oil INFINITI EX 2011 Owner's Manual

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants........ 9-2
Fuel recommendation ........................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ......... 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 9-6
Specifications ..................................... 9-7
Engine ........................................ 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................... 9-8
Dimensions .................................... 9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................... 9-9
Vehicle identification ............................. 9-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ........9-10
Vehicle identification number (chassis
number) ...................................... 9-10
Engine serial number .......................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-11
Tire and loading information label ...............9-11
Air conditioner specification label ...............9-12Installing front license plate
.......................9-12
Vehicle loading information .......................9-13
Terms ........................................ 9-13
Vehicle load capacity ........................... 9-15
Loading tips .................................. 9-16
Measurement of weights ....................... 9-16
Towing a trailer .................................. 9-17
Flat towing ................................... 9-17
Uniform tire quality grading .......................9-17
Treadwear .................................... 9-17
Traction AA, A, B and C ........................ 9-17
Temperature A, B and C ....................... 9-18
Emission control system warranty .................9-18
Reporting safety defects .......................... 9-19
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ....9-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .......................9-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................................... 9-21
In the event of a collision ......................9-22

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20 gal16-5/8 gal 76 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt4-3/8 qt4.9 •Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2*3
•Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt4 qt4.6
Cooling system With reservoir9-1/8 qt7-5/8 qt8.6 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Differential gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE
80W-90*5
Transfer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*7
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*8 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a)*9
Air conditioning system lubricants ——— NISSAN A/C System Oil
Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see later in this paragraph for engine oil and oil filter recommendation.
*3: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available from an INFINITI retailer.
*4:Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the
automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
*6: Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the
INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*7: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF
*8: Available in mainland US through an INFINITI retailer.
*9: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure sat-
isfactory engine life and performance, see “CA-
PACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” earlier in this section.
INFINITI recommends the use of an energy
conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscos-
ity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils
which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used and
maintenance intervals are followed.Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is impor-
tant that the engine oil viscosity be selected
based on the temperatures at which the vehicle
will be operated before the next oil change.
Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recom-
mended could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replac-
ing, use the genuine oil filter or its equivalent
for the reason described in change intervals.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other than
the specified quality, or oil and filter change
intervals longer than recommended could re-
duce engine life. Damage to engines caused by
improper maintenance or use of incorrect oil
and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by the new INFINITI vehicle limited warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have to
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change the oil before the first recommended
change interval. Oil and filter change intervals
depend upon how you use your vehicle. Opera-
tion under the following conditions may require
more frequent oil and filter changes.
●repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures,
● driving in dusty conditions,
● extensive idling,
● stop and go “rush hour” traffic,
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your INFINITI ve-
hicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-
134a (R-134a) and the lubricant, NISSAN A/C sys-
tem oil Type S or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will
cause severe damage to the air conditioning
system and will require the replacement of all
air conditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling
of any refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioning system service. Your INFINITI retailer
has the trained technicians and equipment
needed to recover and recycle your air condi-
tioning system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing your
air conditioning system.
9-6Technical and consumer information

Cargo light................... .2-56
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .....5-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning . . . .4-88
Center multi-function control panel .......4-2
Child restraints ................. .1-20
Booster seats ................ .1-34
LATCH system ................ .1-22
Precautions on child restraints .......1-21
Child safety ................... .1-19
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ............. .2-20
Seat belt warning light and chime .....2-16
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control . .4-39
Clock ...................... .2-44
Coat hooks ................... .2-48
Cockpit ...................... .2-2
Cold weather driving .............. .5-83
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ..................... .4-65
Compact spare tire ............... .8-37
Compass ..................... .2-8
Console box .................. .2-47
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ....................... .4-5
Controls Control panel button .............4-2
INFINITI Controller .............. .4-5
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-7
Corrosion protection .............. .7-6Cover, Cargo cover
............... .2-48
Cruise control .................. .5-32
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) ................... .5-50
Cup holders ................... .2-45
Current fuel consumption ............2-27
D
Daytime

running light system ..........2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and
outside mirror defroster switch .........2-34
Dimensions ................... .9-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system .....5-54
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................. .2-14
Distance to empty ............... .2-28
Door/lift gate open warning ..........2-24
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........2-20
Drive belts ................... .8-15
Drive positioner ................ .3-24
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ............5-74
All-wheel drive (AWD) safety precautions . .5-7
Cold weather driving .............5-83
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-12
On-pavement and off-road driving ......5-5
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode ..............5-14
DVD player operation ............. .4-66
E
Economy, Fuel ................. .5-73
Elapsed time .................. .2-27Elapsed time and trip odometer . . .
.....2-27
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty . ......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Break-in schedule ............. .5-73
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-7
Checking engine oil level ...........8-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........2-7
Emergency engine shut off .........5-10
Engine block heater .............5-85
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine

cooling system............8-6
Engine oil .................. .8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator ......2-26
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-5
Engine serial number ............9-10
Engine specifications .............9-7
Engine start operation indicator . . . . . .2-23
If your vehicle overheats ..........6-10
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive
positioner .................... .3-24
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...........9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . .9-11
10-2

