engine oil INFINITI QX50 2014 Owner's Guide

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants....... 9-2Fuel information .............................................. 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ......... 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................. 9-6
Specifications ...................................................... 9-7
Engine............................................................. 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................................. 9-8
Dimensions ..................................................... 9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................. 9-10
Vehicle identification ......................................... 9-10 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ........................................... 9-10
Engine serial number .................................... 9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......... 9-11
Emission control information label ................ 9-11
Tire and Loading Information label ................ 9-12
Air conditioner specification label.................. 9-12 Installing front license plate .............................. 9-13
Vehicle loading information............................... 9-14 Terms .......................................................... 9-14
Vehicle load capacity ................................... 9-15
Loading tips................................................. 9-16
Measurement of weights.............................. 9-17
Towing a trailer ................................................. 9-17 Flat towing................................................... 9-17
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-18 Treadwear .................................................... 9-18
Traction AA, A, B and C................................ 9-18
Temperature A, B and C ............................... 9-18
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-19
Reporting safety defects.................................... 9-19
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test .................................................................. 9-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-22

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

above symptoms are encountered, have
your vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer
or other competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
JVT0159X
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see“Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-
dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Technical and consumer information9-5

9-6Technical and consumer information
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of this,
it is important that the engine oil viscosity
be selected based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or oil
and filter change intervals longer than
recommended could reduce engine life.
Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil andfilter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by the new INFINITI vehicle limited warran-
ties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not
have to change the oil before the first
recommended change interval. Oil and
filter change intervals depend upon how
you use your vehicle. Operation under the
following conditions may require more
frequent oil and filter changes.
.
repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures,
. driving in dusty conditions,
. extensive idling,
. stop and go “rush hour”traffic,
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide” for the maintenance sche-
dule.AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your
INFINITI vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, NISSAN A/C system oil Type S
or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the repla-
cement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
governmental regulations require the re-
covery and recycling of any refrigerant
during automotive air conditioning system
service. Your INFINITI retailer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed
to recover and recycle your air conditioning
system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing
your air conditioning system.

10-2
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
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) .............................. 5-9
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-52
Indicator
Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-19
10-3

Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ..... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-23
Luggage hooks ................................................. 2-48
M
MaintenanceBattery ......................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ..................................... 8-2
Indicators for maintenance ........................... 2-24
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-17
Map lights ........................................................ 2-55
Master warning light ......................................... 2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-28
Meter Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-6 Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-38
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................ 3-23
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-24
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor ................................ 4-24
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-53
N
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-78
No key warning ................................................. 2-22
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-9
Engine oil ...................................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-24
Operation, Indicators for operation ................... 2-22
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-27
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-24
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-10
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-22
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-15
Parking Brake break-in ............................................. 5-83
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18
Parking brake release warning ..................... 2-22 Parking on hills ........................................... 5-82
Personal lights .................................................. 2-56
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-91
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-102
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-90
Power Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-43
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-12
Power steering system ................................. 5-83
Power windows ............................................ 2-51
Precautions
All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety ............... 5-9
Audio operation ........................................... 4-53
Braking precautions ..................................... 5-83
Child restraints ............................................ 1-20
Cruise control .............................................. 5-34
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-20
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-7
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-11 Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-37
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Preview function ............................................... 5-84
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................................................. 5-58
Preview Function warning light .......................... 2-15
10-5

FUEL INFORMATION:
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number
96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not
available, unleaded regular gasoline with
an octane rating of at least 87 AKI number
(Research octane number 91) may be
temporarily 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 E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or E-
85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel 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.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that
region.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
.Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2) for engine oil and oil filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver’s door.
For additional information, see “Wheels
and tires” (P.8-30).
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-
78). Follow these recommendations for the
future reliability and economy of your new
vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION