2018 INFINITI QX30 warning

Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Please Release Parking
Brake]The redindicator light flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is
not fulfilled (see " Applying automatically (vehicles with automatic transmission)").
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
Release the electric parking brake manually.
The red
indicator light flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking brake (see "Emergency braking")
[Parking Brake See
Operator's Manual]The yellowwarning light lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.
3. Press the P (Park) button.
4. Have the system checked. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
The yellow
warning light and the redindicator light are lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
1. Switch the ignition off and turn it back on.
2. Release the electric parking brake manually.or
3. Release the electric parking brake automatically (see " Applying automatically (vehicles with automatic transmission)").
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released: DO NOT drive on. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
The yellow
warning light is lit. The redindicator light flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
1. Switch the ignition off and turn it back on.
2. Release the electric parking brake manually.or
To apply:
1. Switch the ignition off and turn it back on.
2. Apply the electric parking brake manually.
If the red
. indicator light continues to flash:
1 DO NOT drive on
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
3. Press the P (Park) button.
4. Turn the front wheels towards the curb.
It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
The yellow
warning light is lit. The redindicator light flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake
has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
1. Switch the ignition off and turn it back on.
2. Apply the electric parking brake manually.If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
3. Press the P (Park) button.
It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
Release the electric parking brake automatically (see " Applying automatically (vehicles with automatic transmission)").
If the electric parking: brake still cannot be released, it is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
The yellow
warning light is lit. If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake, the redindicator light flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
or
Insert the seat belt in the belt buckle and accelerate slightly more when pulling away.
Press the P (Park) button, as the electric parking brake is not applied automatically.
It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
If you do not wish the electric parking brake to be applied, leave the ignition switched on, e. g. when washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash or when having the vehicle towed.
[Parking Brake Inoperative]The yellowwarning light is lit. The redindicator light flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake
has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of overvoltage or undervoltage.
1. Rectify the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by charging the battery or restarting the engine.
2. Apply or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied or released:
1. Switch the ignition off and turn it back on.
2. Apply or release the electric parking brake manually.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied or released, it is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
The yellow
warning light is lit. The redindicator light flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
1. Press the P (Park) button.
Consult an INFINITI retailer.
[Brake Immediately]A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
1. Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message
disappears.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away. You can restart the engine.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Check Brake Fluid Level]There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the redwarning light lights up in the combination meter and a warning tone sounds.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is necessary, add fluid and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. See "Brake fluid".
4. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
WARNING•Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
•Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or low brake fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
•If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has
been checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Brake Pad Wear]The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer.
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Radar Sensor (See
Operator's Manual):]At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety systems is temporarily restricted or inoperative:
•Forward Emergency Braking•Intelligent Cruise Control•Blind Spot Warning
Possible causes:
•The sensors in the radiator trim and/or at the sides of the rear bumpers are dirty.•The function of the driving system and/or driving safety system is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
A warning tone also sounds.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out. All driving systems/driving safety systems are
operative again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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. Switch off the engine.
4. Clean the sensors in the following locations:
- In the radiator trim
- At the sides of the rear bumper
5. Restart the engine. The display message disappears.
[SRS Malfunction Service
Required]The restraint system needs servicing. The
warning light also lights up in the combination meter.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental Restraint Systems and/or the pretensioner seat belt may not function properly.
WARNING
If this light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
For further information about the restraint system, see "Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)".
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Message Possible causes/consequences and solutions
[Backup Light]The reversing light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Left tail lamp] or
[Check Right tail lamp]The left or right-hand tail light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Check Left Daytime Run-
ning Light] or [Check Right
Daytime Running Light]The left or right-hand daytime driving light is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Adaptive front lighting
system Inoperative]The Adaptive Front Lighting System is faulty. The lights remain available without the Adaptive Front Lighting System.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Malfunction See
Operator's Manual]The exterior lighting is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Auto Lamp Function
inoperative]The light sensor is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Switch Off Lights]The side lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds.
Turn the light switch to
.
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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 (see "If your vehicle overheats").
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 250°F (120°C), 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
Vehicle 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 tempera-
ture. 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 to "If your vehicle overheats" 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°C. 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°F (120°C).
See "If your vehicle overheats".
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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 (see "Engine oil").
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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