2014 INFINITI QX60 steering

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 74.0 See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter
change5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8 Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivelant *2
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter
change4-3/4 qt 4 qt 4.5
Cooling system
With reservoir 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal 9.6 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 *3
Power steering fluid (PSF) — — — Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.*4
Differential gear oil — — — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super Semi-Synthetic API GL-5, Vis-
cosity SAE 75W-90 *8
Transfer fluid — — — API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90 or equivalent
Brake fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a) *6
Air conditioning system oil — — — Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *6
Windshield-washer fluid 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.6 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or
equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at an INFINITI dealer.
*3:Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by
the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: Use of power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
*5: Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI retailer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*7: For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*8: The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may cause vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

LOADING TIPS
●The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label.
●Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
WARNING
●Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
●Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts of your vehicle can
break, tire damage could occur,
or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could result
in loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury.●Overloading not only can shorten
the life of your vehicle and the
tire, but can also cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer brak-
ing distances. This may cause a
premature tire failure which
could result in a serious accident
and personal injury. Failures
caused by overloading are not
covered by the vehicle’s warranty.MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine axle
loads. Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the gross axle weight rat-
ings (GAWR) . The total of the axle loads
should not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) . These ratings are
given on the vehicle certification label. If
weight ratings are exceeded, move or re-
move items to bring all weights below the
ratings.
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and perfor-
mance and may lead to accidents.
CAUTION
●Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load
for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Your
engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you
tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full
throttle. This helps the engine and other
parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used pri-
marily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember
that towing a trailer places additional loads on
your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, brak-
ing and other systems.
An INFINITI Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website atwww.InfinitiUSA.com.This
guide includes information on trailer towing ca-
pability and the special equipment required for
proper towing.
TOWING A TRAILER
Technical and consumer information9-17

●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
●Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
●Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
●Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
●Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
●Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
●Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
●Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
●When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill
side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly
release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
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●While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently.
●If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
●Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
●Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
●For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h).
●Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “INFINITI Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.●When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
●Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to
allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or
applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the
brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal-
anced as described earlier in this section.●Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
●Downshift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
●Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
●Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
●INFINITI recommends that the cruise control
not be used while towing a trailer.
●Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
●Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
Technical and consumer information9-27

10 Index
A
Aiming control, headlights...........2-33
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-53
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-61
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-68
Airbagwarninglight...........1-69,2-11
Air cleaner housing filter............8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service...........4-53
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls....4-48
Servicing air conditioner..........4-53
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-24
Anchor point locations.............1-37
Antenna.....................4-96
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-7
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-95
Audible reminders...............2-13
Audio system..................4-54
Bluetooth®audio..............4-91
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-75
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD)player.................4-70
Audio System
iPod®Player................4-87Audio system
Radio ....................4-54
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-94
USB interface................4-82
Autolight switch.................2-31
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-31
Automatic power window switch.....2-51
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-29
Automatic door locks..............3-6
B
Battery......................8-14
Charge warning light.............2-8
Before starting the engine...........5-16
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-16
Block heater
Engine...................5-101
Bluetooth®audio................4-91
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................4-109, 4-123
Boosterseats..................1-49
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-95
Brake fluid..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Brake system................5-94
Brake warning light..............2-8
Brake wear indicators........2-13,8-20
Parking brake operation..........5-21
Self-adjusting brakes............8-20Brakes......................8-20
Break-inschedule ...............5-89
Brightness/contrast button.......4-10,4-21
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-34
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-7
Bulbreplacement................8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Cargolight ...................2-56
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio............4-109
CD care and cleaning.............4-94
CD player (See audio system).........4-75
Check tire pressure...............2-23
Child restraints.......1-31,1-31,1-32,1-34
Precautions on child
restraints........1-32,1-40,1-44,1-49
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-37
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-37
Child safety rear door lock............3-7
Chimes,audiblereminders...........2-13
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving.............5-100
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-75
Consolebox...................2-47
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . .5-17

Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Control panel buttons..............4-11
Brightness/contrast button......4-10,4-21
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-11
Without navigation system..........4-4
Controls
Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-94
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-48
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-51
Cupholders...................2-45
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-33
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-30
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player.......4-79
Dimensionsandweights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-34
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons) ........4-4,4-11
Door locks.....................3-4
Drive belt.....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-31Driving
Cold weather driving............5-100
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Precautions when starting and driving....5-4
E
Economy - fuel..................5-90
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-29
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-16
Block heater................5-101
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine.............5-16
Enterbutton.................4-4,4-11
Eventdatarecorders ..............9-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-4
Extended storage switch............8-23
Eyeglass case..................2-44F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-11
Engine coolant.................8-7
Engine oil
...................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-10
Foglightswitch .................2-34
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-61
Front seats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-90
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-24
Fuelgauge...................2-6
Fuel octane rating...............9-4
Fuel recommendation.............9-3
Loose fuel cap warning...........2-24
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-21
10-2

G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver....................2-57
Gascap .....................3-24
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge...................2-6
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-46
Gloveboxlock..................2-46
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4-109, 4-123
Hazard warning flasher switch..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-30
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-31
Headlights....................8-25
Headlights,aimingcontrol............2-33
Heated seats............2-35,2-36,2-38
Heated steering wheel.............2-39
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-48
Heater operation...............4-48
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.......2-57
Hood release...................3-20
Hook
Luggage hook................2-48Horn .......................2-35
I
Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch........5-12
Image viewer...................4-22
Immobilizer system.............3-4,5-15
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter................8-18
Increasing fuel economy.............5-90
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-7
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system................2-25,3-4,5-15
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-29
Instrument brightness control..........2-34
Instrument panel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-34
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system
Brake assist.................5-53
Intelligent Key system
Key operating range..............3-9
Key operation................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide............3-17
Warning signals...............3-17
Interiorlight....................2-55
iPod® Player...................4-87
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-34J
Jump starting...................6-10
K
Keyfob battery replacement...........8-23
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system).........3-13
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.......3-2,3-7
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number
............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-68
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-34
License plate
Installing the license plate..........9-12
Liftgate......................3-20
Lift gate release.................3-23
Light
Airbagwarninglight.........1-69, 2-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel.........2-7
Bulbreplacement..............8-26
10-3

Chargewarninglight.............2-8
Foglightswitch ...............2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-30
Headlightcontrolswitch ..........2-31
Headlights..................8-25
Interiorlight..................2-55
Lightbulbs..................8-25
Low tire pressure warning light........2-8
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-23
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-62
Security indicator light............2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-7
Lights
Maplights ..................2-56
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Door locks...................3-4
Gloveboxlock................2-46
Lift gate release...............3-23
Power door locks...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning.............2-24
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-10,2-22
Low tire pressure warning light..........2-8
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-23
Luggage hook..................2-48
Luggage rack (see roof rack)..........2-49
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
Luggage storage
(seevehicleloadinginformation)........2-48M
Maintenance
Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-30
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light............2-12
Maplights ....................2-56
Map pocket....................2-43
Meters and gauges................2-4
Instrument brightness control........2-34
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror......3-29
Outside mirror control............3-30
Outside mirrors...............3-30
Vanity mirror.................3-29
Moonroof.....................2-52
N
NISSAN voice recognition system......4-134
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating)......9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-11Checking engine oil level...........8-9
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control..............3-30
Outside mirrors.................3-30
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form...........9-32
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-32
P
Parking
Parking brake operation...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills...........5-93
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system.................4-109, 4-123
Power
Power door locks...............3-6
Power outlet
..............2-41,2-43
Power rear windows.............2-51
Power steering fluid.............8-12
Power steering system...........5-94
Power windows...............2-50
Rear power windows............2-51
Power inverter switch..............2-41
Precautions
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-8
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-32,1-40,1-44,1-49
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-23
10-4