engine INFINITI QX50 2023 Owners Manual

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as
shown.
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
CERTIFICATION LABEL
The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certifica-
tion label is affixed as shown. This label con-
tains valuable vehicle information, such as:
(GVWR), (GAWR), month and year of manu-
facture, (VIN), etc. Review it carefully.
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL
The emission control information label is at-
tached to the underside of the hood as
shown.
LTI2328WTI0172LTI2700
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Tow Hitch Receiver (with Tow Package)
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and performance
and may lead to accidents.
CAUTION
• Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load
for the first 500 miles (805 km). Your
engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged. •
For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you
tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full
throttle. This helps the engine and other
parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
NOTE:
Tow hitches are available as an accessory for
this vehicle. If a tow hitch is installed, the lift-
gate electronic control unit (ECU) needs to be
replaced with an ECU programmed with tow-
ing logic for the Motion-Activated Liftgate
(if so equipped) to function properly.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used
primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
Remember that towing a trailer places addi-
tional loads on your vehicle's engine, drive
train, steering, braking and other systems.
An INFINITI Towing Guide (U.S. only) is avail-
able on the website at www.InfinitiUSA.com.
This guide includes information on trailer
towing capability and the special equipment
required for proper towing.
Lifestyle Receiver (without Tow Package)
WARNING
The Lifestyle Receiver cannot be used for
towing a trailer. Only use the Lifestyle Re-
ceiver for receiver mounted accessories
that meet the below requirements.
• The maximum allowable load is 300 lbs.
(136 kg) including the weight of the in-
stalled accessory carrier.
• Do not exceed allowable cargo weight
capacity of your vehicle.
Failure to use the Lifestyle Receiver as in-
tended can result in serious injury or death.
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TOWING A TRAILER
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CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the Life-
style Receiver to avoid damage to your ve-
hicle do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle with the
Lifestyle Receiver (if so equipped). The Life-
style Receiver should be used for receiver-
mounted accessories only. The Lifestyle
Receiver is designed for carrying bikes, snow
boards/skis, camping gear and various other
bulky items.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed
the value specified in the following Towing
Load/Specification Chart found in this sec-
tion. The total trailer load equals trailer
weight plus its cargo weight.
The maximum Gross Combined Weight Rat-
ing (GCWR) should not exceed the value
specified in the following Towing Load/
Specification Chart. The GCWR equals the combined weight of
the towing vehicle (including passengers and
cargo) plus the total trailer load. Towing
loads greater than these or using improper
towing equipment could adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and performance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is
not only related to the maximum trailer loads,
but also the places you plan to tow. Tow
weights appropriate for level highway driving
may have to be reduced for low traction situ-
ations (for example, on slippery boat ramps).Temperature conditions can also affect tow-
ing. For example, towing a heavy trailer in
high outside temperatures on graded roads
can affect engine performance and cause
overheating. Vehicle speed may decrease un-
der high load. Plan your trip carefully to ac-
count for trailer and vehicle load, weather
and road conditions.
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a colli-
sion. Be especially careful when driving.
If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driving
speed, pull to the side of the road in a safe
area. Allow the engine to cool and return
to normal operation. For additional infor-
mation, see “If your vehicle overheats”
(P. 6-7)
CAUTION
Vehicle damage resulting from improper
towing procedures is not covered by
INFINITI warranties.
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• Determine the overall height of the vehicleand trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of
the vehicle's behavior, you should practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
which is free from traffic. Steering stability
and braking performance will be some-
what different than under normal driving
conditions.
• Always secure items in the trailer to preventload shift while driving.
• Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
• Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
• Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
• Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
• When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up. Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift position to the P
(Park) position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, transmis-
sion damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the down- hill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake. 5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer
are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
• While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as
frequently.
• If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, see “If your vehicle over-
heats” (P. 6-7).
• Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor- mal circumstances.
• Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle's first 500 miles (805 km).
•
For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
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• Have your vehicle serviced more often thanat intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule in “Maintenance and
schedules” (P. 9-2).
• When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
• Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly
causing vehicle sway. When being passed
by larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect
vehicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions al-
low. This combination will help stabilize
the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road
in a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described in this section. • Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
• Downshift the transmission to a lower gear for engine braking when driving down
steep or long hills. This will help slow the
vehicle without applying the brakes.
• Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
• Increase your following distance to allow for greater stopping distances while tow-
ing a trailer. Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
• INFINITI recommends that the cruise con- trol not be used while towing a trailer.
• Some states or provinces have specific regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
• Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts af-
ter 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break. • When launching a boat, don't allow the
water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe
or rear bumper.
• Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more frequently. For
additional information, see“ Do-it-yourself”
(P. 8-2).
FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when towing
a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such
as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can re-
sult in severe transmission damage.
•
Never flat tow your All-wheel drive (AWD)
vehicle.
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To notify INFINITI of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at
1-800-361-4792.WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing), or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result
in transmission damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in seri-
ous vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready con-
dition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test of the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving pat-
terns. Usually, the ready condition can be
obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle. If a powertrain system component is repaired
or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle
may be reset to a “not ready” condition. Be-
fore taking the I/M test, check the vehicle's
inspection/maintenance test readiness con-
dition. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position without starting the engine. If the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on
steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for
10 seconds , the I/M test condition is “not
ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer to set the “ready condition” or to pre-
pare the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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11 Index
A
Active Engine Brake...............5-145
Activenoisecancellation ...........5-154 Active sound enhancement ........5-154
ActiveRideControl...............5-146
ActiveTraceControl ..............5-144
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-45
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).........................1-41
Air bag system ....................1-49
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)....................1-49
Air bag warning labels ..............1-61
Air bag warning light, supplemental .....1-62
Airbagwarninglight...............1-62
Air cleaner housing filter .............8-16
Air cleaner .......................8-16
Air conditioner ....................4-36
Air conditioner operation ..........4-36
Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............10-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) .................4-35
Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-36
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-43
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).........................2-33
Anchor point locations ..............1-26
Antenna ........................4-43 Anti-lock brake warning ligh
t.........2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-140
Antifreeze ......................5-153
Armrests.........................1-5
Around View® Monitor .............4-11
Autolightswitch..................2-40
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-34
Automaticbrakehold...............5-26
Automatic door locks ................3-6
Automatic.......................2-74 Automatic power window switch ....2-74
B
Battery replacement...............8-22
INFINITI Intelligent Key ...........8-22
Keyfob.......................8-22
Battery........................5-153 Charge warning light .............2-11
Before starting the engine ...........5-16
Belt (See drive belt) ................8-15
Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) ........5-54
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ...........5-45
Boosterseats ....................1-38
Brake Assist .....................5-141
Brakefluid ......................8-10
Brakesystem ...................5-140
Brake.........................5-140 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-140
Brakefluid ....................8-10 Brakelight(Seestoplight).........
8-25
Brake system .................5-140
Brakewarninglight..............2-10
Brake wear indicators ........2-18,8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .............8-19
Brakes .........................8-19
Break-in schedule ................5-132
Brightnesscontrol.................2-46 Instrument panel ................2-46
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-10
Bulb replacement .................. 8-25
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor) . . .4-24
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants....................10-2
Car phone or CB radio ..............4-44
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information).....................10-17
Cargoareastoragebin.............. 2-65
Cargocover...................... 2-71
Cargolight ......................2-79
Chassis control ..................5-144
Check tire pressure ................ 2-28
Child restraint with top tether strap .....1-26
Child restraints ...................1-20
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
forCHildren)System.............1-24

Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22,1-29,1-34,1-38
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.......................1-26
Child safety rear door lock .............3-6
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Climate control seat switch ...........2-48
Cold weather driving ...............5-153
Console box ......................2-62
Console light ......................2-78
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ...........................5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid..........................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ...............5-18
Controls.........................4-36 Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-36
Coolant .........................10-2
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Changing engine coolant ............8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection .................7-7
Cupholders ......................2-63
D
Dimensions and weights ............10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel .....2-46
Door locks ........................3-4
Drive belt ........................8-15 Driving the vehicle
..................5-18
Driving.........................5-153 Cold weather driving .............5-153
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ...............5-18
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-4,5-10
Dual power moonroof ...............2-75
E
E-call (SOS) Button.................2-54
Eco Drive Report ...................5-31
Economy - fuel ...................5-133
Electronic parking brake .............5-24
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-15
Emission control information label .....10-12
Emission control system warranty .....10-33
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
Engine ..........................5-16
Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Changing engine coolant ............8-5
Changing engine oil filter ............8-7
Changing engine oil ................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ............8-6
Engine compartment check locations . . .8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ..............8-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .................10-6 Engine oil pressure warning light
.....2-12
Engine oil viscosity ...............10-7
Engine oil .......................8-6
Engine serial number .............10-12
Engine specifications ..............10-9
Starting the engine ...............5-16
Event Data recorders ..............10-36
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .......9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items............................9-5
Extended storage switch .............2-60
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-12
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ...........................6-2
