2017 INFINITI QX30 check engine

MessagePossible 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 fluidin the8. Do-it-yourself section.
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.
[Emergency Brake Currently
Unavailable See Operator’s
Manual] Forward Emergency Braking is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The system is outside the operating temperature range.•The on-board voltage is too low.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Forward Emergency Braking is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Restart the engine.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Emergency Brake
Inoperative] Forward Emergency Braking is temporarily inoperative due to a malfunction.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Radar Sensor (See
Operator’s Manual):] At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety systems is temporarily restricted or inoperative:
•Forward Emergency Braking•Intelligent Cruise Control
Possible causes:
•The sensors in the radiator trim and/or in the bumpers are dirty.•The function of the driving system and/or driving safety system is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
A warning tone also sounds.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out. All driving systems/driving safety systems are operative
again.
If the display message does not disappear:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Switch off the engine.
4. Clean the sensors in the following locations: - In the radiator trim
- In the front bumper
- In the rear bumper, particularly in the middle of the rear bumper.
5. Restart the engine. The display message disappears.
[SRS Malfunction Service Re-
quired] The restraint system needs servicing. Thewarning light also lights up in the combination meter.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental Restraint Systems and/or the pretensioner seat belt may not function properly.
WARNING
If this light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in
an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
For further information about the restraint system, see Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)in the1. Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system section.
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Engine
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Coolant Level See
Operators Manual] The coolant level is too low.CAUTIONAvoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so (see
If your vehicle overheatsin the6. In case of emergency
section).
If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual. have the engine coolant system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
The fan motor is faulty.
If the coolant temperature is below 250oF (120oC), you can continue driving to the nearest place you can have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Avoid putting the engine under heavy load as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine Off] The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
CAUTIONIf the gauge indicates coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If the
gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For additional information, refer to
If your vehicle overheatsin the6. In case of emergency section
for immediate action required.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Wait until the engine has cooled down.
4. Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.
5. Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 120
oC. The engine may
otherwise be damaged.
6. Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
7. If the temperature increases again, have the system checked immediately. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 250
oF (120oC).
See If your vehicle overheats in the6. In case of emergency section.
[See Operator’s Manual] The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
•Faulty alternator.•Torn poly-V-belt.•A malfunction in the electronics.
CAUTIONDo not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Stop Vehicle See Operator’s
Manual] The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Observe the instructions in the display message.
4. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Engine Oil At Next Refu-
eling]The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
CAUTIONAvoid long journeys when there is too little engine oil in the engine. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
1. Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest (see
Engine oilin the8. Do-it-yourself section).
2. If necessary, top up the engine oil.
3. If the engine oil needs topping up more often than usual, have the engine checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Engine Oil Level (Add 1
Liter)] The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
CAUTIONAvoid long journeys when there is too little engine oil in the engine. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
1. Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest (see
Engine oilin the8. Do-it-yourself section).
2. If necessary, top up the engine oil.
3. If the engine oil needs topping up more often than usual, have the engine checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Engine Oil Level Low Stop ve-
hicle Turn Engine Off] The engine oil level is too low. There is risk of engine damage.
1. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Check the engine oil level (see
Engine oilin the8. Do-it-yourself section)
4. If necessary, top up the engine oil .
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Driving systems
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Lane Departure Warning
Currently Unavailable See
Operator’s Manual] Lane Departure Warning is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The windshield is dirty in the camera’s field of vision.•Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.•There have been no lane markings for an extended period.•The lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Lane Departure Warning is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Clean the windshield
[Lane Departure Warning In-
operative] Lane Departure Warning is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Blind Spot Warning Currently
Unavailable See Operator’s
Manual] Blind Spot Warning is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
•The function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range.
The yellow indicator lights also light up in the exterior mirrors.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Blind Spot Warning is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Restart the engine
[Blind Spot Warning Not Avail-
able 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.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[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) in the
5. Starting and driving section).
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 Intelligent Cruise Control (seeIntelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped) in the5. Starting and driving section)
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[ICC Currently Unavailable
See Operator’s Manual] Intelligent Cruise Control is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The system is outside the operating temperature range.•The on-board voltage is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Intelligent Cruise Control is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Restart the engine
[ICC Inoperative] Intelligent Cruise Control is faulty. Forward Emergency Braking may also have become inoperative. A warning tone also sounds.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[ICC Suspended] You have depressed the accelerator pedal. Intelligent Cruise Control is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
[ICC---MPH] An activation condition for Intelligent Cruise Control is not fulfilled.
Check the activation conditions for Intelligent Cruise Control (see Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped)
in the 5. Starting and driving section)
[ICC and Speed Limiter Inop-
erative] Intelligent Cruise Control and Speed Limiter are faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Cruise Control and Speed
Limiter Inoperative] Cruise Control and Speed Limiter are faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Speed Limiter Suspended] While depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown), Speed Limiter cannot be activated. If conditions permit, drive faster than 20 MPH (30 km/h) and store the speed.
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