2018 INFINITI QX30 check engine light

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" in the "6. In case of emer-
gency" section).
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 " in
the "2. Instruments and controls" section and
"Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system" in
the "5. Starting and driving" section.
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)" in the "5.
Starting and driving" section for more details.
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.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for these ser-
vices.
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MessagePossible 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" in the "8. Do-it-yourself" section.
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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MessagePossible 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. Thewarning 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)" in the "1. Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system" section.
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Driving systems
MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Lane Departure Warning
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual] Lane Departure Warning is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
•The windshield is dirty in the camera's field of vision.•Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.•There have been no lane markings for an extended period.•The lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Lane Departure Warning is operational 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, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Clean the windshield
[Lane Departure Warning
Inoperative] Lane Departure Warning is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Blind Spot Warning Cur-
rently Unavailable See Op-
erator's Manual] Blind Spot Warning is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
•The function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.•The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations
or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
•The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range.
The yellow indicator lights also light up in the exterior mirrors.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Blind Spot Warning is operational 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, and switch off the engine.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Restart the engine
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Blind Spot Warning Not
Available When Towing a
Trailer See Operator's
Manual] Blind Spot Warning is deactivated while towing a trailer.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer and your vehicle.
Press on the steering wheel to confirm the display message.
[Blind Spot Warning
Inoperative] Blind Spot Warning (BSW) is faulty.
The BSW indicator lights also light up.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Park Assist Canceled] The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been fastened. Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the driver's door closed.
You inadvertently touched the steering wheel while steering intervention was active.
While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the steering wheel.
The vehicle has started to skid and VDC has intervened.
Use Intelligent Park Assist again later.
[Park Assist Inoperative] You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking maneuvers. Intelligent Park Assist will become available again after approximately ten minutes.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off theengine.
2. Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed, have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
The parking sensor system is faulty.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Park Assist Finished] The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds. The display message disappears automatically.
[ICC Off] Intelligent Cruise Control has been deactivated (see " Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped)" in the
"5. Starting and driving" section).
If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds.
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WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or
have an inability to feel pain in body parts
that contact the seat. Use of the seat
heater by such people could result in seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION
•The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
•Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the seat.
•Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
•Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
•Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
•When cleaning the seat, never use gaso-
line, benzine, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.
•If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches are located on the center con-
sole and can be operated independently, for
the left-hand side seat and for the right-hand
side seat.
The three red indicator lights in the button indi-
cate the heating level you have selected The
system automatically switches from level 3 to
level 2 after approximately eight minutes The
system automatically switches from level 2 to
level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The sys-
tem automatically switches off approximately
20 minutes after it is set to level 1
1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
NOTE
The seat heater can only be activated
when the ignition switch is in the ON po-
sition.
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SEAT HEATING (IF EQUIPPED)
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SymptomPossible cause Remedy
You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle
using Intelligent Key The key battery is discharged or nearly dis-
charged
•Check the key battery (see "Checking the battery" in the "8.
Do-it-yourself" section) and replace it necessary
If this does not work:
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this sec-
tion) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
There is interference from a powerful source
of radio waves
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this sec-
tion) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
There is a fault with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem
•Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
key.
•Have the vehicle and key checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote
control function
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this sec-
tion) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
•Have the vehicle and key checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
The engine cannot be started using the key The on-board voltage is too low
•Switch off non-essential consumers, e. g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again
If this does not work:
•Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (see "Battery"
in the "8. Do-it-yourself" section)
or
•Jump-start the vehicle (see "Jump starting" in the "6. In case of
emergency" section)
or
•Have the system checked. It is recommended you consult an
INFINITI retailer.
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when backing up to the positionAif the
object projects over the actual moving
course.
HOW TO PARK WITH
PREDICTED COURSE LINES
WARNING
•If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predicted course line may
not be displayed correctly.
•On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between the
predicted course line and the actual
course line.
•The displayed lines will appear slightly
off to the right because the rear view
camera is not installed in the rear center
of the vehicle.
•If the battery is disconnected or be-
comes discharged, the predicted course
lines may be displayed incorrectly. If this
occurs, please perform the following
procedures: – Turn the steering wheel from lock to
lock while the engine is running.
– Drive the vehicle on a straight road
for more than 5 minutes.
•When the steering wheel is turned with
the ignition switch in the ACC position,
the predicted course lines may be dis-
played incorrectly.
The vehicle width and predicted course lines
are wider than the actual width and course.
1. Visually check that the parking space issafe before parking your vehicle.
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