service INFINITI QX50 2014 Owner's Guide

8-40Maintenance and do-it-yourself
pressure and wheel alignment should also
be checked and corrected as necessary.
Contact an INFINITI retailer.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Even with regular
use, wheels can get out of balance. There-
fore, they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to“Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)
in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-
let.
Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details
about care of the wheels.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
(T-type) spare tire)
Observe the following precautions if the T-
type spare tire must be used, otherwise
your vehicle could be damaged or involved
in an accident.
WARNING
. The T-type spare tire should be used for
emergency use. It should be replaced
with the standard tire at the first
opportunity to avoid possible tire or
differential damage.
. Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while
driving.
. Periodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the pressure of
the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire at
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar). Always keep
the pressure of the full size spare tire (if
so equipped) at the recommended pres-
sure for standard tires, as indicated on
the Tire and Loading Information label.
For Tire and Loading Information label
location, see “Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label” in the index of this manual.
. With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire installed do not drive your vehicle at
speeds faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h).
. When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire should be used on the front wheels and original tire used on the rear
wheels (drive wheels). Use tire chains
only on the two rear original tires.
. Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire will wear at a faster rate than
the standard tire. Replace the spare tire
as soon as the tread wear indicators
appear.
. Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
. Do not use more than one spare tire at
the same time.
CAUTION
.Do not use tire chains on a TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains will not
fit properly and may cause damage to
the vehicle.
. Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire is smaller than the original
tire, ground clearance is reduced. To
avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
drive over obstacles. Also do not drive
the vehicle through an automatic car
wash since it may get caught.

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

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.
Gasoline specifications
INFINITI recommends using gasoline that
meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC)
specifications where it is available. Many
of the automobile manufacturers devel-
oped this specification to improve emis-
sion system and vehicle performance. Ask
your service station manager if the gaso-
line meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC) specifications.
Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing
reformulated gasolines. These gasolines
are specially designed to reduce vehicle
emissions. INFINITI supports efforts to-
wards cleaner air and suggests that you
use reformulated gasoline when available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline contain-
ing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and
methanol with or without advertising their
presence. INFINITI does not recommend the
use of fuels of which the oxygenate content
and the fuel compatibility for your INFINITI
cannot be readily determined. If in doubt,
ask your service station manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline,
please take the following precautions as
the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle
performance problems and/or fuel system
damage.
.The fuel should be unleaded and have
an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.
. If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a
methanol blend, is used, it should
contain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
Technical and consumer information9-3

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.

9-18Technical and consumer information
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applic-
able on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

9-22Technical and consumer information
Genuine INFINITI Service Manual for this
model and prior models can be purchased.
A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the
best source of service and repair informa-
tion for your vehicle. This manual is the
same one used by the factory trained
technicians working at an INFINITI retailer.
Genuine INFINITI Owner’s Manual can also
be purchased.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of
genuineINFINITI Service Manuals, contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Owner’s Manuals,con-
tact:
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual for this
model year and prior, contact an 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 representa-
tive will assist you.
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL
ORDER INFORMATION

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-86
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .................. 2-37
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-42
Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting
system (AFS) ..................................................... 2-37
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system ............................. 1-42
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-44
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ............................................. 1-47
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-47
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-50
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-50, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service ................................. 4-53
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................. 4-53, 9-6
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-44
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-52
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................ 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) ........................................ 5-80
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .................. 2-11
Antenna ............................................................ 4-89
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-86 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-11
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-10
Around view monitor ......................................... 4-31
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-19
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-53
Audio system .................................................... 4-53 Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-88
Autolight system ............................................... 2-34
Automatic Automatic climate control .................. 4-46, 4-48
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Climate control ............................................ 4-44
Door locks ..................................................... 3-5
Drive positioner ........................................... 3-26
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-53
Seat positioner ............................................ 3-26
Average fuel consumption and speed ................ 2-26
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-6
B
Back door (See lift gate) ................................... 3-18
Battery .............................................................. 8-15 Battery saver system ................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-24
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-16 Before starting the engine ................................ 5-12
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ..................... 5-27
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
warning light .................................................... 2-11
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-91
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-102
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ............................. 4-80
Booster seats .................................................... 1-33
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-86
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-13
Brake system ............................................... 5-83
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18
Warning light ............................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-78
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ................................ 4-10
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-38
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-10
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-26
C
Cabin air filter ................................................... 4-52
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-90
Card holder ....................................................... 2-47

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