2011 INFINITI M transmission oil

Warninglight Name Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light* 2-10
Anti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light2-10
Automatic Transmission
check warning light 2-11
Brake warning light 2-11
Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)/ Blind Spot In-
tervention (BSI) system
warning light (orange)*2-11
Charge warning light 2-12
Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system warning
light (orange)*
2-12
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pressure
warning light 2-12
4 Wheel Active Steer
(4WAS) warning light*2-12
Intelligent Cruise Con-
trol (ICC) system warn-
ing light (orange)*2-12
Lane departure warning
light (orange)*
2-13
Low tire pressure warn-
ing light2-13
Master warning light 2-14
Preview Function warn-
ing light (orange)*2-14
Seat belt warning light
and chime2-14
Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air bag
warning light 2-15
Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) warning light2-15
Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS) off indica-
tor light*2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmission
(AT) position indicator
light* 2-16
Blind Spot Intervention
(BSI) ON indicator light
(green)*2-16
ECO drive indicator
light
2-16
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light*Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*ECO drive indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLane departure warning light
(orange)*Front fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning
lightMaster warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light
(orange)*Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indica-
tor light*
Seat belt warning light and chimeLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green)*
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange)*Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSecurity indicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange)*Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Low beam indicator light
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning
light*Automatic transmission (AT) position
indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightBlind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indica-
tor light (green)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-
cator light
*: if so equipped
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-9
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement.......................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ........................ 8-2
General maintenance ........................... 8-2
Where to go for service ......................... 8-2
General maintenance .............................. 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ............... 8-2
Maintenance precautions .......................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................ 8-6
Vk56vd engine ................................. 8-6
VQ37VHR engine ............................... 8-8
Engine cooling system ............................ 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ..................8-10
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-11
Engine oil ........................................ 8-11
Checking engine oil level .......................8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ..................8-12
Automatic transmission fluid ......................8-14
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-14
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-15
Brake fluid ................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ............................. 8-15
Battery .......................................... 8-16
Jump starting ................................. 8-17
Variable voltage control system ...................8-18Drive belts
....................................... 8-18
Spark plugs ..................................... 8-19
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-19
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-20
Cleaning ...................................... 8-20
Replacing ..................................... 8-21
Brakes .......................................... 8-22
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-22
Brake pad wear warning ....................... 8-22
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment ........................... 8-23
Passenger compartment ....................... 8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................8-25
Lights ........................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................... 8-28
Exterior

and interior lights ..................... 8-28
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-30
Tire pressure .................................. 8-30
Tire labeling .................................. 8-34
Types of tires ................................. 8-36
Tire chains ................................... 8-37
Changing wheels and tires..................... 8-37
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WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil.
If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly
with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of children. When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend an INFINITI retailer for servicing.
CAUTION
●
Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Do
not mix with other fluids.
● 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. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT
range (
1: HOT MAX.,2: HOT MIN.) at fluid
temperatures of 122 to 176°F (50 to 80°C) or
using the COLD range (
3: COLD MAX.,4:
COLD MIN.) at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86°F
(0 to 30°C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap and
fill through the opening.
CAUTION
● Do not overfill.
● Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
SDI1765A
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID POWER STEERING FLUID
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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 “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp mea- sureLiter
Fuel 20-1/8 gal 16-3/4 gal 76 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*6
Drain and refill With oil filter change VQ37VHR 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9
•Engine oil with API Certification Mark*1*2
•Viscosity SAE 5W-30
VK56VD (2WD) 6-3/8 qt 5-1/4 qt 6.0
(AWD) 6-1/2 qt 5-3/8 qt 6.1
Without oil filter change VQ37VHR 4-7/8 qt 4.0 qt 4.6
VK56VD (2WD) 6.0 qt 5.0 qt 5.7
(AWD) 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8
Cooling system With reservoir VQ37VHR 8-7/8 qt 7-3/8 qt 8.4
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled waterVK56VD11-1/2 qt 9-5/8 qt 10.9
Reservoir VQ37VHR 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
VK56VD 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*3
Differential gear oil ———Front:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API
GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*4Rear:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 syn-
thetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*5
Transfer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instruc-
tions in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
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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Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp mea- sureLiter
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 & Anti-
freeze or equivalent
*1:INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at your INFINITI retailer.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*3: 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.
*4: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
*5: See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
*6: Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the
transfer, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*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.
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Card holder.................. .2-48
Car phone or CB radio .............4-85
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2
Center multi-function control panel ......4-2
Child restraints ................ .1-19
Child restraints Booster seats ............... .1-33
LATCH system ................ 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ......1-19
Child safety .................. .1-17
Child safety rear door lock ...........3-6
Chimes Audible reminders .............2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime ....2-14
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........2-44
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2 , 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate
control ..................... .4-30
Clock ..................... .2-43
Coat hooks .................. .2-48
Cockpit ..................... .2-2
Cold weather driving ............. .5-92
Command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) .............4-87 , 4-101
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .............. .4-61
Compact spare tire ............. .8-40
Console box ................. .2-47
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ...................... .4-4
Controls Control panel button (display) .......4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls
(See automatic climate control) .....4-30 Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ............... .9-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ......8-10
Corrosion protection ..............7-6
Cruise control ..................5-39
Cruise

