maintenance INFINITI QX55 2023 Manual PDF

WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing), or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer. Us-
ing the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in seri-
ous vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready con-
dition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test of the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving pat-
terns. Usually, the ready condition can be
obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle. If a powertrain system component is repaired
or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle
may be reset to a “not ready” condition. Be-
fore taking the I/M test, check the vehicle's
inspection/maintenance test readiness con-
dition. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position without starting the engine. If the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on
steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10
seconds , the I/M test condition is “not
ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer to set the “ready condition” or to pre-
pare the vehicle for testing.
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 sys-
tems 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; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• Sounds are not recorded.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
10-24Technical and consumer information

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-23Precautions on child
restraints.......1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-38Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-26Child safety rear door lock...........3-6Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2, 7-4Climate control seat switch.........2-48Cold weather driving........... .5-153Console box................. .2-60Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)..................... .5-18Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-34CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Changing engine coolant..........8-5Checking engine coolant level.......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-7Cup holders.................. .2-61
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Dimensions and weights...........10-9Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . . .2-46Door locks................... .3-4
Drive belt....................8-15Driving
Cold weather driving.......... .5-153Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)........... .5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................ .5-4, 5-10Driving the vehicle...............5-18
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Economy - fuel............... .5-133Electronic parking brake...........5-24Emergency call (SOS) button........2-54Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15, 6-3Emission control information label. . . .10-11Emission control system warranty. . . .10-22Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.............. .10-2Changing engine coolant..........8-5Changing engine oil.............8-6Changing engine oil filter..........8-6Checking engine coolant level.......8-5Checking engine oil level..........8-6Engine compartment check locations. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..............10-6Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11
Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Engine serial number...........10-11Engine specifications...........10-8Starting the engine............ .5-16Engine Block Heater............5-154Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . . .2-6Event Data recorders.......10-24, 10-25Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).......5-4Explanation of maintenance items......9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch...........2-56
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F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-11Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)..................... .6-2Flat tire......................6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid................ .8-10Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.................... .8-10Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid.........8-11Fog light switch................2-47Forward Driving Aids
System Temporarily Unavailable.....2-31
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Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system. . .2-13, 5-109Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)................1-49Front and rear sonar system........5-147Front and rear sonar system switch. . . .2-51Front power seat adjustment.........1-3Front seats................... .1-2Front-door pocket..............2-57Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Fuel economy...............5-133Fuel gauge................. .2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-5Fuel recommendation...........10-3Fuel-filler door and cap..........3-29Loose fuel cap warning..........2-26Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-132Fuel gauge................... .2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-29Fuses..................... .8-20Fusible links..................8-21
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver...........2-71, 2-73, 2-74Gas cap.................... .3-29Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Fuel gauge................. .2-7Odometer.................. .2-5
Speedometer..............2-4, 2-5Tachometer................. .2-6Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance..............9-2Glove box................... .2-59Glove box lock.................2-59Grocery hooks.................2-63
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Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-7Head Up Display (HUD)...........2-52Headlight aiming control...........2-45Headlight and turn signal switch......2-40Headlight switch.............. .2-40Headlights.................. .8-24Headlights, aiming control..........2-45Heated mirrors.................3-36Heated rear seats...............2-50Heated seats................. .2-49Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
.............. .4-33Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-34Heater operation..............4-35Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-33Heater and air conditioner settings. . . .4-40Hill start assist system...........5-146HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver...........2-71, 2-73, 2-74Hood..................... .3-21
Hook
Luggage hook.............. .2-63Horn...................... .2-47
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Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system............. .5-16Important vehicle information label. . . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-17Increasing fuel economy..........5-133Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
............... .2-9, 2-10INFINITI Drive Mode Selector.......5-29INFINITI Intelligent Key System. . . .3-2, 3-6INFINITI InTouch™ Owner's Manual. . . .4-2INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System..............2-34, 3-4, 5-16Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . . .3-34Instrument brightness control........2-46Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch......2-46Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD). . . .5-133Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist). . . .5-84Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............ .3-8Key operation............... .3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation.....3-14Troubleshooting guide..........3-16
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Warning signals..............3-16Interior light................. .2-69ISOFIX child restraints............1-23
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Jump starting............. .6-5, 8-14
K
Key....................... .3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-22Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-14
L
LabelTire and Loading Information label. .10-12LabelsAir conditioner specification label. . .10-12C.M.V.S.S. certification label......10-11Emission control information label. . .10-11Engine serial number.......... .10-11F.M.V.S.S. certification label......10-11Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate................... .10-10Warning labels (for SRS).........1-61Lane Departure Prevention (LDP).....5-39
