2014 INFINITI Q60 transmission oil

0-12Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light 2-10
Automatic Transmission check
warning light*2-11
Brake warning light
2-11
Charge warning light2-11
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-12
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-12
Intelligent Key warning light 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light 2-12
Master warning light
2-13
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-14
Seat belt warning light 2-14
Supplemental air bag warning
light
2-14
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-15Indicator
light Name
Page
Automatic Transmission posi-
tion indicator light* 2-15
Exterior light indicator
2-15
Front fog light indicator light 2-15
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-15
High beam indicator light 2-15
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-15
Security indicator light 2-16
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-16
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

2-10Instruments and controls
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightIntelligent Key warning lightExterior light indicator
Low tire pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Automatic transmission check warning
light*Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*High beam indicator light
Seat belt warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Automatic transmission position indicator
light*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-17).)
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

5-12Starting and driving
.Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning/indica-
tor lights and audible reminders” (P.2-
10).) 1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either of the
above positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully
to the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal (AT
model) or the clutch pedal (MT model)
and push the ignition switch to start
the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal (MT model) with the
ignition switch in any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start
because it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal by depressing the brake pedal
and the clutch pedal (MT model) and
pushing the push-button ignition
switch to start the engine. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to OFF and
wait 10 seconds before cranking again,
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE

5-18Starting and driving
4. Push down the shift lock*Bas
illustrated.
5. Push the shift lever button
*Cand
move the shift lever to N (Neutral)
position
*Dwhile holding down the
shift lock.
Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion. Now the vehicle may be moved to the
desired location.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P
(Park), have an INFINITI retailer check the
automatic transmission system as soon as
possible.
Adaptive shift control (ASC)
The adaptive shift control system automa-
tically operates when the transmission is
in the "D" (drive) and "DS" (Drive Sport)
position and selects an appropriate gear
depending on the road conditions such as
uphill, downhill or curving roads.
Control on uphill and curving roads:
A low gear is maintained that suits the
degree of the slope or curve to allow
smooth driving with a small number of
shifts. Control on downhill roads:
The adaptive shift control system shifts to
a low gear that suits the degree of the
slope, and uses the engine braking to
reduce the number of times that the brake
must be used.
Control on winding roads:
A low gear is maintained on continuous
curves that involve repeated acceleration
and deceleration, so that smooth accelera-
tion is available instantly when the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.
NOTE:
.
Adaptive shift control may not operate
when the transmission oil temperature
is low immediately after the start of
driving or when it is very hot.
. During some driving situations, hard
braking for example, the adaptive shift
control may automatically operate. The
transmission may automatically shift
to a lower gear for engine braking. This
increases engine speed but not vehicle
speed. Vehicle speed is controlled by
the accelerator pedal when the vehicle
is in the Adaptive shift control mode.
. When the adaptive shift control oper-
ates, the transmission sometimes maintains a lower gear for a longer
period of time than when adaptive shift
control is not operating. Engine speed
will be higher for a specific vehicle
speed while ASC system is operating
than when ASC is not operating.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNING
.
Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of vehicle
control.
. Do not over-rev the engine when shifting
to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of
vehicle control or engine damage.
CAUTION
.Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving. This may damage the
clutch.
. Fully depress the clutch pedal before
shifting to help prevent transmission
damage.

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 VQ37VHR engine ............................................. 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-9
Engine oil .......................................................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level............................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-10
Automatic transmission fluid ............................. 8-12
Power steering fluid........................................... 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13 Brake fluid .................................................... 8-14
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) .......................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-14
Battery .............................................................. 8-15 Jump starting ................................................ 8-17
Variable voltage control system ......................... 8-17 Drive belt .......................................................... 8-18
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-18
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 .................................... 8-22
Passenger compartment............................... 8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................... 8-25
Lights................................................................ 8-27 Headlights ................................................... 8-27
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

8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
After the operation
1. Install the engine undercover intoposition as the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clips out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clips through the under- cover into the holes in the frame,
then push the center of the clips in
to lock the clips in place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover 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.
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 the 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.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

9-2Technical and consumer information
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 gal 16-5/8 gal 76 See“Fuel information”(P.9-4).
Engine oil Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at an
INFINITI retailer.
For additional information, see
“Engine oil”(P.8-10) for changing engine
oil.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tion” (P.9-6).
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt
4-3/8 qt4.9
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt4.6
Cooling system Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Automatic transmission
model
With reservoir
9 qt7-1/2 qt 8.5
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir
9-1/8 qt7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ———.
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
. 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.
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 7A/T 2WD models:
.
API GL-5 Synthetic Gear Oil Viscosity SAE 75W-90
. See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
All other models:
. Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-
5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90
. For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient
temperatures above 328F(0 8C).
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS

10-2
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control ........ 4-30
Clock ................................................................ 2-43
Closing the retractable hard top ....................... 3-24
Clutch fluid ....................................................... 8-13
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-58
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-56
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-39
Console box ...................................................... 2-47
Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-5
ControlsControl panel button ...................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-5
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-9
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................... 5-21 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-41
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-23
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-26
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10 Distance to empty ............................................. 2-26
Door/trunk open warning .................................. 2-21
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-17
Drive belt .......................................................... 8-18
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-38
Driving
Cold weather driving .................................... 5-58
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-13
Driving with manual transmission ................ 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...................................... 5-15
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-57
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-47
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-26
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...................... 6-8
Emission control information label .................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-46
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-11 Engine block heater ..................................... 5-59
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-8
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator (Automatic
Transmission models) .................................. 2-20
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) .................................. 2-21
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-16
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3 Changing flat tire (with spare tire) ................. 6-4
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ........................................ 6-8
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-20
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5