2018 INFINITI QX30 engine

The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog up
easily when operating the heater or air con-
ditioner.AUDIO OPERATION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
•The driver must not attempt to operate
the audio system while the vehicle is in
motion, so that full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
•Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake before operat-
ing the audio system and playing movies
(if equipped).
CAUTION
•Operate the audio system only when the
vehicle engine is running. Operating the
audio system for extended periods of
time with the engine turned off can dis-
charge the vehicle battery.
•Do not allow the system to get wet. Ex-
cessive moisture such as spilled liquids
may cause the system to malfunction.
Radio
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position before turning on the radio. If you
listen to the radio when the engine is not
running, the ignition switch should be pushed
to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains and other ex-
ternal influences. Intermittent changes in re-
ception quality are normally caused by these
external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle
may influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception
Your radio system is equipped with state-of-
the-art electronic circuits to enhance radio
reception. These circuits are designed to ex-
tend reception range, and to enhance the
quality of that reception.
However there are some general character-
istics of both FM and AM radio signals that
can affect radio reception quality in a moving
vehicle, even when the best quality equip-
ment is used. These characteristics are com-
pletely normal in a given reception area, and
do not indicate any malfunction in your radio
system.
AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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•Only use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you have to
use a phone while driving, exercise ex-
treme caution at all times so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
•If you find yourself unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
talking on the phone, pull off the road in
a safe location and stop your vehicle be-
fore doing so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, only
use a phone after starting the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an
owner of a compatible Bluetooth® enabled
cellular phone, you can set up the wireless
connection between your cellular phone and
the in-vehicle phone module. With
Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can
make or receive a telephone call with your
cellular phone in your pocket.
Once a cellular phone is connected to the
in-vehicle phone module, the procedure for
connecting the phone does not need to be
BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM
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MAJOR APPS AVAILABLE FOR
USE IN THIS SYSTEM
The major applications currently available for INFINITI InTouch are introduced here.
Note that the applications are subject to updates and changes.
AppsDescriptions
[Maintenance Note] You can check maintenance items inside the vehicle at your convenience.
[Calendar]* (if equipped) The day's schedule can be checked. The schedule in the [Calendar] works with web-based services.
[Email]* (if equipped) The Email account you use can also be accessed through the vehicle system. You will be informed when
a new incoming message is received. This application works with web-based services.
[Compass]
(models with navigation system) The current traveling direction of the vehicle is shown in various kinds of skins.
Accurate information cannot be provided if GPS position information cannot be obtained.
[Clock] [Clock] shows the current time in various kinds of skins.
Mobile Apps Many popular applications you usually use on your smartphone can also be used in your vehicle.
After registering a subscription in “INFINITI InTouch Apps” you can use these applications by operating
the in-vehicle display.
Applications such as Facebook, etc.
*: Requires an account to be set up. To use [Calendar], [Email] and Mobile Apps, INFINITI InTouch Apps must be downloaded to your
smartphone.
WARNING
•Look at the display screen only briefly
while driving. Keep your eyes on the
road. Inattentive driving may lead to a
crash resulting in serious injuries or
death. NOTE
When Email service and calendar schedule
information are displayed on the in-vehicle
display, the system controls the display
based on the in-vehicle profiles (user ID and
password). Therefore, users are required to
create a profile to make use of Email and
calendar services. IMPORTANT:
A PIN code can be used so that other people
cannot see your Email and calendar apps.
When the engine is turned OFF and then ON
again, the PIN code has to be entered.
After the PIN code is entered, regardless of
whether your smartphone is connected to
the vehicle or not, Email and calender apps
will be viewable until the engine is turned
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving.........5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...........5-4
Three-way catalyst (if equipped) ..........5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .....5-5
On pavement and off-road driving
precautions ...................... .5-10
Avoiding collision and rollover ...........5-10
Off-road recovery .................. .5-11
Rapid air pressure loss ................5-11
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ........5-12
Driving safety precautions .............5-12
All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety
precautions (if so equipped) .............5-14
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer system ...........5-14
Ignition switch ...................... .5-15
Steering lock ..................... .5-15
Key positions ..................... .5-15
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped) ......5-16
Key positions with the push-button ignition
switch ......................... .5-17
Removing the start/stop button ..........5-17
Emergency engine shut off .............5-18
Before starting engine ................. .5-18
Starting engine ...................... .5-18
Starting procedure with the key ..........5-18
Starting procedure using the push-button
ignition switch (if equipped) .............5-19Driving the vehicle
................... .5-20
Driving with Automatic Transmission ......5-20
Parking brake ....................... .5-27
Applying/releasing manually ............5-27
Applying automatically (vehicles with
automatic transmission) ...............5-28
Releasing automatically ...............5-28
Emergency braking ................. .5-28
Idle Stop/Start System (if equipped) .........5-29
Automatic engine switch-off ............5-29
Automatic engine start ...............5-30
Deactivating/activating the Idle Stop/Start
function ........................
.5-30
Lane

departure warning (LDW) system
(if equipped) ....................... .5-31
LDW system operation ...............5-32
How to enable/disable the LDW system . . . .5-33
LDW system limitations ...............5-33
LDW system temporarily unavailable .......5-35
System malfunction ................ .5-35
System maintenance ................ .5-36
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system (if equipped) . .5-36 BSW system operation ...............5-38
How to enable/disable the BSW system . . . .5-40
BSW system limitations ...............5-40
System temporarily unavailable ..........5-45
Radar maintenance ................. .5-46

