2017 INFINITI QX30 engine overheat

CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant temperature
near the hot (H) end of the normal range, re-
duce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If
the gauge is over the normal range, stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the en-
gine is overheated, continued operation of the
vehicle may seriously damage the engine. For
additional information, refer toIf your vehicle
overheatsin the6. In case of emergency
section for immediate action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, accelerating, or going up and down
hills due to movement of fuel in the tank.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning
appears on the
vehicle information display when the fuel level
in the tank is getting low.Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers 0
(Empty).
The arrow,
, indicates that the fuel-filler
lid is located on the left side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
•If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL) may come on. Re-
fuel as soon as possible. After a few driving
trips. the light should turn off. If the light
remains on after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
•For additional information, refer toMal-
function Indicator light (MIL) (yellow)in the
2. Instruments and controlssection.
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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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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
[Only Shift to ’P’ when
Vehicle is Stationary]The vehicle is moving.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Shift the shift lever to position P.
[Reversing Not Possible Ser-
vice Required]The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot drive in reverse.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Transmission Malfunction] The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Transmission Malfunction
Stop]The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
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. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
[Stop vehicle Shift to P
Leave Engine Running]The automatic transmission has overheated.
Drive on carefully. If the display message disappears, the automatic transmission is available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
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. Wait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the display message goes out.
[Auxiliary Battery Malfunc-
tion]The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.
1. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer at the next opportunity.
2. Until then, press the P (Park) button before you switch off the engine.
3. Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
[Trans. Oil Overheated Drive
On With Care]Manual drive program M and the temporarily active manual drive program are no longer available. Engine power output is reduced
Allow the vehicle to cool down.
[4WD System Currently Un-
available]The 4WD system has overheated. The vehicle is only driven by the front wheels.
Drive on, the airflow cools the 4WD system more quickly.
When the display message goes out, the 4WD system is available again and the vehicle is driven by all four wheels.
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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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CAUTION
•The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
•Only certain power outlets are designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do not use
any other power outlet for an accessory
lighter. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for additional information.
•Do not use with accessories that exceed a
12 volt, 180W (15A) power draw. Do not use
double adapters or more than one electrical
accessory.
•Use this power outlet with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle bat-
tery.
•Avoid using when the air conditioner, head-
lights or rear window defogger is on.
•Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good
contact is not made, the plug may overheat
or the internal temperature fuse may blow.
•Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be
sure that the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.
•When not in use, be sure to close the cap.
Do not allow water to contact the outlet.
WARNING
Keep the storage lids closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden
stop.
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