engine oil INFINITI G 2011 Owner's Manual

*1:INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at your INFINITI retailer.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*3: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*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: If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 is hard to obtain, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN gear oil as soon as it is available.
*6: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
*7: See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
*8: 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.
*9: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
*10: Available in mainland US through an INFINITI retailer.
*11: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
Technical and consumer information9-3

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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CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning . . . .4-81
Center multi-function control panel.......4-2
Child restraints ................. .1-21
Booster seats ................ .1-36
Installation using LATCH ...........1-26
Installation using the seat belts ......1-30
LATCH system ................ .1-23
Precautions on child restraints .......1-21
Top tether strap .............. .1-25
Child safety ................... .1-15
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ............. .2-17
Seat belt warning light and chime .....2-14
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .........2-41
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...........8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control . .4-28
Clock ...................... .2-39
Clutch fluid ................... .8-13
Coat hooks ................... .2-47
Cockpit ...................... .2-2
Cold weather driving .............. .5-56
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .............. .4-57
Compact spare tire .............. .8-42
Compass ..................... .2-7
Console box .................. .2-44
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ....................... .4-4
Controls Control panel button .............4-2
INFINITI Controller .............. .4-4
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2Changing engine coolant
...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Corrosion protection .............. .7-6
Cruise control .................. .5-19
Fixed speed cruise control
(on ICC

system) .............. .5-40
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . .5-22
Cup holders .................. .2-42
Current fuel consumption ............2-24
D
Daytime running light system .........2-34
Defroster switch, Rear window and
outside mirror defroster switch .........2-31
Dimensions ................... .9-11
Distance to empty ............... .2-25
Door/trunk open warning ............2-21
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........2-18
Drive belts ................... .8-17
Drive positioner ................ .3-29
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ............5-44
Cold weather driving .............5-56
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-12
Driving with manual transmission .....5-16
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode ..............5-14
DVD player operation ............. .4-59
E
Economy, Fuel ................. .5-44
Elapsed time .................. .2-24
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........2-24Emission control information label . .
.....9-14
Emission control system warranty .......9-24
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Break-in schedule ............. .5-43
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-10
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Coolant temperature gauge .........2-6
Emergency engine shut off .........5-10
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-7
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engine oil.................. .8-9
Engine

oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ......2-22
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-6
Engine serial number ............9-13
Engine specifications .............9-8
Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic Transmission models) .....2-20
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ............2-21
If your vehicle overheats ..........6-10
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
Entry/exit function ............... .3-29
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...........9-26
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . .9-13
10-2

FilterAir cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ..................... .2-36
Flat tire ...................... .6-2
Flat towing ................... .9-22
Floor mat cleaning ................ .7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ............8-13
Brake fluid ................. .8-13
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Engine coolant ................ .8-8
Engine oil .................. .8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Window washer fluid ............8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ...................... .4-54
Fog light switch ................ .2-36
Front passenger air bag and status light . . .1-47
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ........1-11
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ................ .5-44
Fuel economy information (display) .....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............. .9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Fuel-filler cap ................ .3-22
Fuel-filler door ............... .3-22
Gauge ..................... .2-7
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ..........3-24Fuses
...................... .8-21
Fusible links .................. .8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... .2-55
Gascap..................... .3-22
Gauge ....................... .2-4
Engine coolant

temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge .................. .2-7
Odometer ................... .2-5
Speedometer ................. .2-5
Tachometer ................. .2-6
Trip computer ............... .2-24
General maintenance .............. .8-2
Glove box .................... .2-44
Golf bag stowing ................ .2-47
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(models with navigation system) ........4-84
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(models without navigation system) ......4-95
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-36
Head restraints .................. .1-9
Headlights Bulb replacement ............. .8-28
Headlight switch .............. .2-32
Xenon headlights ............. .2-32
Heated seats .................. .2-37
Heater, Automatic climate control .......4-28
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-55
Hood release .................. .3-17Hook, Coat hooks
............... .2-47
Horn ....................... .2-37
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................ .5-8
Manual transmission models . . . . . . . .5-16
Immobilizer system .............. .2-28
In-cabin microfilter ............... .4-37
Indicator Dot matrix display ............. .2-18
Lights .................... .2-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ......2-28
INFINITI voice recognition system .......4-108
INFO button ................... .4-7
Inside

mirror .................. .3-26
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......9-25
Instrument brightness control .........2-35
Instrument panel ................ .2-3
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .....5-22
Preview function .............. .5-43
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................. .2-12
Intelligent Key .................. .3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator . .2-21
Intelligent Key insertion indicator .......2-20
Intelligent Key removal indicator ........2-20
Intelligent Key system ..............3-6
Battery replacement .............8-24
Key operating range .............3-8
Key operation ................ .3-9
Warning light ................ .2-13
Warning signals .............. .3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ..........2-13
10-3

