2017 INFINITI QX30 engine

Activating/deactivating the surround lighting
and exterior lighting delayed switch-off:
If you have activated the Surround lighting
function and the light switch is set to ,
the following functions are activated when it is
dark:
•Surround lighting: the exterior lighting re-
mains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking with
the key. If you start the engine, the surround
lighting is switched off and automatic head-
light mode is activated .
•Exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the ex-
terior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. If you close
all the doors and the lift gate, the exterior
lighting goes off after 15 seconds.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings] menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Surround Lighting] function.5. Press the button to save the setting.
When the [Surround Lighting] function is
activated, the light cone and the area around
the vehicle are displayed in orange in the
vehicle information display
6. Press the button to confirm the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exterior
lighting temporarily:
1. Before leaving the vehicle, switci the igni-
tion switch to the OFF position.
2. Switch the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the engine.
Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, when
the surround lighting and delayed switch-off
exterior lighting are on, the following light up:•Side lights
•Fog lights
•Low beam headlights
•Daytime driving lights
•Surround lighting in the exterior mirrorsActivating/deactivating the interior lighting
delay
:
If you activate the [Interior Lighting Delay] func-
tion, the interior lighting remains on for 20
seconds after you remove the key from the
ignition lock.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings] menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Light] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Interior Lighting Delay] function. If the
[Interior lighting delayed switch-off] function
has been switched on, the vehicle interior is
displayed in orange in the vehicle informa-
tion display
5. Press the button to save the setting.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Parking Brake Inoperative]The yellowwarning light is lit. The redindicator light flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been
applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of overvoltage or undervoltage.
1. Rectify the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by charging the battery or restarting the engine.
2. Apply or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied or released:
1. Switch the ignition off and turn it back on.
2. Apply or release the electric parking brake manually.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied or released, it is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
The yellow
warning light is lit. The redindicator light flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
1. Press the P (Park) button.
Consult an INFINITI retailer.
[Brake Immediately]A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
1. Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message disappears.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away. You can restart the engine.
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Message Possible 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. SeeBrake fluidin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection.
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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Message Possible 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
Required]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, seeSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)in the1. Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint systemsection.
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Engine
Message Possible 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 (seeIf your vehicle overheatsin the6. In case of emergencysection).
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.
[Coolant Too Hot Stop Ve-
hicle 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 toIf your vehicle overheatsin the6. In case of emergencysection 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).
SeeIf your vehicle overheatsin the6. In case of emergencysection.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[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.
[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
Refueling]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 (seeEngine oilin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection).
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.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[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 (seeEngine oilin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection).
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
vehicle 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 (seeEngine oilin the8. Do-it-yourselfsection)
4. If necessary, top up the engine oil .
[Engine Oil Pressure Stop
vehicle Turn Engine Off]The engine oil pressure is too low. There is a serious 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. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
CAUTIONRunning the engine while the engine oil pressure warning is displayed could cause serious damage to the engine.
[Gasoline: Reserve Fuel Re-
fuel Immediately]The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the reserve range.
Refuel at the nearest filling station.
There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
Refuel at the nearest filling station.
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Driving systems
Message Possible 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
Inoperative]Lane Departure Warning is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Blind Spot Warning Cur-
rently Unavailable See Op-
erator’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
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