wheel INFINITI QX30 2018 Owners Manual

•ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual
for important safety information.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate all-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver differ-
ently from an ordinary passenger car be-
cause it has a higher center of gravity for
off-road use. As with other vehicles with
features of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control
or an accident.
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 re-
mote insurance company monitoring, re-
mote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or en-
gine reprogramming, may cause
interference or damage to vehicle systems.
We do not recommend or endorse the use
of any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices,
unless specifically approved by INFINITI.
The vehicle warranty may not cover dam-
age 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
with this manual all revision updates sent to
you by INFINITI to ensure you have access to
accurate and up-to-date information regard-
ing your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle
Owner’s Manuals and any updates can also
be found in the Owner section of the
INFINITI website at https://
owners.infinitiusa.com/owners/navigation/
manualsandGuides. If you have questions
concerning any information in your Owner’s

1. Turn signal, wiper, washer, and high beamswitch (P.2-66, 2-60)
2. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) (P.2-15)
3. Ignition switch (P.5-15) — Push button ignition switch* (P.5-16) 4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right
side) (P.4-3)
5. Light switch — Headlight (P.2-64)
— Fog light (P.2-70)
6. Parking brake (P.3-27) 7. Cruise Control switch
— Cruise Control (P.5-46)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (P.2-49)
8. USB connection ports (P.4-4)
9. Shift lever (P.5-21)
10. Front cup holders (P.2-80)
11. INFINITI controller (P.4-2)
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1. Ventilators (P.4-42)
2. Center display* (P.4-4)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)
4. Light switch (P.2-64)
5. Parking brake (P.3-27)6. Steering wheel
— Power steering system (P.5-90)
— Horn (P. 2-71)
— Driver’s supplemental front-impact air
bag (P.1-38)
7. Audio system (P.4-53) 8. Ignition switch (P.5-15)
— Push button ignition switch* (P.5-16)
9. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-43)
10. Switch panel — Seat heater switches* (P.2-72)
— Hazard indicator flasher switch (P.6-2)
— Idle Stop/Start system on/off switch
(P. 6-30)
— Front passenger air bag status light
(P.6-46)
11. Vehicle Information Display (P.2-15)
12. Glove box (P.2-79)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
*: if equipped
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FRONT SEATS
Manual seat adjustment
Forward and backward:
Pull the lever
1up and hold it while sliding
the seat forward or backward to the pre-
ferred position. Release the lever to lock the
seat in position.
Seat cushion angle (if equipped):
Adjust the angles so that your thighs are
lightly supported. Turn handwheel
2for-
wards or backwards.
Seat lifter (if equipped):
Repeatedly pull up or push down the adjust-
ing lever
3, to adjust the seat height to the
desired position. Seatback angle:
Relieve the pressure on the seatback and turn
handwheel
4forwards or backwards.
The reclining feature allows the adjustment
of the seatback for occupants of different
sizes to help obtain the proper seat belt fit.
(See "Seat belts" later in this section.)
The seatback may be reclined to allow occu-
pants to rest when the vehicle is parked.
Lumbar support:
The lumbar support feature provides lower
back support to the driver.
Push each side of the adjusting switch to
adjust the seat lumbar area until the desired
position is achieved.
1To raise the seatback contour
2To soften the seatback contour
3To lower the seatback contour
4To harden the seatback contour
Power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
•The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during the seat adjustment, wait 30
seconds, then reactivate the switch.
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Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate in
certain types of rollover collisions or near
rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle move-
ments (for example, during severe off-
roading) may cause the curtain air bags to
inflate.
The SRS is designed tosupplementthe crash
protection provided by the driver and front
passenger seat belts and is not a substitute
for them. Seat belts should always be cor-
rectly worn and the occupant seated a suit-
able distance away from the steering wheel,
instrument panel and front door finishers. For
additional information, see "Seat belts" earlier
in this section.
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON,
the air bag warning light will illuminate. The
air bag warning light will turn off within a
few seconds after the engine is started if the
system is operational. See "Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders" in the
"2. Instruments and controls" section for
further details.
WRS0031Z
Sit upright and well back
ARS1133Z
Sit upright and well back
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WARNING
•The front-air bags ordinarily will not in-
flate in the event of a side impact, rear
impact, rollover, or lower severity fron-
tal collision. Always wear the seat belts
to help reduce the risk or severity of in-
jury in accidents.
•The front passenger air bag will not in-
flate if the OFF>
indicator light is lit. For ad-
ditional information, refer to "Front
passenger air bag and status light" in
the "1. Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system" section.
•The seat belts and the front-impact air
bags are most effective when you are sit-
ting well back and upright in the seat. The
front air bags inflate with great force.
Even with the INFINITI Advanced Air Bag
System, if you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways, or out of posi-
tion in any way, you are at greater risk of
injury or death in a crash. You may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from the
front air bag if you are up against it when
it inflates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel. Always properly
use the seat belts.
•The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
monitors the severity of a collision and
seat belt usage then inflates the air bags
as needed. Failure to properly wear seat
belts can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.
•The front passenger seat is equipped
with an occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) that turns the front
passenger air bag OFF under some con-
ditions. This sensor is only used in this
seat. Failure to be properly seated and
wearing the seat belt can increase the
risk or severity of injury in an accident.
For additional information, refer to
"Front passenger air bag and status
light" in the "1. Safety — seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint system" sec-
tion.
