2018 INFINITI QX30 lights

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 ve-
hicle checked by an INFINITI retailer as
soon as possible.
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) air bag warning light illuminates to in-
dicate 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 pretensioner 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 re-
tailer for these services. Unless checked and
repaired, the supplemental restraint system
(air bag system) and/or the pretensioner sys-
tems may not function properly. For addi-
tional information, refer to "Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)".
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
cause some fluids which may have leaked
into the engine compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated en-
gine can cause serious burns, which can oc-
cur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injuryIf the red coolant warning light lights up while
the engine is running and the coolant tem-
perature gauge is at the start of the scale, the
temperature sensor for the coolant tempera-
ture 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 atten-
tion 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 accompanying 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 mal-
functioning.
•The coolant is too hot and the engine is no
longer being cooled sufficiently.
Observe the additional display messages in
the vehicle information display.
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Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion 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 cool-
ant, observing the warning notes (see "If your
vehicle overheats").
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 cool-
ant temperature is below 250°F (120°C). 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 re-
serve 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 Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is oper-
ating, 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 sec-
onds after the VDC system stops limiting
wheel spin.
Cruise control or Intelligent Cruise Control is
deactivated.
For additional information see " Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light " and
"Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system".
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 in-
strument lights remain on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) has been disabled. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operat-
ing.
Disabling the VDC system causes the For-
ward Emergency Braking system to become
unavailable. See " Forward emergency brak-
ing (FEB) system (if equipped)" for more de-
tails.
This light also comes on briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
The light will turn off after approximately
1 second if the VDC system is operational.
When the VDC OFF indicator light and VDC
warning light (see " Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light" later 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.
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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 vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see "Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system".
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a ve-
hicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
Front fog light indicator light
(if equipped)
The light comes on when the front fog lights
are switched on (see " Fog light switch (If so
equipped)" later in this section).
High beam assist indicator
light (if equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights 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 2-65.)
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 (see " Fog 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, see "Headlight
and turn signal switches" later 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, see "Front passenger air
bag and status light".
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 leav-
ing the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder chime
A chime will sound for approximately 120
seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds
16 MPH (25 km/h) and the driver's seat belt
or front passenger's seat belt, if occupied is
not securely fastened. See "Seat belt warning
light".
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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, see "Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system".
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
button again.
VDC is deactivated if the
warning
light in the combination meter lights up
continuously 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
button again.
When Forward Emergency Braking is de-
activated, the
symbol appears in the
vehicle information display in the assis-
tance graphic display.
For further information about Forward
Emergency Braking, see " Forward emer-
gency braking (FEB) system (if equipped)".Activating/deactivating Blind Spot
Warning (BSW):
1. Press the
orbutton 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
button again.
For further information about Blind Spot
Warning, see " Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system (if equipped)".
Activating/deactivating Lane Departure
Warning (LDW):
1. Press the
orbutton 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.
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1.Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings] menu.
2. Press theorbutton to select
[Instrument Cluster] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Display Unit Speed-/Odometer] func-
tion.
You will see the selected setting: [miles] or
[km].
5. Press the button to change the set-
ting.
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to:
•Digital speedometer in the [Trip] menu.
•Total distance recorder and the trip meter.
•Trip computer.
•Current fuel consumption and approximate
range.
•Navigation instructions in the [Navi] menu.
•Cruise control.
•Speed limiter.
•Intelligent cruise control (ICC).
•Maintenance service interval display.
Switching the additional speedometer on/off.
The [Speedometer (mph)] or [Speedometer
(km/h)] function allows you to choose
whether the vehicle information display in the
status area shows the speed in MPH or in
km/h instead of the outside temperature.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Instrument Cluster] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Speedometer (mph)] or [Speedom-
eter (km/h)] function.
You will see the selected setting: [On] or
[off].
5. Press the button to change the
setting.
Selecting the permanent display function.
You can determine whether the vehicle infor-
mation display permanently shows the out-
side temperature or the speed in MPH.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Instrument Cluster] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Outside Temperature] function.
You will see the selected setting: [outside
temperature] or [Speedometer (mph)].
5. Press the button to save the setting.
Lights
Switching the Adaptive Front Lighting
System on/off:
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 theorbutton to select the
[Adaptive front lighting system] function.
If the [Adaptive front lighting system]
function has been switched on, the cone
of light and the
symbol in the vehicle
information display are shown in orange.
