octane INFINITI QX60 2017 Owner's Manual

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded pre-
mium gasoline with an octane rating of at least
91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 96) . If unleaded premium gaso-
line is not available, you may use unleaded regular
gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI
number (Research octane number 91) , but you
may notice a decrease in performance.
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
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 E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or E-85
fuel in a vehicle not specifically de-
signed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is not cov-
ered by the INFINITI New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty. ●
Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT) . Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la-
beled to indicate MMT content, so you
may have to consult your gasoline re-
tailer for more details. Note that Fed-
eral and California laws prohibit the use
of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
Gasoline specifications
INFINITI recommends using gasoline that meets
the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifi-
cations where it is available. Many of the automo-
bile manufacturers developed this specification
to improve emission control system and vehicle
performance. Ask your service station manager if
the gasoline meets the WWFC specifications.
Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformu-
lated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. INFINITI
supports efforts towards cleaner air and sug-
gests that you use reformulated gasoline when
available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxy-
genates 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 com-
patibility for your INFINITI cannot be readily de-
termined. 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 other than
methanol blend is used, it should con-
tain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
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●E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxy-
genate. E-15 fuel will adversely affect
the emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle and should not be
used. Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the INFINITI New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
● If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not avail-
able to ensure that all methanol blends
are suitable for use in INFINITI ve-
hicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine stall-
ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced after
using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately
change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refu-
eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can
cause paint damage.E–15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-15
fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S. gov-
ernment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified with small, square,
orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
E–85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl, is an octane boosting additive. INFINITI
does not recommend the use of fuel containing
MMT. Such fuel may adversely affect vehicle per-
formance, including the emissions control sys-
tem. Note that while some fuel pumps label MMT
content, not all do, so you may have to consult
your gasoline retailer for more details.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel injec-
tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark
knock” is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-
vere, this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, it is recommended that you have an
INFINITI retailer correct the condition. Fail-
ure to correct the condition is misuse of the
vehicle, for which INFINITI is not respon-
sible.
Technical and consumer information10-5

When planning to drive your INFINITI ve-
hicle in another country,you should first find
out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-
cle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-
fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where
appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emis-
sion control and safety standards vary according
to the country, state, province or district; there-
fore, vehicle specifications may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district and
registered, its modifications, transporta-
tion, and registration are the responsibility
of the user. INFINITI is not responsible for
any inconvenience that may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The VIN plate is located as shown. This number is
the identification for your vehicle and is used in
the vehicle registration.
The VIN number is also available through the
center display screen. For additional information,
refer to your “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
TI1050MLTI2028
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
10-10Technical and consumer information

Extendedstorageswitch ............2-52F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-9
Engine coolant .................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch .................2-43
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-10
Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system) .................1-58
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-138
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-128
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-29
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-27
Fuel efficient driving tips ............5-126 Fuel-filler door
..................3-29
Fuelgauge.....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-18
Fusiblelinks ...................8-18
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .............2-69,2-71,2-72
Gascap .....................3-29
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 ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-54
Gloveboxlock..................2-54
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-37
Headlight control switch ............2-37
Headlights ....................8-22
Headphones (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .............4-107
Head restraints ..................1-12
Heated rear seats ................2-46
Heated seats ...................2-45
Heated steering wheel .............2-47 Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-48
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-49
Heater operation ...............4-50
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-48
Hill start assist system .............5-137
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.............2-69,2-71,2-72
H o

od.......................3-21
Hook Luggage hook ................2-58
Horn .......................2-43
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-13
Immobilizer system ................5-16
Important vehicle information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-15
Increasing fuel economy ............5-128
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)...............2-8,2-9,2-13
INFINITI Drive mode selector ..........5-23
INFINITI Intelligent Key System .......3-2,3-7
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-31,3-4,5-16
Information display ................2-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-33
Instrument brightness control ..........2-42
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-42
11-3

Map pocket....................2-53
Memory Seat ...............3-36,3-38
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-42
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-33
Outside mirrors ...............3-34
Vanity mirror .................3-33
Mirrors ......................3-33
Mobile Entertainment System (MES) ......4-95
Moonroof ......................7-4
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-43
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Outside mirrors .................3-34
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-33
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-33 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parking on hills ..........5-132
Parking brake ...................5-22
Personallights..................2-68
Power Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet ..............2-50,2-51
Power rear windows .............2-61
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
Power steering system ...........5-132
Power windows ...............2-60
Rear power windows ............2-61
Power inverter switch ..............2-49
Power outlet ................2-50,2-51
Power steering .................5-132
Power steering fluid ................8-9
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-8
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-17
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-50
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) .....................5-115
Push starting ...................6-12 R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-115
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-70
Steering wheel audio control switch .4-7, 4-71
Rainsensor....................2-34
Readiness for

inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-31
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-66
Rear power windows ..............2-61
RearView Monitor ................4-20
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-36
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-35
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-32
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote controller (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .............4-105
Remote Start ...............3-19,5-17
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-30
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Roof rack .....................2-59
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-30
11-5

FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded pre-
mium gasoline with an octane rating of at least
91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 96) . If unleaded premium gaso-
line is not available, you may use unleaded regu-
lar gasoline with an octane rating of at least
87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) ,
but you may notice a decrease in performance.
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
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 E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or E-85
fuel in a vehicle not specifically de-
signed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is not cov-
ered by the INFINITI New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty. ●
Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT) . Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la-
beled to indicate MMT content, so you
may have to consult your gasoline re-
tailer for more details. Note that Fed-
eral and California laws prohibit the use
of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN”
For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
Refer to the Tire and loading information label.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the break-in procedure recommenda-
tions for the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle. For additional information, refer to
“Break-in schedule” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in vehicle damage
or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION