2013 INFINITI QX56 oil temperature

namic drag..Recirculating the cool air in the cabinwhen the A/C is on reduces cooling
load.
4. Drive at economical speeds and dis- tances.
.Observing the speed limit and not
exceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where
legally allowed) can improve fuel
efficiency due to reduced aerody-
namic drag.
.Maintaining a safe following dis-tance behind other vehicles reduces
unnecessary braking.
.Safely monitoring traffic to antici- pate changes in speed permits
reduced braking and smooth accel-
eration changes.
.Select a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
5. Use cruise control.
.Using cruise control during highway driving helps maintain a steady
speed.
.Cruise control is particularly effec-tive in providing fuel savings when
driving on flat terrains. 6. Plan for the shortest route.
.Utilize a map or navigation system to
determine the best route to save
time.
7. Avoid idling.
.Shutting off your engine when safe for stops exceeding 30-60 seconds
saves fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.
.Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cruis-
ing speed through the toll and avoid
stopping and starting.
9. Winter warm up.
.Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy.
.Vehicles typically need no more than30 seconds of idling at start-up to
effectively circulate the engine oil
before driving.
.Your vehicle will reach its ideal
operating temperature more quickly
while driving versus idling.
10. Keeping your vehicle cool.
.Park your vehicle in a covered
parking area or in the shade when-
ever possible.
.When entering a hot vehicle, open- ing the windows will help to reduce
the inside temperature faster, result-
ing in reduced demand on your A/C
system.
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The 4WD shift switch is used to select the
4WD mode depending on the driving
conditions. There are 3 types of drive
modes available, AUTO, 4HI and 4LO.
The 4WD shift switch electronically con-
trols the transfer case operation. Rotate
the switch to move between each mode,
AUTO, 4H and 4L.
You must depress the 4WD shift switch to
select 4L, and the vehicle MUST be
stationary and the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position when changing into or
out of 4L.
WARNING
.When parking, apply the parking brake
before stopping the engine and make
sure that the 4WD shift indicator is on
and the ATP warning light turns off.
Otherwise, the vehicle could unexpect-
edly move even if the automatic trans-
mission is in the P (Park) position.
. The 4LO and 4HI indicators must stop
blinking and the 4LO or 4HI indicator
must remain illuminated or turn off
before shifting the transmission into
gear. If the shift lever is shifted from the N (Neutral) position to any other gear
while the 4LO and 4HI indicators are
blinking alternately, the vehicle may
move unexpectedly.
CAUTION
.
Never shift the 4WD shift switch be-
tween 4L and 4H while driving.
. The 4HI position provides greater trac-
tion. Avoid excessive speed, as it will
cause increased fuel consumption and
higher oil temperatures, and could da-
mage drivetrain component. Speeds over
62 MPH (100 km/h) in 4HI is not
recommended.
. The 4LO position provides maximum
traction. Avoid raising vehicle speed
excessively, as the maximum speed is
approximately 31 MPH (50 km/h).
. When driving straight, shift the 4WD
shift switch to the AUTO or 4H position.
Do not move the 4WD shift switch when
making a turn or reversing.
. Do not shift the 4WD shift switch
(between AUTO and 4H) while driving
on steep downhill grades. Use the engine brake and low automatic trans-
mission gears for engine braking.
. Do not operate the 4WD shift switch
(between AUTO and 4H) with the rear
wheels spinning.
. Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in
the 4HI or 4LO position. Driving on dry
hard surfaces in 4HI or 4LO may cause
unnecessary noise and tire wear.
INFINITI recommends driving in the
AUTO position under these conditions.
. The 4WD transfer case may not be
shifted between 4HI and 4LO at low
ambient temperatures and the 4LO and
4HI indicators may blink even when the
4WD shift switch is shifted. After driving
for a while you can change the 4WD shift
switch between 4H and 4L.
When driving on rough roads,
.Drive carefully according to the road
surface conditions.
When the vehicle is stuck,
. Place stones or wooden blocks under
the tires to free the vehicle.
. Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L.
. If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeat
forward and backward movement to
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.Never shift the 4WD shift switch be-
tween 4L and 4H while driving.
. Engine idling speed is high while warm-
ing up the engine. Be especially careful
when starting or driving on slippery
surfaces with the 4WD shift switch in
AUTO.
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4WD shift indicator
4WD SHIFT INDICATOR
The 4WD shift indicator is displayed in the
vehicle information display.
The indicator should turn off within 1
second after placing the ignition switch in
the ON position.
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift
indicator will illuminate the position se-
lected by the 4WD shift switch. (See the
4WD shift procedure list shown in the
“INFINITI all-mode 4WD
®system” earlier in
this section.)
. The 4WD shift indicator may blink while shifting from one drive mode to the
other. When the shifting is completed,
the 4WD shift indicator will come on. If
the indicator does not come on im-
mediately, make sure the area around
the vehicle is safe, and drive the
vehicle straight, accelerate or decele-
rate or move the vehicle in reverse,
then shift the 4WD shift switch.
. If the 4WD warning light comes on, the
4WD shift indicator turns off.
4WD WARNING LIGHT
Warning light Comes on or blinks
when:
Illuminates There is a mal-
function in the 4WD system
Blinks rapidly The transfer case
oil temperature is abnormally high
Blinks slowly The difference in
wheel rotation is large
The 4WD warning light is located in the
meter.
The 4WD warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion. It turns off soon after the engine is
started.
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5-106Starting and driving
If any malfunction occurs in the 4WD
system when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position, the 4WD warning light
will either remain illuminated or blink.
If the 4WD warning light comes on, the
4WD shift indicator turns off.
High-temperature transfer case oil makes
the 4WD warning light blink rapidly (about
twice per second). If the warning light
blinks rapidly during operation, stop the
vehicle in a safe place immediately. Then if
the light turns off after a while, you can
continue driving.
A large difference between the diameters
of front and rear wheels will make the 4WD
warning light blink slowly (about once per
two seconds). Change the 4WD shift switch
to AUTO and do not drive fast.
CAUTION
.If the 4WD warning light comes on or
blinks slowly during operation or rapidly
after stopping the vehicle for a while,
have your vehicle checked by an INFINITI
retailer as soon as possible.
. Shifting between 4HI and 4LO is not
recommended when the 4WD warning light turns on.
. When the 4WD warning light comes on,
the 2WD mode may be engaged even if
the 4WD shift switch is in AUTO or 4H.
Be especially careful when driving. If
corresponding parts are malfunctioning,
the 4WD mode will not be engaged even
if the 4WD shift switch is shifted.
. Do not drive the vehicle in the 4HI or 4LO
position on dry hard surface roads.
Driving on dry, hard surfaces in 4HI or
4LO may cause unnecessary noise, tire
wear and increased fuel consumption.
If the 4WD warning light turns on when
driving on dry hard surface roads:
—in the AUTO or 4HI position, shift
the 4WD shift switch to AUTO.
—in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle
and shift the transmission shift lever
to the N (Neutral) position and shift
the 4WD shift switch to AUTO.
. If the 4WD warning light is still on after
the above operation, have your vehicle
checked by an INFINITI retailer as soon
as possible.
. The transfer case may be damaged if you
continue driving with the warning light blinking.

