automatic transmission INFINITI Q50 2014 Owner's Manual

9-2Technical and consumer information
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 information” (P.9-4).
Engine oil*2
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt
4-3/8 qt 4.9
.Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent*1
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark*10
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt
4.0 qt 4.6
Cooling system With reservoir 11-1/2 qt
9-5/8 qt 10.9
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 1 qt
3/4 qt 0.9
Automatic transmission fluid ———Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*3
Differential gear oil ———Front:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity SAE
80W-90*4
Rear:
API GL-5 Synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-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 SP-10 or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid ———Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1:
INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at your INFINITI retailer.*2:For additional information, see “Engine oil”(P.8-10) for changing engine oil.*3: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.
*4:For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 328F(0 8C).*5:See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS

Do not tow a trailer with your
vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
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
result in severe transmission damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
. DO NOT tow any Automatic Transmission
(AT) vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow any All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicle with any of the wheels on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious and
expensive damage to the powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures refer
to“Towing recommended by INFINITI”
(P.6-14).
Automatic Transmission
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed
vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the
dolly manufacturer’ s recommendations
when using their product. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applic-
able on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
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TOWING A TRAILER
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....................... 5-107
Active Lane Control ........................................... 5-24
Active trace control ......................................... 5-110
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-52
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-55
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-55, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................ 9-7
Air deflectors .................................................... 9-15
Alarm How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ........................................... 2-32
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-9
Antenna .............................................................. 4-3
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....................... 5-107
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-5
Armrest ............................................................... 1-7
Ashtrays ........................................................... 2-44
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-19
Autolight system ............................................... 2-37 Automatic
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-15
Automatic door locks .......................................... 3-5
Automatic drive positioner ................................ 3-29
Automatic moonroof.......................................... 2-52
Automatic seat positioner ................................. 3-29
Average speed .................................................. 2-28
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-8
B
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) system ....... 5-48
Battery .............................................................. 8-15
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ............... 3-2
Battery saver system ................................... 2-40
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-24
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-17
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-13
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system ............................... 5-37
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-107
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-13
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-109
Brake system ............................................. 5-106
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Brake warning light ........................................... 2-13
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-99 Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-12
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-26
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ........................................ 4-3
Card holder ....................................................... 2-47
Catalytic converter Three-way catalyst ......................................... 5-4
Chassis control ............................................... 5-112
Check tire pressure warning .............................. 2-23
Child restraints ................................................. 1-24 LATCH system .............................................. 1-26
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-24
Child safety ...................................................... 1-22
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-16
Circuit breaker Fusible link .................................................. 8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ............................................................... 2-30
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-48
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-112
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-40
Compass ............................................................. 2-9
Console box ...................................................... 2-47

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CoolantCapacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-9
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Courtesy light ................................................... 2-56
Cruise control ................................................... 5-56 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-74
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system .......... 5-58
Cruise indicator ................................................ 2-24 Cup holders ...................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-28
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-40
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-36
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................. 5-104
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-79
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-28
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-17
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-29
Driver assist system indicator ........................... 2-25
Driving
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-112
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-15
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-17
ECO mode ......................................................... 5-22
ECO pedal system ............................................. 5-22
EconomyFuel ........................................................... 5-100
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-28
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-28
Emission control information label .................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-99
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 ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-12
Engine block heater ................................... 5-113
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-6
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-8
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Engine oil and filter replacement indicator ... 2-26
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8 Engine start operation indicator ................... 2-22
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-12
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................... 2-8
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ........................... 3-29
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning .......................... 2-23
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-19
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-6
Floor mat positioning aid .................................... 7-6
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-13
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-8
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-14
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-42
Forward emergency braking system .................. 5-89