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)......5-34LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-23LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system.................... .2-45License plate
Installing the license plate........10-13Liftgate.................... .3-22Liftgate release................3-27Light
Air bag warning light........1-62, 2-12Brake light (See stop light)........8-25Bulb check/instrument panel......2-10Bulb replacement............ .8-25Charge warning light...........2-10Exterior and Interior lights........8-25Fog light switch............. .2-47Fog lights................. .8-24Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-40Headlights.................8-24Interior light.................2-69Light bulbs.................8-24Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light..................... .2-27Personal lights...............2-70Security indicator light...........2-12Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders.............. .2-9, 2-10Lights..................... .8-24Map lights..................2-70Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4
Glove box lock...............2-59Liftgate release...............3-27Power door locks..............3-5Loose fuel cap warning...........2-26Low fuel warning light. . . .2-11, 2-16, 2-27Low tire pressure warning light.......2-13Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light...................... .2-27Luggage (See vehicle loading
information).................10-15Luggage hook.................2-63
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Maintenance
General maintenance........... .9-2Inside the vehicle.............. .9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance...........1-18Under the hood and vehicle........9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules.........9-7, 9-8Malfunction indicator light..........2-15Map lights.................. .2-70Memory seat..............3-37, 3-39Meters and gauges.............. .2-4Instrument brightness control......2-46Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-34Heated mirrors.............. .3-36Outside mirrors...............3-35Vanity mirror............... .3-34
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Mirror defroster................2-39Mirrors.................... .3-34Moonroof................2-67, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-27
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5Odometer................... .2-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Changing engine oil.............8-6Changing engine oil filter..........8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..............10-6Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Outside mirrors............... .3-35Overhead sunglasses holder........2-60Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-7Owner's manual order form........10-26Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-26
P
Parking
Parking/parking on hills.........5-135Parking brake..........2-11, 2-13, 2-17Personal lights................ .2-70
Power
Power door locks............. .3-5Power outlet............... .2-55Power rear windows...........2-66Power steering system.....5-136, 5-137Power windows............. .2-65Rear power windows...........2-66Power outlet................. .2-55Power steering...........5-136, 5-137Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-8Precautions on booster
seats.........1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-38Precautions on child
restraints.......1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-38Precautions on seat belt usage......1-11Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-41Precautions when starting and
driving.................5-4, 5-10Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)................... .5-120ProPILOT Assist................5-73Push starting.................. .6-7
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Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-42Rain sensor.................. .2-37
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test..................... .10-24Rear Automatic Braking (RAB). .2-17, 5-104Rear bench seat adjustment..........1-4Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)......5-65Rear power windows.............2-66Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster, and wiper deicer switch.....2-39Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... .2-38RearView Monitor...............4-3Recommended Fluids.............10-2Recorders
Event Data.......... .10-24, 10-25Refrigerant recommendation........10-7Registering a vehicle in another
country................... .10-10Remote Engine Start.........3-18, 5-17Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-22Roadside assistance program.........6-2
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Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts. . .1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-38Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-22SeatMemory seat........... .3-37, 3-39Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment.......1-3Rear bench seats.............. .1-4
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Seat beltChild safety................ .1-19Infants and small children.....1-19, 1-20Injured person................1-15Larger children...............1-20Precautions on seat belt usage......1-11Pregnant women..............1-14Seat belt extenders............1-18Seat belt maintenance...........1-18Seat belts.............. .1-11, 7-6Three-point type with retractor.....1-15Seat belt extenders..............1-18Seat belt warning light........1-14, 2-12Seatback pockets.............. .2-58Seats
Adjustment................. .1-2Armrests................... .1-5Front seats..................1-2Heated seats................2-49Rear bench seat...............1-4Seats/floor mats............... .7-5Security indicator light............2-12Security system
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start
..........2-34, 3-4, 5-16Security systemsVehicle security system..........2-33Self-adjusting brakes............ .8-19Service manual order form.........10-26Servicing air conditioner...........4-41Spark plug replacement...........8-15Spark plugs.................. .8-15
Specifications.................10-8Speedometer...............2-4, 2-5SRS warning label...............1-61Stability control...............5-141Standard maintenance.............9-9Starting
Before starting the engine........5-16Jump starting............ .6-5, 8-14Precautions when starting and
driving................ .5-4, 5-10Push starting.................6-7Starting the engine.............5-16Starting the engine............. .5-16Steering
Power steering system.....5-136, 5-137Steering Assist switch........... .2-51Steering wheel................ .3-32Stop light................... .8-25Storage.................... .2-57Storage tray..............2-58, 2-59Sun visors................... .3-33Sunglasses case................2-60Sunglasses holder...............2-60Sunroof................. .2-67, 7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . .1-61Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-62, 2-12Supplemental front impact air bag
system.................... .1-49Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-61Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-41
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system)........1-41Switch
Autolight switch............. .2-41Automatic power window switch. . . .2-67Fog light switch..............2-47Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight aiming control.........2-45Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-40Instrument brightness control......2-46Power door lock switch...........3-5Rear window wiper and washer
switches.................. .2-38Turn signal switch.............2-46
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Tachometer.................. .2-6Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Theft(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start
..........2-34, 3-4, 5-16Three-way catalyst.............. .5-4Tire
Flat tire................... .6-3Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12Tire chains..................8-37Tire pressure................8-27Tire rotation................8-38Types of tires................8-35
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