technical data INFINITI QX30 2017 Owners Manual

10 Technical information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities. . . .10-2
Fuel recommendation..................10-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations......10-5
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations....................10-6
Engine specifications....................10-7
Wheels and Tires......................10-8
Dimensions..........................10-9
When traveling or registering in another country . . .10-10
Vehicle identification....................10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate....10-10
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) . .10-11
Engine serial number..................10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. Certification label......10-11
Emission control information label..........10-11
Tire and loading information label..........10-12
Air conditioner specification label..........10-12Installing front license plate...............10-13
Vehicle loading information................10-14
TERMS..........................10-14
Vehicle load capacity..................10-15
Loading tips.......................10-16
Measurement of weights...............10-16
Trailer towing........................10-16
Uniform tire quality grading................10-17
Treadwear........................10-17
Traction AA, A, B and C................10-17
Temperature A, B and C................10-17
Emission control system warranty............10-18
Reporting safety defects..................10-18
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . .10-19
Event data recorders (EDR) (if so equipped)......10-20
Owner’s manual/service manual order information .10-20

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please
take the following precautions as the usage of
such fuels may cause vehicle performance prob-
lems and/or fuel system damage.
•The fuel should be unleaded and have an
octane rating no lower than that recom-
mended for unleaded gasoline.
•If an oxygenate-blend, other than a methanol
blend, is used, it should contain no more than
10% oxygenate. (MTBE may, however, be
added up to 15%.)
•E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxygenate.
E-15 fuel will adversely affect the emission
control devices and systems of the vehicle
and should not be used. Damage caused by
such fuel is not covered by the INFINITI New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
•If a methanol blend is used, it should contain no
more than 5% methanol (methyl alcohol, wood
alcohol). It should also contain a suitable
amount of appropriate cosolvents and corrosion
inhibitors. If not properly formulated with appro-
priate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors, such
methanol blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not available to
ensure that all methanol blends are suitable
for use in INFINITI vehicles.If any driveability problems such as engine
stalling and difficult hot-starting are experi-
enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, imme-
diately change to a nonoxygenate fuel or a fuel
with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling.
Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint
damage.
E-15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-15
fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S.
government regulations require fuel ethanol
dispensing pumps to be identified with small,
square, orange and black label with the com-
mon abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl, is an octane boosting additive.
INFINITI does not recommend the use of fuel
containing MMT. Such fuel may adversely affect
vehicle performance, including the emissions
control system. Note that while some fuel
pumps label MMT content, not all do, so you
may have to consult your gasoline retailer for
more details.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel injec-
tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve de-
posit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-
cially. Many of these additives intended for
gum, varnish or deposit removal may contain
active solvent or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
lower than recommended above can cause per-
sistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark knock is a
metallic rapping noise.) If severe, this can lead
to engine damage. If you detect a persistent
heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of
the stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed on
10-4Technical information

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were
operating.
•Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
•Sounds are not recorded.
This data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur.NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required and access to the vehicle or
the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer and INFINITI retailer, other par-
ties, such as law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR
data will only be accessed with the consent of
the vehicle owner or lessee or as otherwise
required or permitted by law.Genuine INFINITI Service Manuals for this model
year and prior can be purchased. A Genuine
INFINITI Service Manual is the best source of
service and repair information for your vehicle.
This manual is the same one used by the factory
trained technicians working at INFINITI retailers.
Genuine INFINITI Owner’s Manuals can also be
purchased.
For USA:
For current pricing and availability of Genuine
INFINITI Service Manuals, contact: www.infiniti-
techinfo.com For current pricing and availability
of GenuineINFINITI Owner’s Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada:
To purchase a copy of a Genuine INFINITI Ser-
vice Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this model
year and prior, it is recommended you contact
your nearest INFINITI retailer. For the phone
number and location of an INFINITI retailer in
your area call the INFINITI Satisfaction Center at
1-800-361-4792 and a bilingual INFINITI repre-
sentative will assist you.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) (IF SO
EQUIPPED)OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL
ORDER INFORMATION
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