2017 INFINITI QX30 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
The light sensor in the combination meter au-
tomatically controls the brightness of the in-
strument panel
In daylight, the displays in the combination
meter are not illuminated
The lighting in the combination meter, displays
and controls in the vehicle interior can be
adjusted using the brightness control knob.
The brightness control knob
1is located be-
hind the steering wheel.
Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or
counterclockwise. If the light switch is set to
orthe brightness is dependent
upon the brightness of the ambient light.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
In conditions where visibility is poor due to fog,
snow or rain, the fog lights improve visibility as
well as making it easier for other road users to
see you. They can be operated together with the
side lights or together with the side lights and
low beam headlights.
To switch on the fog lights:
•Turn the ignition switch to the ON position or
start the engine.
•Turn the light switch toor.
•Press thebutton. The greenindicator light in the combination meter
lights upTo switch off the front fog lights:
•press thebutton The greenindicator light in the combination meter
turns off.
Only vehicles with front fog lights are equipped
with the “Fog lights” function.
REAR FOG LIGHT
The rear fog light improves the visibility of your
vehicle in heavy fog for the following traffic.
Please observe the country-specific laws on the
use of rear fog lights.
NOTE
The front fog lights must be switched on before
the rear fog light will operate.
To switch on the rear fog light:
•Turn the ignition switch to the ON position or
start the engine.
•Turn the light switch toor.
•Press thebutton. The yellowindicator light in the combination meter
lights up
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To switch off the rear fog light:
•press thebutton The yellowindicator light in the combination meter
turns off.
The rear fog light should be used only when
visibility is seriously reduced. (Generally, to
less than 50 m (116 ft))
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could
affect proper operation of the supplemental
front air bag system. Tampering with the
supplemental front air bag system may result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat
heater if you or the occupants cannot monitor
elevated seat temperatures or have an inabil-
ity to feel pain in body parts that contact the
seat. Use of the seat heater by such people
could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
•The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is not
running.
•Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the seat.
•Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat
cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
•Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object.
This may result in damage to the heater.
•Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should
be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
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•When cleaning the seat, never use gaso-
line, benzine, thinner, or any similar mate-
rials.
•If any malfunctions are found or the heated
seat does not operate, turn the switch off
and have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches are located on the center console
and can be operated independently, for the
left-hand side seat and for the right-hand side
seat.
The three red indicator lights in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected The
system automatically switches from level 3 to
level 2 after approximately eight minutes The
system automatically switches from level 2 to
level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The
system automatically switches off approxi-
mately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
NOTE
The seat heater can only be activated when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.2. Start the engine.
3. Select the heat range:
•To switch on: press button1repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
•To switch off: press button1repeatedly
until all the indicator lights turn off.
NOTE
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating
may switch off.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
•Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in
motion and before closing the windows. Use
the window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
•To help avoid risk of injury or death through
unintended operation of the vehicle and or
its systems, including entrapment in win-
dows or inadvertent door lock activation, do
not leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature
inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to people and
pets.
The switches for all side windows are located on
the driver’s door. There is also a switch on each
door for the corresponding side window The
switches on the driver’s door take precedence.
Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
a window is closed by automatic operation.
Depending on the environment or driving condi-
tions, the auto-reverse function may be acti-
vated if an impact or load similar to something
being caught in the window occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immediately
before the closed position which cannot be
detected. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before
closing the window.
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, re-
placed, or jump started, the power window
auto-reverse function may not operate properly.
If this occurs, it is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer to re-initialize the power win-
dow auto-reverse system.
If the control unit detects something caught in a
window equipped with automatic operation as it is
closing, the window will be immediately lowered.
Driver’s window switch
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.1. Front left side window
2. Front right side window
3. Rear left side window
4. Rear right side window
The driver’s switch, the main switch, can control
all windows.
•To open manually: press and hold the
corresponding button.
•To open fully: press the button beyond the
point of resistance to the second detent and
release it. Automatic operation is started.
•To close manually: pull the corresponding
button and hold it.
•To close fully: pull the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it. Automatic
operation is started.
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•To interrupt automatic operation: press/pull
the corresponding switch again.
NOTE
•If you press/pull the switch beyond the point
of resistance, automatic operation is started
in the corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by pressing/pulling
again.
•You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after switching off the engine or remov-
ing the key. This function remains active for
five minutes or until the driver’s or front-
passenger door is opened.
•The side windows cannot be operated from
the rear when the override feature for the
side windows is activated.Locking rear side windows
:
To enable/disable the override feature for the
rear side windows, press button
2. If indicator
lamp
1is lit, operation of the rear side win-
dows is disabled. Operation is only possible
using the switches in the driver’s door. If indi-
cator lamp
1is off, operation is possible using
the switches in the rear compartment.
Passenger’s window switch
The passenger’s switch can control its corre-
sponding window.
Convenience opening feature
For vehicles with Intelligent key:you can venti-
late the vehicle before you start driving. The key
can also be used to carry out the following
functions simultaneously:
•Unlock the vehicle
•Open the side windows
NOTE
The convenience opening feature can only be
operated using the key.
The key must be in close proximity to the ve-
hicle.
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Press and hold thebutton until the side
windows are in the desired position.
To interrupt convenience opening: release the
button.
Convenience closing feature
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window. There is
a risk of injury. Observe the complete closing
procedure when the convenience closing fea-
ture is operating. When closing make sure that
no parts of the body are in the closing area.
For vehicles with Intelligent key:The key can
also be used to carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
•Lock the vehicle
•Close the side windows
The driver’s door and the door at which the
handle is used must both be closed. The key
must be outside the vehicle. The gap between
the key and the corresponding door handle
should not be greater than 1 m.
Press and hold the
button until the side
windows are fully closed.To interrupt convenience closing: release the
button.
You can also use the keyless locking feature to
activate convenience closing:
Touch recessed sensor surface
1on the door
handle until the side windows are fully closed.
NOTE
Make sure you only touch recessed sensor sur-
face
1.
To interrupt convenience opening: release the
recessed sensor surface
1on the door handle.
Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
1.
Switch the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com-
pletely closed
4. Hold the switch for an additional second.
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If the side window opens again slightly:
1. Immediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed.
2. Hold the switch for an additional second.
3. If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly. If
this is not the case, repeat the steps above
again.
If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure above, have your vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
1Close
2Open
CAUTION
•Do not place heavy objects on the glass roof
or surrounding area.
•Do not hang from the sunshade or hang any
objects from it. It may cause damage or de-
formation to the sunshade.
•Close the sunshade when you leave the
vehicle for extended periods of time to pre-
vent the inside of the vehicle from reaching
high temperatures.
SUNSHADE OPERATION
The sunshade operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, keep your hands, fin-
gers and head away from the sunshade arm,
the arm rail and sunshade inlet port.
NOTE
The following notes cover situations where
strong sun shining on the roof of the vehicle
causes the area around the sunshade motor to
reach high temperatures:
•If the temperature of the sunshade motor
reaches a value between 185oF (85oC) and
212oF (100oC), “restricted mode” is enabled,
and the sunshade will only be allowed to
CLOSE.
•If the temperature of the sunshade motor
exceeds 212oF (100oC), the sunshade will
not operate.
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Opening and closing
Manual control:
To close the sunshade, press and hold the
“CLOSE” side of the switch
1To stop the
sunshade from closing fully, release the switch.
To open the sunshade press and hold the
“OPEN” side of the switch
2To stop the
sunshade from opening fully, release the
switch.
Automatic operation
:
To fully open or close the sunshade automati-
cally, press briefly on the open or close side of
the switch and then release. To stop the sun-
shade from opening or closing, press either
side of the switch.
Auto-reverse function
:
When the control unit detects something caught
by the sunshade, the sunshade will open auto-
matically.
NOTE
The auto-reverse function remains active
whether the sunshade is being closed manually
or automatically.If the battery cable is disconnected, the clock
will need to be re-adjusted to the correct time.
ADJUSTING TIME
Set the time using the INFINITI controller and
the [Settings] menu available in the central
display (seeClock settingsin the4. Display
screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio
systemsection).
NOTE
On vehicles fitted with a navigation system, the
clock is automatically updated via GPS. The ini-
tial clock setting may be incorrect.
In the center console (LHD) Rear console Lug-
gage compartment
The power outlet is used for powering electrical
accessories such as a cellular telephone.
An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-board
voltage does not drop too low. If the on board
voltage is too low, the power to the sockets is
automatically cut. This ensures that there is
sufficient power to start the engine.
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