towing INFINITI Q60 COUPE 2014 Service And Maintenance Guide

As a condition of your vehicle’s warranty, you are responsible for properly maintaining your vehicle. In maintaining your
vehicle, you should use these guidelines todetermine which maintenance schedule to use.
Standard maintenance;features 5,000 mile or 6 month, whichever comes
first, service intervals and generally applies when you primarily operate your
vehicle on the highway in temperate c onditions. Premium maintenance is an
Infiniti recommended optional upgrade that adds services when mainte-
nance is performed.
Premium Maintenance;
*performing the Premium upgrade services may opti-
mize the performance, durability, relia bility, and resale value of your vehicle.
(Premium Maintenance items are ava ilable at every 30,000 miles or
36 months interval.) Additional maintenance items for severe operating conditions;
should be
performed on vehicles that are driv en under especially demanding
conditions. Additional maintenance items should be performed if you pri-
marily operate your vehicle under the following conditions:
● Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles in normal temperatures or less
than 10 miles in freezing temperatures.
● Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather or low speed driving for long distances
● Driving in dusty conditions or on rough, muddy, or salt-spread roads
● Towing a trailer, or using a camper or car-top carrier
❑ For the ultimate in prev entative maintenance, ask your Service Ad visor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection everytime youvisit your participating Infiniti
retailer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
* Premium Maintenance is an Infiniti-recommended option; You need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the warranties which come with yo ur Infiniti.
Premium Maintenance may not be available outside the United States, please inquire of your dealer.
For the ultimate in prev entative maintenance, ask your Service Ad visor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection everytime youvisit your participating Infiniti dealer.
See page 16 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
DETERMINING THE PROPER MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Brake Light and Cruise Control
Switches
Inspect the clearance between the
brake pedal and the switches.
Brake Calipers, Pads, Rotors
Check for wear, deterioration and
fluid leaks. Replace any deteriorated
or damaged parts immediately.
Exhaust System
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for leaks, cracks,
deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as nec-
essary.
In-Cabin Microfilter
Replace at specified intervals. When
driving for prolonged periods in dusty
conditions, replace the filter more fre-
quently.Propeller Shaft(s)
Check for damage, looseness, and
grease leakage (4WD/AWD/RWD).
Steering Gear and Linkage, Axle and
Suspension Parts, Drive Shaft Boots
Check for damage, looseness, and
leakage of oil or grease. Under severe
driving conditions, inspect more fre-
quently.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles according to the instruc-
tions in the Owner’s Manual (except
Q60 Coupe Journey model with Sport
Package, Q60 Coupe Sport 6MT, Q60
Coupe Journey models with Perfor-
mance Tire & Wheel Package and all
Q60 convertibles). When rotating
tires, check for damage and uneven
wear. Replace if necessary.Transmission Fluid – Automatic or
Manual, Differential Oil, Transfer
Case Oil
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals.
If towing a trailer, using a camper or
car-top carrier, or driving on rough or
muddy roads, replace the transmis-
sion fluid/oil at every:
●20,000 miles or 24 months.
●30,000 miles for QX60 Hybrid
Electronic Vehicle (HEV).
●60,000 miles for QX60 (except
HEV) CVT fluid.
●7-speed automatic
transmission
fluid if maintenance free.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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STANDARD MAINTENANCE
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑Replace brake fluid❑Lubricate Propeller shaft grease (for QX80 4WD)1
❑Rotate tires (refer to page 11 for exceptions)❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission
fluid2,3
__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake calipers, pads, ro-
tors
__Brake light & cruise con-
trol switches4
__CVT fluid__Differential oil2
__Drive shaft boots (4WD/
AWD)
__Exhaust system
__Front suspension ball
joints
__Fuel lines/connections__Fuel tank vapor vent sys-
tem hoses
__Manual transmissionoil2
__Propeller shaft (4WD/
AWD/RWD)
__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball
joints
__Transfer case oil
(4WD/AWD)2
❑For the ultimate in prev entative maintenance, ask your Service Ad visor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection everytime youvisit your participating Infiniti
retailer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
2 Replace (not just inspect) oil/fluid if towing a trailer, us ing a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads.
3 Except models with 7-speed automatic transmission.
4 Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal and the switches (Q50, Q60 Coupe and Q60 Convertible).
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
20,000 MILES OR 24 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

STANDARD MAINTENANCE
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑Replace brake fluid❑Lubricate Propeller shaft grease (for QX80 4WD)1
❑Rotate tires (refer to page 11 for exceptions)❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission
fluid2,3
__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake calipers, pads, ro-
tors
__Brake light & cruise con-
trol switches4
__CVT fluid__Differential oil2
__Drive shaft boots (4WD/
AWD)
__Engine drive belts
__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball
joints
__Fuel lines/connections__Fuel tank vapor vent sys-
tem hoses
__Manual transmissionoil2
__Propeller shaft (4WD/
AWD/RWD)
__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball
joints
__Transfer case oil
(4WD/AWD)2
❑For the ultimate in prev entative maintenance, ask your Service Ad visor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection everytime youvisit your participating Infiniti
retailer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
2 Replace (not just inspect) oil/fluid if towing a trailer, us ing a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads.
3 Except models with 7-speed automatic transmission.
4 Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal and the switches (Q50, Q60 Coupe and Q60 Convertible).
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
40,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

