tow INFINITI Q60 COUPE 2021 Owner's Guide
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10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ..... 10-2
Fuel information ....................................................... 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........... 10-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ................................................ 10-7
Specifications .................................................................. 10-8
Engine .......................................................................... 10-8
Wheels and tires ........................................................ 10-9
Dimensions ............................................................... 10-10
When traveling or registering in
another country ............................................................. 10-11
Vehicle identification ................................................... 10-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 10-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...................................................... 10-11
Engine serial number ............................................. 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 10-12
Emission control information label ................... 10-12
Tire and loading information label .................... 10-13
Air conditioner specification label ..................... 10-13Installing front license plate ..................................... 10-15
Removing air deflectors ............................................ 10-15
Vehicle loading information ..................................... 10-16
Terms ....................................................................... 10-16
Vehicle load capacity ........................................... 10-17
Loading tips ........................................................... 10-18
Measurement of weights ................................... 10-18
Towing a trailer ........................................................... 10-19
Flat towing ............................................................. 10-19
Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 10-20
Treadwear .............................................................. 10-20
Traction AA, A, B and C ..................................... 10-20
Temperature A, B and C .................................... 10-20
Emission control system warranty ......................... 10-21
Reporting safety defects .......................................... 10-21
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test (US only) ................................................................ 10-22
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ................................... 10-23
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ........................................................ 10-24
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10-4Technical and consumer information
FUEL INFORMATION
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number 96).
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with 93 AKI number
(Research octane number 98) to obtain the
maximum vehicle performance and the best
driveability.
If unleaded premium gasoline is not avail-
able, unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI number
(Research octane number 91) may be tem-
porarily 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 possible.
.Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
Use unleaded premium gasoline for max-
imum vehicle performance.
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect
warranty coverage..Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
.Do not use a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed to run on
a fuel containing more than 15%
ethanol. Using a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol in a vehicle not
specifically designed for a fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol can
adversely affect the emission control
devices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle
limited warranty.
.Do not use fuel that contains the
octane booster methylcyclopentadie-
nyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Using fuel containing MMT may
adversely affect vehicle performance
and vehicle emissions. Not all fuel
dispensers are labeled to indicate
MMT content, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for
more details. Note that Federal and
California laws prohibit the use of
MMT in reformulated gasoline.
.U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
tified by a small, square, orange andblack label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percen-
tage for that region.
Gasoline specifications
INFINITI recommends using gasoline that
meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC) specifications where it is available.
Many of the automobile manufacturers
developed this specification to improve
emission system and vehicle performance.
Ask your service station manager if the
gasoline meets the World-Wide Fuel Char-
ter (WWFC) specifications.
Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing
reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are
specially designed to reduce vehicle emis-
sions. INFINITI supports efforts towards
cleaner air and suggests that you use
reformulated gasoline when available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and
methanol with or without advertising their
presence. INFINITI does not recommend the
use of fuels of which the oxygenate content
and the fuel compatibility for your INFINITI
cannot be readily determined. If in doubt, ask
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pants and cargo that can be
loaded into the vehicle. If the
vehicle is used to tow a trailer,
the trailer tongue weight must be
included as part of the cargo load.
This information is located on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
.Cargo capacity - permissible
weight of cargo, the weight of
total occupants weight subtracted
from the load limit.
STI0365
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your
vehicle shown as “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo” on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. Do not exceed the number of
occupants shown as “Seating Capa-
city” on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label.
To get “the combined weight of
occupants and cargo”, add the weight
of all occupants, then add the total
luggage weight. Examples are shown
in the illustration.
Steps for determining correct load
limit
1.Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s
placard.
2.Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
Technical and consumer information10-17
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10-18Technical and consumer information
4.The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For exam-
ple, if the XXX amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs or
640 − 340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)
5.Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, con-
firm that you do not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)for your vehicle. (See “Measurement
of weights” (P.10-18).)
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. See the Tire and Loading
Information label.
LOADING TIPS
.The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the F.M.
