2014 INFINITI Q70 automatic transmission

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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement...
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Scheduled maintenance ...
.................................. 8-2
General maintenance ...
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Where to go for service ...
................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...
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Explanation of maintenance items ...
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Maintenance precautions ...
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Engine compartment check locations ...
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VK56VD engine ...
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VQ37VHR engine ...
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Engine cooling system ...
....................................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ...
....................... 8-13
Changing engine coolant ...
............................... 8-14
Engine oil ...
.......................................................... 8-14
Checking engine oil level ...
............................... 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...
....................... 8-15
Automatic transmission fluid ...
............................. 8-18
Power steering fluid ...
........................................... 8-18
Brake fluid ...
......................................................... 8-19
Brake fluid ...
.................................................... 8-19
Window washer fluid ...
......................................... 8-19
Battery ...
.............................................................. 8-20
Jump starting ...
................................................ 8-22
Variable voltage control system ...
......................... 8-22 Drive belts
...
........................................................ 8-22
Spark plugs ...
...................................................... 8-23
Replacing spark plugs ...
................................. 8-23
Air cleaner ...
........................................................ 8-24
Windshield wiper blades ...
................................... 8-25
Cleaning ...
...................................................... 8-25
Replacing ...
..................................................... 8-26
Brakes ...
.............................................................. 8-27
Self-adjusting brakes ...
................................... 8-27
Brake pad wear warning ...
.............................. 8-27
Fuses ...
................................................................ 8-28
Engine compartment ...
.................................... 8-28
Passenger compartment ...
............................... 8-29
Intelligent Key battery replacement ...
................... 8-30
Lights ...
................................................................ 8-33
Headlights ...
................................................... 8-33
Exterior and interior lights ...
........................... 8-34
Wheels and tires ...
............................................... 8-36
Tire pressure ...
............................................... 8-36
Tire labeling ...
................................................ 8-40
Types of tires ...
............................................... 8-42
Tire chains ...
................................................... 8-43
Changing wheels and tires ...
........................... 8-43
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is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrication
frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and
other lights are all operating properly and
installed securely. Also check headlight
aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). If your
vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be
rotated.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in
all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefully for
damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires are replaced due to
wear or age.
Tire, wheel alignment and balance:
If the
vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear,
there may be a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)
in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-
let.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at
least every six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield
repaired by a qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicleY51D-V-E01-42334435-BDC5-4B4B-BA49-0B1C06D00D3DThe maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing periodic maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc. Accelerator pedal:
Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) mechan-
ism: On a fairly steep hill, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the shift lever
in the P (Park) position without applying
any brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly
goes down further than normal, the pedal
feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take
longer to stop, see an INFINITI retailer
immediately. Keep the floor mat away from
the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjusted, see an INFINITI
retailer.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, an-
chors, adjuster and retractors) operate
properly and smoothly, and are installed
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
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Underbody:The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control dust.
It is very important to remove these
substances, otherwise rust will form on
the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter,
the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to
clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information,
see “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2).
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there
is adequate fluid in the reservoir.
Y51D-V-E01-239C92D7-82C6-4E8E-B4CA-4F36484B9DCBWhen performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The
following are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply
the parking brake securely and block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from
moving. Move the shift lever to P (Park).
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
. Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
. Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts. .
It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come on
at any time without warning, even if the
ignition key is in the OFF position and
the engine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the negative
battery cable before working near the
fan.
. The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by an INFINITI retailer because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Y51D-V-E01-9C4CC2F5-7026-4A93-9DEC-281F6C16BCFBWhen 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.
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SDI1765A
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 1768F (50
to 808C) or using the COLD range (
*3:
COLD MAX.,
*4: COLD MIN.) at fluid
temperatures of 32 to 868F (0 to 308C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Re-
move the cap and fill through the opening.
CAUTION
. Do not overfill.
. Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID POWER STEERING FLUID
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9-2Technical and consumer information
Y51D-V-E01-C061365F-EF7D-4287-BD30-362698201633The 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 20-1/8 gal 16-3/4 gal 76See
“Fuel information” (P.9-4).
Engine oil See“Engine oil” (P.8-14) for changing engine oil.
. Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
. INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil
available at an INFINITI retailer.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P.9-6).
Drain and refill
With oil filter change
VQ37VHR
5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9
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 qt4.6
VK56VD (2WD)
6.0 qt 5.0 qt 5.7
(AWD) 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8
Cooling system
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent
With reservoir
VQ37VHRNon-pressurized
radiator reservoir
tank
8-7/8 qt 7-3/8 qt 8.4
Pressurized radia-
tor reservoir tank 9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt 9.0
VK56VD 11-1/2 qt 9-5/8 qt 10.9
Reservoir VQ37VHR
7/8 qt 3/4 qt0.8
VK56VD 7/8 qt 3/4 qt0.8
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 transmission, which is not covered by the
INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
Differential gear oil —— —Front:
.
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 (08C).
Rear:
. API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 See an
INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS
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Do not tow a trailer with your
vehicle.
FLAT TOWINGY51D-V-E01-4BE369F8-85AF-4E5B-BCE0-25BA91776960Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational
vehicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
. DO NOT tow any automatic transmission
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
. For emergency towing procedures refer
to“Towing recommended by INFINITI”
(P.6-14).
Automatic transmissionY51D-V-E01-91431205-A8B6-4757-8B7E-FE93E672CD0DTo tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed
vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the
dolly manufacturer’s recommendations
when using their product.
