tow INFINITI QX30 2019 User Guide

Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Brake Fluid Level]There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the redwarning light lights up in the combination meter and a warning tone sounds.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is necessary, add fluid and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. See "Brake fluid".
4. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
WARNING•Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving 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 with the engine stopped and/or low brake fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
•If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has
been checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Brake Pad Wear]The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Blind Spot Warning Not
Available When Towing a
Trailer See Operator's
Manual]Blind Spot Warning is deactivated while towing a trailer.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer and your vehicle.
Press on the steering wheel to confirm the display message.
[Blind Spot Warning
Inoperative]Blind Spot Warning (BSW) is faulty.
The BSW indicator lights also light up.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Park Assist Canceled] The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been fastened.
Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the driver's door closed.
You inadvertently touched the steering wheel while steering intervention was active.
While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the steering wheel.
The vehicle has started to skid and VDC has intervened.
Use Intelligent Park Assist again later.
[Park Assist Inoperative] You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking maneuvers.
Intelligent Park Assist will become available again after approximately ten minutes.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed, have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
The parking sensor system is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Park Assist Finished] The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
[ICC Off]
Intelligent Cruise Control has been deactivated (see " Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped)").
If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds.
[ICC Now Available] Intelligent Cruise Control is operational again after having been temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate IntelligentCruise
Control (see " Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped)")
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HIGH BEAM ASSIST (LED
HEADLIGHT ONLY)
You can use this function to set the head-
lights to change between low beam and high
beam automatically. The system recognizes
vehicles with their lights on, either approach-
ing from the opposite direction or traveling in
front of your vehicle, and consequently
switches the headlights from high beam to
low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low
beam headlight range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it
switches on the high beam headlights again.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
WARNING
•The high beam assist system is a conve-
nience but is not a substitute for safe
driving operation. The driver should re-
main alert at all times, ensure safe driv-
ing practices and switch the high beams
and low beam manually when necessary.
•The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the follow-
ing conditions. Switch the high beam
and low beam manually.
–During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
wind, etc.).
–When a light source similar to a head-
light or tail light is in the vicinity of
the vehicle.
–When the headlights of the oncoming
vehicle or the leading vehicle are
turned off, when the color of the light
is affected due to foreign materials
on the lights, or when the light beam
is out of position.
–When there is a sudden, continuous
change in brightness.
–When driving on a road that passes
over rolling hills, or a road that has
level differences.
–When driving on a road with many
curves.–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 ve-
hicle.
–The movement and direction of the
oncoming vehicle and the leading ve-
hicle.
–When only one light on the oncoming
vehicle or the leading vehicle is illumi-
nated.
–When the oncoming vehicle or the
leading vehicle is a two-wheeled ve-
hicle.
–Road conditions (incline, curve, the
road surface, etc.).
–The number of passengers and the
amount of luggage.
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To unlock the vehicle:touch the inner surface
of the door handle.
To lock the vehicle:touch sensor surface
1.
or
2.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
Convenience closing feature:touch recessed
sensor surface
1for an extended period.
(See "Convenience closing feature").To unlock the lift gate: press the lift gate
switch
1.
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once
When locking, they flash three times.
NOTE
When the locator lighting is activated, it
lights up when it is dark after the vehicle is
unlocked with the Intelligent Key (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated or deactivated using
the on-board computer (see "Activating/
deactivating the acoustic locking confirma-
tion")LOCKING WITH THE
MECHANICAL KEY
The driver's door can be locked/unlocked
from outside using the mechanical key if the
battery is dead.
To lock the door, insert the mechanical key
into the driver's door key cylinder and turn it
towards the front of the vehicle
1.
To unlock the door, turn the key towards the
rear of the vehicle
2.
See "Mechanical key" earlier in this section for
instructions on accessing the Intelligent Key
system mechanical key.
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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle speed
reaches around 10 MPH (16 km/h).
All doors unlock automatically when the igni-
tion is placed in the OFF position.
You could therefore be locked out if:
•The vehicle is being pushed.
•The vehicle is being towed.
•The vehicle is being tested on a dynamom-
eter.CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
The child safety lock helps prevent doors
from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
When the switch is in the LOCK
2position,
the rear door can only be opened from the
outside.
LIFT GATE LOCK
To open the lift gate, unlock it first with one
of the following operations, then push the
button
1.
•Push thebutton on the key or Intel-
ligent Key (if equipped). See "INFINITI In-
telligent Key system" later in this section.
•Unlock all the doors using the key.
To close the lift gate, pull it down until it
securely locks.
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1Locks the vehicle.
2Unlocks the vehicle.
3Panic button.
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.
•The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure that the buttons are not op-
erated unintentionally when the unit is
stored for a flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote control function
or touching the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or
conditions may affect the Intelligent Key sys-
tem operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
•Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
•Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating
with the vehicle as it receives radio waves.
The Intelligent Key system transmits weakradio waves. Environmental conditions may
interfere with the operation of the Intelligent
Key system under the following operating
conditions:
•When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such
as a TV tower, power station and broad-
casting station.
•When in possession of wireless equip-
ment, such as a cellular telephone, trans-
ceiver or a CB radio.
•When the Intelligent Key is in contact with
or covered by metallic materials.
•When any type of radio wave remote con-
trol is used nearby.
•When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal com-
puter.
•When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key function
or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies de-
pending on the operating conditions, the bat-
tery's life is approximately two years. If the
battery is discharged, replace it with a new
one.
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Adjusting
The outside rear view mirror remote control
will operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
1. Move the switch to select the left
1or
right mirror
2.
2. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch
3.
Defogging
The exterior rear view mirrors will be heated
when the rear window defogger switch is
operated.
WARNING
•Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
•Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Folding
Manual type (if equipped):
Fold the outside rear-view mirror by pushing
it towards the rear of the vehicle.
Remote control type (if equipped):
The exterior rear view mirror remote control
operates when the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.
Briefly press button
1. Both exterior mirrors
fold in or out.
Power folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
CAUTION
•Do not touch the mirrors while they are
moving. Your hand may be pinched, and
the mirror may malfunction.
•Do not drive with the mirrors stored. You
will be unable to see behind the vehicle.
The exterior rear-view mirrors automatically
unfold when the ignition is switched on or
when the vehicle doors are unlocked. Use the
[Fold Mirrors in when Locking] option under
the [CONVENIENCE] menu of the Vehicle
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A[Settings] key
B

WARNING
•The exhaust gas and the exhaust system
are very hot. Keep people, animals and
flammable materials away from the ex-
haust system components.
•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".) Deposits from leaded gaso-
line seriously reduce the ability of the
three-way catalyst to help reduce ex-
haust pollutants and/or damage 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 yourtires 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
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2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-
celerator pedal to gradually slow the ve-
hicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe loca-
tion off the road and away from traffic if
possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually
stop 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".
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.
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