2018 INFINITI QX30 service mode

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers)
of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet is included in your Owner's literature portfolio. Always carry it with you when you take your vehicle
to an INFINITI retailer. The Warranty Information Booklet contents provide complete information about all warranties covering this vehicle, the
requirements to keep the warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside Assistance Program.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care and Lemon Law Information Booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your
vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory-installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories prior to delivery. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions
concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer
for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read this Owner's
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements,
assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
Important safety information reminders!Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and complete trip for you
and your passengers!
•NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
•ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
•ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
•ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle features
or taking other actions that could dis-
tract you.
•ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety features
to all occupants of the vehicle.
•ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual
for important safety information.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate all-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss ofcontrol or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver differ-
ently from an ordinary passenger car be-
cause it has a higher center of gravity for
off-road use. As with other vehicles with
features of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control
or an accident.
FOREWORD

Installing top tether strap
The child restraint top tether strap must be
used when installing the child restraint with
the LATCH lower anchor attachments. First,
secure the child restraint with the LATCH
lower anchors (rear outboard seating posi-
tions only).
The LATCH anchor points are provided to
install child restraints in the rear outboard
seating positions only, as shown. Do not at-
tempt to install a child restraint in the center
position using the LATCH anchors.
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used to attachadult seat belts, or other items or equip-
ment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage
the child restraint anchorages. The child
restraint will not be properly installed us-
ing the damaged anchorage, and a child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision.
Outboard seating positions with removable
head restraints/headrests:
1. If necessary, raise or remove the head
restraint/headrest and store it in a secure
place. Be sure to reinstall the head
restraint/headrest when the child re-
straint is removed. For additional informa-
tion about head restraint/headrest ad-
justment, removal and installation, refer to
"Head restraints/Headrests".
2. Position the top tether strap
1over the
seatback as shown.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-
chor point
2on the seatback behind the
child restraint as shown.
4.
Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions to remove any
slack.
Outboard seating positions with fixed head
restraints/headrests:
1. If the child restraint has a single tether
strap, route the strap
1over the top of
the outer head restraint/headrest. If the
child restraint has two tether straps, route
them round each side of the outer head
restraint/headrest.
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether an-
chor point
2on the seatback behind the
child restraint as shown.
3. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions to remove
any slack.
If you have any questions when installing
a top tether strap, it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING THE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Failure to
use the ALR mode will result in the child
restraint not being properly secured. The
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6. Remove any additional slack from the seat
belt; press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with
your knee to compress the vehicle seat
cushion and seatback while pulling up on
the seat belt.
7. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions to remove
any slack.8. After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side while holding the child
restraint near the seat belt path. The
child restraint should not move more than
1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to
tug it forward and check to see if the belt
holds the restraint in place. If the restraint
is not secure, tighten the seat belt as nec-
essary, or put the restraint in another seat
and test it again. You may need to try a
different child restraint. Not all child re-
straints fit in all types of vehicles.
9. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2
through 8.10. If the child restraint is installed in the
front passenger seat, place the ignition
switch in the ON position. Either the
indicator
light or
indicator light will illuminate depending
on the size of the child and the type of
child restraint used. See "Front passen-
ger air bag and status light". After the
child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
If necessary, system operation can be
checked by using a special tool. It is rec-
ommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. Until you have
confirmed system operation, move the
child restraint to another position. See
"Troubleshooting" later in this section.
WRS0681Z
Forward-facing — step 6
WRS0698Z
Forward-facing — step 8
SSS0676Z
Forward-facing — step 10
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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 (including a loose or
missing fuel filler cap).
•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 re-
tailer 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 see " Forward emer-
gency braking (FEB) system (if equipped)".
Electric parking brake
warning light
The red indicator illuminates when the elec-
tric parking brake is engaged.
If the red indicator light for the electric park-
ing brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow
warning light for the electric parking brake is
lit, observe the additional messages dis-
played in the vehicle information display.
For further parking brake operation informa-
tion see "Parking brake".
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 fas-
tens their seat belt. A chime will sound once
the vehicle is in motion, see "Seat belt re-
minder chime" later in this section. See "Seat
belts" for precautions on seat belt usage.
The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if there are objects on the front passen-
ger seat. Remove the objects and stow them
in a safe place.
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Vehicle
Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Depress Brake to Start
Engine](DCT models only). You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position N (Neutral) without depressing the
brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
[To Deselect P or N,
Depress Brake and Start
Engine]You have attempted to shift the shift lever to position R (Reverse) or D (Drive) without starting the engine.
