2017 INFINITI QX30 display

Automatic drive programs
Drive program E is characterized by the follow-
ing:
•Comfort-oriented engine settings.
•Optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
•The vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
•Increased sensitivity. This improves handling
on slippery road surfaces, for example.
•The automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin.
Drive program S is characterized by the follow-
ing:
•Sporty engine settings.
•The automatic transmission shifting up later.
•As a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos-
sibly being higher.
Manual drive program
In manual drive program M, you can change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel gear-
shift paddles. For this, the transmission must
be in position D (Drive). The gear currently
selected and engaged is shown in the vehicle
information display
Manual drive program M differs from drive
programs E and S with regard to spontaneity,
responsiveness and smoothness of gear
changes.
Using manual gears
:
3 To use the engine’s braking effect
2 To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving on steep
mountain roads, in mountainous terrain or
in arduous conditions.
1 To use the braking effect of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on
long downhill stretches. Activating the manual drive program
:
•Permanently: Press the drive mode switch
1repeatedly until M appears in the vehicle
information display. Manual drive program M
remains active until drive program E or S is
engaged.
•Temporarily: Pull the right or left steering
wheel gearshift paddle (see Steering wheel
gearshift paddles later in this section).
Manual drive program M is temporarily ac-
tive. Depending on which gearshift paddle is
pulled, the automatic transmission immedi-
ately shifts into the next gear down or up.
When manual drive program M is activated via
the steering wheel gearshift paddles, the tem-
porarily active manual drive program M will be
deactivated automatically after a limited time, if
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the driving situation permits. The automatic
transmission switches to the previously acti-
vated drive program E or S. When driving on
downhill gradients, the temporarily active
manual drive program M will only be deacti-
vated if the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the vehicle is rolling downhill.
Upshifting
:
Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (seeSteering wheel gearshift paddles
earlier in this section). The automatic transmis-
sion shifts up to the next gear.
In order to prevent engine damage the auto-
matic transmission automatically shifts up if
the maximum engine speed on the currently
engaged gear is reached and you depress the
accelerator pedal. Gearshift recommendation
:
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
Shift to recommended gear
1according to
gearshift recommendation
2when shown in
the vehicle information display.
Downshifiting
:
Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
earlier in this section). The automatic transmis-
sion shifts down to the next gear.
If you slow down or stop without shifting down,
the automatic transmission automatically shifts
down. For maximum acceleration, pull the left-hand
steering wheel gearshift paddle until the trans-
mission selects the optimum gear for the cur-
rent speed.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine
speed when shifting down, the automatic trans-
mission protects against engine damage by not
shifting down.
Kickdown
:
You can also use kickdown for maximum accel-
eration in manual drive program M
•Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point The transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
•Shift back up once the desired speed is
reached.
During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using
the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans-
mission shifts up to the next gear when the
maximum engine speed is reached. This pre-
vents the engine from overrevving.
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The Idle Stop/Start function switches the en-
gine off automatically if the vehicle is stopped
under certain conditions.
When pulling away again, the engine starts
automatically. The Idle Stop/Start function
thereby helps you to reduce the fuel consump-
tion and emissions of your vehicle.
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against roll-
ing away.If the
Idle Stop/Start symbol is shown in
green in the vehicle information display, the
Idle Stop/Start function switches the engine off
automatically once the vehicle stops moving.
The Idle Stop/Start function is automatically
activated each time you start the engine with
the ignition key.
If the Idle Stop/Start function has been manu-
ally deactivated (see Deactivating/activating
the Idle Stop/Start function later in this sec-
tion) or a malfunction has caused the system to
be deactivated, the
Idle Stop/Start sym-
bol is not displayed.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE SWITCH-OFF
The Idle Stop/Start function is operational and
theIdle Stop/Start symbol is displayed
in green in the vehicle information display, if:
•The indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
•The outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
•The engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture.
•The set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
•The battery is sufficiently charged.
•The system detects that the windshield is not
misted up when the air-conditioning system
is switched on.
•The hood is closed.
•The driver’s door is closed and the driver’s
seat belt is fastened.
If the conditions for automatic engine switch-off
are not all fulfilled, the
Idle Stop/Start
symbol is shown in yellow.
All of the vehicle’s systems remain active when
the engine is switched off automatically.
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IDLE STOP/START SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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The engine can be switched off automatically a
maximum of four times (initial stop, then three
subsequent stops) in succession. The
Idle Stop/Start symbol is shown in yellow in the
vehicle information display after the engine has
been started automatically for the fourth time.
When the
Idle Stop/Start symbol is
shown in green in the vehicle information dis-
play, automatic engine switch-off is again pos-
sible.
NOTE
If the hood is opened while the engine is running
and the Idle Stop/Start function is operational,
the engine will switch off automatically.
