2014 INFINITI QX50 oil level

8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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.
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(0to30 8C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Re-
move the cap and fill through the opening.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID POWER STEERING 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.9-3).
Engine oil For additional information, see
“Engine oil”(P.8-9) for changing engine oil.
. Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available from an INFINITI retailer.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available from an INFINITI retailer.
For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.9-5).
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt
4.9
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt4.6
Cooling sys-
tem Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
With reservoir 9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt 9.0
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 transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
Differential gear oil —— —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).
Transfer fluid —— —Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in
driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by
the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the
instructions in the“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid (Available in mainland US through an INFINITI
retailer.) or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease —— —NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —HFC-134a (R-134a)
For additional information, see
“Vehicle identification”(P.9-10) for air conditioner
specification label.
Air conditioning system lubricants —— —NISSAN A/C System Oil
Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid —— —Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS

10-2
Cargo cover....................................................... 2-48
Cargo light ........................................................ 2-57
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................ 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-87
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-3
Child restraints ................................................. 1-19 Booster seats ............................................... 1-33
LATCH system .............................................. 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-20
Child safety ...................................................... 1-17
Child safety rear door locks ................................ 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Circuit breaker, Fusible link............................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control ........ 4-44
Clock ................................................................ 2-43
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-47
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-89
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-70
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-40
Console box ...................................................... 2-46
Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-6
Controls Control panel button ...................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-6
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2 Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-8
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ............................................ 2-48
Cruise control ................................................... 5-34 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-55
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-44
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-26
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-36
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-33
Dimensions ......................................................... 9-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-59
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-12
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-26
Door/lift gate open warning .............................. 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-19
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-17
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-26
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ................................... 5-80
All-wheel drive (AWD) safety precautions ....... 5-9 Cold weather driving .................................... 5-89
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
On-pavement and off-road driving .................. 5-7
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...................................... 5-16
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-72
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-80
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-26
Emission control information label .................... 9-11
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-19
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-78
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-8
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-11
Engine block heater ..................................... 5-91
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...................................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-6
Engine serial number ................................... 9-11
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-7
Engine start operation indicator ................... 2-22
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner ... 3-26

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