Start the engine and depress the brake pedal.
NOTE•It is only possible to move the shift lever from position P (Park) to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated.
•At transmission fluid temperatures below -5°F (-20°C) you can only shift out of position P (Park) into another transmission
position when the engine is running.
[Apply Brake to Shift
From 'P']You have attempted to shift the shift lever to position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive) without depressing the brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal.
[Risk of Rolling Transmis-
sion Not in P]The driver's door is open/not fully closed and the shift lever is in position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive).
A warning tone also sounds
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
1. Press the P (Park) button.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Close the driver's door fully.
[Service Required Do Not
Shift Gears Visit Dealer]You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position D (Drive) is selected, Drive to an INFINITI retailer without shifting the transmission from position D (Drive).
If transmission position R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or P (Park), secure the vehicle against rolling away. It is recommended you consult
an INFINITI retailer.
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Key
Problem Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Key Does Not Belong to
Vehicle]You have put the wrong key in the ignition switch.
Use the correct key.
[Obtain a New Key]The key needs to be replaced.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Replace Key Battery]The key battery is discharged.
Replace the battery (see "Checking the battery")
[Key Not Detected] (red
display message)The key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine.
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. Locate the key.
Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, the key is not detected whilst the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine.
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. Insert the key into the ignition lock and bring into key mode.
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WARNING
•The heater and air conditioner operate
only when the engine is running.
•Never leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others alone in the vehicle. Pets should
not be left alone either. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or controls
and inadvertently become involved in a
serious accident and injure themselves.
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.
•Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
•Do not adjust the heating and air condi-
tioning controls while driving so that
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
The heater and air conditioner operate when
the engine is running. The air blower will op-
erate even if the engine is turned off and the
ignition switch is in the ON position.NOTE
•Condensation forms inside the air condi-
tioning unit when the air conditioner (if
equipped) is running, and is safely dis-
charged underneath your vehicle.
Traces of water on the ground are there-
fore normal.
•Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up in the air conditioner unit.
Odor can enter the passenger compart-
ment through the ventilators.
When parking, set the heater and air con-
ditioner controls to turn off air recircula-
tion to allow fresh air into the passenger
compartment. This should help reduce
odors inside the vehicle.
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could other-
wise mist up. To prevent the windows from
misting up
•Switch off climate control only briefly.
•Switch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly.
•Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function.
•Switch on the windshield demisting func-
tion briefly, if required.The air-conditioning system/automatic cli-
mate control regulates the temperature and
the humidity of the vehicle interior and filters
undesirable substances from the air.
The air-conditioning system/automatic cli-
mate control can only be operated when the
engine is running. Optimum operation is only
achieved with the side windows closed.
Always keep the ventilation flaps behind the
side panelling clear. Otherwise the vehicle will
not be ventilated correctly.
NOTE
•Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period dur-
ing warm weather. This will speed up the
cooling process and the desired interior
temperature will be reached more quickly.
•The integrated filter filters out most par-
ticles of dust and soot and completely fil-
ters out pollen. With automatic climate
control, gaseous pollutants and odors will
also be reduced. A clogged filter reduces
the amount of air supplied to the vehicle
interior. For this reason, you should always
observe the interval for replacing the filter,
which is specified in the Service Booklet.
As this depends on environmental condi-
tions, for example heavy air pollution, the
interval may be shorter than stated in the
Service Booklet.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
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•Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: select theandsettings.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: select the
orandsettings.
•Only use the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear again
•Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, for
example if there are unpleasant outside
odors or when in a tunnel. The windows
could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is
drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode
•If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds
at the bottom of the screen in the central
display (see separate operating instruc-
tions). You will see the current settings of
the various climate control functions.
Switching air-conditioning system
on/off
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
To switch on:turn control
5clockwise to the
desired position (except position0).
To switch off:turn control
5counter-
clockwise to position0.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the ve-
hicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can mist up more quickly. There-
fore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This
is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.
To activate:
Press the
button The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
To deactivate:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out. The cooling with
air dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature.Problems with the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function:
Problem:The indicator light in the
but-
ton flashes three times or remains off. The
cooling with air dehumidification function
cannot be activated.
Cause and solution:The cooling with air de-
humidification function has been deactivated
due to a malfunction. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature for the entire
vehicle. The set temperature is automatically
maintained at a constant level.
To increase or reduce the temperature: turn
control
1counterclockwise or clockwise.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 70° F (22° C).
Setting the air distribution
Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the center
and side air ventilators.
Directs the airflow through the foot-
well air ventilators.
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