2018 INFINITI QX30 check engine

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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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[ICC Now Available] Intelligent Cruise Control is operational again after having been temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate Intelligent Cruise Control (see " Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if equipped)" in the "5. Starting and driving" section)
[ICC Currently Unavailable
See Operator's Manual] Intelligent Cruise Control 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 system is outside the operating temperature range.•The on-board voltage is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Intelligent Cruise Control 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
[ICC Inoperative] Intelligent Cruise Control is faulty. Forward Emergency Braking may also have become inoperative. A warning tone also sounds.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[ICC Suspended] You have depressed the accelerator pedal. Intelligent Cruise Control is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
[ICC - - - MPH] An activation condition for Intelligent Cruise Control is not fulfilled.
Check the activation conditions for Intelligent Cruise Control (see " Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed range) (if
equipped)" in the "5. Starting and driving" section)
[ICC and Speed Limiter
Inoperative] Intelligent Cruise Control and Speed Limiter are faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Only Shift to 'P' when
Vehicle is Stationary] The vehicle is moving.
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
2. Shift the shift lever to position P.
[Reversing Not Possible
Service Required] The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot drive in reverse.
Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Transmission Malfunction] The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Transmission Malfunction
Stop] The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
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. It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
[Stop vehicle Shift to P
Leave Engine Running] The automatic transmission has overheated.
Drive on carefully. If the display message disappears, the automatic transmission is available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
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. Wait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the display message goes out.
[Auxiliary Battery Malfunc-
tion] The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.
1. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer at the next opportunity.
2. Until then, press the P (Park) button before you switch off the engine.
3. Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
[Trans. Oil Overheated
Drive On With Care] Manual drive program M and the temporarily active manual drive program are no longer available. Engine power output is reduced
Allow the vehicle to cool down.
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MessagePossible causes/consequences and solutions
[4WD System Currently
Unavailable] The 4WD system has overheated. The vehicle is only driven by the front wheels.
Drive on, the airflow cools the 4WD system more quickly.
When the display message goes out, the 4WD system is available again and the vehicle is driven by all four wheels.
[4WD system Inoperative] The 4WD system is malfunctioning. The vehicle is only driven by the front wheels. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
The lift gate is open.
WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the lift gate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning
Close the lift gate.
The hood is open.
A warning tone also sounds.
WARNING
The open hood may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
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. Close the hood.
At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
Close all doors.
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Key
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and solutions
[Key Does Not Belong to
Vehicle]You have put the wrong key in the ignition switch.
Use the correct key.
[Obtain a New Key]
The key needs to be replaced.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
[Replace Key Battery]The key battery is discharged.
Replace the battery (see "Checking the battery" in the "8. Do-it-yourself" section)
[Key Not Detected] (red
display message)The key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine.
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. Locate the key.
Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, the key is not detected whilst the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine.
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. Insert the key into the ignition lock and bring into key mode.
[Remove 'Start' Button,
Then Insert Key]The key is continually undetected.
The key detection function has a temporary malfunction or is faulty. A warning tone also sounds.•Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position.•It is recommended you consult an INFINITI retailer.
[Key Not Detected] (white
display message)The key is currently undetected.
Change the location of the key in the vehicle.
If the key still cannot be detected, operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition switch if necessary.
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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.
NIC2634
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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SymptomPossible cause Remedy
The engine cannot be started using the push
button ignition switch. The key is in the ve-
hicle The vehicle is locked with the Intelligent Key.
•Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
The key battery is weak or discharged.
•Check the key battery (see "Checking the battery" in the "8.
Do-it-yourself" section) and replace it necessary
If this does not work:
•Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock.
There is interference from a powerful source
of radio waves.
•Start the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock.
You have lost a key —
•Have the key deactivated. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
•Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers•If necessary, have the locks changed as well
You have lost the emergency key element
•Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers•If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
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