2019 INFINITI QX30 door lock

To unlock the vehicle:touch the inner surface
of the door handle.
To lock the vehicle:touch sensor surface
1.
or
2.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
Convenience closing feature:touch recessed
sensor surface
1for an extended period.
(See "Convenience closing feature").To unlock the lift gate: press the lift gate
switch
1.
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once
When locking, they flash three times.
NOTE
When the locator lighting is activated, it
lights up when it is dark after the vehicle is
unlocked with the Intelligent Key (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated or deactivated using
the on-board computer (see "Activating/
deactivating the acoustic locking confirma-
tion")LOCKING WITH THE
MECHANICAL KEY
The driver's door can be locked/unlocked
from outside using the mechanical key if the
battery is dead.
To lock the door, insert the mechanical key
into the driver's door key cylinder and turn it
towards the front of the vehicle
1.
To unlock the door, turn the key towards the
rear of the vehicle
2.
See "Mechanical key" earlier in this section for
instructions on accessing the Intelligent Key
system mechanical key.
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NOTE
The alarm system will be triggered when the
door is opened using the mechanical key
(alarm equipped models). To stop the alarm,
turn the ignition key to the ON position or
press the unlock button (
) on the key.
There are several ways to deactivate the alarm:
•To deactivate the alarm with the key:
press theorbutton on the key.
or
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
•Lock or unlock the vehicle using Intelligent
Key. The key must be outside the vehicle
If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler lid will not be un-
locked automatically. To unlock the fuel filler
lid, insert the key into the ignition lock.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE DOOR
KNOB
To unlock and open the door, pull the door
lock knob and
1up pull the inside door
handle
1.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
1Press to unlock
2Press to lock
The power door lock switch, located on the
door trimming, can be used to unlock
1or
lock
2all doors.
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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle speed
reaches around 10 MPH (16 km/h).
All doors unlock automatically when the igni-
tion is placed in the OFF position.
You could therefore be locked out if:
•The vehicle is being pushed.
•The vehicle is being towed.
•The vehicle is being tested on a dynamom-
eter.CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
The child safety lock helps prevent doors
from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
When the switch is in the LOCK
2position,
the rear door can only be opened from the
outside.
LIFT GATE LOCK
To open the lift gate, unlock it first with one
of the following operations, then push the
button
1.
•Push thebutton on the key or Intel-
ligent Key (if equipped). See "INFINITI In-
telligent Key system" later in this section.
•Unlock all the doors using the key.
To close the lift gate, pull it down until it
securely locks.
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1Locks the vehicle.
2Unlocks the vehicle.
3Panic button.
WARNING
•Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
•The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure that the buttons are not op-
erated unintentionally when the unit is
stored for a flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote control function
or touching the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or
conditions may affect the Intelligent Key sys-
tem operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
•Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
•Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating
with the vehicle as it receives radio waves.
The Intelligent Key system transmits weakradio waves. Environmental conditions may
interfere with the operation of the Intelligent
Key system under the following operating
conditions:
•When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such
as a TV tower, power station and broad-
casting station.
•When in possession of wireless equip-
ment, such as a cellular telephone, trans-
ceiver or a CB radio.
•When the Intelligent Key is in contact with
or covered by metallic materials.
•When any type of radio wave remote con-
trol is used nearby.
•When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal com-
puter.
•When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key function
or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies de-
pending on the operating conditions, the bat-
tery's life is approximately two years. If the
battery is discharged, replace it with a new
one.
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When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key operating range becomes narrower, and
the Intelligent Key may not function properly.
The operating range is within 31.5 in (80 cm)
from each request switch
1.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper, the request
switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the operat-
ing range, it is possible for anyone, even
someone who does not carry the Intelligent
Key, to push the request switch to lock/
unlock the doors.
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION
•Do not touch the door handle request
switch with the Intelligent Key held in your
hand as illustrated. The close distance to
the door handle will cause the Intelligent
Key system to have difficulty recognizing
that the Intelligent Key is outside the ve-
hicle.
