2018 INFINITI QX30 charging

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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The exterior lighting (except the side lights/
parking lights) switches off automatically if
you:
•Remove the key from the ignition switch (if
equipped).
•Open the driver's door with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Automatic headlight mode
is the preferred light switch setting.
The light setting is automatically selected ac-
cording to the brightness of the ambient light (exception: poor visibility due to weather con-
ditions such as fog, snow or spray):
•Ignition switch in ACC or ON position: the
side lights are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light.
•With the engine running: if you have
switched on the daytime driving lights
function in the vehicle information display,
the side lights and low beam headlights
are switched on or off automatically de-
pending on the brightness of the ambient
light.
To switch on automatic headlight mode: turn
the light switch to .
WARNING
When the light switch is set to , the
low-beam headlights may not be switched
on automatically if there is fog, snow or
other causes of poor visibility due to the
weather conditions such as spray. There is
a risk of an accident
In such situations, turn the light switch to
.
The automatic headlight feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times. The daytime driving lights improve the de-
tectability of your vehicle during the day.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on.
It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
When the side lights and low-beam head-
lights are switched on, the green
(side
lights) and(low-beam headlights) indi-
cator lights in the combination meter light up.
Low-beam headlights
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in theposition, the side lights
and low-beam headlights are switched on
even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advanta-
geous when there is fog or rain.
To switch on the low-beam headlights:
•Switch the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, or start the engine.
•Turn the light switch to. The greenindicator light in the combination
meter lights up.
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Halogen headlights
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In the center console (LHD)Rear console Luggage compartment
The power outlet is used for powering elec-
trical accessories such as a cellular telephone.
An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on board voltage is too low, the power to the
sockets is automatically cut. This ensures that
there is sufficient power to start the engine.
CAUTION
•The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
•Only certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for additional
information.
•Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 180W (15A) power draw. Do
not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory.
•Use this power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
•Avoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defogger is
on.
•Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
•Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure that the electrical accessory be-
ing used is turned OFF.
•When not in use, be sure to close the cap.
Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
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POWER OUTLET
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NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside:
1. Activate the windshield wipers.
2. Set the air distribution to
or.
NOTE
You should only select this setting until the
windows are clear again.
Air recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the ve-
hicle will then be recirculated.
If you activate air-recirculation mode, the
windows can mist up more quickly, in particu-
lar at low temperatures. Only use air recircu-
lation mode briefly to prevent the windows
misting up.
Activating air recirculation mode:
Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton lights up.
Air-recirculation mode is activated automati-
cally at high outside temperatures or high levels of pollution. When air-recirculation
mode is activated automatically, the indicator
light in the
button is not lit. Outside air
is added after about 30 minutes.
Deactivating air recirculation mode:
Press the
button. The indicator light in
thebutton goes out.
NOTE
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated auto-
matically:
•After approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
45°F(7°C).
•After approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated.
•After approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 45 ° F
(7 °C) if the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function is activated.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrig-
erant under high pressure. To avoid per-
sonal injury, any air conditioner service should be done only by an experienced
technician with the proper equipment.
The air conditioner system in your vehicle is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your vehicle’s air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to the air
conditioner system. (See "Air conditioner sys-
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations" in
the "9. Maintenance and Schedules" section.)
An INFINITI retailer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air conditioner
system.
Air conditioner filter
The air conditioner system is equipped with
an air conditioner filter. To make sure the air
conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates ef-
ficiently, replace the filter in accordance with
the specified maintenance intervals listed in
the separate maintenance booklet. It is rec-
ommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
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Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode] on the display to select
the play mode.
Only one of the two connected USB memory
devices can be operated by the voice recog-
nition system.
IPOD PLAYER
Connecting iPod
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the
iPod while driving. Doing so can be a dis-
traction. If distracted you could lose con-
trol of your vehicle and cause an accident or
serious injury.
CAUTION
•Do not force the iPod device into the
USB port. Inserting the iPod cable tilted
or upside down into the port may dam-
age the port. Make sure that the iPod
cable is connected correctly to the USB
port.
•Do not grab the USB port cover (if
equipped) when pulling the iPod cable
out of the port. This could damage the
port and the cover.
•Do not leave the iPod cable in a place
where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable may damage the port.
Refer to your device manufacturer's owner
information regarding the proper use and
care of the device.
Two USB (iPod) connectors are located on
the center console box.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port/
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The battery of the iPod will be charged while
the device is connected to the vehicle if the
iPod supports USB connection charging.
Depending on the model and firmware ver-
sion of the iPod, the display on the iPod
shows an INFINITI or Accessory Attached
screen when the connection is completed.
When the iPod is connected to the vehicle,
the iPod music library can only be operated
using the vehicle audio controls.
Compatibility:
Made for
•iPod touch® (5th generation)
•iPod touch® (4th generation)
•iPod touch® (3rd generation)
•iPod touch® (2nd generation)
•iPod touch® (1st generation)
•iPod touch®
•iPod® with video
•iPod classic®
•iPod nano® (7th generation)
•iPod nano® (6th generation)
•iPod nano® (5th generation)
•iPod nano® (4th generation)
•iPod nano® (3rd generation)
•iPod nano® (2nd generation)
•iPod nano® (1st generation)
•iPhone® 6 Plus
•iPhone® 6
•iPhone® 5S
•iPhone® 5
•iPhone® 4S
•iPhone® 4
•iPhone® 3GS
•iPhone® 3G
•iPhone®
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performed again. Your phone is automatically
selected by the in-vehicle phone module
when the ignition switch is switched to the
ON position with the selected cellular phone
turned on and carried in the vehicle.
