2018 INFINITI QX30 Owners Manual

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).
7. Press the or
button 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" in the "3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments" section), they will not fold
out automatically. The exterior mirrors can
then only be folded out using the button on
the door.
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1. Press theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Settings]
menu.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
[Convenience] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
4.
Press theorbutton to select the
[Fold Mirrors in when Locking] function.
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 theorbutton to select
[Factory Setting] submenu.
3. Press to confirm.
The [Reset All Settings?] message appears.
4. Press theorbutton to select
[No] or [Yes].
5.
ress the button to confirm the selec-
tion.
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.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
Display messages appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
Display messages with graphic symbols are
simplified in the Owner's Manual and may
differ from the symbols in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
Certain display messages are accompanied
by an audible warning tone or a continuous
tone.
When the ignition is switched off, all display
messages are deleted apart from some high-
priority display messages. Once the causes of
the high-priority display messages have been
rectified, these display messages are deleted as
well.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please
observe the notes on parking (see "Parking" in
the "5. Starting and driving" section).
Hiding display messages
Press the orbutton to hide the
display message. The display message is hid-
den.
The vehicle information display shows high-
priority display messages in red. Some high-
priority display messages cannot be hidden.
The vehicle information display shows these
messages continuously until the causes for
the messages have been remedied.
Message memory
The vehicle information display saves certain
messages in the message memory. You can
call up these display messages:
1. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Service]
menu.
If there are display messages, the vehicle
information display shows [2 messages],
for example.
2. Press the
orbutton to select
the entry, e.g. [2 messages].
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press the
orbutton to scroll
through the display messages.
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Safety systems
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual]ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are temporarily
unavailable.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
Possible causes:
•Self-diagnosis is not yet complete.•The on-board voltage may be insufficient.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements, at a speed above 12 MPH (20 km/h). If the display
message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed, drive on carefully and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Inoperative See
Operator's Manual]ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are not available
due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
,,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked immediately. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Currently Unavailable
See Operator's Manual]BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements, at a speed above 12 MPH (20 km/h). If the display
message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed, drive on carefully and have the system checked. It is recommended you an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Inoperative See
Operator's Manual]BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
In addition, the
andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Inoperative See Opera-
tor's Manual]EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist System), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic
Control), and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) may also have failed.
A warning tone sounds.
In addition, the
,andwarning lights may light up in the combination meter.
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steering and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking
situation.
If VDC is not operational, VDC is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully and have the system checked immediately. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Turn On The Ignition to
Release the Parking
Brake]The redindicator light lights up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition was switched off.
Key: turn the key to the ON position in the ignition switch
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MessagePossible 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)" in the "5. Starting and driving" section).
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" in the "5. Starting and driving" section)
[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)" in the "5.
Starting and driving" section).
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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MessagePossible 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)" in the "5.
Starting and driving" section).
If the electric parking: brake still cannot be released, it is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
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MessagePossible 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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