coolant temperature INFINITI QX50 2014 User Guide

9-2Technical and consumer information
The 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 gal 16-5/8 gal 76 See “Fuel information”(P.9-3).
Engine oil For additional information, see
“Engine oil”(P.8-9) for changing engine oil.
. Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available from an INFINITI retailer.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available from an INFINITI retailer.
For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.9-5).
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt
4.9
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt4.6
Cooling sys-
tem Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
With reservoir 9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt 9.0
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
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 —— —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(0
8C).
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 (Available in mainland US through an INFINITI
retailer.) or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease —— —NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —HFC-134a (R-134a)
For additional information, see
“Vehicle identification”(P.9-10) 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
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS

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Cargo cover....................................................... 2-48
Cargo light ........................................................ 2-57
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................ 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-87
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-3
Child restraints ................................................. 1-19 Booster seats ............................................... 1-33
LATCH system .............................................. 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-20
Child safety ...................................................... 1-17
Child safety rear door locks ................................ 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Circuit breaker, Fusible link............................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control ........ 4-44
Clock ................................................................ 2-43
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-47
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-89
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-70
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-40
Console box ...................................................... 2-46
Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-6
Controls Control panel button ...................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-6
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2 Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-8
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ............................................ 2-48
Cruise control ................................................... 5-34 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-55
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-44
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-26
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-36
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-33
Dimensions ......................................................... 9-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-59
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-12
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-26
Door/lift gate open warning .............................. 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-19
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-17
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-26
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ................................... 5-80
All-wheel drive (AWD) safety precautions ....... 5-9 Cold weather driving .................................... 5-89
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-7
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...................................... 5-16
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-72
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-80
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-26
Emission control information label .................... 9-11
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-19
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-78
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-8
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-11
Engine block heater ..................................... 5-91
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...................................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-6
Engine serial number ................................... 9-11
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-7
Engine start operation indicator ................... 2-22
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner ... 3-26

Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-11
FilterAir cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-18
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-17
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-13
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...................................................... 8-9
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-68
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-39
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system ........... 5-71
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-44
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........................ 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint ........................... 1-9 Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................... 5-80
Fuel economy information (display) .............. 4-12
Fuel information ............................................. 9-3
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-19
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-19
Gauge ............................................................ 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-20
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .................................. 5-78
Fuses ................................................................ 8-22
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ........................................ 2-58
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-19
Gauge ................................................................. 2-6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-9
Odometer....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ................................................. 2-7
Tachometer .................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Glove box ......................................................... 2-46
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-91
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-102
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints ................................................... 1-6
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front lighting
system (AFS)) ............................................... 2-37
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-26
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-34
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-33
Heated seats .................................................... 2-39
Heater
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-44
Engine block heater ..................................... 5-91
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-58
Hood release .................................................... 3-17
Hook Coat hooks .................................................. 2-47
Luggage hook .............................................. 2-48
Horn ................................................................. 2-39
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Ignition switch (Push-button) .............................. 5-9
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-52
Indicator
Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-19
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Storage ............................................................. 2-44
Sun visors ........................................................ 3-22
Sunglasses holder ............................................ 2-45
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-50
Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 1-50, 2-15
Supplemental restraint system .......................... 1-37 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ........................................... 1-37
Switch Autolight switch ........................................... 2-34
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................... 6-2
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-34
Ignition switch ............................................. 5-14
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch ...... 2-42
Power door lock switch .................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-33
Snow mode switch ....................................... 2-42
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-38
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-42
Warning systems switch ............................... 2-41
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 2-8
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge .............................................. 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ...................................................... 2-30
Three-way catalyst .............................................. 5-3
“Time to rest” indicator .................................... 2-23 Tire
Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light .... 2-13
Tire replacement indicator ............................ 2-24
Tires
Flat tire .......................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system .................. 5-4
Spare tire .................................................... 8-40
Tire and Loading Information label ...... 8-32, 9-12
Tire chains ................................................... 8-37
Tire dressing .................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure................................................ 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ....................................... 5-4, 6-3
Tire rotation ................................................. 8-37
Types of tires ............................................... 8-36
Uniform tire quality grading ......................... 9-18
Wheel/tire size .............................................. 9-8
Wheels and tires .......................................... 8-30
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ....................... 2-48
Touch screen system ........................................... 4-6
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 9-17
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-11
Towing a trailer ............................................ 9-17
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system .............. 5-4
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ................... 6-3
Trailer towing .................................................... 9-17
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ... 2-58
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14 Transmission shift lever lock release ............ 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................ 9-10
Trip computer ................................................... 2-26
Trip odometer ................................................... 2-26
Turn signal switch ............................................. 2-38
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-18
USB memory operation ..................................... 4-75
V
Vanity mirror ..................................................... 3-26
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-57
Variable voltage control system ........................ 8-16
Vehicle Dimensions .................................................... 9-9
Identification number (VIN) .......................... 9-10
Loading information ..................................... 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 6-14
Security system ........................................... 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-42
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .......... 5-88
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ............................................... 2-16
Vehicle information and settings (display) .... 4-10
Ventilators ........................................................ 4-43
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