STANDARD MAINTENANCE
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace CVT Fluid (QX60 Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV)5
❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Replace spark plugs (only Q60 IPL)❑Lubricate Propeller shaft grease (for QX80 4WD)1
❑Rotate tires (refer to page 11 for exceptions)❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission
fluid2,3
__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake calipers, pads, ro-
tors
__Brake light & cruise con-
trol switches4
__CVT fluid2
__Differential oil2
__Drive shaft boots (4WD/
AWD)
__Engine drive belts
__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball
joints
__Fuel lines/connections__Fuel tank vapor vent sys-
tem hoses
__Manual transmissionoil2
__Propeller shaft (4WD/
AWD/RWD)
__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball
joints
__Transfer case oil (4WD/
AWD)2
❑For Optional Premium Maintenance Upgrade information please see page 39.
❑ For the ultimate in prev entative maintenance, ask your Service Ad visor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection everytime youvisit your participating Infiniti
retailer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
2 Replace (not just inspect) oil/fluid if towing a trailer, us ing a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads.
3 Except models with 7-speed automatic transmission.
4 Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal and the switches (Q50, Q60 Coupe and Q60 Convertible).
5MileageOnly
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
60,000 MILES OR 72 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

STANDARD MAINTENANCE
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑Replace brake fluid❑Lubricate Propeller shaft grease (for QX80 4WD)1
❑Rotate tires (refer to page 11 for exceptions)❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission
fluid2,3
__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake calipers, pads, ro-
tors
__Brake light & cruise con-
trol switches4
__CVT fluid__Differential oil2
__Drive shaft boots (4WD/
AWD)
__Engine drive belts__Exhaust system
__Front suspension ball
joints
__Fuel lines/connections__Fuel tank vapor vent sys-
tem hoses
__Manual transmissionoil2
__Propeller shaft (4WD/
AWD/RWD)
__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball
joints
__Transfer case oil (4WD/
AWD)2
❑For the ultimate in prev entative maintenance, ask your Service Ad visor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection everytime youvisit your participating Infiniti
retailer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
2 Replace (not just inspect) oil/fluid if towing a trailer, us ing a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads.
3 Except models with 7-speed automatic transmission.
4 Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal and the switches (Q50, Q60 Coupe and Q60 Convertible).
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
80,000 MILES OR 96 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

STANDARD MAINTENANCE
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑Replace brake fluid❑Lubricate Propeller shaft grease (for QX80 4WD)1
❑Rotate tires (refer to page 11 for exceptions)❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission
fluid2,3
__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake calipers, pads, ro-
tors
__Brake light & cruise con-
trol switches4
__CVT fluid__Differential oil2
__Drive shaft boots (4WD/
AWD)
__Engine drive belts
__Exhaust system__Front suspension ball
joints
__Fuel lines/connections__Fuel tank vapor vent sys-
tem hoses
__Manual transmissionoil2
__Propeller shaft (4WD/
AWD/RWD)
__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball
joints
__Transfer case oil
(4WD/AWD)2
❑For the ultimate in prev entative maintenance, ask your Service Ad visor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection everytime youvisit your participating Infiniti
retailer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
2 Replace (not just inspect) oil/fluid if towing a trailer, us ing a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads.
3 Except models with 7-speed automatic transmission.
4 Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal and the switches (Q50, Q60 Coupe and Q60 Convertible).
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
100,000 MILES OR 120 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

STANDARD MAINTENANCE
❑Replace engine oil and filter
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace CVT Fluid (QX60 Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV)5
❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Replace spark plugs (only Q60 IPL)❑Lubricate Propeller shaft grease (for QX80 4WD)1
❑Rotate tires (refer to page 11 for exceptions)❑Inspect the following:__Automatic transmission
fluid2,3
__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake calipers, pads, rotors__Brake light & cruise con-
trol switches4
__CVT fluid2
__Differential oil2
__Drive shaft boots (4WD/
AWD)
__Engine drive belts__Exhaust system
__Front suspension ball
joints
__Fuel lines/connections__Fuel tank vapor vent sys-
tem hoses
__Manual transmissionoil2
__Propeller shaft (4WD/
AWD/RWD)
__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball
joints
__Transfer case oil
(4WD/AWD)2
NOTE: Refer to Page 10 for Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) Inverter Coolant maintenance information.
❑For Optional Premium Maintenance Upgrade information please see page 39.
❑ For the ultimate in prev entative maintenance, ask your Service Ad visor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection everytime youvisit your participating Infiniti
retailer. See page 14 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
2 Replace (not just inspect) oil/fluid if towing a trailer, us ing a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads.
3 Except models with 7-speed automatic transmission.
4 Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal and the switches (Q50, Q60 Coupe and Q60 Convertible).
5MileageOnly
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
120,000 MILES OR 144 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE