service schedule INFINITI QX30 2018 Owners Manual

operates normally, but without anti-lock as-
sistance (see "Brake system" in the "5. Start-
ing and driving" section).
BRAKE warning light (red)
WARNING
•Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it to
be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driving
it could be dangerous.
•Pressing the brake pedal when the igni-
tion switch is not in the ON position
and/or when the brake fluid level is low
may increase the stopping distance and
braking will require greater pedal effort
as well as pedal travel.
•If the brake fluid level is below the mini-
mum or MIN mark on the brake fluid res-
ervoir, do not drive until the brake sys-
tem has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light remains illuminated and
turns off when the engine is started. If the light illuminates at any other time, it may
indicate that the brake system is not func-
tioning properly. If the BRAKE warning light
illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and
contact an INFINITI retailer.
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Low tire pressure warning
light (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the
tire pressure of all its tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of
low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS
is not functioning properly.
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the Low tire pressure warming light illu-
minates to indicate that the system is opera-
tional. The light then tuns off within a few
seconds after the engine is started.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate. A
tire pressure warning message also appears
in the vehicle information display.
When the low tire pressure warning light il-
luminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all 4 tires to the recom- mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label located in
the driver's door opening, see "Tire and load-
ing information label" in the "9. Mainte-
nance and Schedules" section. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automati-
cally turn off when the tire pressure is ad-
justed. After the tire is inflated to the recom-
mended pressure, the vehicle must be driven
at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to acti-
vate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
The low tire pressure warning message ap-
pears each time the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position as long as the low tire
pressure warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see "Vehicle in-
formation display" later in this section and
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
the "5. Starting and driving" section.
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The light
will remain on after 1 minute. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service. The low
tire pressure warning does not appear if the
Instruments and controls2-9

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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2-24Instruments and controls

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.
Air-recirculation mode is activated automati-
cally at high outside temperatures or high levels of pollution. When air-recirculation
mode is activated automatically, the indicator
light in the
button is not lit. Outside air
is added after about 30 minutes.
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.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrig-
erant under high pressure. To avoid per-
sonal injury, any air conditioner service should be done only by an experienced
technician with the proper equipment.
The air conditioner system in your vehicle is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your vehicle’s air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to the air
conditioner system. (See "Air conditioner sys-
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations" in
the "9. Maintenance and Schedules" section.)
An INFINITI retailer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air conditioner
system.
Air conditioner filter
The air conditioner system is equipped with
an air conditioner filter. To make sure the air
conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates ef-
ficiently, replace the filter in accordance with
the specified maintenance intervals listed in
the separate maintenance booklet. It is rec-
ommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
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MAJOR APPS AVAILABLE FOR
USE IN THIS SYSTEM
The major applications currently available for INFINITI InTouch are introduced here.
Note that the applications are subject to updates and changes.
AppsDescriptions
[Maintenance Note] You can check maintenance items inside the vehicle at your convenience.
[Calendar]* (if equipped) The day's schedule can be checked. The schedule in the [Calendar] works with web-based services.
[Email]* (if equipped) The Email account you use can also be accessed through the vehicle system. You will be informed when
a new incoming message is received. This application works with web-based services.
[Compass]
(models with navigation system) The current traveling direction of the vehicle is shown in various kinds of skins.
Accurate information cannot be provided if GPS position information cannot be obtained.
[Clock] [Clock] shows the current time in various kinds of skins.
Mobile Apps Many popular applications you usually use on your smartphone can also be used in your vehicle.
After registering a subscription in “INFINITI InTouch Apps” you can use these applications by operating
the in-vehicle display.
Applications such as Facebook, etc.
*: Requires an account to be set up. To use [Calendar], [Email] and Mobile Apps, INFINITI InTouch Apps must be downloaded to your
smartphone.
WARNING
•Look at the display screen only briefly
while driving. Keep your eyes on the
road. Inattentive driving may lead to a
crash resulting in serious injuries or
death. NOTE
When Email service and calendar schedule
information are displayed on the in-vehicle
display, the system controls the display
based on the in-vehicle profiles (user ID and
password). Therefore, users are required to
create a profile to make use of Email and
calendar services. IMPORTANT:
A PIN code can be used so that other people
cannot see your Email and calendar apps.
When the engine is turned OFF and then ON
again, the PIN code has to be entered.
After the PIN code is entered, regardless of
whether your smartphone is connected to
the vehicle or not, Email and calender apps
will be viewable until the engine is turned
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OFF. When the system is set to valet park-
ing, or the relevant account is erased, Email
and schedule will be erased from the system.
EXAMPLES OF HOW VEHICLE
APPS IS USED
Example Email application (if
equipped)
This App allows you to access web-based
Email through the in-vehicle interface. When
you use this application for the first time, you
will need to create a new user.
To use the Email application service, connect
a smartphone to the vehicle.
1. Push

•Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
wastepaper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
CAUTION
•Do not use leaded gasoline. (See "Rec-
ommended fluids/lubricants and ca-
pacities" in the "9. Maintenance and
Schedules" section.) Deposits from
leaded gasoline seriously reduce the
ability of the three-way catalyst to help
reduce exhaust pollutants and/or dam-
age the three-way catalyst.
•Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems may cause overrich
fuel to flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep driv-
ing if the engine misfires, or if noticeable
loss of performance or other unusual op-
erating conditions are detected. Have
the vehicle inspected promptly. It is rec-
ommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
•Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the three-
way catalyst.
•Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
•Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if present),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu-
minates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This se-
quence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the ve-
hicle that prevent the TPMS from working
properly. Always check the TPMS telltale af-
ter replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Starting and driving5-5

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
brake fluid is below the MIN line
2, the brake
warning light will illuminate. Add brake fluid
up to the MAX line
1. Use Genuine INFINITI
brake fluid DOT4+ or equivalent. Never mix
different types of fluids. For additional infor-
mation on the recommended type of brake
fluid, refer "Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities" in the "9. Maintenance and
Schedules" section.
If the brake fluid must be added frequently,
the brake system should be thoroughly
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir pe-
riodically. Add fluid when the low washer
fluid warning appears on the vehicle informa-
tion display.
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir,
lift the cap off the reservoir and pour the
windshield-washer fluid into the reservoir
opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for bet-
ter cleaning. In the winter season, add a
windshield-washer antifreeze. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for the mixture
ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when
driving conditions require an increased
amount of windshield-washer fluid.Recommended fluid is Genuine INFINITI
Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent.CAUTION
•Do not substitute engine antifreeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the paint.
•Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
•Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
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WINDOW WASHER FLUID
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4. Fit the replacement battery in the vehicle.
REINITIALISATION PROCEDURE
AFTER BATTERY
RECONNECTION
If the battery has been reconnected, check
the following items:
•Clock setting (if so equipped). For details,
see "Clock" in the "2. Instruments and con-
trols" section, or the separately provided
navigation system Owner's Manual, or the
audio device descriptions in " Audio system
(if equipped)" in the "4. Display screen,
heater and air conditioner, and audio sys-
tem" section.
•Reset the desired radio stations to the pre-
set station buttons. For details, see the
audio device descriptions in the “4. Heater
and air conditioner, and audio system”.
JUMP-STARTING
If jump-starting is necessary, see "Jump
starting" in the "6. In case of emergency" sec-
tion. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
position before servicing drive belt. The en-
gine could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of un- usual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If
the belt is in poor condition or loose, have
it replaced or adjusted. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for con- dition and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule as shown in a
separately provided Warranty Informa-
tion and Maintenance booklet.
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DRIVE BELT
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brake pad wear. For additional informa-
tion on wheel offset dimensions, refer to
"Wheels and Tires" in the "9. Mainte-
nance and Schedules" section.
•When a replacement tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will flash for approximately 1
minute. The light will remain on after 1
minute. Contact an INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible for tire replacement
and/or system resetting.
•Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
•The TPMS sensor may be damaged if it
is not handled correctly. Be careful when
handling the TPMS sensor.
•When replacing the TPMS sensor, the ID
registration may be required. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for ID registration.
•Do not use a valve stem cap that is not
specified by INFINITI. The valve stem
cap may become stuck.
•Be sure that the valve stem caps are cor-
rectly fitted. Otherwise the valve may be clogged up with dirt and cause a mal-
function or loss of pressure.
•Do not install a damaged or deformed
wheel or tire even if it has been repaired.
Such wheels or tires could have struc-
tural damage and could fail without
warning.
•The use of retread tires is not recom-
mended.
•For additional information regarding
tires, refer to "Important Tire Safety In-
formation" (US) or "Tire Safety Infor-
mation" (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet.
Care of wheels
•Wash the wheels when washing the ve-
hicle to maintain their appearance.
•Clean the inner side of the wheels when
the wheel is changed or the underside of
the vehicle is washed.
•Do not use abrasive cleaners when wash-
ing the wheels.
•Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
•INFINITI recommends waxing the road
wheels to protect against road salt in ar-
eas where it is used during winter.
WHEEL BALANCE
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle han-
dling and tire life. Even with regular use,
wheels can get out of balance. Therefore,
they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be performed
with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balanc-
ing the wheels on the vehicle could lead to
mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to "Important Tire Safety Information"
(US) or "Tire Safety Information" (Canada)
in the Warranty Information Booklet.
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9 Maintenance and Schedules
Maintenance requirements................9-2
General maintenance ................. .9-2
Scheduled maintenance ................9-2
Where to go for service ................9-2
General maintenance ................... .9-2
Explanation of general maintenance items . . . .9-2
Explanation of general maintenance items ......9-5
Emission control system maintenance .......9-6
Chassis and body maintenance ...........9-6
Maintenance schedules ................. .9-7Additional maintenance items for severe
operating systems
.................. .9-7
Oil change monitor .................. .9-7
Maintenance service messages ...........9-7
Standard maintenance ................. .9-10
Emission control system maintenance
(For 2.0L turbo gasoline engine) .........9-10
Chassis & body maintenance ............9-13
Maintenance log ..................... .9-15