engine coolant INFINITI QX60 2018 User Guide

vehicle is held securely on a fairly steep hill
when only the parking brake is applied.
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, ad-
justers and retractors) operate properly and
smoothly, and are installed securely. Check
the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or
damage.
Steering wheel Check for changes in the
steering condition, such as excessive play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure that all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defogger Check that the air
comes out of the defogger outlets properly
and in good quantity when operating the
heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and
that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time
you check the engine oil or refuel). Battery* (except for maintenance free bat-
teries)
Check the fluid level in each cell. The
fluid should be at the bottom of the filler
opening. Vehicles operated in high tempera-
tures or under severe conditions require fre-
quent checks of the battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake (and clutch) fluid level(s)* For Manual
Transmission (M/T) model; make sure that
the brake and clutch fluid levels are between
the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoirs.
Except for Manual Transmission (M/T)
model; make sure that the brake fluid level is
between the MAX and MIN lines on the res-
ervoir. Engine coolant level*
Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold. Make sure that the
coolant level is between the MAX and MIN
lines on the reservoir.
Engine drive belt(s)* Make sure the drive
belt(s) is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking
the vehicle (on level ground) and turning off
the engine.
Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel,
oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle
has been parked for a while. Water dripping
from the air conditioner after use is normal. If
you should notice any leaks or if fuel fumes
are evident, check for the cause and have it
corrected immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines Check
the level when the fluid is cold with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment,
leaks, cracks, etc.
Windshield-washer fluid* Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
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When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care
to prevent serious accidental injury to your-
self or damage to the vehicle. The following
are general precautions which should be
closely observed.
WARNING
∙ Park the vehicle on a level surface, applythe parking brake securely and block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing. Move the shift lever to P (Park).
∙ Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
∙ If you must work with the engine running, keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from moving fans, belts and any
other moving parts.
∙ It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before work-
ing on your vehicle.
∙ Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your vehicle. ∙ Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come on
at any time without warning, even if the
ignition switch is in the OFF position and
the engine is not running. To avoid injury,
always disconnect the negative battery
cable before working near the fan.
∙ If you must run the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage, be sure there is
proper ventilation for exhaust gases to
escape.
∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is necessary
to work under the vehicle, support it with
safety stands.
∙ Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
∙ The fuel filter or fuel lines should be ser- viced. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer because the fuel lines
are under high pressure even when the
engine is off.
CAUTION
∙ Do not work under the hood while theengine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.
∙ Avoid contact with used engine oil and coolant. Improperly disposed engine oil,
engine coolant and/or other vehicle flu-
ids can damage the environment. Always
conform to local regulations for disposal
of vehicle fluid.
∙ Never leave the engine or continuously variable transmission related component
harnesses disconnected while the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
∙ Never connect or disconnect the battery or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion gives instructions regarding only those
items which are relatively easy for an owner
to perform.
You should be aware that incomplete or im-
proper servicing may result in operating diffi-
culties or excessive emissions, and could af-
fect warranty coverage. If in doubt about any
servicing, it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Drive belt location
4. Fuse box
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Fuse box
9. Fuse/Fusible link box
10 Fuse/Fusible link box
11. Battery
12. Engine oil dipstick
13. Radiator cap
14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VQ35DD engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Drive belt location
4. Fuse box
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Fuse box
9. Fuse/Fusible link box
10 Fuse/Fusible link box
11. Battery
12. Engine oil dipstick
13. Radiator cap
14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
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WARNING
∙ Never remove the radiator or coolantreservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the ra-
diator. Wait until the engine and radiator
cool down.
∙ Engine coolant is poisonous and should be stored carefully in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
∙ If the engine was stopped soon when the engine is still hot, the cooling fan may
operate for approximately one minute
after the engine was stopped to cool the
components in the engine compartment.
While the cooling fan is operating, be
sure that hands and other items do not
get caught in it.
The engine cooling system is filled at the
factory with a high-quality, year-round, anti-
freeze coolant solution. The antifreeze solu-
tion contains rust and corrosion inhibitors,
therefore additional engine cooling system
additives are not necessary.
CAUTION
∙ Never use any cooling system additives such as radiator sealer. Additives may
clog the cooling system and cause dam-
age to the engine, transmission and/or
cooling system.
∙ When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Engine
Coolant or equivalent in its quality with
the proper mixture ratio. Examples of the
mixture ratio of coolant and water are
shown below:
Outside
tempera- ture
down to Engine coolant
(concentrated) Demineralized
or distilled water
°C °F
-15 5 30% 70%
-35 -30 50% 50%
The radiator is equipped with a pressure cap.
To prevent engine damage, use only a Genu-
ine NISSAN radiator cap or its equivalent
when replacement is required.
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
1, add coolant to the MAX
level
2. If the reservoir is empty, check the
coolant level in the radiator when the engine
is cold. If there is insufficient coolant in the
radiator, fill the radiator with coolant up to
the filler opening and also add it to the reser-
voir up to the MAX level
2.
The engine coolant reservoir is a pressurized
tank. When installing the cap, tighten it until
a clicking sound is heard.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
For additional information on the location of
the engine coolant reservoir, refer to "Engine
compartment check locations" in this section.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
An INFINITI retailer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be found
in the INFINITI Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheating.
WARNING
∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot.
∙ Never remove the radiator or engine coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
hot. Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator.
∙ Avoid direct skin contact with used cool- ant. If skin contact is made, wash thor-
oughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon
as possible. ∙ Keep coolant out of the reach of children
and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
VQ35DE
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ENGINE OIL
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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.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 74 L 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal • For additional information, refer to “Fuel Information” in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional information,
refer to “Engine oil” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual. With oil
filter change 4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt For Mexico
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN” is recommended.
Except for Mexico
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
• If above motor oil is not available, use “NISSAN Motor Oil”
equivalent that matches the following grade and viscosity.
• Oil grade: API SM or SN, ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5
• SAE Viscosity: For additional information, refer to “Recommended
SAE viscosity number” in this section.
Without oil
filter change 4.5 L 4-3/4 qt 4 qt
Engine coolant
(with reservoir) 9.6 L 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal• Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) or equivalent.
• Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in tis quality, in
order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling
system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Note that
any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while
using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered the warranty
even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT,
which is not covered by the warranty.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information