•Keep hands on the outside of the steer-
ing wheel. Placing them inside the steer-
ing wheel rim could increase the risk that
they are injured when the front air bag
inflates.
WARNING
Never let children ride unrestrained or ex-
tend their hands or face out of the window.
Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or
arms. Some examples of dangerous riding
positions are shown in the illustrations.
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•Confirm the operating condition with
the front passenger air bag status light.
•If you notice that the front passenger air
bag status light is not operating as de-
scribed in this section. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer to check the occupant
classification system.
•Until you have confirmed with a retailer
that your passenger seat occupant clas-
sification system is working properly,
position the occupants in the rear seat-
ing positions.
This vehicle is equipped with the INFINITI
Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and
front passenger seats. This system is de-
signed to meet certification requirements un-
der U.S. regulations. It is also permitted in
Canada.
All of the information, cautions and warn-
ings in this manual still apply and must be
followed. The driver supplemental front-
impact air bag is located in the center of the
steering wheel. The front passenger supple-
mental front-impact air bag is mounted in the
dashboard above the glove box. The front air
bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if
the forces in another type of collision are
similar to those of a higher severity frontal
impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal
collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not
always an indication of proper front air bag
system operation.
The INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System
monitors information from the crash zone
sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat
belt buckle sensor and occupant classifica-
tion sensor (pressure sensor). Inflator opera-
tion is based on the severity of a collision and
seat belt usage for the driver. For the front
passenger, the occupant classification sensor
is also monitored. Based on information from
the sensor, only one front air bag may inflate
in a crash, depending on the crash severity
and whether the front occupants are belted
or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger
air bag may be automatically turned off un-
der some conditions, depending on the infor-
mation provided by the Occupation Classifi-
cation System Sensor. If the front passenger
air bag is OFF, the OFF>
indicator light will be illuminated.
For additional information, refer to "Front
passenger air bag and status light" in the "1.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system" section. One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper perfor-
mance of the system.
If a crash occurs in which the vehicle's air
bags deploy, by design the vehicle may not
restart. If this occurs, it is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for repair.
If you have any questions about your air bag
system, it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer to obtain information about
the system. If you are considering modifica-
tion of your vehicle due to a disability, you
may also contact INFINITI. Contact informa-
tion is contained in the front of this Owner's
Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by the release
of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does
not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to
not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on the
face and chest of the front occupants. They
can help save lives and reduce serious injuries.
However, an inflating front air bag may cause
facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air
bags do not provide restraint to the lower
body.
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Even with INFINITI Advanced Air Bags, seat
belts should be correctly worn and the driver
and passenger seated upright as far as prac-
tical away from the steering wheel or instru-
ment panel. The front air bags inflate quickly
in order to help protect the front occupants.
Because of this, the force of the front air bag
inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against, the
front air bag module during inflation. The
front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.
The front air bags operate only when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off a few seconds af-
ter the engine starts if the system is opera-
tional.Front passenger air bag and status
light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF under some condi-
tions. Read this section carefully to learn
how it operates. Proper use of the seat,
seat belt and child restraints is necessary
for most effective protection. Failure to
follow all instructions in this manual con-
cerning the use of seats, seat belts and
child restraints can increase the risk or se-
verity of injury in an accident.
1indi-
cator light
2in-
dicator light
Status light
The front passenger seat is equipped with an
occupant classification sensor (pressure sen-
sor) that turns the front passenger air bag on
or off depending on the weight applied to the
front passenger seat. The indicator lights in-
form you whether the front passenger front
air bag is disabled or enabled.
Place the ignition in the ON position. The
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
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Other supplemental front-impact
air bag precautions
WARNING
•Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Such objects may be-
come dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bags inflate.
•Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may se-
verely burn yourself.
•No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental air bag system. This is
to prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
•Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle's electrical system, suspen-
sion system or front end structure. This
could affect proper operation of the
front air bag system.
•Tampering with the front air bag system
may result in serious personal injury. Tam-
pering includes changes to the steering
wheel and the instrument panel assembly
by placing material over the steering wheel
pad and above the instrument panel or by
installing additional trim material around
the air bag system.
•Removing or modifying the front pas-
senger seat may affect the function of
the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
•Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing mate-
rial on the seat cushion or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, on the seat that are not specifi-
cally designed to assure proper air bag
operation. Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classification
sensor (pressure sensor).
•No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the
front air bag system. Tampering with
the seat belt system may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
•It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for work on and around
the front air bag. It is also recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
installation of electrical equipment. The
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
wiring harnesses* should not be modi-
fied or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing
devices should not be used on the air bag
system.
•A cracked windshield should be replaced
immediately by a qualified repair facil-
ity. A cracked windshield could affect
the function of the supplemental air bag
system.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the front air bag
system and guide the buyer to the appropri-
ate sections in this Owner's Manual.
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1. Turn signal, wiper, washer, and high beamswitch (P.2-66, 2-60)
2. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) (P.2-15)
3. Ignition switch (P.5-15) — Push button ignition switch* (P.5-16) 4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right
side) (P.4-3)
5. Light switch — Headlight (P.2-64)
— Fog light (P.2-70)
6. Parking brake (P.3-27) 7. Cruise Control switch
— Cruise Control (P.5-46)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (P.2-49)
8. USB connection ports (P.4-4)
9. Shift lever (P.5-21)
10. Front cup holders (P.2-80)
11. INFINITI controller (P.4-2)
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