2014 INFINITI QX50 park

9-4Technical and consumer information
15%.)
. E-15 fuel contains more than 10%
oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely
affect the emission control devices
and systems of the vehicle and should
not be used. Damage caused by such
fuel is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in INFINITI
vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems
such as engine stalling or hard hot starting
are experienced after using oxygenate-
blend fuels, immediately change to a
non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low
blend of MTBE. Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E-15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately
15% fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded
gasoline. E-15 can only be used in vehicles
designed to run on E-15 fuel. Do not use E-
15 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified with small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately
85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-
85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of
any aftermarket fuel additives (Example:
fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are
sold commercially. Many of these additives
intended for gum, varnish or deposit
removal may contain active solvent or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to
the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have an INFINITI retailer
correct the condition. Failure to correct the
condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This in
turn may cause excessive fuel consumption
or damage to the engine. If any of the

above symptoms are encountered, have
your vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer
or other competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
JVT0159X
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see“Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-
dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
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ENGINE
ModelVQ37VHR
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 608
Bore 6Stroke in (mm)3.760
63.385
(95.5 686.0)
Displacement cu in (cm
3)225.54 (3,696)
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing
(B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
Spark plug StandardFXE24HR-11
Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm)0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
STI0425
VQ37VHR engine
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SPECIFICATIONS

STI0569
Use the following steps to mount the
license plate.
Before mounting the license plate, confirm
that the following parts are enclosed in the
plastic bag.
.License plate bracket
. J-nut 62
. Screw 62
. Screw grommet 62
Only use the recommended mounting
position, otherwise an Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) sensor obstruction (if so
equipped) may result.
1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground.
2. Place the license plate bracket with the positioner
*Afit to the bumper pillar
*Band the side end surface of the
bracket aligned with the bumper
*C.
3. Mark the center of the hole
*Dwith a
felt-tip pen.
4. Carefully drill two pilot holes using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the marked
locations. (Be sure that the drill only
goes through the bumper fascia.)
5. Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia.
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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-86
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .................. 2-37
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-42
Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting
system (AFS) ..................................................... 2-37
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system ............................. 1-42
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-44
Front-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, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service ................................. 4-53
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................. 4-53, 9-6
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-44
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-52
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................ 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD) ........................................ 5-80
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .................. 2-11
Antenna ............................................................ 4-89
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-86 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-11
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-10
Around view monitor ......................................... 4-31
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-19
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-53
Audio system .................................................... 4-53 Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-88
Autolight system ............................................... 2-34
Automatic Automatic climate control .................. 4-46, 4-48
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Climate control ............................................ 4-44
Door locks ..................................................... 3-5
Drive positioner ........................................... 3-26
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Moonroof ..................................................... 2-53
Seat positioner ............................................ 3-26
Average fuel consumption and speed ................ 2-26
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-6
B
Back door (See lift gate) ................................... 3-18
Battery .............................................................. 8-15 Battery saver system ................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-24
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-16 Before starting the engine ................................ 5-12
Belts (See drive belts) ....................................... 8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ..................... 5-27
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
warning light .................................................... 2-11
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-91
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-102
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ............................. 4-80
Booster seats .................................................... 1-33
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-86
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-13
Brake system ............................................... 5-83
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18
Warning light ............................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ............................................. 5-78
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ................................ 4-10
Instrument panel ......................................... 2-38
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-10
Bulb replacement .............................................. 8-26
C
Cabin air filter ................................................... 4-52
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-90
Card holder ....................................................... 2-47

Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ..... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-23
Luggage hooks ................................................. 2-48
M
MaintenanceBattery ......................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ..................................... 8-2
Indicators for maintenance ........................... 2-24
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-17
Map lights ........................................................ 2-55
Master warning light ......................................... 2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-28
Meter Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-6 Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-38
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................ 3-23
Outside mirrors ............................................ 3-24
Vanity mirror ................................................ 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor ................................ 4-24
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-53
N
New vehicle break-in ......................................... 5-78
No key warning ................................................. 2-22
O
Odometer............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-9
Engine oil ...................................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................... 2-24
Operation, Indicators for operation ................... 2-22
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-27
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-24
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ................... 6-10
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-22
P
Panic alarm ...................................................... 3-15
Parking Brake break-in ............................................. 5-83
Parking brake operation ............................... 5-18
Parking brake release warning ..................... 2-22 Parking on hills ........................................... 5-82
Personal lights .................................................. 2-56
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-91
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-102
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-90
Power Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ................................................ 2-43
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-12
Power steering system ................................. 5-83
Power windows ............................................ 2-51
Precautions
All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety ............... 5-9
Audio operation ........................................... 4-53
Braking precautions ..................................... 5-83
Child restraints ............................................ 1-20
Cruise control .............................................. 5-34
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-20
Maintenance .................................................. 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-7
Seat belt usage ........................................... 1-11 Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-37
When starting and driving .............................. 5-3
Preview function ............................................... 5-84
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................................................. 5-58
Preview Function warning light .......................... 2-15
10-5

10-6
Push starting .................................................... 6-10
“PUSH”warning ............................................... 2-22
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio ................................................................ 4-53
Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-90
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................... 4-68
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test .......................................................... 9-20
Rear center seat belt ......................................... 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door locks ........ 3-6
Rear seats .......................................................... 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-33
Rear window wiper blades ................................ 8-21
Rearview monitor .............................................. 4-24
Recorders, Event data ....................................... 9-21
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-19
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-6
Roof Moonroof ..................................................... 2-54
Roof rack ..................................................... 2-50
S
Safety, Child seat belts ..................................... 1-17
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-68
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-17
Infants ......................................................... 1-18
Injured persons ........................................... 1-13Larger children ............................................. 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-11
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-13
Rear center seat belt .................................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Seat belts .................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-49
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-16
Small children ............................................. 1-18
Three-point type .......................................... 1-13
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-27
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-26
Heated seats ............................................... 2-39
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Seat-mounted jacket hanger ............................. 2-47 Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ........................................ 2-30
Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-28
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-53
SETTING button ................................................. 4-14
Shift lever Shift lock release ......................................... 5-17
Shift lock release Transmission ............................................... 5-17
SHIFT “P”warning ............................................ 2-22
Shifting, Automatic transmission ....................... 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats ........................................................ 1-16
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-42
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-8
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-17
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Jump starting ................................................. 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13
STATUS button .................................................. 4-10
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-44
Steering Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-12
Power steering system ................................. 5-83
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................... 4-88
Tilting telescopic steering column ................ 3-21