2017 INFINITI QX30 Owners Manual

Vehicle
Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Depress Brake to Start
Engine](DCT models only). You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position N (Neutral) without depressing the brake
pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
[To Deselect P or N, Depress
Brake and Start Engine]You have attempted to shift the shift lever to position R (Reverse) or D (Drive) without starting the engine.
Start the engine and depress the brake pedal.
NOTE•It is only possible to move the shift lever from position P (Park) to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then can
the parking lock be deactivated.
•At transmission fluid temperatures below -5oF (-20oC) you can only shift out of position P (Park) into another transmission position
when the engine is running.
[Apply Brake to Shift From
’P’]You have attempted to shift the shift lever to position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive) without depressing the brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
[Risk of Rolling Transmission
Not in P]The driver’s door is open/not fully closed and the shift lever is in position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive).
A warning tone also sounds
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Press the P (Park) button.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Close the driver’s door fully.
[Service Required Do Not
Shift Gears Visit Dealer]You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position D (Drive) is selected, Drive to an INFINITI retailer without shifting the transmission from position D (Drive).
If transmission position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or P (Park), secure the vehicle against rolling away. It is recommended you consult an
INFINITI retailer.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Only Shift to ’P’ when
Vehicle is Stationary]The vehicle is moving.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Shift the shift lever to position P.
[Reversing Not Possible Ser-
vice Required]The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot drive in reverse.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Transmission Malfunction] The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Transmission Malfunction
Stop]The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
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. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
[Stop vehicle Shift to P
Leave Engine Running]The automatic transmission has overheated.
Drive on carefully. If the display message disappears, the automatic transmission is available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
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. Wait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the display message goes out.
[Auxiliary Battery Malfunc-
tion]The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.
1. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer at the next opportunity.
2. Until then, press the P (Park) button before you switch off the engine.
3. Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
[Trans. Oil Overheated Drive
On With Care]Manual drive program M and the temporarily active manual drive program are no longer available. Engine power output is reduced
Allow the vehicle to cool down.
[4WD System Currently Un-
available]The 4WD system has overheated. The vehicle is only driven by the front wheels.
Drive on, the airflow cools the 4WD system more quickly.
When the display message goes out, the 4WD system is available again and the vehicle is driven by all four wheels.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[4WD system Inoperative] The 4WD system is malfunctioning. The vehicle is only driven by the front wheels.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
The lift gate is open.
WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the lift gate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning
Close the lift gate.
The hood is open.
A warning tone also sounds.
WARNING
The open hood may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
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. Close the hood.
At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
Close all doors.
[Power Steering Malfunction
See Operator’s Manual]The power steering assistance is faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
2. If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop.
3. If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. It is recommended you contact the nearest INFINITI retailer.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Steering Malfunction See
Operator’s Manual]The electric steering lock is malfunctioning.WARNING
The steering may be locked by the electric steering lock.
There is a risk of an accident.
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. Do not drive on. It is recommended you contact the nearest INFINITI retailer.
The electric steering lock was unable to unlock the steering.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. To unlock the steering, move the steering wheel slightly.
3. Insert the key into the ignition lock again.
[Check Washer Fluid]The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
Top up the washer fluid (seeWindow washer fluidin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection)
[Wiper Malfunctioning] The windshield wipers are defective.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Hazard Warning Flashers
Malfunctioning]The hazard warning lights are faulty.
Visit an INFINITI retailer.
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Key
Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Key Does Not Belong to
Vehicle]You have put the wrong key in the ignition switch.
Use the correct key.
[Obtain a New Key]The key needs to be replaced.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Replace Key Battery]The key battery is discharged.
Replace the battery (seeChecking the batteryin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection)
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IMMOBILISER
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
•To activate with the key: remove the key
from the ignition lock.
•To deactivate:switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start
the engine if a valid key has been left inside the
vehicle.
NOTE
The immobiliser is always deactivated when you
start the engine.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.NOTE
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
To arm:lock the vehicle with the key or Intelli-
gent key. Indicator lamp
1flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately 15 sec-
onds.
To deactivate:unlock the vehicle with the key or
intelligent key.
or
Insert the key into the ignition switch.
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SECURITY SYSTEM
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A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
•A door.
•The vehicle with the emergency key element.
•The lift gate.
•The hood.
To switch the alarm off with the key: press the
orbutton on the key. The alarm is
switched off
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that has triggered it, for example.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure your
vision which may lead to an accident. Warm
the windshield with the defroster before you
wash the windshield.
CAUTION
•Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than 30 seconds.
•Do not operate the washer if the window
washer fluid reservoir is empty.
•Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank
with washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol based
washer fluid concentrates may permanently
stain the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
•Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with wa-
ter to the manufacturer’s recommended lev-
els before pouring the fluid into the window
washer reservoir tank. Do not use the win-
dow washer reservoir tank to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.NOTE
•If the wiper operation is interrupted by snow
or ice, the wiper may stop moving to protect
its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper switch
to the “OFF” position and remove the snow
or ice on and around the wiper arms. In
approximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.
•Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has
collected on the windshield can scratch the
glass if wiping takes place when the wind-
shield is dry.
•If it is necessary to switch on the wipers in
dry weather conditions, always operate them
using washer fluid.
•If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may
be due to wax or other residue. Clean the
windshield with washer fluid after an auto-
matic car wash.
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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SWITCHING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS
ON/OFF
1Windshield wipers off.
2Intermittent wipe, low (rain sen-
sor set to low sensitivity).
3Intermittent wipe, high (rain sen-
sor set to high sensitivity).
4Continuous wipe, slow.
5Continuous wipe, fast.
ASingle wipe/
wipe the windshield using washer fluid.
The windshield wiper and washer operate when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Turn the combination switch to the desired
position.
Rain sensor (if equipped)
CAUTION
•Do not touch the rain sensor and around it
when the wiper switch is in theorposition and the ignition switch is in
the ON position. The wipers may operate
unexpectedly and cause an injury or may
damage a wiper.
•The rain-sensing auto wipers are intended
for use during rain. If the switch is left in the
orposition, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly when dirt, finger-
prints, oil film or insects are stuck on or
around the sensor. The wipers may also op-
erate when exhaust gas or moisture affect
the rain sensor.
•When the windshield glass is coated with
water repellent, the speed of the rain-
sensing auto wipers may be higher even
though the amount of the rainfall is small.
•Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto
wiper system when you use a car wash.
•The rain-sensing auto wipers may not oper-
ate if rain does not hit the rain sensor even if
it is raining.
•Using genuine wiper blades is recom-
mended for proper operation of the rain-
sensing auto wiper system. For additional
information, refer toWiper bladesin the
8. Do-it-yourselfsection.
•Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather condi-
tions, the windshield wipers may be acti-
vated inadvertently. This could damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in the
orposition, the appropriate wiping fre-
quency is automatically set according to the
intensity of the rain. In the
position, the
rain sensor is more sensitive than in the
position, causing the windshield wiper to wipe
more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions.
The rain-sensing auto wiper system uses the
rain sensor located on the upper part of the
windshield.
NIC2810Combination switch
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