2017 INFINITI QX30 warning

Malfunction Indicator light (MIL)
(yellow)
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the yellow Malfunction Indicator light
illuminates. This means that the system is
operational.
If the yellow engine malfunction indicator light
lights up while the engine is running, there may
be a fault, for example:
•In the engine management
•In the fuel injection system
•In the exhaust system
•In the ignition system (for vehicles with
gasoline engines)
•In the fuel system
•In other monitored items, for example the
automatic transmission.
The emission limit values may be exceeded and
the engine may be running in emergency mode.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having
the engine control system checked and re-
paired as necessary could lead to poor drive-
ability, reduced fuel economy and possible
damage to the engine control system.
Incorrect setting of the engine control system
may lead to non-compliance of local and na-
tional emission laws and regulations.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
Distance warning light (if
equipped)
This light illuminates if the distance to the
vehicle in front is too small for the speed
selected.
If a warning tone also sounds, you are ap-
proaching a vehicle or stationary obstacle in
your line of travel at too high a speed. For
additional information seeForward emergency
braking (FEB) system (if equipped)in the5.
Starting and drivingStarting and drivingsec-
tion.
Electric parking brake
warning light
The red indicator illuminates when the electric
parking brake is engaged.
If the red indicator light for the electric parking
brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning
light for the electric parking brake is lit, observe
the additional messages displayed in the ve-
hicle information display.
For further parking brake operation information
seeParking brakein the3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustmentssection.
Seat belt (driver and front
passenger) warning light
The seat belt warning light reminds you to
fasten your seat belts. The light illuminates if
the engine is started, all doors are closed and
the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat belt
is unfastened. It will remain illuminated until
the driver and/or front passenger fastens their
seat belt. A chime will sound once the vehicle is
in motion, seeSeat belt reminder chimelater
in this section. SeeSeat beltsin the1. Safety
— seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
systemsection for precautions on seat belt
usage.
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The seat belt warning light may also illuminate
if there are objects on the front passenger seat.
Remove the objects and stow them in a safe
place.
If the seat belt warning light flashes, together
with an intermittent warning tone, this means
that the driver or passenger has not fastened
their seat belt, and the speed of the vehicle is
exceeding 15 MPH (25 km/h).
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) air bag warning
light
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on,
it could mean that the front air bag, driver’s
knee air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not operate
in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle checked by an
INFINITI retailer as soon as possible.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air
bag warning light illuminates to indicate that
the system is operational. The light then tuns
off within a few seconds after the engine is
started.If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
air bag, roof-mounted curtain air bag and pre-
tensioner systems need servicing:
•The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on for longer than a few seconds
once the engine is running.
•The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
•The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for these services. Unless checked and re-
paired, the supplemental restraint system (air
bag system) and/or the pretensioner systems
may not function properly. For additional infor-
mation, refer toSupplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (SRS)in the1. Safety — seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint systemsection.
Coolant warning light
WARNING
If the coolant warning light is lit, the engine
may not be being cooled sufficiently and may
be damaged.
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving
when your engine is overheated can causesome fluids which may have leaked into the
engine compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine
can cause serious burns, which can occur just
by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury
If the red coolant warning light lights up while the
engine is running and the coolant temperature
gauge is at the start of the scale, the temperature
sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is
faulty. The coolant temperature is no longer being
monitored. There is a risk of engine damage if the
coolant temperature is too high.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine. Do not continue driving under any
circumstances.
Consult an INFINITI retailer.
If the red coolant warning light comes on while
the engine is running, with or without an ac-
companying warning tone, it could mean that:
•The coolant level is too low.
•If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to
the engine radiator may be blocked or the
electric engine radiator fan may be malfunc-
tioning.
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•The coolant is too hot and the engine is no
longer being cooled sufficiently.
Observe the additional display messages in the
vehicle information display.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the
engine.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from
the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
Check the coolant level and top up the coolant,
observing the warning notes (seeIf your ve-
hicle overheatsin the6. In case of emergency
section).
If you have to top up the coolant frequently,
have the engine cooling system checked.
Make sure that the air supply to the engine
radiator is not blocked, e. g. by frozen slush.
Do not start the engine again until the coolant
temperature is below 250
oF (120oC). The
engine may otherwise be damaged.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches 0 (Empty).There will be a small reserve
of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches 0
(Empty).
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
The VDC warning light blinks when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating,
thus alerting the driver to the fact that the road
surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its
traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working, this is
normal.
The light will continue to blink for a few seconds
after the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
Cruise control or Intelligent Cruise Control is
deactivated.
For additional information seeVehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) OFF indicator lightin the
2. Instruments and controlssection andVe-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) systemin the5.
Starting and drivingStarting and drivingsec-
tion.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated. Both lights flash
when the hazard switch is turned on.
Low beam indicator light
This light comes on when the switch is turned to
the position:The headlights will come on
and front side, tail, number plate and instru-
ment lights remain on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF indicator light
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) has been disabled. This indicates
that the VDC system is not operating.
Disabling the VDC system causes the Forward
Emergency Braking system to become unavail-
able. SeeForward emergency braking (FEB)
system (if equipped)in the5. Starting and
drivingsection for more details.
This light also comes on briefly when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the ON position. The
light will turn off after approximately 1 second if
the VDC system is operational.
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When the VDC OFF indicator light and VDC
warning light (seeVehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning lightlater in this section) come
on with the VDC system turned on, it alerts the
driver to the fact that the system’s fail-safe
mode is operating. This means that the system
may not be functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for these services.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the VDC
system function will be canceled, but the ve-
hicle is still driveable. For additional informa-
tion, seeVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
systemin the5. Starting and drivingsection.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a vehicle
from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you might
feel a slight vibration or hear the system work-
ing when starting the vehicle or accelerating,
but this is normal.
