2017 INFINITI QX30 Headlight

Lights
NOTE
Vehicles with LEDs in the light clusters: The display message for the corresponding light will only appear if all the LEDs have failed.
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Left Cornering Light] or
[Check Right Cornering Light] The left or right-hand cornering light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Left Low Beam] or [Check
Right Low Beam]The left or right-hand low beam headlight is faulty.•Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself (see
Lightsin the8. Do-it-yourself section).
or:
•Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Rear Left Turn Signal] or
[Check Rear Right Turn Signal] The rear left or right-hand turn signal is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Front Left Turn Signal] or
[Check Front Right Turn Signal]The front left or right-hand turn signal is faulty.•Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself (see
Lightsin the8. Do-it-yourself section).
or:
•Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Left Mirror Turn Signal]
or [Check Right Mirror Turn Sig-
nal] The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Center Brake Lamp]
The third brake light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Left Brake Lamp] or
[Check Right Brake Lamp] The left-hand or right-hand brake light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Left Main Beam] or
[Check Right Main Beam]The left or right-hand high beam headlight is faulty.•Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself (see
Lightsin the8. Do-it-yourself section).
or:
•Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[License Plate Lamp] The left or right-hand license plate light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Left Fog Lamp] or [Check
Right Fog Lamp]The left or right-hand fog light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Rear Fog Lamp]
The rear fog light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Front Left Sidemarker
Lamp] or [Check Front Right
Sidemarker Lamp]The front left or front right parking light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Backup Light]
The reversing light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Left tail lamp] or [Check
Right tail lamp]The left or right-hand tail light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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button turns off. Airflow and air distribution
are set to automatic mode.
or
•Air-conditioning system or automatic climate
control: adjust the temperature control (see
Heater and air conditionerin the4. Display
screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio
system section).
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
1Left-hand parking lights
2Right-hand parking lights
3Side lights and license plate light-
ing
4 Automatic headlight mode, con-
trolled by the light sensor
5Low beam/high beam headlights
6Rear fog light
7Front fog lights (if equipped)
8Headlight aiming control (halogen head-
lights only)
INFINITI recommends that you consult the local
regulations concerning the use of lights. If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the side lights may still be switched on.
Turn the light switch to
.
The exterior lighting (except the side lights/
parking lights) switches off automatically if you:
•Remove the key from the ignition switch (if
equipped).
•Open the driver’s door with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES
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Automatic headlight mode
is the preferred light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected according
to the brightness of the ambient light (excep-
tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions
such as fog, snow or spray):
•Ignition switch in ACC or ON position: the
side lights are switched on or off automati-
cally depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
•With the engine running: if you have
switched on the daytime driving lights func-
tion in the vehicle information display, the
side lights and low beam headlights are
switched on or off automatically depending
on the brightness of the ambient light.
To switch on automatic headlight mode: turn the
light switch to .
WARNING
When the light switch is set to , the
low-beam headlights may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident
In such situations, turn the light switch to
. The automatic headlight feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting
at all times.
The daytime driving lights improve the detect-
ability of your vehicle during the day.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is ac-
tive, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an accident injur-
ing yourself and others.
When the side lights and low-beam headlights
are switched on, the green
(side lights)
and(low-beam headlights) indicator
lights in the combination meter light up.
Low-beam headlights
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in theposition, the side lights
and low-beam headlights are switched on even
if the light sensor does not sense dark ambient
light conditions. This is advantageous when
there is fog or rain.
To switch on the low-beam headlights:
•Switch the ignition switch to the ON position,
or start the engine.
•Turn the light switch to. The greenindicator light in the combination me-
ter lights up.
Side lights
NOTE
Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently
lit according to legal standards. To reduce the
chance of a discharged vehicle battery, avoid the
continuous use of the
sidelights or park-
ing lights for several hours.
To switch on: turn the light switch to
. The
greenindicator light in the combination
meter lights up.
Parking lights
Switching on the parking lights ensures that the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
To switch on the parking lights:
•The key is not in the ignition switch or the
switch is in the OFF position.
•Turn the light switch to(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or(right-hand side of
the vehicle).
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COMBINATION SWITCH
1Turn signal, right
2Turn signal, left
3High beam headlights
4Headlight flasher
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
Move the lever up or down until the turn signal
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, to
signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the
lane change is completed. Move the lever up or
down until the turn signal begins to flash, but
the lever does not latch, and release the lever.
