]) to select the play mode.
Ejecting CD:
Push <
>to eject the CD. If the CD is
ejected and left unremoved, it will be re-
loaded into the slot to protect the CD.
USB (UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS)
CONNECTION PORT
Connecting USB memory device
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the
USB device while driving. Doing so can be a
distraction. If distracted you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent or serious injury.
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Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode] on the display to select
the play mode.
Only one of the two connected USB memory
devices can be operated by the voice recog-
nition system.
IPOD PLAYER
Connecting iPod
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the
iPod while driving. Doing so can be a dis-
traction. If distracted you could lose con-
trol of your vehicle and cause an accident or
serious injury.
CAUTION
•Do not force the iPod device into the
USB port. Inserting the iPod cable tilted
or upside down into the port may dam-
age the port. Make sure that the iPod
cable is connected correctly to the USB
port.
•Do not grab the USB port cover (if
equipped) when pulling the iPod cable
out of the port. This could damage the
port and the cover.
•Do not leave the iPod cable in a place
where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable may damage the port.
Refer to your device manufacturer's owner
information regarding the proper use and
care of the device.
Two USB (iPod) connectors are located on
the center console box.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port/
iPod page 4-57
The battery of the iPod will be charged while
the device is connected to the vehicle if the
iPod supports USB connection charging.
Depending on the model and firmware ver-
sion of the iPod, the display on the iPod
shows an INFINITI or Accessory Attached
screen when the connection is completed.
When the iPod is connected to the vehicle,
the iPod music library can only be operated
using the vehicle audio controls.
Compatibility:
Made for
•iPod touch® (5th generation)
•iPod touch® (4th generation)
•iPod touch® (3rd generation)
•iPod touch® (2nd generation)
•iPod touch® (1st generation)
•iPod touch®
•iPod® with video
•iPod classic®
•iPod nano® (7th generation)
•iPod nano® (6th generation)
•iPod nano® (5th generation)
•iPod nano® (4th generation)
•iPod nano® (3rd generation)
•iPod nano® (2nd generation)
•iPod nano® (1st generation)
•iPhone® 6 Plus
•iPhone® 6
•iPhone® 5S
•iPhone® 5
•iPhone® 4S
•iPhone® 4
•iPhone® 3GS
•iPhone® 3G
•iPhone®
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FCC Notice...................... .5-46
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 ................... .5-57
Tips for driving with the ICC system .......5-58
System temporarily unavailable ..........5-61
System maintenance ................ .5-62
Forward emergency braking (FEB) system (if
equipped) ......................... .5-63
FEB system operation ............... .5-64
Turning the FEB system on/off ..........5-66
FEB system limitations ............... .5-67
System temporarily unavailable ..........5-68
System maintenance ................ .5-69
FCC Notice ...................... .5-69
Active sound enhancement ...............5-70
Active sound enhancement .............5-70
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) (if equipped) .....5-71
Important safety notes ................5-71
Detecting parking spaces ..............5-72
Parking ........................ .5-73Exiting a parking space
...............5-74
Canceling IPA .................... .5-76
Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor) function
(if equipped) ....................... .5-76
Sonar function overview ...............5-78
Range of the sensors ................ .5-82
Sonar function OFF switch .............5-82
Sonar function settings ...............5-83
Sonar function limitations ..............5-83
Problems with sonar function ..........
.5-84
System

maintenance ................ .5-85
Break-in schedule .................... .5-85
Fuel efficient driving tips ................5-86
Increasing fuel economy ................ .5-87
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (if equipped) ........5-87
Parking .......................... .5-88
Switching off the engine ..............5-89
Extended parking .................. .5-90
Electric power steering system ............5-90
Brake system ....................... .5-91
Brake precautions .................. .5-91
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..........5-92
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .......5-93
Traction Control System (TCS) ...........5-95
Characteristics of VDC ...............5-95
EBD (electronic brake force distribution) . . . .5-96
Steer Control ..................... .5-96

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to graduallystop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and contact a roadside emergency service to
change the tire. For additional informa-
tion, refer to "Flat tire" in the "6. In case of
emergency" section.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS
AND DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re-
duces coordination, delays reaction time
and impairs judgement. Driving after
drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of
being involved in an accident injuring your-
self and others. Additionally, if you are in-
jured in an accident, alcohol can increase
the severity of the injury.
INFINITI is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under the
influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of
people are injured or killed in alcohol-related
accidents. Although the local laws vary on
what is considered to be legally intoxicated,
the fact is that alcohol affects all people dif-
ferently and most people underestimate the
effects of alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t
drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is
impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other
physical condition.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your INFINITI is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving in
deep water or mud as your INFINITI is mainly
designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional
off-road vehicle.
Remember that 2–wheel drive vehicles are
less capable than all-wheel drive (AWD)
models for rough road driving and extrication
when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the like.
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
•Spinning the front wheels on slippery
surfaces may cause the AWD warning
message to display and the AWD system
to automatically switch from the AWD
to 2WD mode. This could reduce the
traction. Be especially careful when
towing a trailer. (AWD models)
•Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should
be seated with their seat belt fastened.
This will keep you and your passengers
in position when driving over rough ter-
rain.
•Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead
drive either straight up or straight down
the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip
over sideways much more easily than
they can forward or backward.
•Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. If you
drive down them, you may not be able to
control your speed. If you drive across
them, you may roll over.
•Do not shift gears while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.
•Stay alert when driving to the top of a
hill. At the top there could be a drop-off
or other hazard that could cause an ac-
cident.
•If your engine stalls or you cannot make
it to the top of a steep hill, never at-
tempt to turn around. Your vehicle could
tip or roll over. Always back straight
down in R (Reverse) gear and apply
brakes to control your speed.
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Self-test feature
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer.
The computer has a built-in diagnostic fea-
ture that tests the system each time you start
the engine and move the vehicle at a low
speed in forward or reverse. When the self-
test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise
and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal.
This is normal and does not indicate a mal-
function. If the computer senses a malfunc-
tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates
the ABS warning light on the instrument
panel. The brake system then operates nor-
mally, but without anti-lock assistance. If the
ABS warning light illuminates during the self-
test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Normal operation
The ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6
MPH (5 to 10 km/h). The speed varies ac-
cording to road conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more
wheels are close to locking up, the actuator
rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pres-
sure. This action is similar to pumping the
brakes very quickly. You may feel a pulsation
in the brake pedal and hear a noise from
under the hood or feel a vibration from the
actuator when it is operating. This is normal
and indicates that the ABS is operating prop-
erly. However, the pulsation may indicate
that road conditions are hazardous and extra
care is required while driving.The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs
and vehicle motion. Under certain driving
conditions, the VDC system helps to perform
the following functions.
•Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel
on the same axle.
•Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function).
•Controls brake pressure at individual
wheels and engine output to help the
driver maintain control of the vehicle in the
following conditions: – understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the steered path despite increased
steering input)
– oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions).
The VDC system can help the driver to main-
tain control of the vehicle, but it cannot pre-
vent loss of vehicle control in all driving situ-
ations.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
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•If both thewarning light andwarning light are lit continuously, VDC
is not available due to a malfunction.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
(TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS) is part of
VDC.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is trans-
ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you deacti-
vate VDC.
CHARACTERISTICS OF VDC
If theVDC warning light goes out before
beginning the journey, VDC is automatically
active.
If VDC intervenes, the
VDC warning
light flashes in the combination meter.
If VDC intervenes:
•Do not deactivate VDC under any circum-
stances.
•When pulling away, only depress the ac-
celerator pedal as far as is necessary.
•Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
Deactivating/activating VDC
WARNING
If you deactivate VDC, VDC no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate VDC in the situations de-
scribed in the following section.
You can select between the following sta-
tuses of VDC:
•VDC is activated.
•VDC is deactivated.
It may be best to deactivate VDC in the fol-
lowing situations:
•When using snow chains.
•In deep snow.
•On sand or gravel. NOTE
Activate VDC as soon as the situations de-
scribed above no longer apply. VDC will oth-
erwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
You can activate/deactivate VDC using the
vehicle information display. To activate/
deactivate VDC:
1. Start the engine
2. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [DriveAssist]
menu in the vehicle information display.
3. Press the
orbutton to select
VDC.
4. Press the button on the steering
wheel. The current selection is displayed.
5. To activate/deactivate: press the
button again.
VDC is deactivated if the
warning
light in the combination meter lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
Characteristics when VDC is deactivated:
If VDC is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the
VDC warning light
flashes in the combination meter. In such
situations, VDC will not stabilize the vehicle.
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If you deactivate VDC:
•VDC no longer intervenes in understeer or
oversteer situations.
•Engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a
cutting action, so the tires cut through the
loose surface until the hit solid ground,
giving better traction.
•Traction control is still activated.
•VDC still provides support when you
brake.
EBD (ELECTRONIC BRAKE
FORCE DISTRIBUTION)
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to help improve han-
dling during braking.
WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the EBD [Inop-
erative See Operator's Manual] warning is
displayed in the vehicle information dis-
play. The
VDC warning light may also
light up.
If EBD is malfunctioning as a result of a
VDC malfunction, the rear wheels can lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving
style to the different handling characteris-
tics. Have the brake system checked. It is
recommended you see an INFINITI retailer.
STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting
a noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilisation.
This steering support is provided in particular
if:
•Both right wheels or both left wheels are
on a wet or slippery road surface when
you brake.
•The vehicle starts to skid.
WARNING
No steering support is provided from
STEER CONTROL, if:
•VDC is malfunctioning.
•The steering is faulty.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function.
WARNING
•Never rely solely on the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) system to prevent the vehicle
from moving backward on a hill. Always
drive carefully and attentively. Depress
the brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped on a steep hill. Be especially
careful when stopped on a hill on frozen
or muddy roads. Failure to prevent the
vehicle from rolling backwards may re-
sult in a loss of control of the vehicle and
possible serious injury or death.
•The Hill Start Assist system is not de-
signed to hold the vehicle at a standstill
on a hill. Depress the brake pedal when
the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
roll backwards and may result in a colli-
sion or serious personal injury.
•The Hill Start Assist system may not
prevent the vehicle from rolling back-
wards on a hill under all load or road
conditions. Always be prepared to de-
press the brake pedal to prevent the ve-
hicle from rolling backwards. Failure to
do so may result in a collision or serious
personal injury.
•After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could
HILL START ASSIST (HSA)
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