V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification la-
bel.
.Do not load the front and rear axle
to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed
the GVWR.
WARNING
.Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shift-
ing. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden
stop or collision, unsecured car-
go could cause personal injury.
.Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts ofyour vehicle can break, tire
damage could occur, or it can
change the way your vehicle
handles. This could result in loss
of control and cause personal
injury.
.Overloading could not only
shorten the life of your vehicle
and the tires, but also could
lead to hazardous vehicle hand-
ling and long braking distance.
This may cause a premature tire
malfunction, which could result
in a serious accident and perso-
nal injury. Failures caused by
overloading are not covered by
the vehicle’s warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of
your vehicle. When the vehicle is
loaded, drive to a scale and weigh
the front and the rear wheels sepa-
rately to determine axle loads. Indivi-
dual axle loads should not exceed
either of the gross axle weight ratings
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(GAWR). The total of the axle loads
should not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR). These ratings
are given on the vehicle certification
label. If weight ratings are exceeded,
move or remove items to bring all
weights below the ratings.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,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
.DO NOT tow any Automatic Trans-
mission (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 byINFINITI” (P.6-15).
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 automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly
MUSTbe placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly man-
ufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product.
Technical and consumer information10-19
TOWING A TRAILER
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Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........................ 10-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-12
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-7
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .......................................... 6-5
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-24
Flat towing .......................................................... 10-19
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-6
Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-6
Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-9
Brake fluid ......................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-3
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-6
Intercooler coolant .......................................... 8-5
Window washer fluid .................................. 8-10
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-44
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-15Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system ......................... 5-103
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-46
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy ............................................... 5-123
Fuel information ........................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ........................................ 10-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-25
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-25
Gauge .................................................................. 2-9
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .............................. 5-122
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-17
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-18
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-61
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-25
Gauge ......................................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Odometer ............................................................ 2-7
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-29
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2Glove box ............................................................... 2-51
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-7
Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................. 2-42
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-37
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-45
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-46
Heater
Engine block heater ................................... 5-139
Heater and air conditioner ................................ 4-34
High beam assist ................................................. 2-39
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-135
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-61
Hood release ......................................................... 3-22
Hook
Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-53
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-53
Horn ......................................................................... 2-44
I
Ignition switch
(Push-button) ................................................. 5-11
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-33
Indicator
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-20
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Switch
Autolight switch ............................................. 2-38
Emergency Call (SOS) button ................... 2-48
Fog light switch ............................................ 2-44
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-37
Power door lock switch ................................. 3-5
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-11
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-37
Turn signal switch ......................................... 2-43
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ........................................................ 2-44
T
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-8
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System)
Engine start ..................................................... 2-33
Three-way catalyst ................................................ 5-5
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-27
Tire
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ................. 2-24
Run-flat tires .................................................... 6-4
Sealant ................................................................ 6-5
Tire replacement indicator .......................... 2-27
Tire rotation ................................................... 8-34
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-15
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning ........... 2-24Tires
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ............. 6-5
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure
warning system ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-25
Run-flat tires .................................................. 8-32
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-27, 10-13
Tire chains ....................................................... 8-34
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................................... 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-25
Types of tires .................................................. 8-32
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-20
Wheel/tire size ............................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-25
Towing
Flat towing ................................................... 10-19
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-14
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-19
TPMS
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System .................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-25
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system
TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator ............ 5-8
Trailer towing ..................................................... 10-19
Transceiver
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-61
Transmission
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-9Driving with Automatic
Transmission (AT) .......................................... 5-16
Transmission shift lever lock release ....... 5-19
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15
Traveling or registering in
another country ................................................. 10-11
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-29
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-29
Trunk
Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-24
Light ................................................................. 2-60
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-53
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-22
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-23
Trunk open request switch ......................... 3-23
Trunk release power cancel switch .......... 3-24
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-43
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .......................... 10-20
V
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-33
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-60
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13
Vehicle
Dimensions ................................................... 10-10
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-16
11-7