tire pressure INFINITI QX30 2018 Owners Manual

LightName Page Light NamePage Light NamePage
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-8Seat belt (driver and front pas-
senger) warning light2-11High beam assist indicator
light *2-14
Brake warning light (red) 2-11Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (SRS) air bag warning light2-12High beam indicator light 2-14
Low tire pressure warning
light*2-9Low fuel warning light 2-13Rear fog light indicator light 2-14
Malfunction indicator light
(yellow)2-10Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light2-13Side light indicator light 2-14
Distance warning light* 2-11Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-13Front passenger air bag status
light**2-14
Electric parking brake warning
light (red)2-11Low beam indicator light 2-14
Electric parking brake warning
light (yellow)2-11Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light2-13
Coolant warning light 2-13Front fog light indicator light* 2-14 *: if equipped
**: located above heater and air condi-
tioner controls
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warninglightSeat belt (driver and front passenger)warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light *
Brake warning light (red)Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light*Low fuel warning lightRear fog light indicator light
Malfunction indicator light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightSide light indicator light
Distance warning light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsFront passenger air bag status light**
Electric parking brake warning light (red)Low beam indicator light
Electric parking brake warning light (yel-
low)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF in-dicator light
Coolant warning lightFront fog light indicator light* *: if equipped **: located above heater and air conditioner controls
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer see
"Vehicle information display" in the "2. Instru-
ments and controls" section.
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if so
equipped) will come on, ,
,
,,,,,,,
. These lights should go out within a few
seconds after starting the engine. If any light fails to come on or operates in a way other
than described, it may indicate a burned out
bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
Also see "Vehicle information display" later in
this section.
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the ABS warning light illuminates to in-
dicate that the ABS is operational. The light then turns off within a few seconds after the
engine is started.
If the ABS light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
If the ABS warning light comes on while driv-
ing, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Observe the additional display mes-
sages (if any) in the vehicle information dis-
play. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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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
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low tire pressure warning light illuminates to
indicate a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see "Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)" in the "5. Start-
ing and driving" section.
WARNING
•Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
•If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch pushed ON, have the ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
•If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Seri-
ous vehicle damage could occur and may
lead to an accident and could result in
serious personal injury or death. Check
the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the tire
placard, located in the driver's door
opening, to turn the low tire pressure
warning light off. If the light still illumi-
nates while driving after adjusting the
tire pressure, a tire may be flat. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a replace-
ment tire as soon as possible.
•If a replacement tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced without a TPMS sen-
sor tire pressure will not be indicated,
the TPMS will not function and the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Have your ve-
hicle's tires replaced and/or TPMS sys-
tem reset as soon as possible. It is rec-
ommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for these services.
•Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
•The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
•If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS
may not operate correctly.
•Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to all four wheels correctly.
Malfunction Indicator light
(MIL) (yellow)
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the yellow Malfunction Indicator
light illuminates. This means that the system
is operational.
If the yellow engine malfunction indicator
light lights up while the engine is running,
there may be a fault, for example:
•In the engine management
•In the fuel injection system
•In the exhaust system
•In the ignition system (for vehicles with
gasoline engines)
•In the fuel system
•In other monitored items, for example the
automatic transmission.
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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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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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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Tire Press. Monitor
Currently Unavailable] No signals can be received from the tire pressure sensors due to strong RF interference. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
Drive on. The tire pressure monitoring system restarts automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified.
[Tire Press. Sensor(s)
Missing] There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
vehicle information display.
Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Tire Press. Monitor
Inoperative No Wheel
Sensors] The wheels fitted do not have suitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitoring system is deactivated.
Fit wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors The tire pressure monitoring system is activated automatically after driving for a few
minutes.
[Tire Press. Monitor
Inoperative] The tire pressure monitoring system is faulty.
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–When a sign or mirror-like surface is
reflecting intense light towards the
front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being towed
by a leading vehicle is reflecting in-
tense light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle is
damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an
angle due to a punctured tire, being
towed, etc.
•The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations. –
The brightness of the headlights of the
oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle.
–The movement and direction of the on-
coming vehicle and the leading vehicle.
– When only one light on the oncoming
vehicle or the leading vehicle is illumi-
nated.
–
When the oncoming vehicle or the lead-
ing vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve, the
road surface, etc.).
– The number of passengers and the
amount of luggage.
•High beam Assist does not recognize
road users: – Who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians. –
Who have low intensity lighting, e. g.
cyclists.
– Whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a
barrier.
•In very rare cases, High beam Assist rec-
ognizes road users too late or not at all.
In this, or in similar situations, the auto-
matic high beam headlights will not be
deactivated or activated regardless.
There is a risk of an accident.
•Always carefully observe the traffic
conditions and switch off the high beam
headlights in good time.
CAUTION
High beam Assist cannot compensate for
road and weather circumstances while
driving. The system saves the driver from
having to operate the switch. The driver
always remains responsible for choosing
the correct light setting.
Specific situations in which to operate the
headlight switch manually:
•In heavy rain, snowy conditions. (gen-
eral poor visibility and bad weather con-
ditions).
•When the vehicle sensors are dirty, cov-
ered or broken.
Switching High Beam Assist on/off
To switch on:
Turn the light switch to and press
the combination switch beyond the pressure
point in the direction of arrow
3. Theindicator light in the vehicle information dis-
play lights up when it is dark and the light
sensor switches on the low-beam headlights.
If you are driving at speeds above approxi-
mately 28 MPH (45 km/h) the headlight
range is set automatically depending on the
distance between the vehicle and other road
users.
If you are driving at speeds above approxi-
mately 34 MPH (55 km/h) and no other road
users are detected, the high beam headlights
are switched on automatically. The
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving.........5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...........5-4
Three-way catalyst (if equipped) ..........5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .....5-5
On pavement and off-road driving
precautions ...................... .5-10
Avoiding collision and rollover ...........5-10
Off-road recovery .................. .5-11
Rapid air pressure loss ................5-11
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ........5-12
Driving safety precautions .............5-12
All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety
precautions (if so equipped) .............5-14
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer system ...........5-14
Ignition switch ...................... .5-15
Steering lock ..................... .5-15
Key positions ..................... .5-15
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped) ......5-16
Key positions with the push-button ignition
switch ......................... .5-17
Removing the start/stop button ..........5-17
Emergency engine shut off .............5-18
Before starting engine ................. .5-18
Starting engine ...................... .5-18
Starting procedure with the key ..........5-18
Starting procedure using the push-button
ignition switch (if equipped) .............5-19Driving the vehicle
................... .5-20
Driving with Automatic Transmission ......5-20
Parking brake ....................... .5-27
Applying/releasing manually ............5-27
Applying automatically (vehicles with
automatic transmission) ...............5-28
Releasing automatically ...............5-28
Emergency braking ................. .5-28
Idle Stop/Start System (if equipped) .........5-29
Automatic engine switch-off ............5-29
Automatic engine start ...............5-30
Deactivating/activating the Idle Stop/Start
function ........................
.5-30
Lane

departure warning (LDW) system
(if equipped) ....................... .5-31
LDW system operation ...............5-32
How to enable/disable the LDW system . . . .5-33
LDW system limitations ...............5-33
LDW system temporarily unavailable .......5-35
System malfunction ................ .5-35
System maintenance ................ .5-36
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system (if equipped) . .5-36 BSW system operation ...............5-38
How to enable/disable the BSW system . . . .5-40
BSW system limitations ...............5-40
System temporarily unavailable ..........5-45
Radar maintenance ................. .5-46

•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.
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