recommended oil INFINITI Q70 2014 Owner's Manual

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4-14Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Maintenance informationY51D-V-E01-FCA7EADE-3AAB-4F62-9095-D51FFDE722D6The maintenance intervals can be dis-
played for the engine oil, oil filter, tire
and other reminders.
To set a maintenance interval, select a
preferred item from the list.
You can also set to display a message to
remind you that the maintenance needs to
be performed.
The following example shows how to set
the engine oil maintenance information.
Use the same steps to set the other
maintenance information.
1. Set the interval (mileage) of the main-tenance schedule. To determine the
recommended maintenance interval,
refer to your “INFINITI Service and
Maintenance Guide”.
2. To display the reminder automatically when the desired distance is reached,
select the “Reminder” key.
3. Reset the driving distance to the new maintenance schedule.
4. To return to the previous screen, push the BACK button.
The unit can be converted between “US”
and “Metric”. (See “How to use SETTING button”
(P.4-16).)
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Y51D-V-E01-07A09103-0621-4AD1-9346-3CE162BEDDB5.Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning/indica-
tor lights and audible reminders” (P.2-
10).)Y51D-V-E01-15E689F6-66C8-4808-987F-20991B32D7B41. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either of the
above positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and
push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to startbecause it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal
by depressing the brake pedal
and pushing the push-button igni-
tion switch to start the engine. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to OFF and
wait 10 seconds before cranking again,
otherwise the starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
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5-92Starting and driving
6. Plan for the shortest route..Utilize a map or navigation system todetermine the best route to save
time.
7. Avoid idling.
.Shutting off your engine when safe for stops exceeding 30-60 seconds
saves fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.
.Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cruis-
ing speed through the toll and avoid
stopping and starting.
9. Winter warm up.
.Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy.
.Vehicles typically need no more than30 seconds of idling at start-up to
effectively circulate the engine oil
before driving.
.Your vehicle will reach its ideal
operating temperature more quickly
while driving versus idling.
10. Keeping your vehicle cool.
.Park your vehicle in a covered
parking area or in the shade when-
ever possible.
.When entering a hot vehicle, open- ing the windows will help to reduce
the inside temperature faster, result-
ing in reduced demand on your A/C
system.
Y51D-V-E01-1588CA13-BA81-4DF3-B5D2-ECE86C6E9368. Keep your engine tuned up.
. Follow the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
. Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
. Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
. Use the recommended viscosity engine
oil. (See “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P.9-6).)
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
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6-8In case of emergency
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence as
illustrated. Lower the vehicle comple-
tely.
WARNING
. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tigh-
tened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to
become loose or come off. This could
cause an accident.
. Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts
to become loose.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
.As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-
tened to specification at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specifications at each
lubrication interval.
.Adjust tire pressure to the COLD
pressure.
COLD pressure:
After the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label affixed to the driver side center
pillar.
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5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle.
6. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING
. Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured
after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
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7-4Appearance and care
ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely remove
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the
cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTSY51D-V-E01-0094087B-0A17-4FF2-9C41-F31A14D3D6BCClean chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the
finish.
TIRE DRESSINGY51D-V-E01-049714D9-BD47-419F-9036-9C9F29D765E3INFINITI does not recommend the use of
tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
coating to the tires to help reduce dis-
coloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is
applied to the tires, it may react with the
coating and form a compound. This com-
pound may come off the tire while driving
and stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take
the following precautions:
.Use a water-based tire dressing. The
coating on the tire dissolves more
easily with an oil-based tire dressing.
. Apply a light coat of tire dressing to
help prevent it from entering the tire
tread/grooves (where it would be diffi-
cult to remove). .
Wipe off excess tire dressing using a
dry towel. Make sure the tire dressing
is completely removed from the tire
tread/grooves.
. Allow the tire dressing to dry as
recommended by tire dressing manu-
facturer.
Y51D-V-E01-5EAC8407-7781-4E05-920D-B9F833E99438Occasionally remove loose dust from the
interior trim, plastic parts and seats using
a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush.
Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a
clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap
solution, then wipe clean with a dry soft
cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in
order to maintain the appearance of the
leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some
fabric protectors contain chemicals that
may stain or bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water, to
clean the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classification
sensors. This can also affect the operation
of the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
CLEANING INTERIOR
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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELY51D-V-E01-F1375A53-9C95-4044-9249-810C01D32BB11. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the
range
*1. If the oil level is below*2,
remove the oil filler cap and pour
recommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill
*3.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTERY51D-V-E01-9647A2B0-4907-4EB7-83BB-101487A3007A
Vehicle set-upY51D-V-E01-A77DD255-330F-4511-9453-9FE2A63539431. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack
stands.
.Place the safety jack stands under
the vehicle jack-up points.
.A suitable adapter should be at-tached to the jack stand saddle.
5. Remove the plastic engine undercover.
.Remove the small plastic clip at the center point of the undercover.
.Then remove the other bolts thathold the undercover in place.
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and support
points are used to avoid vehicle damage.
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engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine
damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter withclean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
additionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the
drain plug with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil and install the oil filler cap securely.
CAUTION
The dipstick must be inserted in place to
prevent oil spillage from the dipstick hole
while filling the engine with oil.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants”
(P.9-2) for drain and
refill capacity. The drain and refill
capacity depends on the oil tempera-
ture and drain time. Use these specifi-
cations for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine the proper
amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operationY51D-V-E01-790CC92C-2688-443C-80B6-74DD163C016F1.Install the engine undercover into
position as the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic
clip out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clip through the under- cover into the hole in the frame, then
push the center of the clip in to lock
the clip in place.
d. Install the other bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not
to strip the bolts or over-tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the
ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
. Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with used
oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...
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Fuel information ...
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Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
......... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
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Specifications ...
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Engine ...
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Wheels and tires ...
............................................. 9-9
Dimensions ...
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When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...
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Vehicle identification ...
......................................... 9-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ...
....... 9-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...
........................................... 9-11
Engine serial number ...
.................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
.......... 9-12
Emission control information label ...
................ 9-13
Tire and loading information label ...
................. 9-13
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................. 9-13 Installing front license plate
...
.............................. 9-14
Vehicle loading information ...
............................... 9-15
Terms ...
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Vehicle load capacity ...
................................... 9-17
Loading tips ...
................................................. 9-18
Measurement of weights ...
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Towing a trailer ...
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Flat towing ...
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Uniform tire quality grading ...
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Treadwear ...
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Traction AA, A, B and C ...
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Temperature A, B and C ...
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Emission control system warranty ...
..................... 9-20
Reporting safety defects ...
.................................... 9-21
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ...
........................................................... 9-22
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
............................... 9-23
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
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9-2Technical and consumer information
Y51D-V-E01-C061365F-EF7D-4287-BD30-362698201633The 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 20-1/8 gal 16-3/4 gal 76See
“Fuel information” (P.9-4).
Engine oil See“Engine oil” (P.8-14) for changing engine oil.
. Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
. INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil
available at an INFINITI retailer.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P.9-6).
Drain and refill
With oil filter change
VQ37VHR
5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9
VK56VD (2WD)
6-3/8 qt 5-1/4 qt 6.0
(AWD) 6-1/2 qt 5-3/8 qt 6.1
Without oil filter
change VQ37VHR
4-7/8 qt 4.0 qt4.6
VK56VD (2WD)
6.0 qt 5.0 qt 5.7
(AWD) 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8
Cooling system
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent
With reservoir
VQ37VHRNon-pressurized
radiator reservoir
tank
8-7/8 qt 7-3/8 qt 8.4
Pressurized radia-
tor reservoir tank 9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt 9.0
VK56VD 11-1/2 qt 9-5/8 qt 10.9
Reservoir VQ37VHR
7/8 qt 3/4 qt0.8
VK56VD 7/8 qt 3/4 qt0.8
Automatic transmission fluid —— —.
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
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.
Differential gear oil —— —Front:
.
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-
90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90 For hot climates,
Viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures
above 328F (08C).
Rear:
. API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 See an
INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS
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Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp mea-
sureLiter
Transfer fluid — — —.
Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
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.
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
DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid .
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid* or
equivalent DOT 3
*: Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI retailer.
Multi-purpose grease
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Without limited slip differential
—— —
With limited slip differential —— —
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
. For additional information, see “Vehicle identification”
(P.9-11) for air conditioner specification label.
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
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