Child safety rear door lock...........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ..........2-15
Cigarettelighterandashtray ........2-54
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2,7-4
Climate control seat switch .........2-45
Cold weather driving .............5-151
Console box ..................2-58
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ......................5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid .................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-34
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-9
Checking engine coolant level .......8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Corrosion protection ..............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-76
Cupholders...................2-59
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-43
Defogger Switch ................2-38
Dimensionsandweights............9-7
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ....2-44
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system . . .5-99
Doors .......................3-4
Drivebelt....................8-18
Drive positioner, Automatic .....3-37,3-39Driving
Cold weather driving ...........5-151
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Precautions when starting
and driving ..............5-4,5-10
Driving the vehicle ...............5-18
Dual panel moonroof .............2-67
Dual power moonroof .........2-67,2-67
E
Economy - fuel ................5-133
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-15,6-2
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-17
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-9
Changing engine oil ............8-10
Changing engine oil filter .........8-12
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 ...........8-8
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine serial number ............9-9
Engine specifications ............9-6
Starting the engine ............5-17
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......2-6
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ......8-2
Extended storage switch ...........2-55 F
Flashers (See
hazard warning flasher switch) ........6-2
Flat tire ......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid ............7-5
Fluid B
rakefluid .................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid .................8-13
Engine coolant ................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid ............8-13
Windshield-washerfluid.........8-14
Fog light switch ................ 2-45
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system ....2-10,5-112
Front air bag system (See
supplemental restraint system) .......1-54
Front and rear sonar system ........5-147
Front-door pocket ...............2-56
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................9-2
Fuel economy ............... 5-133
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-30
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-28
Fuel-filler door .................3-29
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ......................8-24
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Fusiblelinks...................8-24G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver....2-73,2-74,2-75,2-76,2-77
Gascap.....................3-30
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....................2-57
Gloveboxlock.................2-57
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-39
Headlight control switch ...........2-39
Headlights ...................8-28
Head restraints .................1-11
Heated 2nd row seat switches .......2-47
Heated rear seats ...............2-47
Heated seats ..................2-46
Heated seat switches .............2-46
Heated steering wheel ............2-48
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-33
Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-34 Heater operation
.............4-35
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . . .4-33
Hill start assist system ............5-146
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver....2-73,2-74,2-75,2-76,2-77
Hood .......................3-22
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-61
Horn.......................2-45
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-13
Immobilizer system ..............5-16
In-cabin microfilter ..............8-20
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-133
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders) ............2-9,2-13
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ........5-24
INFINITI Intelligent Key System .....3-2,3-7
Infiniti InTouch™ Owner's Manual ......4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System...............2-33,3-4,5-16
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-33
Instrument brightness control ........2-44
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ......2-44
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) .....5-133
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-78
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ...............3-10
Mechanicalkey ...............3-3 Remote keyless entry operation
.....3-14
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-17
Warningsignals ..............3-17
Interiorlight...................2-71
ISOFIX child restraints ............1-28
J
Jump starting ..............6-11, 8-18
K
K

ey.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-25
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-14
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label ....9-10
Engine serial number ............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . .9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................9-8
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-65
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system ..............5-27,5-32,5-35
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system ..............5-27,5-32,5-35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System .............1-28
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Supplemental restraint systemInformation and warning labels .....1-65
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ..............1-47
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........1-47
Switch Autolight switch ..............2-40
Automatic power window switch ....2-64
Fog light switch ..............2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-39
Headlight control switch .........2-39
Instrument brightness control ......2-44
Power door lock switch .......3-5,3-6
Power inverter switch ...........2-51
Rear window wiper and
washerswitches..............2-37
Turn signal switch .............2-44
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ..................2-49
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Theft (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-33,3-4,5-16
Three-way catalyst ...............5-4
Tire Flat tire ....................6-3
Spare tire ...............6-4,8-38
Tirechains .................8-35 Tireplacard.............8-32,9-10
Tirepressure ............8-31,8-31
Tirerotation ................8-35
Types of tires
................8-34
Uniform tire quality grading .......9-15
Wheels and tires ...........8-31,9-7
Wheel/tire size ................9-7
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ......................5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .......1-30
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-16
Flattowing................5-137
Towing load/specification .......5-138
Trailertowing...............5-137
Towing a trailer ................5-137
Towing your vehicle ..............6-14
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-73, 2-74, 2-75, 2-76, 2-77
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid .................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in
another country) .................9-8
Trip odometer ..................2-5
Turn signal switch ...............2-44
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-15 V
Vanity mirror ..................3-33
Vehicle dimensions and weights .......9-7
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
offswitch.................... 2-49
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-143
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .5-143
Vehicle identification ..............9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis
number) ................9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-8
Vehicle immobilizer system ..........5-16
Vehicle loading information .........9-12
Vehicle recovery ............6-16,6-17
Vehicle security system ............2-32
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-33,3-4, 5-16
Vents ...................... 4-32
Visors......................3-32
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-65,2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-9
Batterychargewarninglight ......2-10
Brakewarninglight.............2-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ......5-99
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Lane Departure
Prevention .........5-27, 5-32, 5-35
Lane Departure
Warninglight........5-27,5-32,5-35
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