2017 INFINITI QX30 key

2. Align the center of both the jack head2and the notches at the jack-up point3as
shown.
3. Fit the groove of the jack head between the
two notches as shown.4. Loosen each wheel bolt by one or two turns
counterclockwise with the wheel wrench.
Do not remove the wheel bolts until the tire is
off the ground.
Models with wheel lock bolts (if equipped) :
If the wheel is equipped with a wheel lock
bolt, insert the wheel lock key
1and
loosen it as previously described.
The wheel lock bolt can only be removed
with the wheel lock key. A key number is
necessary if you need to duplicate the wheel
lock key.Record the key number as shown on the key
code card on the “Security information”
page at the end of this manual and keep it in
a safe place, not in the vehicle. If you lose
the wheel lock key, it is recommended you
see your INFINITI retailer for a duplicate with
the original wheel lock key code.
Make sure to keep the lock key in the
vehicle. Otherwise, wheels cannot be re-
moved and the service cannot be performed.
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5. To lift the vehicle, securely hold and turn the
ratchet handle
1clockwise as shown.
6. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire
clears the ground.
7. Remove the wheel bolts, then remove the
wheel with the flat tire.
WARNING
The wheel is heavy. Be sure that your feet are
clear of the wheel and use gloves as necessary
to avoid injury.
Installing the wheel
WARNING
•A temporary use spare wheel and tire is
designed for emergency use.
•Never use wheel bolts other than those
provided with your vehicle. Incorrect wheel
bolts or improperly tightened wheel bolts
may cause the wheel to become loose or
come off. This could cause an accident.
•Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts.
This may cause the wheel bolts to become
loose.ATighten
BLoosen
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
between the wheel and the hub.
2. Carefully fit the wheel and tighten the wheel
bolts with your fingers. Check that all the
wheel bolts contact the wheel surface hori-
zontally and on the bevelled side.
Models with wheel lock bolt (if equipped):
Insert the wheel lock key into the wheel lock
bolt and tighten into the wheel finger tight.
3. With the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel
bolts alternately and evenly in the sequence
as illustrated (
1-5) until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground.
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5. Tighten the wheel bolts securely using the
wheel wrench in the sequence as illustrated.
6. Lower the vehicle completely.
7. Install the wheel cover (if equipped).
Wheel
bolt tightening torque: 96 ft-lb (130 N•m, 13
kg-m)
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel bolts to
the specified torque with a torque wrench.
The wheel bolts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recommended
that the wheel bolts be tightened to specifica-
tion at each maintenance interval.
Adjust the tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure is the tire pressure as measured
after the vehicle has been parked for three hours
or more or driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire and
loading information label affixed to the driver’s
side center pillar.
Wheel lock bolts(if equipped)
In order to prevent theft, the specially designed
wheel lock bolt is installed to each wheel. The
wheel lock bolt cannot be removed with the
commonly used tools.
When removing tires, use the lock key provided
with your vehicle.Removing the wheel lock bolt
:
1. Insert the wheel lock key1to the wheel
lock bolt.
2. To remove the wheel lock bolt, turn the
wheel lock key counterclockwise using the
wheel wrench.
CAUTION
•Do not use a power tool to remove the wheel
lock bolts.
•When installing the wheel, tighten the
wheel lock bolts to the same tightening
torque as the normal wheel bolts. For de-
tails, seeInstalling the wheelearlier in
this section.NOTE
•The wheel lock bolt has an individual code.
A wheel lock key with other than the indi-
vidual code cannot remove the wheel lock
bolt. If you lose the wheel lock key, it is
recommended you contact an INFINITI re-
tailer for a duplicate with the original wheel
lock key code.
•Record the key number and keep it in a safe
place, not in the vehicle.
•When you ask for a service at an INFINITI
retailer, make sure to keep the lock key in
the vehicle. Otherwise, wheels cannot be
removed and the service cannot be per-
formed.