FilterAir cleaner housing filter ..........8-16
Changing engine oil and filter ........8-8
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ..................... .2-39
Flat tire ...................... .6-2
Flat towing ................... .9-17
Floor mat cleaning ................ .7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-11
Brake fluid ................. .8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Engine coolant ................ .8-6
Engine oil .................. .8-8
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Window washer fluid .............8-12
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ...................... .4-62
Fog light switch ................ .2-39
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system . . .5-66
Front passenger air bag and status light . . .1-44
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-2
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........1-2
Front-seat active head restraint .........1-9
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ................ .5-73
Fuel economy information (display) . . . .4-10
Fuel octane rating .............. .9-3
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Fuel-filler cap ................ .3-17
Fuel-filler door ............... .3-17
Gauge .................... .2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ..........3-19Fuses
...................... .8-20
Fusible links .................. .8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... .2-57
Gascap..................... .3-17
Gauge ....................... .2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Fuel
gauge .................. .2-8
Odometer ................... .2-6
Speedometer ................. .2-6
Tachometer .................. .2-7
Trip computer ................ .2-27
General maintenance .............. .8-2
Glove box .................... .2-46
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(models with navigation system) ........4-93
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(models without navigation system) .....4-103
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-39
Head restraints .................. .1-6
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front
lighting system (AFS)) ............2-37
Bulb replacement ............. .8-25
Headlight switch .............. .2-35
Xenon headlights ............. .2-34
Headrest, Adjustable headrest ..........1-9
Heated seats .................. .2-40Heater
Automatic climate control ..........4-39
Engine block heater .............5-85
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-57
Hood release .................. .3-16
Hook Coat hooks ................. .2-48
Luggage hook ............... .2-48
Horn ....................... .2-40
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ...........5-8
Immobilizer system .............. .2-31
In-cabin microfilter ............... .4-47
Indicator Dot matrix display ............. .2-20
Lights .................... .2-17
INFINITI

Vehicle Immobilizer System . .....2-31
INFINITI voice recognition system .......4-116
INFO button ................... .4-8
Inside mirror .................. .3-21
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . . . . . .9-20
Instrument brightness control .........2-38
Instrument panel ................ .2-4
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light ....................... .2-18
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system .....5-69
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system,
Preview function ................ .5-54
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full
Speed Range) .................. .5-34
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................. .2-14
Intelligent Key .................. .3-2
10-3

Outside mirrors.............. .3-23
Vanity mirror ................ .3-24
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...........4-22
Moonroof .................... .2-52
N
New vehicle break-in .............. .5-73
No key warning ................. .2-23
O
Odometer ..................... .2-6
Off-road recovery ................ .5-6
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-8
Engine oil .................. .8-8
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator .......2-26
Operation, Indicators for operation ......2-23
Outside air temperature .............2-28
Outside mirrors ................ .3-23
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ......6-10
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................... .9-21
P
Panic alarm ................... .3-14
Parking Brake break-in ............... .5-77Parking brake operation
...........5-16
Parking brake release warning .......2-24
Parking on hills .............. .5-76
Personal lights ................. .2-55
Phone Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ......4-93
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) . . .4-103
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-92
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-2
Power door lock ............... .3-4
Power outlet ................ .2-44
Power

steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ............5-77
Power windows ............... .2-50
Precautions All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety .....5-7
Audio operation .............. .4-48
Braking precautions .............5-77
Child restraints ............... .1-21
Cruise control ................ .5-32
Lane departure warning (LDW) system . . .5-18
Maintenance ................. .8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving ......5-5
Seat belt usage ............... .1-12
Supplemental restraint system .......1-37
When starting and driving ..........5-2
Preview function ................ .5-78
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................. .5-54
Preview Function warning light .........2-16
Push starting .................. .6-10
Push-button ignition switch .........5-8, 5-9 R
Radio ...................... .4-48
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-92
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player .................... .4-62
Rapid air pressure loss ..............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test .................... .9-20
Rear center seat belt .............. .1-18
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock. . .3-6
Rear seats .................... .1-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ...................... .2-34
Rear window wiper blades ...........8-19
Rearview monitor ............... .4-22
Recorders, Event data ..............9-21
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-9
Remote keyless entry system ..........3-13
Reporting safety defects .............9-19
Roadside assistance program . . . .......6-2
Rollover ...................... .5-5
Roof Moonroof .................. .2-53
Roof

rack.................. .2-50
S
Safety, Child seat belts .............1-19
Satellite radio operation ............4-63
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .........1-2
Front seats .................. .1-2
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................. .1-19
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
VQ35HR engine
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded pre-
mium gasoline with an octane rating of at least
91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available,
you may use unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Re-
search octane number 91), but you may notice a
decrease in performance.
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified could
adversely affect the emission control sys-
tems, and may also affect warranty
coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a leaded
gasoline be used, since this will damage the
three way catalyst.
● Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel.
Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system
components and is not covered by the
INFINITI vehicle limited warranty.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark
● Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section for engine oil
and oil filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For addi-
tional information, see “WHEELS AND TIRES” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in the “BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this Owner’s
Manual. Follow these recommendations for the
future reliability and economy of your new
vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION