Infiniti QX30 (2018 year). Manual

Symptom

Possible cause

Possible solution

The system does not correctly recognize a Point of

Interest (POI) name spoken.

There are some rare cases where a POI is

unavailable by Voice Recognition but the location

can be found on the map.

This is not a malfunction. Consider using an

alternative search method, like street address.

Partial or Alias name is spoken.

For best results, speak the full name.

Some POI category names can only be searched

when nearby.

This is not a malfunction.

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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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The vehicle's wheels have sensors fitted that
monitor the tire pressures in all four tires The
tire pressure monitor warns you if the pres-
sure drops in one or more of the tires The tire
pressure monitor only functions if the corre-
sponding sensors are fitted to all wheels.

Information on tire pressures is shown in the
vehicle information display. After a few min-
utes of driving, the current tire pressure of
each tire is shown in the [Serv.] menu of the
vehicle information display.

WARNING

•

Radio waves could adversely affect
electrical medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact their
electrical medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.

•

If the low tire pressure warning light il-
luminates or a tire pressure-related
warning is displayed by the vehicle in-
formation display while driving, avoid
sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop the
vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with
under-inflated tires may permanently
damage the tires and increase the likeli-
hood of tire failure. Serious vehicle dam-

age could occur and may lead to an acci-
dent and could result in serious personal
injury. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended

COLD

tire

pressure

shown on the tire and loading informa-
tion label to turn the low tire pressure
warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a replacement tire as
soon as possible.

•

If a replacement wheel is fitted without
an INFINITI TPMS Sensor, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will remain on
after 1 minute. It is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.

•

For models with run-flat tires, although
you can continue driving with a punc-
tured run-flat tire, remember that ve-
hicle handling stability is reduced, which
could lead to an accident and personal
injury. Also, driving a long distance at
high speeds may damage the tires.

– Do not drive at speeds above 50

MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive
more than approximately 93 miles
(150 km) with a punctured run-flat
tire. The actual distance the vehicle

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can be driven on a flat tire depends on
outside temperature, vehicle load,
road conditions and other factors.

– If you detect any unusual sounds or

vibrations while driving with a punc-
tured run-flat tire, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. The tire may be se-
riously damaged and need to be re-
placed.

•

Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.

•

If you used Emergency Tire Sealant to
repair a minor tire puncture, the TPMS
sensor should be checked when repair-
ing or replacing the tire (for models
equipped with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit). It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.

•

INFINITI

recommends

using

only

INFINITI Genuine Emergency Tire Seal-
ant provided with your vehicle. Other
tire sealants may damage the valve stem
seal which can cause the tire to lose air
pressure (for models equipped with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit).

CAUTION

•

The TPMS may not function properly
when the wheels are equipped with
snow chains or the wheels are buried in
snow.

•

Do not place metallized film or any metal
parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows.
This may cause poor reception of the
signals from the tire pressure sensors,
and

the

TPMS

will

not

function

properly.

It is the driver's responsibility to set the tire
pressure to the recommended cold tire pres-
sure suitable for the operating situation (see
"Wheels and tires" in the "8. Do-it-yourself"
section). Note that the correct tire pressure
for the current operating situation must first
be taught-in to the tire pressure monitor (see
"Restarting TPMS" later in this section).

If there is a substantial loss of pressure, the
warning threshold for the warning message
is aligned to the reference values taught-in.
Restart the tire pressure monitor after ad-
justing to the cold tire pressure. The current
pressures are saved as new reference values.
This will ensure that a warning message will
only appear if the tire pressure drops signifi-
cantly.

The tire pressure monitor does not warn you
of an incorrectly set tire pressure.

TPMS is not able to warn you of a sudden
loss of pressure, e. g. if the tire is penetrated
by a foreign object. In the event of a sudden
loss of pressure, bring the vehicle to a halt by
braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering ma-
neuvers.

TPMS has a yellow warning light in the com-
bination meter for indicating a pressure loss
or malfunction. Depending on how the warn-
ing light flashes or lights up, a tire pressure
that is too low or a malfunction in TPMS is
indicated:

•

If the warning light is lit continuously, the
tire pressure on one or more tires is signifi-
cantly too low. TPMS is not malfunction-
ing.