Front fog light indicator light (if
equipped)
The light comes on when the front fog lights are
switched on (seeFog light switch (If so
equipped)later in this section).
High beam assist indicator light
(if equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the head-
lights come on while the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position with the high beam selected.
This indicates that the high beam assist system
is operational. (See 2-62.)
High beam indicator light
This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beams are on and goes out when the low
beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Rear fog light indicator light
The light comes on when the rear fog light is
switched on (seeFog light switch (If so
equipped)later in this section).
Side light and headlight
indicator light
This light comes on when the side light or
headlight position is selected, seeHeadlight
and turn signal switcheslater in this section
for further details.
/Front passenger air
bag status light
The front passenger air bag status light ()
located on the center console above the shift
lever will illuminate when the front passenger
air bag is turned OFF. When the front passenger
air bag is turned on, the front passenger air bag
status light ON (
) will illuminate.
For more details, seeFront passenger air bag
and status lightin the1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint systemsec-
tion.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime will sound when driving away if the
parking brake has not been released. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver’s door
is opened if the side lights are on. Turn the
headlight control switch off before leaving the
vehicle.
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Seat belt reminder chime
A chime will sound for approximately 120 sec-
onds if the vehicle’s speed exceeds 16 MPH (25
km/h) and the driver’s seat belt or front pas-
senger’s seat belt, if occupied is not securely
fastened. SeeSeat belt warning lightin the1.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint systemsection.
Idle Stop/Start System reminder
chime (if equipped)
The engine will shift to the normal stopped
state if any of the following operations is made
during Idle Stop/Start System activation, and
the Idle Stop/Start System chime will sound if:
– The vehicle engine hood is open.
When the above condition continues for over 3
minutes the Idle Stop/Start System chime will
sound in 5-minute intervals as a reminder to
prevent the possibility of a discharged battery.
Use the ignition switch to turn off the engine.
Close the hood or the driver’s door, or fasten
the seat belt then restart the engine using the
ignition switch.
For more information, seeIdle Stop/Start
System (if equipped)in the5. Starting and
drivingsection.The vehicle information display1is located
between the tachometer and the speedometer.1Permanent display: depending on ve-
hicle specification: outside temperature
or speed
2Time
3Text field
4Menu bar
5Drive program
6Shift lever position
Text field
3shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
NOTE
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 system
section).
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Video DVD operation (outside Europe only):
It is only possible to use the [Audio] menu to
operate video DVDs on vehicles with navigation
system.
1. Switch on the audio system or navigation
system and select video DVD.
2. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Audio] menu.
3. To select the next or previous scene, briefly
press
or.
4. To select a scene from the scene list (rapid
scrolling): press and hold the
or. button until the desired scene1has
been reached.
Assistance menu
Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicle, you have the following options in the
[DriveAssist] menu:
•Showing the assistance graphic
•Activating/deactivating VDC
•Activating/deactivating Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB)
•Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)
•Activating/deactivating Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)Showing the distance display
:
1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [DriveAssist]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Distance display].
3. Press the button.
The vehicle information display shows the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) distance dis-
play in the assistance graphic.
The distance display also shows you the
status of and/or information from the follow-
ing driving systems or driving safety sys-
tems:
•Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
•Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
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•Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
•Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
•Rear window wiper
Deactivating/activating VDC
:
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
For further information about VDC, seeVehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) systemin the5. Starting
and drivingsection.
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [DriveAssist]
menu.
3. Press the
orbutton to select
[ESP].
4. Press the button.
The current selection is displayed.5. To activate/deactivate: press the but-
ton again.
VDC is deactivated if the
warning light
in the combination meter lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running.
If both the
warning light andwarning light are lit continuously, VDC is not
available due to a malfunction.
Activating/deactivating Forward Emergency
Braking
:
1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [DriveAssist]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Emergency Brake].
3. Press the button.
The current selection is displayed.
4. To activate/deactivate: press the but-
ton again.
When Forward Emergency Braking is deacti-
vated, the
symbol appears in the
vehicle information display in the assistance
graphic display.
For further information about Forward Emergency
Braking, seeForward emergency braking (FEB)
system (if equipped)in the5. Starting and
drivingsection.
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Warning
(BSW):
1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [DriveAssist]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Blind Spot Warning].
3. Press the button.
The current selection is displayed.
4. To activate/deactivate: press the but-
ton again.
For further information about Blind Spot Warn-
ing, seeBlind Spot Warning (BSW) system (if
equipped)in the5. Starting and drivingsec-
tion.
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Activating/deactivating Lane Departure Warn-
ing (LDW):
1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [DriveAssist]
menu on the Menu bar.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Lane Departure Warning].
3. Press thebutton on the steering
wheel. The current selection is displayed.
4. Press theto confirm.
5. Press the
orbutton to set [Off],
[Standard] or [Adaptive].
6. Press thebutton to save the setting.
For further information about Lane Departure
Warning, seeLane departure warning (LDW)
system (if equipped)in the5. Starting and
drivingsection.
Service menu ([Serv.])
Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicle, you have the following options in the
[Serv.] menu:
•Calling up display messages in the message
memory (seeMessage memorylater in this
section).
•Restarting the tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem (TPMS) (seeRestarting TPMSin the5.
Starting and drivingsection.
•Checking the tire pressure electronically (see
Checking the tire pressure electronicallyin
the5. Starting and drivingsection).
•Calling up the service due date (seeMainte-
nance service messagesin the9. Maintenance
and Schedulessection).
Settings menu
Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicle, in the [Settings] menu you have the
following options:
•Changing the instrument cluster settings.
•Changing the light setting.
•Changing the vehicle setting.
•Changing the convenience setting.
•Restoring the factory setting.
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