2017 INFINITI QX30 Owners Manual

INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY
Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelli-
gent Keys which are registered to your vehicle’s
Intelligent Key System components and INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System components.
Never leave the keys in the vehicle.
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be regis-
tered and used with one vehicle. The new keys
must be registered prior to use with the Intelli-
gent Key System and INFINITI Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System of your vehicle. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Since the registration process requires erasing
all memory in the Intelligent Key components
when registering new keys, be sure to take all
Intelligent Keys that you have to the INFINITI
retailer.A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe
place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If
you lose your keys, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for duplicates by using
the key number. INFINITI does not record key
numbers so it is very important to keep track of
your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate
from. If you still have a key, it can be duplicated
without knowing the key number.CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occurrences
which will damage the Intelligent Key:
•Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which con-
tains electrical components, to come into
contact with water or salt water. This could
affect the system function.
•Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
•Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
•Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
•Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately
wipe until it is completely dry.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key for an ex-
tended period in an area where tempera-
tures exceed 140
oF (60oC).
•Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key
holder that contains a magnet.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key near equip-
ment that produces a magnetic field, such
as a TV, audio equipment and personal
computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-
gent Key. This will prevent the Intelligent Key
from unauthorized use to unlock the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing procedure,
please contact an INFINITI retailer.
Mechanical key
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed in
the Intelligent Key.
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Push release catch1in the direction of the
arrow and, at the same time, remove emergency
key element
2from the key.
Valet hand-off
To prevent the glove box from being opened
during valet hand-off, follow the procedure be-
low.
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intel-
ligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and
keep the mechanical key with you.
For additional information, refer toStoragein
the2. Instruments and controlssection.
INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS
You can only drive your vehicle using the Intel-
ligent Keys which are registered to the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your
vehicle.
The mechanical key can be used for all the
locks.
Never leave the keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys. Your existing key can
be duplicated without knowing the key number.
As many as four INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System keys can be used with one vehicle. You
should bring all INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System keys that you have to the INFINITI
retailer for registration. This is because the
registration process will erase the memory of all
key codes previously registered into the INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the registra-
tion process, these components will only recog-
nize keys coded into the INFINITI Vehicle Immo-
bilizer System during registration. Any key that
is not given to the retailer at the time of
registration will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not allow the immobilizer system key,
which contains an electrical transponder, to
come into contact with water or salt water. This
could affect system function.
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When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be opened
using the inside or outside door handles. The
doors must be unlocked to open the doors.
WARNING
•Before opening any door, always look for
and avoid oncoming traffic.
•Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious accidents.
•Do not leave children or adults who would
normally require the assistance of others
alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not
be left alone. They could accidentally injure
themselves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny
days, temperatures in a closed vehicle
could quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
LOCKING WITH THE KEY
1Locks the vehicle.
2Unlocks the vehicle.
3Panic button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approxi-
mately 40 seconds of unlocking, the vehicle will
lock again and protection against theft is reac-
tivated.
To lock centrally, press button
1. The key
centrally locks:
•Doors
•Lift gate
•Fuel filler lid
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once
When locking, they flash three times.
Intelligent key
You can combine the Intelligent Key functions
with the functions of a conventional key. Unlock
the vehicle by using Intelligent key function, for
instance, and lock it using the
button on
the key.
The driver’s door and the door at which the
handle is used, must both be closed. The key
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or
unlocking with Intelligent key, the distance
between the key and the corresponding door
handle must not be greater than 1 m.
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To unlock the vehicle:touch the inner surface of
the door handle.
To lock the vehicle:touch sensor surface
1.or
2.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
Convenience closing feature:touch recessed
sensor surface
1for an extended period. (See
Convenience closing featurein the
2. Instruments and controlssection).To unlock the lift gate: press the lift gate switch
1.
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once
When locking, they flash three times.
NOTE
When the locator lighting is activated, it lights
up when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked
with the intelligent key (see separate operating
instructions).
You can also set an audible signal to con firm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated or deactivated using the
on-board computer (seeActivating/
deactivating the acoustic locking confirmation
in the2. Instruments and controlssection)LOCKING WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY
The driver’s door can be locked/unlocked from
outside using the mechanical key if the battery
is dead.
To lock the door, insert the mechanical key into
the driver’s door key cylinder and turn it to-
wards the front of the vehicle
1.
To unlock the door, turn the key towards the
rear of the vehicle
2.
SeeMechanical keyearlier in this section for
instructions on accessing the Intelligent Key
system mechanical key.
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NOTE
The alarm system will be triggered when the
door is opened using the mechanical key (alarm
equipped models). To stop the alarm, turn the
ignition key to the ON position or press the un-
lock button (
) on the key.
There are several ways to deactivate the alarm:
•To deactivate the alarm with the key:press
theorbutton on the key.
or
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
•Lock or unlock the vehicle using Intelligent
Key. The key must be outside the vehicle
If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler lid will not be
unlocked automatically. To unlock the fuel filler
lid, insert the key into the ignition lock.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE DOOR KNOB
To unlock and open the door, pull the door lock
knob and
1up pull the inside door handle1.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
1Press to unlock
2Press to lock
The power door lock switch, located on the door
trimming, can be used to unlock
1or lock2all doors.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning.
You could therefore be locked out if:
•The vehicle is being pushed.
•The vehicle is being towed.
•The vehicle is being tested on a dynamometer.
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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
The child safety lock helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
When the switch is in the LOCK
2position, the
rear door can only be opened from the outside.
LIFT GATE LOCK
To open the lift gate, unlock it first with one of
the following operations, then push the button
1.
•Push thebutton on the key or Intelli-
gent Key (if equipped). SeeINFINITI intelli-
gent key systemlater in this section.
•Unlock all the doors using the key.
To close the lift gate, pull it down until it
securely locks.
1Locks the vehicle.
2Unlocks the vehicle.
3Panic button.
WARNING
•Radio waves could adversely affect electric
medical equipment. Those who use a pace-
maker should contact the electric medical
equipment manufacturer for the possible in-
fluences before use.
•The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves
when the buttons are pushed. The FAA ad-
vises that the radio waves may affect air-
craft navigation and communication sys-
tems. Do not operate the Intelligent Key
while on an airplane. Make sure that the
buttons are not operated unintentionally
when the unit is stored for a flight.
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INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
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The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote control function or
touching the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or con-
ditions may affect the Intelligent Key system
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
•Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when operating the vehicle.
•Never leave the Intelligent Key in the ve-
hicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating
with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The
Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio
waves. Environmental conditions may interfere
with the operation of the Intelligent Key system
under the following operating conditions:
•When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such as
a TV tower, power station and broadcasting
station.
•When in possession of wireless equipment,
such as a cellular telephone, transceiver or a
CB radio.
•When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
covered by metallic materials.
•When any type of radio wave remote control
is used nearby.
•When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal com-
puter.
•When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions, the battery’s
life is approximately two years. If the battery is
discharged, replace it with a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, an
indicator illuminates in the vehicle information
display. For additional information, refer to
Safety systemsin the2. Instruments and
controlssection.Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiv-
ing radio waves, if the key is left near equip-
ment which transmits strong radio waves, such
as signals from a TV and personal computer, the
battery life may become shorter.
For additional information, refer toIntelligent
key battery replacementin the
8. Do-it-yourselfsection.
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be regis-
tered and used with one vehicle. For informa-
tion about the purchase and use of additional
Intelligent Keys, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occurrences
which will damage the Intelligent Key:
•Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which con-
tains electrical components, to come into
contact with water or salt water. This could
affect the system function.
•Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
•Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
•Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
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•Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately
wipe until it is completely dry.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key for an ex-
tended period in an area where tempera-
tures exceed 140
oF (60oC).
•Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key
holder that contains a magnet.
•Do not place the Intelligent Key near equip-
ment that produces a magnetic field, such
as a TV, audio equipment and personal
computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, INFINITI
recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-
gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the
unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to oper-
ate the vehicle. For information regarding the
erasing procedure, it is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer.
OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range from the request switch
1.When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged
or strong radio waves are present near the
operating location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent
Key may not function properly.
The operating range is within 31.5 in (80 cm)
from each request switch
1.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper, the request
switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the request switch to lock/unlock the doors.
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