•To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left inside the vehicle, make sure you carry
the Intelligent Key
INFINITI INTELLIGENT KEY
OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the Intelligent Key out of your pocket
or bag.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing
the door handle request switch within the
range of operation.
Locking doors
1. Push the P (Park) button to engage the P
(Park) position, place the ignition switch in
the LOCK position and make sure you
carry the Intelligent Key with you.
2. Close all doors.
3. Touch any sensor surface
1or2.
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4. All doors and the lift gate will lock.
5. The turn signals flash three times.
NOTE
•Doors do not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch while any door is
open. However, doors lock with the me-
chanical key even if any door is open.
•The driver's door and the door at which
the handle is used, must both be closed.
•The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is oper-
ating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket
or your other hand.
CAUTION
•When locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure to have the In-
telligent Key in your possession before
operating the request switch to prevent
the Intelligent Key from being left in the
vehicle.
•The request switch is operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been de-
tected by the Intelligent Key system.
Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Touch the inner surface of the door
handle.
3. All doors and the lift gate will unlock.
4. The turn signals flash once.
Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use the vehicle for an
extended period of time, you can deactivate
the Intelligent Key. The key will then use very
little power, thereby conserving battery
power. For the purposes of activation/
deactivation, the vehicle does not have to be
nearby.
To deactivate:press the
button on the
key twice in rapid succession The battery
check lamp of the key lights up twice briefly
and Intelligent Key is deactivated.
To activate:press any button on the key or
insert the key into the ignition lock. The Intel-
ligent Key and all of its associated features
are available again.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS OF
THE LOCKING SYSTEM
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel-filler lid are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre-
quently travel alone.To change the setting:simultaneously
press theandbuttons for approxi-
mately 6 seconds.
NOTE
If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the ve-
hicle, pressing the
andbutton will
lock or unlock the vehicle.
The key now functions as follows:
To unlock the driver's door:press the
button once.
To unlock centrally:press the
button
twice.
To lock centrally:press the
button.
The Intelligent Key function is changed as
follows:
To unlock the driver's door:touch the inner
surface of the door handle on the driver's
door.
To unlock centrally:touch the inner surface
of the door handle on the front passenger
door or the rear door.
To lock centrally:touch the outer sensor sur-
face on one of the door handles
To restore the factory settings:
simultane-
ouslypress theandbutton for ap-
proximately 6 seconds.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle
system may respond differently than expected.
Symptom Possible causeRemedy
You cannot
lock or unlock
the vehicle
using the keyThe key
battery is
discharged
or nearly
discharged:
•Vehicles without Intelligent Key:try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key. Point the
tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the/button.
If this does not work:
•Check the key battery (see "Checking the battery") and replace it necessary•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
There is inter-
ference from
a powerful
source of radio
waves
•Vehicles without Intelligent Key: try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key. Point the
tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the/button.
If this does not work:
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
The key is
faulty
•Unlock (see "Locking with the mechanical key" later in this section) or lock the vehicle using the emergency key element
•Have the key checked. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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4. Insert the support rod3into the slot4on the underside of the hood.
5. When closing the hood, replace the sup-
port rod in its original position
5, slowly
lower the hood to about8–12in.(20–
30 cm) above the hood lock, then let it
drop. Make sure the hood is securely
latched.
WARNING
•Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure to do
so could cause the hood to fly open and
result in an accident.
•If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
OPENING FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock it using
one of the following operations, then push
the right side of the door
1.
•Push the door handle request switch with
the Intelligent Key carried with you.
•Push the “UNLOCK”button on the
Intelligent Key.
•Push the power door lock switch to the
“UNLOCK”position.
To close the fuel-filler door, close the door
until it securely latches. To lock the fuel filler
door, lock the vehicle using the intelligent key.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to
remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise
until a single click is heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
2while refueling.
WARNING
•Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
•Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off au-
tomatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
•Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury.
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