2014 INFINITI Q50-HYBRID check transmission fluid

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 ................... 8-7 VQ35HR engine ............................................... 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ....................... 8-10
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-10
Inverter cooling system...................................... 8-11
Checking inverter coolant level ...................... 8-12
Changing inverter coolant.............................. 8-12
Engine oil .......................................................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level............................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-13
Automatic transmission fluid ............................. 8-15
Brake fluid......................................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-16
12-volt battery ................................................... 8-17 Checking battery fluid level ........................... 8-18
Jump starting ................................................ 8-18 Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-19
Replacing spark plugs ................................. 8-19
Air cleaner ........................................................ 8-20
Windshield wiper blades ................................... 8-21 Cleaning ...................................................... 8-21
Replacing..................................................... 8-21
Brakes .............................................................. 8-22 Self-adjusting brakes ................................... 8-22
Brake pad wear warning .............................. 8-22
Fuses ................................................................ 8-23
Engine compartment and trunk .................... 8-23
Passenger compartment............................... 8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................... 8-25
Lights................................................................ 8-27 Exterior and interior lights ........................... 8-28
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-30
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-33
Types of tires............................................... 8-35
Tire chains ................................................... 8-37
Changing wheels and tires........................... 8-38
Jacking up the vehicle and replacing tires .... 8-40

to strip the bolts or over-tighten
them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
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 transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI
new vehicle limited warranty.
For further brake fluid information, see
“Capacities and recommended fuel/lubri-
cants” (P.9-2) of this manual.
WARNING
.Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake system. The
use of improper fluids can damage the
brake system and affect the vehicle’s
stopping ability.
. Clean the filler cap before removing.
. Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out
of the reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces.
This will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled,
wash the surface with water.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-15
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID BRAKE FLUID

10 Index
Number
12-volt battery charge warning light ................. 2-12
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....................... 5-107
Acceleration guide ............................................ 2-31
Active Lane Control ........................................... 5-24
Active noise control ........................................ 5-115
Active sound control ....................................... 5-115
Active trace control ......................................... 5-110
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-47
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-47
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-50
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-50, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................ 9-7
Air deflectors .................................................... 9-15
Air vent ............................................................... 7-6
Alarm How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ........................................... 2-36
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-9
Antenna .............................................................. 4-3 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....................... 5-107
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-5
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system .................................. Hybrid System-8
Armrest ............................................................... 1-5
Ashtray ............................................................. 2-49
Assist charge gauge ................. Hybrid System-5, 2-8
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-20
Audio ................................................................ 2-34
Autolight system ............................................... 2-41
Automatic Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Automatic door locks .......................................... 3-5
Automatic drive positioner ................................ 3-28
Automatic moonroof.......................................... 2-56
Automatic seat positioner ................................. 3-28
Average speed .................................................. 2-33
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-8
B
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) system ....... 5-48
Battery .............................................................. 8-17
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ............... 3-2
Battery saver system ................................... 2-45
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-25 Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ................................................ 5-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system ............................... 5-37
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-107
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-15
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-109
Brake system ............................................. 5-106
Brake system warning light (yellow) ............. 2-13
Brake warning light (red) ............................. 2-13
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-20
Rise-up and build-up ................................. 5-109
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-99
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-12
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-27
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ........................................ 4-3
Card holder ....................................................... 2-52
Catalytic converter
Three-way catalyst ......................................... 5-4
Changing inverter coolant ................................. 8-12
Chassis control ............................................... 5-112
Chassis control warning .................................... 2-27
Checking battery fluid level ............................... 8-18
Checking inverter coolant level ......................... 8-12
Child restraints ................................................. 1-19