•

If the warning light flashes for around a
minute and then remains lit constantly, the
TPMS is malfunctioning.

In addition to the warning light, a message
appears in the vehicle information display.
Observe the information on display mes-
sages (see "Safety systems" in the "2. Instru-
ments and controls" section

It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunc-
tion of the tire pressure monitor to be indi-
cated. A malfunction will be indicated by the

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tire pressure warning light flashing for ap-
proximately one minute and then remaining
lit. When the fault has been rectified, the tire
pressure warning light goes out after you
have driven for a few minutes.

The tire pressure values indicated by the ve-
hicle information display may differ from
those measured at a filling station using a
pressure gauge. The tire pressures shown by
the vehicle information display are those
measured at sea level. At high altitudes, the
tire pressure values indicated by a pressure
gauge are higher than those shown by the
vehicle information display. In this case, do
not reduce the tire pressures.

The operation of the tire pressure monitor
can be affected by interference from radio
transmitting equipment (e.g. radio head
phones, two-way radios) that may be being
operated in or near the vehicle.

Checking the tire pressure
electronically

1. Make sure that the ignition switch is in the

ON position.

2. Press the

button on the

steering wheel to select the [Serv.] menu.

3. Press the

button to select

[Tire Pressure].

4. Press <OK> to confirm.

The current tire pressure for each wheel
will be displayed in the vehicle information
display.

If the vehicle was parked for longer than 20
minutes, the [Tire pressures will be displayed
after driving a few minutes] message is
shown.

After a teach-in period, the tire pressure
monitor automatically detects new wheels or
new sensors. If a clear allocation of tire pres-
sure to individual wheels is not possible, the
Tire pressure monitor active message is
shown instead of the tire pressure display.
The tire pressures are already being moni-
tored.

If a replacement wheel is fitted, for a few
minutes the system may continue to show
the tire pressure of the wheel that has been
removed. If this occurs, note that the value
displayed for the position where the replace-
ment wheel is fitted is not the same as the
current tire pressure of the replacement
wheel.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
warning messages

If the tire pressure monitor detects a pressure
loss in one or more tires, a warning message
is shown in the vehicle information display
and the yellow tire pressure monitor warning
light comes on.

•

If the [Please Correct Tire Pressure] (yel-
low) message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display, the tire pressure in at least
one tire is too low and must be corrected
at the next opportunity. If the system de-
tects that new sensors have been fitted
(IDs do not match those stored, and the
pressure is not feasible, or is less than 14%
under the norm then the [Please Correct
Tire Pressure] message will be displayed in
white.

•

If the [Check Tires] (red) message appears
in the vehicle information display, the tire
pressure in one or more tires has dropped
significantly and the tires must be checked.

•

If the [Warning Tire Malfunction] (red)
message appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display, the tire pressure in one or
more tires has dropped suddenly and the
tires must be checked.

•

If the [Tire Press. Sensor(s) Missing] mes-
sage appears in the vehicle information

display, one or more sensors are missing or
cannot be detected. This could be the re-
sult of fitting a replacement wheel/tire.

Observe the instructions and safety notes in
the display messages in the vehicle informa-
tion display.

If the wheel positions on the vehicle are inter-
changed, the tire pressures may be displayed
for the wrong positions for a short time. After
a few minutes of driving, this is rectified and
the tire pressures are displayed for the cor-
rect positions.

Restarting TPMS

To keep the TPMS functioning properly, the
restart operation must be performed in the
following cases:

•

When the tire pressure is adjusted

•

When a tire or a wheel is replaced

•

When the tires are rotated

When you restart the tire pressure monitor,
all existing warning messages are deleted
and the warning lights go out. The monitor
uses the currently set tire pressures as the
reference values for monitoring. In most
cases, the tire pressure monitor will auto-
matically detect the new reference values af-
ter you have changed the tire pressure. How-
ever, you can also define reference values

manually as described here. The tire pressure
monitor then monitors the new tire pressure
values.

Perform the following procedures to restart
the TPMS.

NOTE
Before restarting, make sure that the tire
pressures are set properly on all four tires for
the respective operating conditions. The
recommended tire pressures can be found in
the tire pressure placard on the driver' door
pillar.