Y51D-V-E01-BE355711-C850-4467-8C72-25BED609009FDOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applic-
able on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEARY51D-V-E01-06C0EFD4-1C2A-4B83-84AD-0520C1DA8585The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Technical and consumer information9-19
TOWING A TRAILER UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
....................... 5-101
Active noise control ...
........................................ 5-107
Air bag system Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
....................... 1-48
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
....................... 1-48
Air bag warning labels ...
...................................... 1-51
Air bag warning light ...
............................... 1-51, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ...
................................... 8-24
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ...
................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
............................ 9-7
Automatic climate control ...
............................ 4-34
In-cabin microfilter ...
....................................... 4-48
Air filter In-cabin microfilter ...
....................................... 4-48
Alarm
How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................... 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.................................. 5-8
Antenna ...
............................................................ 4-83
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
....................... 5-101
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
................................ 7-4
Armrest ...
............................................................... 1-4
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) ...
.... 2-46 Audible reminders
...
............................................ 2-19
Audio operation precautions ...
............................. 4-49
Audio system ...
.................................................... 4-49
Steering wheel audio controls ...
...................... 4-82
Auto closure ...
..................................................... 3-19
Autolight system ...
............................................... 2-35
Automatic Automatic climate control ...
.................. 4-37, 4-41
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
............... 8-18
Climate control ...
............................................ 4-34
Driving with automatic transmission ...
............ 5-14
Automatic door locks ...
.......................................... 3-5
Automatic drive positioner ...
................................ 3-27
Automatic seat positioner ...
................................. 3-27
Average fuel consumption and speed ...
................ 2-27
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
............................ 5-7
B
Battery ...
.............................................................. 8-20
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ...
............... 3-2
Battery saver system ...
................................... 2-37
Intelligent Key ...
.............................................. 8-30
Variable voltage control system ...
................... 8-22
Before starting the engine ...
................................ 5-13
Belts (See drive belts) ...
....................................... 8-22
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ...
................................................... 2-16
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
....................... 4-85 Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
.................. 4-95
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ...
............................. 4-74
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
.................. 5-101
Brake fluid ...
................................................... 8-19
Brake force distribution ...
............................. 5-103
Brake system ...
............................................... 5-98
Parking brake operation ...
............................... 5-19
Brake warning light ...
........................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ...
............................................. 5-91
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...
................................ 4-10
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
............................ 2-10
Bulb replacement ...
.............................................. 8-33
C
Cabin air filter ...
................................................... 4-48
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-84
Card holder ...
....................................................... 2-50
Catalytic converter
Three way catalyst ...
......................................... 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
............. 4-81
Center multi-function control panel ...
..................... 4-4
Check tire pressure warning ...
.............................. 2-23
Child restraints ...
................................................. 1-20
LATCH system ...
.............................................. 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ...
..................... 1-20
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Child safety...
...................................................... 1-18
Child safety rear door lock ...
.................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ...
....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ...
............... 2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ...
........................... 2-46
Circuit breaker
Fusible link ...
.................................................. 8-28
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control
Automatic climate control ...
............................ 4-34
Clock ...
................................................................ 2-45
Coat hooks ...
....................................................... 2-51
Cockpit ...
............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
....................................... 5-105
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ...
... 4-65
Compact spare tire ...
........................................... 8-46
Console box ...
...................................................... 2-49
Controller
Center multi-function control panel ...
................ 4-6
Controls Control panel button ...
...................................... 4-4
INFINITI Controller ...
.......................................... 4-6
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
............................. 8-14
Checking engine coolant level ...
...................... 8-13
Corrosion protection ...
........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ...
................................................... 5-47
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ...
... 5-67 Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system
...
.......... 5-49
Cruise indicator ... ................................................ 2-23
Cup holders ...
...................................................... 2-47
Current fuel consumption ...
.................................. 2-27
D
Daytime running light system ...
........................... 2-37
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
........................................... 2-34
Dimensions ...
....................................................... 9-10
Display cleaning ...
................................................. 4-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ...
..................................................... 4-4
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ...
................ 5-71
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator ...
................................................ 2-24
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light ...
.................................................... 2-12
Distance to empty ...
............................................. 2-27
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
....................... 2-19
Drive belts ...
........................................................ 8-22
Drive positioner ...
................................................ 3-27
Driving
Cold weather driving ...
.................................. 5-105
Driving with automatic transmission ...
............ 5-14
Precautions when starting and driving ...
........... 5-3
DVD player operation ...
........................................ 4-66
E
ECO drive indicator light ...
................................... 2-17
ECO mode ...
......................................................... 5-20
ECO pedal system ...
............................................. 5-21
Economy
Fuel ...
............................................................. 5-92
Elapsed time ...
..................................................... 2-27
Elapsed time and trip odometer ...
........................ 2-27
Emission control information label ...
.................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ...
..................... 9-20
Engine Before starting the engine ...
........................... 5-13
Break-in schedule ...
........................................ 5-91
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
............................. 8-14
Changing engine oil and filter ...
...................... 8-15
Checking engine coolant level ...
...................... 8-13
Checking engine oil level ...
............................. 8-15
Coolant temperature gauge ...
............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ...
........................... 5-11
Engine block heater ...
................................... 5-106
Engine compartment check locations ...
............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ...
................................. 8-12
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-14
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ...
.................. 2-25
Engine oil viscosity ...
........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ...
................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ...
..................................... 9-8
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