The turn signal will automatically flash threetimes. Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic condi-
tions.
High beam headlights
To switch on the high beam headlights:
•Turn the ignition switch to the ON position or
start the engine.
•Turn the light switch toor
.
•Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow
3.
In the position, the high beam head-
lights are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue
indicator light in the combi-
nation meter lights up when the high beam
headlights are switched on.
To switch off the high beam headlights:
•Move the combination switch back to its
normal position. The blueindicator
light in the combination meter goes out.
NOTE
Vehicles with High beam Assist: when High
beam Assist is active, it controls activation and
deactivation of the high beam headlights (see
 High beam assist (LED headlight only) later in
this section)
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM
(LED HEADLIGHT ONLY) (IF EQUIPPED)
The Adaptive Front Lighting System is a system
that adjusts the headlights automatically to suit
the prevailing driving and weather conditions. It
offers advanced functions for improved illumi-
nation of the road surface, e.g. depending on
the vehicle speed or weather conditions. The
system includes the active light function, cor-
nering light function and freeway mode. The
system is only active when it is dark.
You can activate or deactivate the “Adaptive
Front Lighting System” function using the ve-
hicle information display (see Switching the
Adaptive Front Lighting System on/off earlier in
this section)
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Active light function
The active light function is a system that moves
the headlights according to the steering move-
ments of the front wheels. In this way relevant
areas remain illuminated while you are driving.
This helps you to recognize pedestrians, cy-
clists and animals. It is active when the lights
are switched on.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. It can only be
activated when the low-beam headlights are
switched on. It is active if you are driving at
speeds below 25 MPH (40 km/h) and switch on
the turn signal or turn the steering wheel.
The cornering light function may remain lit for a
short time, but is automatically switched off
after no longer than three minutes.
Freeway mode
Freeway mode adjusts the light beam to reduce
the amount of light that shines on the opposite
lane of the freeway, and oncoming traffic.
Freeway mode is active if you are driving at a
speed above 68 MPH (110 km/h) and do not
make any large steering movements for at least
3300 ft (1000 m) or if you are driving at a speed
above 81 MPH (130 km/h).
It is not active if you are driving at speeds below
50 MPH (80 km/h) following activation.
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HIGH BEAM ASSIST (LED HEADLIGHT
ONLY)
You can use this function to set the headlights
to change between low beam and high beam
automatically. The system recognizes vehicles
with their lights on, either approaching from the
opposite direction or traveling in front of your
vehicle, and consequently switches the head-
lights from high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low beam
headlight range depending on the distance 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 driv-
ing operation. The driver should remain
alert at all times, ensure safe driving prac-
tices and switch the high beams and low
beam manually when necessary.
•The high beam or low beam may not switch
automatically under the following condi-
tions. 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 dif-
ferences.
– When driving on a road with many
curves. –
When a sign or mirror-like surface is re-
flecting intense light towards the front of
the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being towed by
a leading vehicle is reflecting intense
light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle is dam-
aged 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.
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–Who have low intensity lighting, e. g.
cyclists.
– Whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a bar-
rier.
•In very rare cases, High beam Assist recog-
nizes road users too late or not at all. In this,
or in similar situations, the automatic high
beam headlights will not be deactivated or
activated regardless. There is a risk of an
accident.
•Always carefully observe the traffic condi-
tions and switch off the high beam head-
lights 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 respon-
sible for choosing the correct light setting.
Specific situations in which to operate the
headlight switch manually:
•In heavy rain, snowy conditions. (general
poor visibility and bad weather conditions).
•When the vehicle sensors are dirty, covered
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 display 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
indi- cator light in the combination meter also lights
up.
If you are driving at speeds below approxi-
mately 28 MPH (45 km/h) or other road users
are detected or the roads are adequately lit The
high beam headlights are switched off auto-
matically. The
indicator light in the com-
bination meter goes out. Theindicator
light in the vehicle information display remains
lit.
To deactivate
:
Move the combination switch back to its normal
position Theindicator light in the vehicle
information display goes out.
HEADLIGHTS MISTED UP ON THE
INSIDE
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlight. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of the
headlight.
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