Forward emergency braking system
warning light .................................................... 2-13
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-49
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seatFront seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................. 5-100
Fuel information ............................................. 9-4
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-21
Gauge ............................................................ 2-9
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .................................. 5-99
Fuses ................................................................ 8-22
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-22
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-56
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-21
Gauge ................................................................. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-9
Odometer....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ................................................. 2-7
Tachometer .................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .............................................. 2-28
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2 Glove box ......................................................... 2-47
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests ................................... 1-8
Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS)) .............................................. 2-41
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-36
Heated seats ...................................................... 1-5
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-113
High beam assist .............................................. 2-38
Hill start assist system ................................... 5-111
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-56
Hood release .................................................... 3-18
Hook Coat hooks .................................................. 2-48
Trunk hooks ................................................. 2-48
Horn ................................................................. 2-43
I
Ignition switch
(Push-button) ............................................... 5-10
Automatic transmission models ................... 5-15
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-32
Indicator Vehicle information display .......................... 2-20
Indicator lights ................................................. 2-17 Indicators for operation (vehicle
information display) .......................................... 2-22
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ............................. 5-21
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual .......................... 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-32
Engine start ................................................. 2-32
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-26
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-22
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-42
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-5
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... 5-101
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system ............... 5-58
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
ON indicator ..................................................... 2-24
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-6
Battery replacement ..................................... 8-24
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation ................................................ 3-9
Warning signals ........................................... 3-12
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-54
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-27
Interior lights .................................................... 2-53
Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-21
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-26
J
Jump starting ...................................................... 6-9
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10-6
Three-point type .......................................... 1-15
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-29
Heated seats ................................................. 1-5
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system Vehicle security system ................................ 2-31
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System) Engine start ................................................. 2-32
Shift lever Shift lock release ......................................... 5-18
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-18
Shifting Automatic transmission ............................... 5-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment ....................... 1-20
SNOW mode ..................................................... 5-22
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-18
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
SPORT mode ..................................................... 5-22
STANDARD mode ............................................... 5-21
Starting
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Jump starting ............................................... 8-16
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-11
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-14
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-49
Steering Direct Adaptive Steering ............................ 5-104 Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ............................... 5-104
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................. 3-24
Storage ............................................................. 2-45
Storage box ...................................................... 2-48
Sun visors ........................................................ 3-25
Sunglasses holder ............................................ 2-46
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-55
Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 1-55, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system .......................... 1-42
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ........................................... 1-42
Switch
Autolight switch ........................................... 2-37
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................... 6-2
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-36
Ignition switch ............................................. 5-15
Power door lock switch .................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-36
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ..... 2-43
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 2-8
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System) Engine start ................................................. 2-32
Thigh extension .................................................. 1-5 Three-way catalyst .............................................. 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-24
Tire
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ..................... 2-23
Run-flat tires .................................................. 6-4
Tire replacement indicator ............................ 2-26
Tire rotation ................................................. 8-38
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-14
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning .................. 2-23
Tires Flat tire .......................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ... 5-4, 6-3, 8-29
Run-flat tires ................................................ 8-36
Spare tire .................................................... 8-40
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-31, 9-13
Tire chains ................................................... 8-37
Tire dressing .................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure................................................ 8-29
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .............................. 5-4, 6-3, 8-29
Types of tires ............................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ......................... 9-19
Wheel/tire size .............................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires .......................................... 8-29
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 9-19
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-13
Towing a trailer ............................................ 9-19
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System ... 5-4, 6-3, 8-29

TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring systemTPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator................... 5-7
Trailer towing .................................................... 9-19
Transceiver
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-56
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-15
Transmission shift lever lock release ............ 5-18
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................ 9-11
Trip computer ................................................... 2-28
Trip odometer ................................................... 2-28
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-21
Light ............................................................ 2-56
Pass-through ................................................. 1-7
Trunk hooks ................................................. 2-48
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-19
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-19
Trunk open request switch ........................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ............... 3-20
Turn signal switch ............................................. 2-42
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-19
V
Vanity mirror ..................................................... 3-29
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-55
Variable voltage control system ........................ 8-17
Vehicle
Dimensions .................................................. 9-10
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 6-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ..... 2-43
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....... 5-108
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light ............................................... 2-17
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................... 9-11
Vehicle information display ............................... 2-20
Vehicle loading information .............................. 9-16
Vehicle security system ..................................... 2-31
Ventilators .......................................................... 4-2
W
Warning
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ................ 5-38
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ..................... 2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................... 6-2
Indicators for operation (vehicle
information display) ..................................... 2-22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system ......... 5-31
Predictive forward collision
warning system ........................................... 5-94
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .............................. 5-4, 6-3, 8-29
Vehicle information display .......................... 2-20 Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-12
Warning labels Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-55
Warning light Air bag warning light ......................... 1-55, 2-16
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light ............................................... 2-12
Brake warning light ...................................... 2-13
Forward emergency braking system
warning light ............................................... 2-13
Low fuel warning light ................................. 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-14
Power steering warning light ........................ 2-16
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-16
Warranty
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-20
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-33
Washing ............................................................. 7-2
Waxing ............................................................... 7-2
Wheel/tire size ................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-29 Care of wheels ............................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................... 7-3
Cleaning bright wheels .................................. 7-4
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-14
Window(s)
Cleaning ........................................................ 7-3
Power windows ............................................ 2-49
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................ 2-33
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