oil INFINITI QX60 2015 Owner's Guide

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measureLiter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal16-1/4 gal74 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recom-
mendation” in this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil”
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
of this manual.
VQ35DE With oil filter
change 5-1/8 qt
4-1/4 qt4.8 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE
5W-30 conventions petroleum oils may be used
and meet all specifications and requirements
necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil
and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
Without oil filter
change 4-3/4 qt
4 qt4.5 L
Cooling system With reservoir2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal9.6 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) water or equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN
CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY in INFINITI CVTs. Do not
mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not
equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recommended is not
covered under INFINITI’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information

Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measureLiter
Power steering fluid (PSF) ———• Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.
• Use of a power steering fluid other than Genu-
ine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steer-
ing system from operating properly.
Differential gear oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super
Semi-synthetic API GL-5, Viscosity SAE
75W-90
• The use of differential gear oil other than the
specified may cause vehicle malfunctions and
result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
Transfer oil ——— • API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90 or equivalent
Brake fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
• Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI
retailer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air condi-
tioner system refrigerant and oil recommenda-
tions” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type DH-PS
or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air condi-
tioner system refrigerant and oil recommenda-
tions” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 1-3/8 gal1-1/8 gal5.0 L• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Con-
centrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. For additional infor-
mation, refer toRecommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities in this section. INFINITI recom-
mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion 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 ad-
ditives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary
when the proper oil type is used and maintenance
intervals are followed.
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
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated 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 INFINITI vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN 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. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
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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 out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your INFINITI
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN
A/C system oil DH-PS or the exact equiva-
lents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. An INFINITI retailer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing your
air conditioner system.
Technical and consumer information9-7

●When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
● Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
● DO NOT tow any continuously variable
transmission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing) . Do-
ing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmis-
sion parts due to lack of transmission
lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by INFINITI”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously
variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly manufac-
turer’s recommendations when using their prod-
uct. DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable 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 gov-
ernment 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 the actual conditions of their use, however,
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 lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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10 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-5,1-7
A
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-34
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-48
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-55
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-66
Airbagwarninglight...........1-66,2-12
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-66, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-53
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-45
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-46
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-53
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-25
Anchor point locations .............1-31
Antenna .....................4-97
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-95
Armrests .....................1-8
Around View™ Monitor .............4-27
Audible reminders ...............2-15 Audio system
..................4-53
AMradioreception.............4-54
Bluetooth®audio..............4-91
Compact disc (CD) player .........4-73
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player
Operation ..................4-76
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-68
FMradioreception.............4-53
iPod® Player .............4-85,4-87
iPod® player operation .......4-85,4-87
Radio ....................4-53
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-95
USB interface ............4-80,4-81
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-80,4-81
Autolight switch .................2-33
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-34
Automatic power window switch .....2-55
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-32
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic drive positioner ...........3-34
B
Backup Collision Intervention (BCI)
system ......................5-44
Backup Collision Warning (BCW) system . .5-44
Battery .................5- 104, 8-14
Chargewarninglight.............2-9 Battery replacement
INFINITI Intelligent Key ...........8-25
Before starting the engine ...........5-16
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system .....5-32
Block heater Engine ...................5-106
Bluetooth® audio ................4-91
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................4- 109, 4-123
Boosterseats..................1-45
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-95
Brake fluid ..................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Brake system ................5-94
Brakewarninglight..............2-9
Brakewearindicators........2-15,8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-21
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brake fluid ....................8-13
Brakes ......................

8-21
Brake system ..................5-94
Break-inschedule ...............5-88
Brightness/contrast button ........4-9,4-18
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-8
Bulbreplacement................8-27

C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-52
Cargolight....................2-60
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-109
CD care and cleaning ..............4-94
CD player (See audio system) .........4-73
Check tire pressure ...............2-24
Child restraints .......1-24,1-25,1-26,1-28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-28
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-26,1-33,1-40,1-45
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-31
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-30
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-15
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment ...........4-8,4-16
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-104
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-73
Consolebox...................2-50
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ..............4-10
Brightness/contrast button ......4-9,4-18
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-10
Without navigation system ..........4-4Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-95
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-46
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-51
Cupholders...................2-48
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-35
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-31
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player .......4-76
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-35
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons) ........4-4,4-10
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system .....5-72
Door locks .....................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic ...........3-34
Drive Sport Mode Selector ...........5-22
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-104
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Driving the vehicle ................5-17 Dual head restraint DVD system
........4-97
E
Economy-fuel..................5-90
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-30
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Blockheater ................5-106
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine

compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-10
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-16
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
Enter button .................4-4,4-10
Event data recorders ..............9-32
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extended storage switch ............8-23
Eyeglass case ..................2-47
10-2

