2018 INFINITI QX30 ignition

Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and
roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bag
systems
The side air bags are located in the outside of
the seatback of the front seats. The curtain
air bags are located in the side roof rails.All of
the information, cautions and warnings in
this manual apply and must be followed. The
side air bags and curtain air bags are de-
signed to inflate in higher severity side colli-
sions, although they may inflate if the forces
in another type of collision are similar to
those of a higher severity impact. They are
designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in
certain side collisions. Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of
rollover collisions or near rollovers. As a re-
sult, certain vehicle movements (for example,
during severe off-roading) may cause the
curtain air bags to inflate.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper side air bag and curtain
air bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, fol-
lowed by release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care
should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a
history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest
of the front occupants. Curtain air bags help
to cushion the impact force to the head of
occupants in the front and rear outboard
seating positions in all rows. They can help
save lives and reduce serious injuries. How-
ever, an inflating side air bag or curtain air
bag may cause abrasions or other injuries.
Side air bags and curtain air bags do not
provide restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and front passenger seated uprightas far as practical away from the side air bag.
Rear seat passengers should be seated as far
away as practical from the door finishers and
side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain
air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect
the occupants. Because of this, the force of
the side air bags and curtain air bags inflating
can increase the risk of injury if the occupant
is too close to, or is against, these air bag
modules during inflation. The side air bag will
deflate quickly after the collision is over.
The curtain air bag will remain inflated for a
short time.
The side air bags and curtain air bags oper-
ate only when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position. After placing the ignition
switch in the ON position, the supplemental
air bag warning light illuminates. The
supplemental air bag warning light will turn
off a few seconds after the engine starts if
the system is operational.
WARNING
•Do not place any objects near the seat-
back of the front seats. Also, do not
place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.)
between the front door finisher and the
front seat. Such objects may become
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dangerous projectiles and cause injury if
a side air bag inflates.
•Right after inflation, several side air bag
and curtain air bag system components
will be hot. Do not touch them; you may
severely burn yourself.
•No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the side air bag and curtain air bag sys-
tems. This is to prevent damage to or
accidental inflation of the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems.
•Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspen-
sion system or side panel. This could af-
fect proper operation of the curtain air
bag systems.
•Tampering with the side air bag system
may result in serious personal injury. For
example, do not change the front seats
by placing material near the seatbacks
or by installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, around the side air
bag.
•It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for work on and around
the front air bag. It is also recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for installation of electrical equipment. The
SRS wiring harnesses* should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing
devices should not be used on the side air
bag or curtain air bag systems.
Driver and passenger supplemental
knee air bags
The driver's knee air bag deploys under the
steering column, while the passenger's knee
air bag deploys under the glove box. All of the
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual apply and must be followed. The driv-
er's and passenger's knee air bags are trig-
gered together with the front air bag. The
knee air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity frontal collisions, although they may
inflate if the forces in another type of collision
are similar to those of a higher severity fron-
tal impact. They may not inflate in certain
collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper knee air bag operation.
When a knee air bag inflates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does
not indicate a fire. Care should be taken notto inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly
The knee air bags help to cushion the impact
force on the knees of the driver and front
passenger. They can help reduce serious inju-
ries. However, an inflating knee air bag may
cause abrasions or other injuries. The knee air
bag provides restraint to the lower body.
The knee air bag inflates quickly in order to
help protect the occupants. Because of this,
the force of the knee air bag inflating can
increase the risk of injury if the occupant is
too close to, or is against, this air bag module
during inflation. The knee air bag will deflate
quickly after the collision is over OR the knee
air bag will remain inflated for a short time.
The knee air bags operate only when the ig-
nition switch is placed in the ON position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off a few seconds af-
ter the engine starts if the system is opera-
tional.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playingin the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits for the air bag systems, pre-
tensioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The air bag warning light will
turn off within a few seconds after the engine
is started, if the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing:
•The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
•The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
•The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag, knee air bag or
pretensioner systems may not operate
properly. They must be checked and re-
paired. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is
on, it could mean that the front air bag, side
air bag, knee 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 vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags, knee air bags and pretensioner(s) are
designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental air bag warning light remains
illuminated after inflation has occurred. These systems should be repaired and/or re-
placed as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, cur-
tain air bags, knee air bags, pretensioner(s)
and related parts should be pointed out to the
person performing the maintenance. The ig-
nition switch should always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or
inside the vehicle.