1. Make sure that the ignition switch is in the

ON position.

2. Press the

button on the

steering wheel to select the [Serv.] menu.

3. Press the

button to select

[Tire Pressure].

4. Press <OK> to confirm.

The vehicle information display shows the
current tire pressure for each tire or the
[Tire pressures will be displayed after
driving a few minutes] message.

If you wish to confirm the restart:

5. Press <OK> to confirm.

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The [Tire Press. Monitor Restarted] mes-
sage appears in the vehicle information
display.

After you have driven for a few minutes,
the system checks whether the current
tire pressures are within the specified
range The new tire pressures are then
accepted as reference values and moni-
tored

If you wish to cancel the restart:

6. Press the

button.

The tire pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this de-
vice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

NOTE
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.

ON PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

They have higher ground clearance than pas-
senger cars to make them capable of per-
forming in a variety of on-pavement and off-
road applications. This gives them a higher
center of gravity than ordinary vehicles. An
advantage of higher ground clearance is a
better view of the road, allowing you to an-
ticipate problems. However, they are not de-
signed for cornering at the same speeds as
conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road condi-
tions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns at
high speeds. As with other vehicles of this
type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle roll-
over. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is

significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt.

For additional information, refer to "Driving
safety precautions" later in this section.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner may result in loss of con-
trol or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steer-
ing maneuvers, because these driving prac-
tices could cause you to lose control of your
vehicle.

As with any vehicle, loss of control could re-
sult in a collision with other vehicles or ob-
jects or cause the vehicle to roll over, par-
ticularly if the loss of control causes the
vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all
times, and avoid driving when tired. Never
drive when under the influence of alcohol or
drugs (including prescription or over the-
counter drugs which may cause drowsiness).
Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the
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restraint system” section of this manual, and
also instruct your passengers to do so.

Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an
unbelted or improperly belted person is sig-
nificantly more likely to be injured or killed
than a person properly wearing a seat belt.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

While driving, the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface. If
this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note
that this procedure is only a general guide.
The vehicle must be driven as appropriate
based on the conditions of the vehicle, road
and traffic.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Do not apply the brakes.

3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel

with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the accel-

erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.

5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the

vehicle to follow the road while vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle back onto the road surface
until vehicle speed is reduced.

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the

steering wheel until both tires return to
the road surface. When all tires are on the
road surface, steer the vehicle to stay in
the appropriate driving lane.

If you decide that it is not safe to return
the vehicle to the road surface based on
vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gradu-
ally slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe
place off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving on
under-inflated tires.

Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially at
highway speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-
taining the correct air pressure and visually
inspect the tires for wear and damage. For
additional information, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses air
pressure or “blows-out” while driving, main-
tain control of the vehicle by following the
procedure below. Please note that this pro-
cedure is only a general guide. The vehicle

must be driven as appropriate based on the
conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

WARNING

The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure.
Losing control of the vehicle may cause a
collision and result in personal injury.

•

The vehicle generally moves or pulls in
the direction of the flat tire.

•

Do not rapidly apply the brakes.

•

Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.

•

Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel

with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.

3. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-

celerator pedal to gradually slow the ve-
hicle.

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe loca-

tion off the road and away from traffic if
possible.

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5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually

stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

contact a roadside emergency service to
change the tire. For additional informa-
tion, refer to "Flat tire" in the "6. In case of
emergency" section.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS
AND DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re-
duces coordination, delays reaction time
and impairs judgement. Driving after
drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of
being involved in an accident injuring your-
self and others. Additionally, if you are in-
jured in an accident, alcohol can increase
the severity of the injury.

INFINITI is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under the
influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of
people are injured or killed in alcohol-related
accidents. Although the local laws vary on
what is considered to be legally intoxicated,
the fact is that alcohol affects all people dif-
ferently and most people underestimate the
effects of alcohol.

Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t
drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is
impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other
physical condition.

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your INFINITI is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving in
deep water or mud as your INFINITI is mainly
designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional
off-road vehicle.