You can register up to 5 different Bluetooth®
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone mod-
ule. However, you can talk on only one cellu-
lar phone at a time.
The Voice Recognition system supports
phone commands, so dialing a phone number
using your voice is possible.
See "INFINITI Voice Recognition system"
later in this section
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System, refer to the following notes.
•Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Bluetooth®
functions share the same frequency band
(2.4 GHz). Using the Bluetooth® and wire-
less LAN functions at the same time may
slow down or disrupt communications and
could cause undesired noise. It is recom-
mended that you turn wireless LAN (Wi-
Fi) off when using the Bluetooth® func-
tions.
•Set up the wireless connection between a
compatible cellular phone and the in-
vehicle phone module before using the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
•Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle
phone module. Please visit
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth and
search for a recommended phone list.
•You will not be able to use a hands-free
phone under the following conditions: – Your vehicle is outside the service area for your cellular phone network.
– Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive radio waves, such as
in a tunnel, in an underground parking
garage, behind a tall building or in a
mountainous area.
– Your cellular phone is locked in order to prevent dialing.
•When the radio wave condition is not ideal
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult to hear the other person's voice
during a call.
•This Bluetooth® system supports Wide-
band speech, which enhances the sound
quality of phone calls placed over
Bluetooth®. To take advantage of this
feature, the cellular device should be used
on a carrier supporting Adaptive Multi-
Rate Wideband (AMR-WB) or HD voice
technology. The performance of
AMR-WB may vary by carrier and calling
area. Consult your cellular carrier if you experience issues with call quality or con-
nection.
•Immediately after the ignition switch is
turned ON, it may be impossible to receive
a call for a short period of time.
•Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from the
in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone
quality degradation and wireless connec-
tion disruption.
•While a cellular phone is connected
through the Bluetooth® wireless connec-
tion, the battery of the cellular phone may
discharge quicker than usual.
•If the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem seems to be malfunctioning, please
visit www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth for
troubleshooting help.
•Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to be
emitted from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location
may reduce or eliminate the noise.
•Refer to the owner's manual for the cellu-
lar phone for information regarding the
telephone pairing procedure specific to
your phone, battery charging, and cellular
phone antenna, etc.
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iPod player
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The system does not recognize an iPod. The connector cable is not correctly connected or the iPod does not correctly operate.Connect the connector cable again. If the system
does not recognize the iPod after performing the procedure above, reset the iPod.
The iPod that is to be connected is not compatible with the system. Check the iPod model and firmware versions
available for the system.
The USB extension cable is not correctly connected. Do not use a USB extension cable. The cable is rapidly connected to or disconnected from the USB connector. Slowly connect or disconnect the USB cable.
An iPod cannot be operated. The iPod is connected to the in-vehicle audio
system while headsets, etc. are connected to the iPod. Remove all equipment from the iPod after
disconnecting the iPod from the system, and then connect it to the system again.
The iPod is not operating normally. Disconnect and reconnect the iPod to the
in-vehicle audio system.
The system plays back an album/track that includes particular album art. Disconnect the iPod from the in-vehicle audio
system and then reset the iPod. Disable the album art and then reconnect the iPod to the system.
An iPod does not respond. There are too many tracks in a category. Decrease the number of tracks in a category (less
than 3,000 tracks).
The shuffle function is turned on. Turn off the shuffle function if many tracks are
stored on the iPod.
Music cannot be played back. The connector is not connected to the iPod. Firmly connect the connector until it clicks.
Music stops playing. The sound cuts off due to vibration resulting from
the iPod being in an unstable location. Place the iPod in a stable location where it does
not roll over.
The sound is distorted. The EQ (equalizer) function of the iPod is turned on. Turn off the EQ (equalizer) function.
The iPod battery requires more time than usual to charge. Charging the iPod battery may take longer while
the iPod is playing. If the iPod requires charging, it is recommended to
stop playback
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0OFF position
1ACC position
2ON position
3START position
WARNING
Never remove the key or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position while driving.
The steering wheel will lock and could
cause the driver to lose control of the ve-
hicle. This could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
CAUTION
Use electrical accessories with the engine
running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery. If you must use accessories while
the engine is not running, do not use them
for extended periods of time and do not use
multiple electrical accessories at the same
time.
The switch includes an anti-theft steering
lock device.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
1. Turn the key to the OFF position.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently turn the key while rotating thesteering wheel slightly right and left.
KEY POSITIONS
OFF (Normal parking position)
0
The ignition key can only be removed when in
this position.
The steering lock can only be locked in this
position.
ACC (Accessories)/1
The engine is turned off without locking the
steering wheel. This position activates elec-
trical accessories, such as the radio, when the
engine is not running.
ON (Normal operating position)2
This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.
START3
The engine starter activates and the engine
will start. As soon as the engine has started,
release the key immediately. It will return to
the ON position.
NOTE
For vehicles fitted with Idle Stop/Start Sys-
tem:
When the engine is automatically stopped
by the Idle Stop/Start System the ignition
switch can still be operated as usual.
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IGNITION SWITCH
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