FCC Notice...................... .5-46
Cruise control ...................... .5-46
Cruise control operations ..............5-47
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full speed
range) (if equipped) ................... .5-49
ICC system operation ............... .5-50
ICC switch (cruise control lever) ..........5-51
ICC system display and indicators .........5-52
Operating ICC .................... .5-53
ICC Limitations ................... .5-57
Tips for driving with the ICC system .......5-58
System temporarily unavailable ..........5-61
System maintenance ................ .5-62
Forward emergency braking (FEB) system (if
equipped) ......................... .5-63
FEB system operation ............... .5-64
Turning the FEB system on/off ..........5-66
FEB system limitations ............... .5-67
System temporarily unavailable ..........5-68
System maintenance ................ .5-69
FCC Notice ...................... .5-69
Active sound enhancement ...............5-70
Active sound enhancement .............5-70
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) (if equipped) .....5-71
Important safety notes ................5-71
Detecting parking spaces ..............5-72
Parking ........................ .5-73Exiting a parking space
...............5-74
Canceling IPA .................... .5-76
Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor) function
(if equipped) ....................... .5-76
Sonar function overview ...............5-78
Range of the sensors ................ .5-82
Sonar function OFF switch .............5-82
Sonar function settings ...............5-83
Sonar function limitations ..............5-83
Problems with sonar function ..........
.5-84
System

maintenance ................ .5-85
Break-in schedule .................... .5-85
Fuel efficient driving tips ................5-86
Increasing fuel economy ................ .5-87
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (if equipped) ........5-87
Parking .......................... .5-88
Switching off the engine ..............5-89
Extended parking .................. .5-90
Electric power steering system ............5-90
Brake system ....................... .5-91
Brake precautions .................. .5-91
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..........5-92
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .......5-93
Traction Control System (TCS) ...........5-95
Characteristics of VDC ...............5-95
EBD (electronic brake force distribution) . . . .5-96
Steer Control ..................... .5-96

Hill Start Assist (HSA)................. .5-96
Cold weather driving .................. .5-97
Freeing a frozen door lock .............5-97
Antifreeze ....................... .5-97
Battery ......................... .5-97Draining of engine coolant
.............5-97
Tire equipment .................... .5-97
Special winter equipment ..............5-98
Driving on snow or ice ............... .5-98

WARNING
•Never leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
not be left alone either. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or controls
and inadvertently become involved in a
serious accident and injure themselves.
On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly fatal
illness to people or animals.
•Properly secure all cargo to help prevent
it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a
sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
•To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated ca-
pacity of the roof rack (if so equipped)
and evenly distribute the load.
EXHAUST GAS (CARBON
MONOXIDE)
WARNING
•Do not breathe exhaust gas; it contains
colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can
cause unconsciousness or death.
•If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all win-
dows fully open, and have the vehicle
inspected immediately.
•Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
•Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for an extended period of time.
•Keep the lift gate closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gas could be drawn
into the passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the lift gate open, fol-
low these precautions: – Open all the windows.
– Turn the air recirculation switch off
and set the fan control to the highest
level to circulate the air.
•If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer through
the seal ion the lift gate or body, follow the manufacturer's recommendations
to prevent carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle.
•The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic when-
ever: – You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering into the passenger compart-
ment.
– You notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system.
– You have had an accident involving
damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST (IF
EQUIPPED)
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Ex-
haust gas in the three-way catalyst is burned
at high temperatures to help reduce pollut-
ants.
WARNING
•The exhaust gas and the exhaust system
are very hot. Keep people, animals and
flammable materials away from the ex-
haust system components.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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•Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
wastepaper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
CAUTION
•Do not use leaded gasoline. (See "Rec-
ommended fluids/lubricants and ca-
pacities" in the "9. Maintenance and
Schedules" section.) Deposits from
leaded gasoline seriously reduce the
ability of the three-way catalyst to help
reduce exhaust pollutants and/or dam-
age the three-way catalyst.
•Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems may cause overrich
fuel to flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep driv-
ing if the engine misfires, or if noticeable
loss of performance or other unusual op-
erating conditions are detected. Have
the vehicle inspected promptly. It is rec-
ommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
•Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the three-
way catalyst.
•Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
•Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if present),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu-
minates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This se-
quence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the ve-
hicle that prevent the TPMS from working
properly. Always check the TPMS telltale af-
ter replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
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