coolant level INFINITI QX 2010 User Guide

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 28 gal23-1/4 gal 105.8 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil *7 Drain and RefillWith oil filter change 6-7/8 qt 5-3/4 qt 6.5 Engine oil with API Certification Mark *2
Viscosity SAE 5W-30 *2
Without oil filter change 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt 6.2
Cooling system With reservoir 3-3/4 gal 3-1/8 gal 14.4 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *3
Power steering fluid (PSF) Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*4
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ———NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — ——HFC-134a (R-134a) *6
Air conditioning system oil ———NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *6
Transfer fluid 3-1/8 qt 2-5/8 qt 3.0 Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada
NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent (if available)
Front differential gear oil 3-3/8 pt 2-7/8 pt 1.6 Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 OR API GL-5
Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *8
Rear differential gear oil 3-3/4 pt 3-1/8 pt 1.75 API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-90 gear oil or equivalent *9
Windshield washer fluid (shared between
front and rear wipers) 1-1/4 gal 1 gal
4.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new ve-
hicle limited warranty.
*4: DEXRON™ VI type ATF or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid may also be used.
*5: Available in mainland USA through your INFINITI dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*7: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*8: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0° C (32° F) .
*9: See your INFINITI dealer for service.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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Car phone or CB radio.............4-69
Cargo light ...................2-54
Cargo net ....................2-45
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning .............4-50
CD player (See audio system) .........4-37
Child restraint with top tether strap ......1-36
Child restraints .......1-30, 1-30, 1-31, 1-33
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-31, 1-39, 1-44, 1-49
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-36
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-15
Cleaning exterior and interior ..........7-2
Clock ...................2-34, 4-35
(models with navigation system) ......4-13
Clock set ....................4-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-10
Cold weather driving ..............5-54
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-37
CompactFlash (CF) player ...........4-39
Console box ...............2-36, 2-42
Control panel buttons ..............4-2
Brightness/contrast button .........4-18
Enter button ..................4-2
Setting button ................4-11
Startup screen ................4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) ......4-51
Heater and air conditioner controls . . . .4-22
Rear audio controls .............4-53
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-24
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-8 Checking engine coolant level
........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruise control ..................5-17
Cup
holders ...................2-40
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-64
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ..................2-28
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ....................2-24
Digital video disc DVD .............4-54
Dimensions and weights .............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-28
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Distance to empty ................4-7
Door locks ....................3-4
Drive belt ....................8-15
Drive positioner, Automatic ...........3-29
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-54
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel .................5-40
Emission control information label .......9-10
Emission control system warranty .......9-30
Engine Before starting the engine .........5-11 Block heater
.................5-56
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-8
Changing engine oil .............8-9
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level ........8-7
Checking engine oil level ..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil ...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Engine serial number ............9-10
Engine specifications .............9-7
Starting the engine ............ .5-12
Engine

oil pressure gauge ............2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .........2-10
Enter button ....................4-2
Event data recorders ..............9-32
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ........5-2
Eyeglass case ..................2-37
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ......2-29
Flat tire ......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
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Keys, For Intelligent Key system.........3-2
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
Emission control information label .....9-10
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-66
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-33
License plate Installing the license plate .........9-11
Lift gate .....................3-18
Lift gate release .................3-22
Light Air bag warning light .........1-67, 2-13
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............8-28
Charge warning light ............2-10
Fog light switch ...............2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-24
Headlight control switch ..........2-25
Headlights ..................8-27
Interior light .................2-52
Light bulbs ..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light ......2-11
Low washer fluid warning light .......2-19
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-61
Personal lights ...............2-53 Security indicator light
...........2-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-8
Lights Map lights ..................2-54
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ..................3-4
Glove

box lock ...............2-37
Lift gate release ...............3-22
Power door locks ...............3-5
Low fuel warning light ......2-11, 2-12, 2-19
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-11
Low washer fluid warning light .........2-19
Luggage hook ..................2-44
Luggage rack (see roof rack) .........2-46
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) ........2-43
M
Maintenance Changing the maintenance interval .....4-9
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder ...................4-10
General maintenance ............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ..........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Resetting the maintenance interval . . . .4-10
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-29
Setting ....................4-9
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ...........2-14 Map lights
....................2-54
Map pocket ...................2-38
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control .......2-28
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .....3-27
Outside mirror control ...........3-27
Outside mirrors ...............3-27
Vanity mirror .................3-26
Moonroof ....................2-50
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system . . .4-41
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) .....9-4
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2
Changing

engine oil .............8-9
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-10
Checking engine oil level ..........8-8
Engine oil ...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-10
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Outside mirror control .............3-27
Outside mirrors .................3-27
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ..........9-32
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-32
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