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8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions..................8-2
Engine compartment check locations...........8-3
2.0L Gasoline engine...................8-3
Engine cooling system....................8-3
Checking engine coolant level.............8-4
Changing engine coolant................8-5
Engine oil............................8-5
Checking engine oil level................8-5
Changing engine oil...................8-5
Changing engine oil filter................8-6
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)............8-7
Brake fluid...........................8-7
Window washer fluid.....................8-8
Battery.............................8-9
Accessing Vehicle battery...............8-10
Maintenance free battery................8-10
Models with Idle Stop/Start System.........8-11
Battery replacement...................8-11
Reinitialisation procedure after battery
reconnection.......................8-12
Jump-starting.......................8-12
Drive belt...........................8-12
Spark plugs..........................8-13
Air cleaner filter.......................8-13
Wiper blades.........................8-13Cleaning..........................8-13
Replacing front window wiper blades........8-14
Replacing rear window wiper blade..........8-15
Brakes.............................8-17
Self-adjusting brakes..................8-17
Fuses..............................8-17
Before replacing a fuse.................8-17
Engine compartment...................8-17
Passenger compartment................8-18
Intelligent key battery replacement..........
.8-20
Checking the battery..................8-20
Replacing the battery..................8-20
Lights.............................8-22
Exterior and interior lights...............8-22
Replacement procedures................8-24
Wheels and tires.......................8-27
Tire Pressure.......................8-27
Tire inflation pressure.................8-29
Tire labeling.......................8-30
Types of tires.......................8-31
Tire chains........................8-33
Tire wear and damage.................8-33
Tire rotation.......................8-34
Replacing wheels and tires..............8-34
Wheel balance......................8-36

If the brakes do not operate properly, it is
recommended that you have the brakes
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes. The disc-type brakes self-adjust every
time the brake pedal is applied.Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognise by the
color and fuse rating. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
The fuses in your vehicle disconnect faulty
circuits. if a fuse blows, all the components on
the circuit and their functions will fail.
BEFORE REPLACING A FUSE
•Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
•Switch off all electrical consumers.
•Remove the key from the ignition lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
•Fusebox in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in
the direction of travel.
•Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell.
The fuse allocation chart is on the fuse box in
the front-passenger footwell.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box
cover. This could damage the electrical system
or electronic control units or cause a fire.
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CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow the
battery or removed parts.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
Press the(LOCK) or(UNLOCK)
button.
The battery is working properly if the battery
check lamp
1lights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if the battery check
lamp
1does not light up briefly. Replace the
battery.
NOTE
•If the key battery is checked within the
signal reception range of the vehicle, press-
ing the
(LOCK) or(UNLOCK)
button locks or unlocks the vehicle.
•You can obtain a battery from an INFINITI
retailer.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as
follows:
1. Take the emergency key element out of the
key (seeMechanical keyin the3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustmentsPre-
drivingchecks and adjustmentsPre-driving
checks and adjustmentssection)
2. Press emergency key element
2into the
opening into the key in the direction of the
arrow until the battery cover
1opens.
When doing so, do not hold cover
1shut.
3. Remove battery tray cover
1.
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4. Repeatedly tap the key against your palm
until battery
1falls out.5. Insert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth
to do so.
6. Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free of lint, grease and other contamination.
7. Insert the front tabs of battery cover
1and
then press to close it.
8. Insert emergency key element into the key
(seeMechanical keyin the3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustmentssection).
9. Check the function of all key buttons on the
vehicle.
If you need assistance with replacement, it is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.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.
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CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x 1,000MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first.51015202530354045505560
(km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors* I I I I I I
Brake fluid * R R R
Automatic transmission fluid I I I
Automatic transmission fluid and
filterReplace every 60,000 miles or 60 months
Differential gear oil I I I I I I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and
suspension parts*III
Tire rotation See NOTE (1)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots
(4WD models)*IIIIII
Exhaust system* I I I
In-cabin microfilter R R R
I-key battery R R R R
NOTE:
(1) Refer toTire rotation*earlier in this section.
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