2010 INFINITI G-CONVERTIBLE oil viscosity

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20 gal16-5/8 gal 76 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt4-3/8 qt4.9 •Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, *3
•Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt4 qt4.6
Cooling system Automatic transmission model With reservoir 9 qt7-1/2 qt 8.5 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir 9-1/8 qt7-5/8 qt8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Manual transmission gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil ——— For M/T models: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API
GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*5
For A/T models: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 syn-
thetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*7
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*8 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease Without limited slip differential NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
With limited slip differential
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a)*9
Air conditioning system lubricants ——— NISSAN A/C System Oil
Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*3: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at your INFINITI retailer.
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32°F(0°C).
*6: See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
*7: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
*8: Available in mainland US through an INFINITI retailer.
*9: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, qual-
ity, and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance, see “CAPACITIES
AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” earlier
in this section. 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) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscos-
ity 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
additives. 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 impor-
tant 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 recom-
mended could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replac-
ing, use the genuine oil filter or its equivalent
for the reason described in change intervals.
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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 re-
duce engine life. Damage to engines caused by
improper maintenance or use of incorrect oil
and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by the new INFINITI vehicle limited warranties.
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. Opera-
tion 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,
● stop and go “rush hour” traffic,
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your INFINITI ve-
hicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-
134a (R-134a) and the lubricant, NISSAN A/C sys-
tem oil Type S or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will
cause severe damage to the air conditioning
system and will require the replacement 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 recovery and recycling
of any refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioning system service. Your INFINITI retailer
has the trained technicians and equipment
needed to recover and recycle your air condi-
tioning system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing your
air conditioning system.
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Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2
Center multi-function control panel......4-2
Child restraints ................ .1-18
Child restraints Booster seats ............... .1-29
Installation using LATCH
Lower Anchors ............... 1-21
Installation using the seat belts .....1-23
Precautions on child restraints ......1-18
Child safety .................. .1-13
Chimes, Audible reminders ..........2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........2-39
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2 , 7-4
Climate control, Automatic
climate control ................ .4-28
Clock ..................... .2-38
Closing the retractable hard top .......3-23
Clutch fluid .................. .8-11
Cockpit ..................... .2-2
Cold weather driving ............. .5-51
Command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) .............4-80 , 4-94
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .............. .4-52
Compact spare tire .............. .8-35
Console box ................. .2-42
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ...................... .4-4
Controls Control panel button (display) .......4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls
(See automatic climate control) .....4-28
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants .............. .9-2Changing engine coolant
.........8-8
Checking engine coolant level .......8-7
Corrosion protection ..............7-6
Cruise control ................. .5-18
Cruise control Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) .................. .5-37
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . 5-20
Cruise indicator ................ .2-19
Cup holders .................. .2-40
Current

fuel consumption ...........2-23
D
Daytime running light system .........2-32
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............2-29
Dimensions ................... .9-9
Display cleaning ................ .4-6
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ................. .4-2
Distance to empty .............. .2-23
Door/trunk open warning ...........2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .......2-15
Drive belt ................... .8-15
Drive positioner ............... .3-39
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-51
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-11
Driving with manual transmission ....5-15
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode .............5-13 E
Economy, Fuel ................. .5-41
Elapsed time ................. .2-23
Elapsed time and trip odometer . ......2-23
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ......6-3
Emission control information label ......9-11
Emission control system warranty . .....9-19
Engine Before starting the engine .........5-10
Break-in schedule ............. 5-41
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................9-2
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine coolant level .......8-7
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Engine block heater ............5-53
Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator .....2-21
Engine oil viscosity .............9-5
Engine serial number ...........9-10
Engine specifications ............9-7
Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic Transmission models) ....2-18
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual
Transmission models) ......2-19
If your vehicle overheats .........6-19
Starting the engine ............5-10
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M
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......2-13
Map lights .................. .2-47
Master warning light ............. .2-12
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner ................... .3-40
Meter Trip computer ............... .2-22
Meters and gauges .............. .2-4
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ..................... .2-33
Mirror Inside mirror ............... .3-36
Outside mirrors .............. 3-37
Monitor, Rearview monitor ..........4-22
N
New vehicle break-in ............. .5-41
No key warning ................ .2-18
O
Odometer .................... .2-5
Off-road recovery ............... .5-5
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-8
Engine oil ..................8-8 Engine oil viscosity
.............9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ......2-21
Opening the retractable hard top ......3-22
Operating the retractable hard top ......3-18
Operation, Indicators for operation (dot
matrix) ..................... .2-18
Outside air temperature ............2-24
Outside mirrors ................ .3-37
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .................. .9-21
P
Panic alarm .................. .3-15
Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Parking brake release warning ......2-19
Parking on hills .............. 5-42
Parking brake break-in ............5-46
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ........4-77
Pop-up roll bar system ............1-48
Power Power

door lock .............. .3-4
Power outlet ................ 2-38
Power steering fluid ............8-11
Power steering system ..........5-45
Power windows .............. 2-44
Power front seat adjustment ..........1-3
Pre-crash seat belts ............. .1-14
Precautions Audio operation ............. .4-36
Braking precautions ............5-45
Child restraints ............... 1-18
Cruise control ............... 5-18
Maintenance .................8-5 Seat belt usage
............... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system ......1-34
When starting and driving . . .......5-2
Preview function ............... .5-46
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................ .5-40
Preview Function warning light ........2-12
Push starting ................. .6-19
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-7
R
Radio ..................... .4-36
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-77
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................. 4-49
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-29
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test ...................... .9-20
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ..................... .2-29
Rearview monitor ............... .4-22
Recorders, Event data .............9-21
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................... .9-9
Remote keyless entry system .........3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .............. .6-3
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......9-19
Retractable
hard top............. .3-18
Roadside assistance program .........6-2
Rollover ..................... .5-5
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
VQ37VHR engine
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 96).
If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded
regular gasoline with an octane rating of 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 pos-
sible.
● Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel-
eration.
However, for maximum vehicle performance, the
use of unleaded premium gasoline is recom-
mended.
CAUTION
● Using a fuel other than that specified could
adversely affect the emission control sys-
tems, and may also affect warranty
coverage. ●
Under no circumstances should a leaded
gasoline be used, since this will damage the
three way catalyst.
● Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel.
Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system
components and is not covered by the
INFINITI vehicle limited warranty.
For additional information, see “CAPACITIES
AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the
“9. Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark
● Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section for engine oil
and oil filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For addi-
tional information, see “WHEELS AND TIRES” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in the “BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this Owner’s
Manual. Follow these recommendations for the
future reliability and economy of your new
vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
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