2015 INFINITI QX60 fuel

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded pre-
mium gasoline with an octane rating of at least
91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 96) . If unleaded premium gaso-
line is not available, you may use unleaded regular
gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI
number (Research octane number 91) , but you
may notice a decrease in performance.
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the INFINITI new vehicle limited
warranty. ●
U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
Gasoline specifications
INFINITI recommends using gasoline that meets
the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifi-
cations where it is available. Many of the automo-
bile manufacturers developed this specification
to improve emission control system and vehicle
performance. Ask your service station manager if
the gasoline meets the WWFC specifications.
Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformu-
lated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed to reduce vehicle emissions. INFINITI
supports efforts towards cleaner air and sug-
gests that you use reformulated gasoline when
available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxy-
genates such as ethanol, MTBE and methanol
with or without advertising their presence.
INFINITI does not recommend the use of fuels of
which the oxygenate content and the fuel com- patibility for your INFINITI cannot be readily de-
termined. If in doubt, ask your service station
manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take
the following precautions as the usage of such
fuels may cause vehicle performance problems
and/or fuel system damage.
● The fuel should be unleaded and have
an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.
● If an oxygenate-blend other than
methanol blend is used, it should con-
tain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
● E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxy-
genate. E-15 fuel will adversely affect
the emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle and should not be
used. Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle
limited warranty.
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●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 avail-
able to ensure that all methanol blends
are suitable for use in INFINITI ve-
hicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine stall-
ing and difficult 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 refu-
eling. 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. gov-
ernment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified with small, square, orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation 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 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 (for example, fuel injec-
tor 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 solvents 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 can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark
knock” is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-
vere, this can lead to engine damage. If youdetect 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 may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are en-
countered, have your vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. For additional infor-
mation, refer toRecommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities in this section. INFINITI recom-
mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion 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 ad-
ditives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary
when the proper oil type is used and maintenance
intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new INFINITI vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals”.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
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When planning to drive your INFINITI ve-
hicle in another country,you should first find
out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-
cle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-
fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where
appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emis-
sion control and safety standards vary according
to the country, state, province or district; there-
fore, vehicle specifications may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district and
registered, its modifications, transporta-
tion, and registration are the responsibility
of the user. INFINITI is not responsible for
any inconvenience that may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The VIN plate is located as shown. This number is
the identification for your vehicle and is used in
the vehicle registration.
The VIN number is also available through the
center display screen. For additional information,
refer to your “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
TI1050MLTI2028
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER
COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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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 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.
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C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-52
Cargolight....................2-60
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-109
CD care and cleaning ..............4-94
CD player (See audio system) .........4-73
Check tire pressure ...............2-24
Child restraints .......1-24,1-25,1-26,1-28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-28
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-26,1-33,1-40,1-45
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-31
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-30
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-15
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment ...........4-8,4-16
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-104
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-73
Consolebox...................2-50
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ..............4-10
Brightness/contrast button ......4-9,4-18
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-10
Without navigation system ..........4-4Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-95
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-46
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-51
Cupholders...................2-48
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-35
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-31
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player .......4-76
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-35
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons) ........4-4,4-10
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system .....5-72
Door locks .....................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic ...........3-34
Drive Sport Mode Selector ...........5-22
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-104
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Driving the vehicle ................5-17 Dual head restraint DVD system
........4-97
E
Economy-fuel..................5-90
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-30
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Blockheater ................5-106
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........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 .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-10
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-16
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
Enter button .................4-4,4-10
Event data recorders ..............9-32
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extended storage switch ............8-23
Eyeglass case ..................2-47
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F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-12
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-36
Forward Collision Warning system . . .5-82, 5-83
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-55
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-102
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-90
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-25
Fuel-filler door ..................3-27
Fuel gauge .....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusible links ...................8-22 G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-60, 2-61, 2-62, 2-63, 2-63, 2-64
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-50
Gloveboxlock..................2-50
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4- 109, 4-123
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight aiming control ............2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-31
Headlight control switch ............2-32
Headlights ....................8-26
Headlights, aiming control ............2-34
Head restraints ..................1-11
Heated seats ............2-37,2-38,2-40
Heated steering wheel .............2-41
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-45
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-46
Heater operation ...............4-46
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-45Hill start assist system
.............5-101
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . .2-60, 2-61, 2-62, 2-63, 2-63, 2-64
Hood.......................3-22
Hook Luggage
hook................2-51
Horn .......................2-37
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-12
Imageviewer...................4-19
Immobilizer system ................5-15
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-19
Increasing fuel economy .............5-90
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)..................2-8,2-13
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-26, 5-15
INFINITI voice recognition system .......4-136
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-32
Instrument brightness control ..........2-35
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-35
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system ......5-85
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-52
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-18
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Warning signals...............3-18
Interiorlight....................2-58
iPod®Player ...............4-85,4-87
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
Keys, For Intelligent Key system .........3-7
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-66
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system . . .5-25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system ....5-25
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28 License plate
Installing the license plate ..........9-13
Liftgate......................3-23
Liftgaterelease.................3-26
Light Air bag warning light .........1-66,2-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-8
Bulbreplacement..............8-27
Charge warning light .............2-9
Foglights...................8-26
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-31
Headlight control switch ..........2-32
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..................2-58
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-11,2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-57
Security indicator light ............2-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ................2-8,2-13
Lights Maplights ..................2-59
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Gloveboxlock................2-50
Liftgaterelease...............3-26
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-25
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-11,2-23
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-11,2-24
Luggage hook
..................2-51
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-52
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-13
Maplights ....................2-59
Mappocket....................2-47
Memory Seat ...................3-34
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-35
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......
3-32
Outside mirrors ...............3-32
Vanity mirror .................3-31
Mirrors ......................3-32
Moonroof ..................2-55,7-4
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-5
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