F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-12
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-36
Forward Collision Warning system . . .5-82, 5-83
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-55
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-102
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-90
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-25
Fuel-filler door ..................3-27
Fuel gauge .....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusible links ...................8-22 G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-60, 2-61, 2-62, 2-63, 2-63, 2-64
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-50
Gloveboxlock..................2-50
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4- 109, 4-123
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight aiming control ............2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-31
Headlight control switch ............2-32
Headlights ....................8-26
Headlights, aiming control ............2-34
Head restraints ..................1-11
Heated seats ............2-37,2-38,2-40
Heated steering wheel .............2-41
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-45
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-46
Heater operation ...............4-46
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-45Hill start assist system
.............5-101
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . .2-60, 2-61, 2-62, 2-63, 2-63, 2-64
Hood.......................3-22
Hook Luggage
hook................2-51
Horn .......................2-37
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-12
Imageviewer...................4-19
Immobilizer system ................5-15
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-19
Increasing fuel economy .............5-90
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)..................2-8,2-13
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-26, 5-15
INFINITI voice recognition system .......4-136
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-32
Instrument brightness control ..........2-35
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-35
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system ......5-85
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-52
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-18
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OilCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Oneshotcall..............4- 113, 4-125
Outside mirrors .................3-32
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-33
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-33
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-93
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system .................4- 109, 4-123
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet ..............2-44,2-46
Power rear windows .............2-54
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-94
Rear power windows ............2-54
Power inverter switch ..............2-44
Power outlet ................2-44,2-46
Power steering ..................5-94
Power steering fluid ...............8-12 Precautions
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-8
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-26,1-33,1-40,1-45
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-26,1-33,1-40,1-45
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-16
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-48
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-64
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-109
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-68
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-95
Rainsensor....................2-29
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-32
Rear power windows ..............2-54
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-42
RearView Monitor ................4-21
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-31
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-30
Recorders Eventdata..................9-32
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10 Remote Start
...............3-20,5-17
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-31
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Roof rack .....................2-52
S
Safety Child

safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-26,1-33,1-40,1-45
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-31
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Secondrowbenchseats........1-5,1-7
Seatbackpockets................2-47
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-24
Infants and small children ..........1-25
Injured Person ................1-19
Largerchildren................1-25
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-16
Pregnant women ...............1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-64
Seatbeltextenders .............1-23
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-24
Seatbelts...................1-16
Three-point type with retractor .......1-20
Seat belt extenders ...............1-23
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-19,2-12
Seats 2nd row bench seat adjustment ....1-5,1-7
Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-8
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-34
Frontseats...................1-2
10-5

TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Turn signal switch ................2-36
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-29
USB interface ...............4-80,4-81
Audio file operation ..........4-80,4-82
Video file operation .............4-83
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-31
Variable voltage control system .........8-17
Vehicledimensionsandweights.........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-43
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-98
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-98
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .......9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ...........5-15
Vehicleloadinginformation...........9-14
Vehicle recovery ..............6-15,6-16
Vehicle security system .............2-25 (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start
..............2-26,5-15
Vents.......................4-44
Visors.......................3-31
Voice Prompt Interrupt ........4-113, 4-125
Voice recognition system ...........4-136
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-66,2-12
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-9
Battery charge warning light .........2-9
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) warning
light......................5-32
Brake warning light ..............2-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) .......5-72
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Lane Departure Prevention .........5-25
Lane Departure Warning light ........5-25
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-25
Lowfuelwarninglight ........2-11,2-23
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-11,2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-57
Seatbeltwarninglight........1-19,2-12
Supplemental air bag warning light .1-66, 2-12
TPMS ......................2-4
Vehicle security system ...........2-25
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................2-8,2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-66Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-8,2-13
Audiblereminders ...........2-8,2-13
Indicatorlights.............2-8,2-13
Warning lights .............2-8,2-13
Warning lights ...............2-8,2-13
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-9
Wheels and tires .................8-31
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................9-10
Windows .....................2-53
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-54
P

ower rear windows .............2-54
Rear power windows ............2-54
Windshield-washerfluid.............8-14
Windshieldwiperandwasherswitch .....2-27
Windshieldwiperblades............8-19
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Wiperblades.................8-19
10-7