If the vehicle is brought to a standstill in D or N,
the Idle Stop/Start function switches off the
engine automatically.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE START
The engine is started automatically if:
•You switch off the Idle Stop/Start function by
pressing the ECO button.
•You engage Reverse R or Drive D.
•You unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver’s door.
•The vehicle starts to roll.
•The brake system requires this.
•The temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range.
•The system detects moisture on the wind-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on.
•The battery’s charge status is too low.
The engine is started automatically if you:
•Release the brake pedal in transmission
position D (Drive) or N (Neutral).
•Depress the accelerator pedal.
•Move the transmission out of position P
(Park).
Shifting the transmission to position P (Park)
does not start the engine.
If you shift the transmission from R (Reverse) to
D (Drive), the Idle Stop/Start function is avail-
able again once the
Idle Stop/Start
symbol reappears in green in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
DEACTIVATING/ACTIVATING THE IDLE
STOP/START FUNCTION
•To deactivate: press ECO button1. Indicator
lamp
2and theIdle Stop/Start
symbol in the vehicle information display
turn off.
•To activate: press ECO button1. Indicator
lamp
2lights up. If all conditions for auto-
matic engine switch-off (see Automatic en-
gine switch-off earlier in this section) are
fulfilled, the
Idle Stop/Start symbol is
shown in green in the vehicle information
display.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off are met, the
Idle Stop/Start
symbol is lit yellow in the vehicle information
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display. If this is the case, the Idle Stop/Start
function is not active.
If indicator lamp
2on ECO button1is off, the
Idle Stop/Start function has been deactivated
manually or as the result of a malfunction. The
engine will then not be switched off automati-
cally when the vehicle stops.
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the LDW system could result
in serious personal injury or death. The LDW
system will not steer the vehicle or prevent
loss of control. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in
the traveling lane, and be in control of the
vehicle at all times.
The LDW system warns the driver with a warn-
ing light and intermittent steering vibration that
the vehicle is beginning to leave the traveling
lane. The LDW system uses a camera
1installed
behind the windshield to monitor the lane
markers of your traveling lane.
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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LDW SYSTEM OPERATION
1Steering wheel mounted controls
2Vehicle information display
ADisplay area
BMenu barThe LDW system operates at speeds of approxi-
mately 40 MPH (60 km/h) and above, when the
lane markings are clear.
If the system detects that the vehicle’s front
wheel has passed over the lane marking, a
warning will be provided. It will warn you by
means of intermittent vibration through the
steering wheel for up to 1.5 seconds and a
visual alert.
NOTE
The LDW system is designed not to warn when
you operate the lane change signal and change
traveling lanes in the direction of the signal.
No warning vibration occurs if you activate the
turn signals. In this event, the warnings are sup-
pressed for a certain period of time.
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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE LDW
SYSTEM
1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel
1to select the [DriveAssist]
menu on the Menu bar
B.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Lane Departure Warning].
3. Press the button on the steering wheel
1. 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.
When the LDW is activated, the vehicle
information display shows the lane mark- ings as bright lines in the assistance graphic
in the display area
A
When [Standard] is selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
•You have switched on the turn signals. In this
event, the warnings are suppressed for a
certain period of time.
•A driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, brake assist system (BAS) or VDC.
When [Adaptive] is selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
•You have switched on the turn signals. In this
case the warnings are suppressed for a
certain period of time.
•A driving system intervenes, such as ABS,
BAS or VDC.
•You accelerate forcefully.
•You brake forcefully.
•You steer actively, for example, swerve to
avoid an obstacle or change lane quickly.
•You cut the corner on a sharp bend.
The system may detect certain conditions and
warns you accordingly. The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
•You approach the outer lane marking on a
bend.
•The road has very wide lanes, for example, a
freeway.
•The system detects solid lane markings.
The warning vibration occurs later if:
•The road has narrow lanes.
•You cut across a corner on a bend.
LDW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for the
LDW system. Failure to operate the vehicle in
accordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.
•This system is only a warning device to in-
form the driver of a potential unintended
lane departure. It will not steer the vehicle
or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely,
keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and
be in control of the vehicle at all times.
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1Steering wheel mounted controls
2Vehicle information display
ADisplay area
BMenu bar
LDW SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
Under the following conditions, the LDW system
will be canceled automatically, and the mes-
sage [Lane Departure Warning Currently Un-available See Operator’s Manual] is displayed
in the vehicle information display
2. The LDW
system is temporarily unavailable.
•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
by dirt or snow, etc..
Action to take: When the above conditions no
longer exist, the message goes out and the LDW
system is operational again. If the message
continues to appear, stop the vehicle in a safe
location, press the P (Park) button , and clean
the windshield.
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