5. Press the button to save the setting.
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When you switch the [Adaptive front lighting
system] function on, you activate the follow-
ing functions:
•Freeway mode
•Active light function
•Cornering light function
If you set the low beam headlights for driving
on the right/left, the vehicle information dis-
play shows the [Adaptive front lighting
system: System Inoperative Inactive For
Left-side Traffic] or [Adaptive front lighting
system: System Inoperative Inactive for
Right-side Traffic] display message instead
of the [Adaptive front lighting] function in the
[Light] submenu.
For further information about the Adaptive
Front Lighting system, see " Adaptive front
lighting system (LED headlight only) (if
equipped)" later in this section
Setting the low beam headlights for driving
on the left/right:
This function is only available on vehicles with
the Adaptive Front Lighting System (see "
Adaptive front lighting system (LED head-
light only) (if equipped)" later in this section).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 [Low-b. Headl. Setting For:] function.
You will see the selected setting: [Right-
side Traffic] or [Left-side Traffic].
5. Press the button to save the setting.
If you change the setting, conversion does
not take place until the next time the ve-
hicle is stationary.
If you set the low beam headlights for driving
on the right/left, then freeway mode is un-
available. This is only deactivated if the set-
ting for driving on the left/right is set oppo-
site to your vehicle's country version.
An INFINITI retailer can set the low beam
headlights for driving on the left/right.
Setting the brightness of the ambient light-
ing:
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 [Ambient Light Brightness] function.
You will see the selected setting.
5. Change the setting with .
If you change the setting, conversion does
not take place until the next time the ve-
hicle is stationary.
6. Press the
orbutton to adjust
the brightness to a level from [Off] to
[Level 5] (bright).
7. Press the or
button to save the
setting.
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 acti-
vated 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 auto-
matic headlight mode is activated .
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•Exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior 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 theorbutton 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 set-
ting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exte-
rior lighting temporarily:
1. Before leaving the vehicle, switch the igni-
tion switch to the OFF position.
2. Switch the ignition switch to the ON po-
sition.
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 fol-
lowing light up:
•Side lights
•Fog lights
•Low beam headlights
•Daytime driving lights
•Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior light-
ing delay:
If you activate the [Interior Lighting Delay]
function, 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 ve-
hicle information display
5. Press the button to save the setting.
Vehicle
Setting permanent speed limiter:
You can set permanent speed limiter using
the [Limit Speed (Winter Tires)] function.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Vehicle] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Limit Speed (Winter Tires)] function.
You will see the selected setting.
5. Press to confirm.
6. Press the
orbutton to adjust
permanent speed limiter in increments of
ten ([150 mph] to [100 mph]), [240 km/h]
to [160 km/h]). The [Off] setting switches
permanent speed limiter off).
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7. Press the orbutton to store
the entry.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic lock-
ing confirmation:
If you switch on the [Acoustic Lock Feed-
back] function, an acoustic signal sounds
when you lock the vehicle.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Vehicle] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Acoustic Lock Feedback] function.
If the [Acoustic Lock Feedback] function
is activated, the
symbol in the ve-
hicle information display lights up orange.
5. Press the button to save the setting.
Convenience
Switching the [Fold Mirrors in when Lock-
ing] function on/off:
This function is only available when the ve-
hicle is equipped with the electrical fold-in
function.When you activate the [Fold Mirrors in when
Locking] function, the exterior mirrors are
folded in when the vehicle is locked. If you
unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's
or front passenger door, the exterior mirrors
fold out again.
If you have switched on the [Fold Mirrors in
when Locking] function and you fold in the
exterior mirrors using the button on the door
(see "Folding"), they will not fold out auto-
matically. The exterior mirrors can then only
be folded out using the button on the door.
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Convenience] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
the [Fold Mirrors in when Locking] func-
tion.
If the [Fold Mirrors in when Locking]
function is activated, the vehicle's exterior
mirror is shown in orange in the vehicle
information display.
5. Press the button to save the setting.
Resetting to factory settings
1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Factory Setting] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
The [Reset All Settings?] message ap-
pears.
4. Press the
orbutton to select
[No] or [Yes].
5. Press the button to confirm the se-
lection.
If you have selected [Yes], the vehicle in-
formation display shows a confirmation
message.
For safety reasons, not all functions are reset:
the [Limit Speed (Winter Tires)] function in
permanent speed limiter can only be set in the
[Vehicle] submenu.
If you want to reset the Daytime driving lights
function in the Lights submenu, you must
switch the ignition switch to the ACC
position.
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