Remember that 2–wheel drive vehicles are
less capable than all-wheel drive (AWD)
models for rough road driving and extrication
when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the like.

Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

•

Spinning the front wheels on slippery
surfaces may cause the AWD warning
message to display and the AWD system
to automatically switch from the AWD
to 2WD mode. This could reduce the
traction. Be especially careful when
towing a trailer. (AWD models)

•

Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person

who drives or rides in this vehicle should
be seated with their seat belt fastened.
This will keep you and your passengers
in position when driving over rough ter-
rain.

•

Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead
drive either straight up or straight down
the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip
over sideways much more easily than
they can forward or backward.

•

Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. If you
drive down them, you may not be able to
control your speed. If you drive across
them, you may roll over.

•

Do not shift gears while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.

•

Stay alert when driving to the top of a
hill. At the top there could be a drop-off
or other hazard that could cause an ac-
cident.

•

If your engine stalls or you cannot make
it to the top of a steep hill, never at-
tempt to turn around. Your vehicle could
tip or roll over. Always back straight
down in R (Reverse) gear and apply
brakes to control your speed.

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•

Heavy braking going down a hill could
cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an acci-
dent. Apply brakes lightly and use a low
gear to control your speed.

•

Unsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.

•

Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as
far forward and as low as possible. Do
not equip the vehicle with tires larger
than specified in this manual. This could
cause your vehicle to roll over.

•

Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move suddenly
and injure your hands. Instead drive with
your fingers and thumbs on the outside
of the rim.

•

Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers have
their seat belts fastened.

•

Always drive with the floor mats in place
as the floor may become hot.

•

Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center

of gravity, your INFINITI is more af-
fected by strong side winds. Slower
speeds ensure better vehicle control.

•

Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.

•

For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to any
drive or reverse position with the engine
running. Doing so may result in drive-
train damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.

•

Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dyna-
mometer (such as the dynamometers
used by some states for emissions test-
ing), or similar equipment even if the
other two wheels are raised off the
ground. Make sure you inform test facil-
ity personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.

•

When a wheel is off the ground due to an
unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel
excessively.

•

Accelerating quickly, sharp steering ma-
neuvers or sudden braking may cause
loss of control.

•

If at all possible, avoid sharp turning ma-
neuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your INFINITI vehicle has a higher cen-
ter of gravity than a passenger car. The
vehicle is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as passenger cars. Fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly
could result in loss of control and/or a
rollover accident.

•

Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted,
or radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.

•

Be sure to check the brakes immediately
after driving in mud or water. .

•

Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills.
If you get out of the vehicle and it rolls
forward, backward or sideways, you
could be injured.

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•

Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel
hub, more frequent maintenance may be
required. For additional information, re-
fer to "Maintenance schedules" in the
"9.

Maintenance

and

Schedules"

section.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(IF SO EQUIPPED)

WARNING

•

Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.

•

Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.

•

This vehicle is not designed for off-road
(rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy
or muddy roads that tires may get stuck
in.

•

For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to any
D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position with
the engine running. Doing so may result
in drivetrain damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in se-
rious vehicle damage or personal injury

•

Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dyna-
mometer, (such as the dynamometers
used by some states for emissions test-
ing), or similar equipment even if the
other two wheels are raised off the
ground. Make sure you inform test facil-
ity personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.

•

When a wheel is off the ground due to an
unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel
excessively.

The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will
not allow the engine to start without the use
of the registered key.

If the engine fails to start using the registered
key, it may be due to interference caused by
another registered key, an automated toll
road device or automated payment device on
the key ring. Restart the engine using the
following procedures:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or

LOCK position and wait approximately 5
seconds.

3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 again.

4. Restart the engine while holding the de-

vice (which may have caused the interfer-
ence) separate from the registered key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI
recommends placing the registered key on a
separate key ring to avoid interference from
other devices.

INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

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OFF position

䊊

ACC position

䊊

ON position

䊊

START 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 the

steering wheel slightly right and left.

KEY POSITIONS

OFF (Normal parking position)

䊊

The ignition key can only be removed when in
this position.

The steering lock can only be locked in this
position.

ACC (Accessories)/

䊊

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)

䊊

This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.

START

䊊

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.

NPA1483

IGNITION SWITCH

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