2018 INFINITI QX30 coolant temperature

1. Speedometer (P. 2-4)
2. Vehicle information display (P. 2-15)
— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-15)
3. Upper information display (P. 2-15)
4. Tachometer (P. 2-6)5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P. 2-6)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)
NIC2651
METERS AND GAUGES
0-8Illustrated table of contents

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit............................2-2
Instrument panel......................2-3
Meters and gauges.....................2-4
Speedometer and odometer.............2-4
Outside temperature display.............2-5
Tachometer.......................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.........2-6
Fuel gauge........................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders...........................2-8
Checking lights.....................2-8
Warning lights......................2-9
Indicator lights.....................2-13
Audible reminders...................2-14
Vehicle information display...............2-15
Menus and submenus................2-16
Display Messages...................2-29
Security system......................2-60
Immobiliser.......................2-60
Anti-theft alarm system (if equipped)......2-60
Wiper and washer switch................2-61
Switching the windshield wipers on/off.....2-62
Switching the rear window wiper on/off. . . .2-63
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch............................2-64
Windshield de-icer switch (if equipped).......2-64
Headlight and turn signal switches..........2-65Headlight switch...................2-65
Combination switch.................2-67
Adaptive front lighting system
(LED headlight only) (if equipped).........2-67
High beam assist (LED headlight only)......2-69
Headlights misted up on the inside........2-71
Instrument brightness control...........2-71
Fog light switch (If so equipped)............2-71
Front fog lights....................2-71
Rear fog light......................2-72
Horn.............................2-72
Seat heating (if equipped)................2-73
Windows..........................2-74
Power windows....................2-74
Fixed glass roof (if equipped)..............2-78
Sunshade operation.................2-78
Clock.............................2-79
Adjusting time.....................2-79
Power outlet........................2-79
Storage...........................2-80
Glove box........................2-80
Front console compartment............2-81
Console box......................2-81
Card holder.......................2-81
Cup holders.......................2-82
Coat hooks.......................2-83
Cargo tie-down hooks................2-83

1. Speedometer (P. 2-4)
2. Vehicle information display (P. 2-15)
— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-15)
3. Upper information display (P. 2-15)
4. Tachometer (P. 2-6)5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
(P. 2-6)
6. Fuel gauge (P. 2-7)NOTE
The needle indicators may move slightly af-
ter the ignition switch is put in the “OFF”
position. This is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
•For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dampened
with water. Never use a rough cloth,
alcohol, thinner or any kind of solvent or
paper towel with a chemical cleaning
agent. They will scratch or cause discol-
oration to the lens.
•Do not spray any liquid such as water on
the meter lens. Spraying liquid may
cause the system to malfunction.
SPEEDOMETER AND
ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer
and odometer. The speedometer is located
on the right side of the meter cluster. The
odometer is located below the vehicle infor-
mation display.
NIC2651
METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls

TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).Do not rev the
engine in the red zone.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine
speed. Operating the engine in the red zone
may cause serious engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature. The engine coolant temperature is
within the normal range
1when the gauge
needle points within the zone shown in the
illustration. The engine coolant temperature
varies with the outside air temperature and
driving conditions.
CAUTION
If 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 op-
eration of the vehicle may seriously dam-
age the engine. For additional information,
refer to "If your vehicle overheats" for im-
mediate action required.
NIC2829NIC2831
2-6Instruments and controls

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.
2-12Instruments and controls

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.
Instruments and controls2-13

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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•After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could
roll away There is a risk of an accident
and injury. Therefore, quickly move your
foot from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal. Never leave the vehicle
when it is held by hill start assist.
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It
holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake
pedal. This gives you enough time to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal and depress it before the vehicle
begins to roll.
Hill start assist is not active if
•You are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient.
•On vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission is in position N.
•The electric parking brake is applied.
•VDC is malfunctioning.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock be-
comes frozen, heat the key before inserting it
into the key hole, or use the INFINITI Intelli-
gent Key.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
check the antifreeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see
"Engine cooling system".
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during ex-
tremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery
should be checked regularly. For details, see
"Battery" of this manual.
DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For details, see "Changing engine
coolant" of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance of
these tires will be substantially reduced in
snowy and icy conditions. If you operate
your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,
INFINITI recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES on all four
wheels. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, stud-
ded tires may be used. However, some
U.S. states and Canadian provinces pro-
hibit their use. Check local, state and pro-
vincial laws before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
5-96Starting and driving