2010 INFINITI M oil capacities

Engine oil and filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drainplug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug
s1with a wrench
and completely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil
is hot.
cWaste oil must be disposed of properly.
c Check your local regulations.
Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine oil
filter change is needed.
4. Loosen the oil filters2with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting sur- face with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket re-
maining on the mounting surface of the engine.
Failure to do so could lead to engine failure.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten ad-
ditionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N´m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N´m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil and install the oil filler cap securely.
CAUTION
The dipstick must be inserted in place to pre-
vent oil spillage from the dipstick hole while
filling the engine with oil.
See ªCAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTSº in the ª9. Technical and
consumer informationº section for drain and refill capacity. The drain and refill capacity
depends on the oil temperature and drain time.
Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine the proper
amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operation
1. Install the engine undercover into positionas the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clip out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clip through the undercover into the hole in the frame, then push the
center of the clip in to lock the clip in
place.
d. Install the other bolts that hold the un- dercover in place. Be careful not to strip
the bolts or over-tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants........ 9-2
Fuel recommendation ........................... 9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ......... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 9-7
Specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine ........................................ 9-8
Wheels and tires ............................... 9-9
Dimensions and weights ....................... 9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................................. 9-10
Vehicle identification .............................. 9-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate......... 9-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................... 9-11
Engine serial number .......................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-12
Emission control information label ..............9-12
Tire and loading information label ..............9-13
Air conditioner specification label ...............9-13Installing front license plate
.......................9-14
Vehicle loading information ........................9-15
Terms ......................................... 9-15
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 9-16
Loading tips .................................. 9-17
Measurement of weights ....................... 9-18
Towing a trailer .................................. 9-18
Flat towing ...................................... 9-19
Automatic transmission ........................ 9-19
Uniform tire quality grading .......................9-19
Treadwear .................................... 9-19
Traction AA, A, B and C ........................ 9-20
Temperature A, B and C ....................... 9-20
Emission control system warranty .................9-20
Reporting safety defects (US only) .................9-21
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ....9-22
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .......................9-23
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................................... 9-23
In the event of a collision ......................9-24
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the ª8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure
Imp measureLiter
Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 76 See ªFUEL RECOMMENDATIONº later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change VK45DE AWD 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8 ·Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, *3
·Viscosity SAE 5W-30*2, *3
2WD 5-7/8 qt 4-7/8 qt 5.5
VQ35HR AWD/2WD 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9
Without oil filter change VK45DE AWD 5-1/2 qt 4-5/8 qt 5.2
2WD 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9
VQ35HR AWD/2WD 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
Cooling system With reservoir VK45DE 11 qt 9-1/8 qt 10.4 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
VQ35HR 9-3/4 qt 8-1/8 qt 9.2
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ÐÐÐ Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Differential gear oil ÐÐÐ Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5, 80W-90 or API
GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90*5
Transfer fluid ÐÐÐ Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*6
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to
the instructions in the ª8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourselfº section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*7
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*8 or equivalent DOT 3
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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C
Cabin air filter .................4-33
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-73
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .2-43
Cargo net ....................2-43
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2
CD/CF care and cleaning ...........4-57
Center multi-function control panel ......4-2
Child restraints .................1-19
Child restraints Booster seats ................1-35
Installation using LATCH .........1-24
Installation using the seat belts .....1-28
LATCH system ................ 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ......1-19
Top tether strap .............. 1-23
Child safety ...................1-14
Child safety rear door lock ...........3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ..........2-20
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........2-39
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-26
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2 , 7-4
Climate control Automatic climate control .........4-29
Climate control rear switch ..........4-33
Climate controlled seats ............2-35
Clock ......................2-38
Coat hooks ...................2-43
Cockpit ......................2-2
Cold weather driving ..............5-56
Command (See Bluetooth THands-Free Phone
System) .................4-76 , 4-89 Compact Disc (CD) player/changer
......4-45
Compact spare tire ..............8-44
CompactFlash (CF) player ...........4-47
Compass .....................2-9
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) ........4-29
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ...................9-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ......8-11
Corrosion protection ..............7-6
Cruise control ..................5-23
Cruise control Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) ...................5-42
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . 5-25
Cup holders ...................2-40
D
Daytime running light system .........2-31
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............2-28
Dimensions and weights ...........9-10
Display cleaning .................4-5
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ..................4-2
Door open warning light ............2-14
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .......2-21Drive belts
...................8-19
Drive positioner ................3-26
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ...........5-47
All-wheel drive (AWD) safety
precautions .................5-7
Cold weather driving ...........5-56
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-11
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode .............5-13
DVD player, INFINITI mobile entertainment
system .....................4-62
E
Economy, Fuel .................5-46
Emission control information label ......9-12
Emission control system warranty ......9-20
Engine Before starting the engine .........5-10
Break-in schedule ............. 5-46
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................9-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ......8-12
Checking engine coolant level ......8-11
Checking engine oil level .........8-12
Engine block heater ............5-57
Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-10
Engine oil .................. 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............9-6
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Engine serial number ...........9-12
10-2
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Engine specifications............9-8
If your vehicle overheats .........6-10
Starting the engine ............. 5-11
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......2-7
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive
positioner ....................3-26
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..........9-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .........8-21
Changing engine oil and filter ......8-12
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ......................2-33
Flat tire ......................6-2
Flat towing ...................9-19
Floor mat cleaning ................7-4
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-15
Brake fluid ................. 8-16
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................9-2
Engine coolant ............... 8-10
Engine oil .................. 8-12
Power steering fluid ............8-16
Window washer fluid ...........8-17
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player/changer .................4-43
Fog light switch ................2-33
Front passenger air bag and status light . .1-47
Front power seat adjustment ..........1-2
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .......1-2Front-seat active head restraints
........1-8
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ...................9-2
Fuel economy ............... 5-46
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............9-4
Fuel recommendation ...........9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............... 3-20
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-20
Gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ......................8-25
Fusible links ..................8-26
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink TUniversal
Transceiver ...................2-51
Gascap .................... .3-20
Gauge .......................2-5
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . .2-7
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-6
Speedometer ................2-6
Tachometer .................2-6
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box ....................2-41
Hands-free phone system BluetoothT (with navigation system) . . .4-74
BluetoothT (without navigation
system) ................... 4-84 H
Hard-disk drive audio system
(Music Box) ...................4-50
Hazard warning flasher switch ........2-33
Head restraints ..................1-5
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front
lighting system (AFS)) ...........2-31
Bulb replacement ............. 8-31
Headlight switch .............. 2-29
Xenon headlights ............. 2-29
Headphones (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .........4-64 , 4-72
Heated seats ..................2-34
Heater Automatic climate control .........4-29
Engine block heater ............5-57
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver .......2-51
Hood release ..................3-17
Hook, Coat hooks ...............2-43
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ..........5-8
Ignition switch, Automatic transmission
models ......................5-11
Immobilizer system ..............2-25
In-cabin microfilter ...............4-33
Indicator lights .................2-18
Indicator, Dot matrix display .........2-21
INFINITI mobile entertainment system
(MES) ......................4-62
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Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......2-19
Map lights ...................2-49
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner ....................3-27
Meters and gauges ...............2-5
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ......................2-32
Mirror Inside mirror ................3-23
Outside mirrors .............. 3-24
Mobile entertainment system (MES) .....4-62
Monitor, Rearview monitor ..........4-22
Moonroof ....................2-46
Music box hard-disk drive audio system . .4-50
N
Net, Cargo net .................2-43
New vehicle break-in .............5-46
O
Odometer .....................2-6
Off-road recovery .................5-5
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ...................9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ......8-12
Checking engine oil level .........8-12
Engine oil .................. 8-12Engine oil viscosity
.............9-6
Operation, Indicators for operation (dot
matrix) ......................2-22
Outside mirrors .................3-24
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................9-23
P
Panic alarm ...................3-15
Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-16
Parking on hills .............. 5-48
Parking brake break-in ............5-50
Personal lights .................2-49
Phone BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system) .........4-74
BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
(without navigation system) .......4-84
Car phone or CB radio ..........4-73
Power
Power door lock ...............3-4
Power outlet ................ 2-38
Power steering fluid ............8-16
Power steering system ..........5-49
Power windows .............. 2-43
Power front seat adjustment ..........1-2
Pre-crash seat belts ...............1-15
Precautions All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety . . . .5-7
Audio operation .............. 4-34
Braking precautions ............5-49
Child restraints ............... 1-19
Cruise control ............... 5-23Maintenance
.................8-5
Seat belt usage ............... 1-12
Supplemental restraint system ......1-40
When starting and driving .........5-2
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) .................5-45
Preview Function warning light ........2-17
Push starting ..................6-10
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-8
R
Radio ..................4-34 , 4-60
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-73
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player/changer ............4-43
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-28
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ....................9-22
Rear Active Steer system ...........5-55
Rear Active Steer warning light ........2-17
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . .3-6
Rear seat adjustment ..............1-4
Rear seats ....................1-4
Rear sunshade .................2-47
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ......................2-28
Rearview monitor ................4-22
Recorders, Event data .............9-23
Registering your vehicle in another
country .....................9-10
Remote controller (DVD) ............4-71
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
VK45DE 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:
cHave the fuel tank filled only partially with
unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with
unleaded premium gasoline as soon as pos-
sible.
c Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel-
eration.
However, for maximum vehicle performance, the
use of unleaded premium gasoline is recom-
mended.
VQ35HR engine
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 gasoline is not available,
you may use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Re-
search octane number 91), but you may notice a
decrease in performance.
CAUTION
c
Using a fuel other than that specified could
adversely affect the emission control sys-
tems, and may also affect warranty
coverage.
c Under no circumstances should a leaded
gasoline be used, since this will damage the
three way catalyst.
c 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 new vehicle limited warranty.
For additional information, see ªCAPACITIES
AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTSº in the
ª9. Technical and consumer informationº sec-
tion.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
c Engine oil with API Certification Mark
c Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See ªCAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTSº in the ª9. Technical and
consumer informationº 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 ªWHEELS AND TIRESº in
the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº 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 ªBREAK-IN SCHEDULEº in the ª5.
Starting and drivingº 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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