WARNING
•Once a front air bag, side air bag, knee
air bag, or curtain air bag has inflated,
the air bag module will not function
again and must be replaced. Addition-
ally, the activated pretensioner(s) must
also be replaced. The air bag module and
pretensioner(s) should be replaced. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. However, the air
bag module and pretensioner(s) cannot
be repaired.
•The front air bag, side air bag, knee air
bag, curtain air bag systems and the
pretensioner system should be in-
spected if there is any damage to the
front end or side portion of the vehicle. It
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1. Turn signal, wiper, washer, and high beamswitch (P.2-66, 2-60)
2. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) (P.2-15)
3. Ignition switch (P.5-15) — Push button ignition switch* (P.5-16) 4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right
side) (P.4-3)
5. Light switch — Headlight (P.2-64)
— Fog light (P.2-70)
6. Parking brake (P.3-27) 7. Cruise Control switch
— Cruise Control (P.5-46)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (P.2-49)
8. USB connection ports (P.4-4)
9. Shift lever (P.5-21)
10. Front cup holders (P.2-80)
11. INFINITI controller (P.4-2)
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COCKPIT
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1. Ventilators (P.4-42)
2. Center display* (P.4-4)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)
4. Light switch (P.2-64)
5. Parking brake (P.3-27)6. Steering wheel
— Power steering system (P.5-90)
— Horn (P. 2-71)
— Driver’s supplemental front-impact air
bag (P.1-38)
7. Audio system (P.4-53) 8. Ignition switch (P.5-15)
— Push button ignition switch* (P.5-16)
9. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-43)
10. Switch panel — Seat heater switches* (P.2-72)
— Hazard indicator flasher switch (P.6-2)
— Idle Stop/Start system on/off switch
(P. 6-30)
— Front passenger air bag status light
(P.6-46)
11. Vehicle Information Display (P.2-15)
12. Glove box (P.2-79)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-38)
*: if equipped
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instruments and controls2-3

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, al-
cohol, 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.
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METERS AND GAUGES
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FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge indicates theapproximate
fuel level in the tank when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, accelerating, or going up and down
hills due to movement of fuel in the tank. The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF posi-
tion.
The low fuel warning
appears on the
vehicle information display when the fuel
level in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty).
The arrow,
, indicates that the fuel-filler
lid is located on the left side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
•If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible. Af-
ter a few driving trips. the light should
turn off. If the light remains on after a
few driving trips, have the vehicle in-
spected. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
•For additional information, refer to "
Malfunction Indicator light (MIL) (yel-
low)" in the "2. Instruments and con-
trols" section.
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warninglightSeat belt (driver and front passenger)warning lightHigh beam assist indicator light *
Brake warning light (red)Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light*Low fuel warning lightRear fog light indicator light
Malfunction indicator light (yellow)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightSide light indicator light
Distance warning light*Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsFront passenger air bag status light**
Electric parking brake warning light (red)Low beam indicator light
Electric parking brake warning light (yel-
low)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF in-dicator light
Coolant warning lightFront fog light indicator light* *: if equipped **: located above heater and air conditioner controls
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer see
"Vehicle information display" in the "2. Instru-
ments and controls" section.
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if so
equipped) will come on, ,
,
,,,,,,,
. These lights should go out within a few
seconds after starting the engine. If any light fails to come on or operates in a way other
than described, it may indicate a burned out
bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
Also see "Vehicle information display" later in
this section.
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the ABS warning light illuminates to in-
dicate that the ABS is operational. The light then turns off within a few seconds after the
engine is started.
If the ABS light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
If the ABS warning light comes on while driv-
ing, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Observe the additional display mes-
sages (if any) in the vehicle information dis-
play. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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