2018 INFINITI QX30 steering

primary latch is released. When driving in ar-
eas using road salt or other corrosive materi-
als, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*:
Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make
sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights,
turn signal lights, and other lights are all op-
erating properly and installed securely. Also
check the aim of the headlights.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*:
When checking the tires, make sure no wheel
nuts are missing, and check for any loose
wheel nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*:
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km). Tires marked with directional
indicators can only be rotated between front
and rear. Make sure that the directional indi-
cators point in the direction of wheel rotation
after the tire rotation is completed.
Tires*:
Check the pressure with a gauge often and
always prior to long distance trips. Adjust the
pressure in all tires to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components:
Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal,
valve core and cap when the tires are re-
placed due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance:
If the vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if you
detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there
may be a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at nor-
mal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires, re-
fer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular basis.
Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Wiper blades*:
Check for cracks or wear if not functioning
correctly. Replace as necessary.Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
make sure that the pedal does not catch or
require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) mecha-
nism:
On a fairly steep hill, check that your vehicle is
held securely when P (Park) has been acti-
vated, without applying any brakes.
Brake pedal*:
Check the pedal for smooth operation. If the
brake pedal suddenly goes down further than
normal, the pedal feels spongy or the vehicle
seems to take longer to stop, have your ve-
hicle checked immediately. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes:
Check that the brakes do not pull the vehicle
to one side when applied.
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Parking brake*:
Check the parking brake operation regularly.
Also make sure that the vehicle is held se-
curely on a fairly steep hill when only the
parking brake is applied. If the parking brake
needs adjustment, it is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Seats:
Check seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches
lock securely in every position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down smoothly
and that the locks (if so equipped) hold se-
curely in all latched positions.
Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt system
(for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and
retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel:
Check for changes in the steering condition,
such as excessive free play, hard steering or
strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:
Make sure that all warning lights and chimes
are operating properly.Windshield defroster:
Check that the air comes out of the defroster
outlets properly and in good quantity when
operating the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*:
Check that the wipers and washer operate
properly and that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time
you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*:
Except for maintenance free battery, check
the fluid level in each cell. It should be be-
tween the “UPPER” and “LOWER” lines. Ve-
hicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of
the battery fluid level.
NOTE
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic
accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone
chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) 2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake fluid level is be-
tween the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the res-
ervoir.
Coolant level*:
Check the coolant level when the engine is
cold.
Engine drive belt(s)*:
Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn,
cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*:
Check the level after parking the vehicle on a
level spot and turning off the engine. Wait
more than 15 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
Exhaust system:
Make sure there are no loose supports,
cracks or holes. If the sound of the exhaust
seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust
fumes, immediately have the exhaust system
inspected. It is recommended you visit an
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Propeller shaft(s):
Check for damage, looseness, and grease
leakage. (4WD/AWD).
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts, drive shaft boots:
Check for damage, looseness, and leakage of
oil or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently
Tire rotation:
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) according to the instructions un-
der "Tire rotation*" earlier in this section.
When rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil,
transfer case oil:
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at speci-
fied intervals.To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe and
economical driving, INFINITI provides two
maintenance schedules that may be used,
depending upon the conditions in which you
usually drive. These schedules contain both
distance and time intervals, up to 120,000
miles (192,000 km)/144 months. For most
people, the odometer reading will indicate
when service is needed. However, if you drive
very little, your vehicle should be serviced at
the regular time intervals shown in the sched-
ule.
After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144
months, continue maintenance at the same
mileage/time intervals.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE
ITEMS FOR SEVERE OPERATING
SYSTEMS
Additional maintenance items for severe op-
erating conditions; should be performed on
vehicles that are driven under especially de-
manding conditions. Additional maintenance
items should be performed if you primarily
operate your vehicle under the following con-
ditions:
•Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles in
normal temperatures or less than 10 miles
in freezing temperatures.
•Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather or low
speed driving for long distances.
•Driving in dusty conditions or on rough,
muddy or salt-spread roads.