Interior light control switch...........2-53
Interior light replacement ............8-28
Interior lights .................. .2-53
Interior trunk lid release ............3-20
iPod player operation ............. .4-71
ISOFIX child restraint ..............1-23
J
Jump starting .................. .6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ..................... .3-14
Keys ........................ .3-2
For Intelligent Key system ..........3-6
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ............1-53
Air conditioner specification label .....9-14
Emission control information label .....9-14
Engine serial number ............9-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . .9-13
Tire and Loading information label .8-33, 9-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-12
LATCH system .................. .1-23
License plate, Installing front license plate . .9-15
Light Air bag warning light .............1-53
Bulb replacement ............. .8-26
Fog light switch .............. .2-36Headlight switch
.............. .2-32
Headlights bulb replacement ........8-28
Indicator lights ............... .2-15
Interior light control switch .........2-53
Interior lights ................ .2-53
Map lights ................. .2-53
Replacement ................ .8-26
Trunk light ................. .2-55
Vanity mirror lights .............2-54
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. .2-11
Xenon headlights ............. .2-32
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement .................. .8-28
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................... .9-19
Lock Automatic door

locks.............3-5
Door locks .................. .3-4
Power door lock ............... .3-4
Trunk lid ................... .3-18
Locking with mechanical key ...........3-4
Low fuel warning ................ .2-21
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ......5-3
Low washer fluid warning ............2-21
M
Maintenance Battery ................... .8-14
General maintenance .............8-2
Indicators for maintenance .........2-22
Inside the vehicle .............. .8-3Maintenance precautions
...........8-5
Maintenance requirements . . . .......8-2
Outside the vehicle ............. .8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-20
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ........2-16
Map lights ................... .2-53
Master warning light .............. .2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner .3-31
Meter, Trip computer ............. .2-24
Meters and gauges ............... .2-4
Instrument brightness control .......2-35
Mirror Inside mirror ................ .3-26
Outside mirrors ............... .3-27
Vanity mirror ................ .3-29
Monitor, Rearview monitor . . . ........4-21
Moonroof .................... .2-51
N
New vehicle break-in ..............5-43
No key warning ................ .2-20
O
Odometer ..................... .2-5
Off-road recovery ................ .5-6
Oil Capacities

and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-10
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine oil .................. .8-9
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-6
10-4

Oil filter replacement indicator.......2-22
Operation, Indicators for operation ......2-20
Outside air temperature .............2-25
Outside mirrors ................. .3-27
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ......6-10
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................... .9-26
P
Panic alarm ................... .3-15
Parking Brake break-in ............... .5-50
Parking brake operation ...........5-18
Parking brake release warning .......2-21
Parking on hills .............. .5-46
Personal lights ................. .2-53
Phone Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ......4-84
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) . . . .4-95
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-84
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-3
Power door lock ............... .3-4
Power outlet ................ .2-40
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-49
Power windows .............. .2-48
Pre-crash seat belts .............. .1-16
Precautions Audio operation .............. .4-38
Braking precautions .............5-49
Child restraints ............... .1-21Cruise control
................ .5-19
Maintenance ................. .8-5
Seat belt usage ............... .1-13
Supplemental restraint system .......1-40
When starting and driving ..........5-2
Preview function ................ .5-50
Preview function

(for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................. .5-43
Preview Function warning light .........2-14
Push starting .................. .6-10
Push warning (Automatic Transmission
models) ..................... .2-20
Push-button ignition switch .........5-8, 5-9
R
Radio ...................... .4-38
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-84
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................. .4-54
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........2-30
Rapid air pressure loss ..............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test (US only) .............. .9-25
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock. . .3-6
Rear seats .................... .1-7
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ...................... .2-31
Rearview monitor ................ .4-21
Recorders, Event data ............. .9-26
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-12
Remote keyless entry system ..........3-14
Reporting safety defects ............9-24
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Rollover ...................... .5-5Roof, Moonroof
................. .2-52
S
Safety, Child seat belts .............1-15
Satellite radio operation .............4-55
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Front seats .................. .1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................. .1-15
Infants .................... .1-16
Injured persons ............... .1-16
Larger children ............... .1-16
Pre-crash seat belts .............1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-13
Pregnant women .............. .1-16
Seat belt cleaning ...............7-5
Seat belt

extenders .............1-20
Seat belt maintenance ............1-20
Seat belt warning light and chime .....2-14
Seat belts .................. .1-13
Seat belts with pretensioners . . . .....1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-19
Small children ................ .1-16
Three-point type .............. .1-17
Seat synchronization function .........3-30
Seat(s) Driver-side memory .............3-29
Heated seats ................ .2-37
Seats ..................... .1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system . . .2-27
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............. .2-28
Selector lever, Shift lock release . . ......5-16
10-5

FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
VQ25HR 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.
/VQ37VHR engine
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 96).
If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded
regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI
number (Research octane number 91) may be
temporarily used, but only under the following
precautions:
●Have the fuel tank filled only partially with
unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with
unleaded premium gasoline as soon as pos-
sible.
● Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel-
eration. However, for maximum vehicle performance, the
use of unleaded premium gasoline is recom-
mended.
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.
For additional information, see “CAPACITIES
AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the
“9. Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion.
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