Flat tire ..........................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid ..............7-6
Fluid ...........................8-10 Brakefluid.....................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................. 10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid .....................8-10
Engine coolant ...................8-4
Engine oil .......................8-6
Windshield-washerfluid ...........8-11
Foglightswitch ...................2-47
ForwardDrivingAids................ 2-31
System Temporarily Unavailable ......2-31
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Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system..........2-14
Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system) ...................1-49
Front and rear sonar system switch .....2-51
Front and rear sonar system .........5-147
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Frontseats........................1-2
Front-door pocket ..................2-61
Fuel efficient driving tips ............5-132
Fuel gauge ........................2-7
Fuel-filler door ....................3-28
Fuel............................10-2 Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Fuel economy ..................5-133
Fuel gauge ......................2-7
Fueloctanerating................10-5
Fuel recommendation .............10-4
Fuel-filler door and cap ............3-29
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-26
Fuses...........................8-20
Fusiblelinks ......................8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......................2-80
Gascap.........................3-29
Gauge ...........................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ......................2-7
Odometer .......................2-5 Speedometer
.................2-4,2-5
Tachometer .....................2-6
Trip odometer ....................2-5
General maintenance .................9-2
Gloveboxlock ....................2-62
Glovebox........................2-62
Grocery hooks .....................2-66
H
Hazardwarningflasherswitch..........6-2
Head restraints .....................1-7
Head Up Display (HUD) ..............2-52
Headlight aiming control .............2-45
Headlight and turn signal switch .......2-40
Headlight switch ..................2-40
Headlights, aiming control ............2-45
Headlights .......................8-24
Heated 2nd row seat switches ........2-50
Heated mirrors ....................3-36
Heated seats .....................2-49
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . . .4-35
Heater and air conditioner settings ......4-42
Heater ..........................4-35
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..................4-35
Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-36
Heater operation ................4-37
Hill start assist system ..............5-146
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ......2-80
Hood ...........................3-21
Hook ...........................2-65
Luggage hook ...................2-65 Horn ...........................
2-47
I
Ignition switch.................... 5-13
Push-button ignition switch .........5-13
Immobilizer system .................5-16
Important vehicle information label .....10-12
In-cabin microfilter .................8-17
Increasing fuel economy ............5-133
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ........................2-9
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector .........5-29
INFINITI Intelligent Key System .........3-2
INFINITI InTouch® Owner’s Manual .....4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ....2-34
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ......3-34
Instrument brightness control .........2-46
Instrument panel dimmer switch .......2-46
Instrument panel ....................0-6
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) .....5-133
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist) .....5-84
Intelligent Key system ................3-8
Key operating range ...............3-8
Key operation ....................3-9
Mechanicalkey...................3-3
Remotekeylessentryoperation......3-13
Troubleshooting guide .............3-16
Warning signals ................. 3-16
Interiorlight......................2-78
ISOFIX child restraints ...............1-24
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J
Jump starting......................6-5
K
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-22
Key .............................3-2
Keylessentry .....................3-13 With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
L
Label..........................10-13
Tire and Loading Information label . . .10-13
Labels .........................10-13
Air conditioner specification label ....10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Emission control information label . . .10-12
Engine serial number .............10-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-12
Tire and Loading Information label . . .10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.........................10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . .10-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ...........1-61
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ......5-40
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........5-35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System ..................1-24 LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system..........................2-45
License plate
....................10-14
Installing the license plate .........10-14
Liftgaterelease....................3-27
Liftgate.........................3-22
Light ...........................1-62 Airbagwarninglight .........1-62,2-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight)..........8-25
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulb replacement ................8-25
Charge warning light ..............2-11
Console light ....................2-78
ExteriorandInteriorlights..........8-25
Foglightswitch .................2-47
Foglights......................8-24
Headlight and turn signal switch .....2-40
Headlights.....................8-24
Interiorlight....................2-78
Lightbulbs.....................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light ......2-14
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light..........................2-26
Personal lights ..................2-79
Security indicator light .............2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-9,2-10
Lights ..........................8-24 Maplights .....................2-79
Lock ............................3-6
Child safety rear door lock ...........3-6
Door locks ......................3-4
Gloveboxlock ..................2-62 Liftgaterelease..................3-27
Power door locks
.................3-5
Loose fuel cap warning ..............2-26
Lowfuelwarninglight...............2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-14
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light............................ 2-26
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................... 10-17
Luggage hook ..................... 2-65
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-66
M
Maintenance requirements............9-2
Maintenance schedules ...............9-7
Maintenance ......................9-2
General maintenance ...............9-2
Inside the vehicle ..................9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ................9-2
Seat belt maintenance .............1-19
Under the hood and vehicle ..........9-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-15
Maplights ....................... 2-79
Memoryseat .....................3-37
Meters and gauges ..................2-4
Instrument brightness control .......2-46
Mirror ..........................3-34
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-34
Heated mirrors .................. 3-36
Outside mirrors ..................3-35
Vanity mirror ...................3-33
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