•Towing a trailer, or using a camper or car-
top carrier.
OIL CHANGE MONITOR
This vehicle is equipped with oil change moni-
tor. It calculates engine oil and filter change
interval base on driving conditions. Driving in
severe conditions will shorten the engine oil
and filter change interval. When the Engine
Oil – Service Due Now warning appears in
the vehicle information display, the engine oil
and filter need to be replaced.
NOTE
For vehicles operated in Canada, both stan-
dard and severe maintenance items should
be performed at every interval.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
MESSAGES
The maintenance service interval display in-
forms you of the next service due date.
NOTE
The maintenance service interval display
does not show any information on the engine
oil level.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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The vehicle information display shows a ser-
vice message for a few seconds, for example:
•[Service A In .. days]
•[Service A Due]
•[Service A Exceeded by .. days]
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until
the next service due date is displayed.
The letter indicates which service is due. A
stands for a minor service and B for a major
service. A number or another letter may be
displayed after the letter.
Only for certain countries: the position after
the letter A or B indicates any necessary ad-
ditional maintenance work. If you notify an
INFINITI retailer of this display, you will re-
ceive a statement on the associated costs.
The maintenance service interval display
does not take into account any periods of
time during which the battery is discon-
nected. Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
Note down the service due date displayed in
the vehicle information display before dis-
connecting the battery.
or
After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the ser-
vice date shown on the display.
Hiding service messages
Press the orbutton on the steer-
ing wheel.
Displaying service messages
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Serv.] menu.
3. Press the
orbutton to select
[Maintenance] submenu and confirm by
pressing the OK button.
The service due date appears in the vehicle
information display.
Information about service
Resetting the maintenance service interval
display:
CAUTION
If the maintenance service interval display
has been inadvertently reset, this setting
can be corrected at an INFINITI retailer.
Have service work carried out as described
in the Maintenance Schedule. This may
otherwise lead to increased wear and dam-
age to the major assemblies or the vehicle.
An INFINITI retailer will reset the mainte-
nance service interval display after the service
work has been carried out. You can also ob-
tain further information on maintenance
work, for example.
Special service requirements:
The prescribed service interval is based on
normal operation of the vehicle. Service work
will need to be performed more often if the
vehicle is operated under arduous conditions
or increased loads, for example:
•Regular city driving with frequent interme-
diate stops
•If the vehicle is primarily used to travel
short distance
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CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x
1,000 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever comes first. 51015202530354045505560
(km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96) months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors I I I I I I Brake fluid R R R
Automatic transmission fluid III
Automatic transmission fluid and filter Replace every 60,000 miles or 60 months
Differential gear oil II IIII
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts III
Tire rotation See NOTE
(1)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD models) IIIIII
Exhaust system III
In-cabin microfilter RRR
I-key battery RRRR
NOTE:
(1) Refer to "Tire rotation*" earlier in this section.
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Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x
1,000 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilo- meters or months, whichever comes first. 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
(km x
1,000) (104) (112) (120) (128) (136) (144) (152) (160) (168) (176) (184) (192)
months 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144
Brake lines and cables II II II
Brake pads and rotors II II II
Brake fluid RR R
Automatic transmission fluid II I
Automatic transmission fluid and filter Replace every 60,000 miles or 60 months
Differential gear oil II II II
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts II I
Tire rotation See NOTE
(1)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD models) IIII I I
Exhaust system II I
In-cabin microfilter RR R
I-key battery RRR R
NOTE:
(1) Refer to "Tire rotation*" earlier in this section.