7-4Appearance and care
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid stain-
ing or discoloring the wheels:
.Do not use a cleaner that uses strong
acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely remove
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the
cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the
finish.
TIRE DRESSING
INFINITI does not recommend the use of
tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
coating to the tires to help reduce dis-
coloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is
applied to the tires, it may react with the
coating and form a compound. This com- pound may come off the tire while driving
and stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take
the following precautions:
.
Use a water-based tire dressing. The
coating on the tire dissolves more
easily with an oil-based tire dressing.
. Apply a light coat of tire dressing to
help prevent it from entering the tire
tread/grooves (where it would be diffi-
cult to remove).
. Wipe off excess tire dressing using a
dry towel. Make sure the tire dressing
is completely removed from the tire
tread/grooves.
. Allow the tire dressing to dry as
recommended by tire dressing manu-
facturer. Occasionally remove loose dust from the
interior trim, plastic parts and seats using
a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush.
Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a
clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap
solution, then wipe clean with a dry soft
cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in
order to maintain the appearance of the
leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’
s recommendations. Some
fabric protectors contain chemicals that
may stain or bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water, to
clean the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classification
sensors. This can also affect the operation
of the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
CLEANING INTERIOR

8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the
range
*1. If the oil level is below*2,
remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill
*3.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Vehicle set-up
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack
stands.
.Place the safety jack stands underthe vehicle jack-up points.
.A suitable adapter should be at-tached to the jack stand saddle.
5. Remove the engine undercover.
.Remove the bolts that hold the
undercover in place.
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and support
points are used to avoid vehicle damage.
ENGINE OIL

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Engine oil and filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drainplug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug
*1with a
wrench and completely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
.Check your local regulations.
4. (Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine oil filter change is needed.)
Loosen the oil filter
*2with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning
it by hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket
remaining on the mounting surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine
damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter withclean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
additionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(15 to 21 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
prevent oil spillage from the dipstick hole
while filling the engine with oil.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the“9. Technical
and consumer information” 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. Al-
ways 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
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants....... 9-2Fuel information .............................................. 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 ................................................... 9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................. 9-11
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.................. 9-13
Installing front license plate .............................. 9-13 Vehicle loading information............................... 9-14
Terms .......................................................... 9-14
Vehicle load capacity ................................... 9-15
Securing the load ........................................ 9-16
Loading tips................................................. 9-17
Measurement of weights.............................. 9-17
Towing a trailer ................................................. 9-18 Maximum load limits ................................... 9-18
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/
maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW) ............. 9-20
Towing load/specification ............................ 9-22
Towing safety............................................... 9-22
Flat towing................................................... 9-29
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-30 Treadwear .................................................... 9-30
Traction AA, A, B and C................................ 9-30
Temperature A, B and C ............................... 9-30
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-31
Reporting safety defects.................................... 9-31
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test .......................................................... 9-32
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-33
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-34