control
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) .................. .5-58
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . 5-41
Cruise indicator ............... .2-22
Cup holders .................. .2-45
Current fuel consumption ...........2-25
D
Daytime running light system .........2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............2-32
Dimensions .................. .9-10
Display cleaning ................ .4-6
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ................. .4-2
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system . . . .5-62
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator ............... .2-23
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light ................. .2-12
Distance to empty .............. .2-25
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .......2-19
Drive belts .................. .8-18
Drive positioner ............... .3-26
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-92 Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-12
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel ................ .5-81
Elapsed time ................. .2-25
Elapsed time and trip odometer .......2-25
Emission control information label ......9-12
Emission control system warranty ......9-21
Engine Before starting the engine .........5-10
Break-in schedule ............. 5-80
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...............9-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ......8-12
Checking engine coolant level . . ....8-10
Checking engine oil level .........8-11
Engine block heater ............5-93
Engine compartment check locations . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-10
Engine oil .................. 8-11
Engine

oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ....2-23
Engine oil viscosity .............9-6
Engine serial number ...........9-12
Engine specifications ............9-8
Engine start operation indicator . . . . . 2-21
If your vehicle overheats .........6-11
Starting the engine ............. 5-11
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .....2-7
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive
positioner ................... .3-26
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Event Data Recorders (EDR)..........9-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........5-2
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .........8-19
Changing engine oil and filter ......8-12
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) .....2-37
Flat tire ..................... .6-2
Flat towing .................. .9-19
Floor mat cleaning ............... .7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-14
Brake fluid ................. 8-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...............9-2
Engine coolant ............... 8-10
Engine oil .................. 8-11
Power steering fluid ............8-14
Window washer fluid ...........8-15
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ..................... .4-58
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-12
Fog light switch ............... .2-37
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system . .5-73
Front passenger air bag and status light . .1-43
Front power seat adjustment ..........1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ........1-7
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .......1-3
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ............... .9-2
Fuel economy ................ 5-81
Fuel economy information (display) . . . 4-10 Fuel-filler cap
................ 3-19
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-19
Fuel octane rating .............9-4
Fuel recommendation ...........9-4
Gauge ....................2-8
Fuses ..................... .8-22
Fusible links ................. .8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-57
Gascap .................... .3-19
Gauge ...................... .2-5
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .
. . .2-7
Fuel gauge ..................2-8
Odometer ..................2-6
Speedometer ................2-6
Tachometer .................2-7
Trip computer ............... 2-24
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box ................... .2-47
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(with navigation system) ...........4-86
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(without navigation system) .........4-96
Hazard warning flasher switch ........2-37
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front
lighting system (AFS)) ...........2-35 Bulb replacement
............. 8-28
Headlight switch .............. 2-33
Xenon headlights ............. 2-32
Head restraints ................. .1-4
Heated seats ................. .2-39
Heated steering wheel .............2-38
Heater Automatic climate control . . . . .....4-30
Engine block heater ............5-93
HomeLink Universal Transceiver .......2-57
Hood release ................. .3-16
Hook, Coat hooks .............. .2-48
Horn ...................... .2-39
I
Ignition switch, Automatic transmission
models ..................... .5-12
Ignition switch (Push-button) ..........5-7
Immobilizer system ............. .2-29
In-cabin microfilter .............. .4-43
Indicator, Dot matrix display .........2-19
Indicator lights ................ .2-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .....2-29
INFINITI voice recognition standard
mode ..................... .4-109
INFINITI

voice recognition system ......4-109
INFO button .................. .4-8
Inside mirror ................. .3-23
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ......9-22
Instrument brightness control ........2-36
Instrument panel ............... .2-4
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light ...................... .2-16
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system .....5-77
10-3
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