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Hooks......................2-81
Horn.......................2-71
I
Idle Stop/Start System ............5-29
Ignition .....................5-15
Switch .................5-15,5-16
Switch positions ..............5-15
Indicatorlights.................0-10 Overview ...............0-10,2-8
Indicators....................2-29 Vehicle information display ........2-29
INFINITI ....................4-98 InTouch Apps overview ..........4-98
INFINITIController...............4-2
Information menu ..............4-117
Settings...................4-122
Injuredpersons.................1-13
Inspection ...................10-19
Test.....................10-19
Instrument panel ................0-7
Overview ................0-7,2-3
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system . . .5-49
Intelligent Key .................8-20
Battery replacement ............8-20
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) ........5-71
Precautions .................5-71 Interior ......................7-4
Cleaning ....................7-4
Lights — Operation .............2-86
Overview...................0-5
Interior rear view mirror ...........3-18
Interior rear view mirrors ...........3-18
iPod player ..................4-129
ISOFIX ......................1-24
Installation..................1-24
J
Jump starting .................6-10
K
Keys.....................3-2,3-8
Emergency key ................3-2
Intelligent Key battery replacement . . .8-20
Locking ....................3-5
L
Labels .....................10-12
Air conditioner ...............10-12
Battery.....................8-9
Chassis number ..............10-11
Tires.....................10-12 Lane Departure
................ 5-33
Limitations ................. 5-33
Warning(LDW)...............5-31
Lights......................8-22 Adaptive Front lighting System .....2-67
Bulbinformation.............. 8-22
Fog light switch ..............2-70
Frontfoglights...............2-70
Headlights .............. 2-64, 8-24
Interior.................... 2-86
LED headlight ...............8-24
Locations.................. 8-22
Luggage compartment ..........2-87
Maplights.................. 2-86
Rearfoglights ...............2-71
Rear personal lights ............2-87
Rearroomlight...............2-87
Vanity mirror lights ............. 2-87
Warning/Indicatorlights......0-10,2-8
Loading information .............10-14
Locks .......................3-7
Childsafety..................3-7
Door locks ...................3-4
Liftgate....................3-7
Locking inside lock knob ..........3-6
Locking key ..................3-5
Locking power door lock switch ......3-6
Steeringlock.................5-15
Unlocking inside door handle ........3-6
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M
Maintenance...................9-2
General maintenance .........9-2,9-5
Log......................9-15
Precautions ..................8-2
Requirements .................9-2
Schedules ...................9-7
Seat belts ..................1-16
Standard maintenance ..........9-10
Maplights ...................2-86
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Engine coolant temperature ........2-6
Fuel.......................2-7
Overview ...................0-8
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Mirrors .....................3-18
Anti-glare rear view mirror ........3-18
Exterior rear view mirrors .........3-18
Interior rear view mirrors .........3-18
Vanity mirror ................3-18
Vanity mirror lights .............2-87
Mobile Apps .................4-104
Monitorsystem................4-135 Troubleshooting .............4-135
Moving object detection (MOD) ......4-38
O
Oil........................10-2
Capacities and recommendations ....10-2
Changing engine oil .............8-5
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-6
Checking engine oil level ..........8-5
Overheating ..................6-13
Engine ....................6-13
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Overview .....................0-6
Cockpit .................0-6,2-2
Engine compartment .........0-9,8-3
Exterior....................0-3
Interior.....................0-5
Seats, Seat belts, Supplemental restraint
system .....................0-2
P
Parcelshelf...................2-84
Installation .................2-84
Removal ...................2-84
Parking.....................5-88 Brake.....................5-27
Parking sensor system ...........5-76
Sonar function ...............5-76
Parkingsensors................5-82 OFF switch .................5-82 Phone
......................4-88
Duringacall.................4-89
Favorites ...................4-97
Makingacall................4-88
Phonebook ................. 4-97
Receiving a call ...............4-89
Selection...................4-88
Settings................... 4-94
Power .......................3-6
Door lock switch ...............3-6
Outlet .................... 2-78
Seat adjustment ...............1-3
Steering...................5-90
Windows ................... 2-73
Precautions ...................4-53
Audio .....................4-53
Boosterseats................1-35
Brake.....................5-91
Childrestraints...............1-20
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) ......5-71
Maintenance .................8-2
Safety.....................4-2
Seat belt usage ...............1-10
Starting and driving .............5-4
Supplemental Restraint System .....1-38
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .....................5-5
Pregnant women ................1-12
Protection ....................7-7 Corrosion...................7-7
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