CHANGING ENGINE OIL
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.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
Aby turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine oil filter” in
this section.●Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
●Check your local regulations.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:
25 ft-lb (34 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
For additional information on drain and refill
capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around
the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.LDI2937
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9 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.......9-2
Fuel recommendation...........................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations..........9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............................9-7
Specifications.....................................9-8
Engine........................................9-8
Wheels and tires...............................9-9
Dimensions and weights........................9-9
When traveling or registering in another country......9-10
Vehicle identification..............................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate.........9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number)..............................9-10
Engine serial number...........................9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Emission control information label...............9-11
Tire and loading information label................9-12
Air conditioner specification label................9-12
Installing front license plate........................9-13Vehicle loading information........................9-14
Terms........................................9-14
Vehicle load capacity..........................9-15
Securing the load..............................9-17
Loading tips..................................9-18
Measurement of weights.......................9-18
Towing a trailer...................................9-18
Maximum load limits...........................9-19
Towing load/specification.......................9-22
Towing safety.................................9-22
Flat towing for front wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped)...............................9-29
Flat towing for All–Wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped)...............................9-29
Uniform tire quality grading........................9-30
Emission control system warranty..................9-31
Reporting safety defects..........................9-31
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test.....9-32
Event Data Recorders (EDR) (if so equipped)........9-33
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-34
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.
Fluid types Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 74 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recom-
mendation” in this section.
Engine oil
Drain and refillVQ35DEWith oil filter
change5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE
5W-30 conventions petroleum oils may be used.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil
and oil filter recommendations” in this section of
the manual.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil”
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
of this manual.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil”
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
of this manual. Without oil filter
change4-3/4 qt 4 qt 4.5 L
Engine coolant With reservoir 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal9.6 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid — — —• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN
CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY in INFINITI CVTs. Do not
mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not
equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recommended is not
covered under the INFINITI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information
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. It is rec-
ommended that you visit 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.
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 capacitiesin 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 ApprovalCommittee (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.
LTI2051
9-6Technical and consumer information
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-57
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-14
Car phone or CB radio.............4-113
CD care and cleaning..............4-98
CD player (See audio system).........4-76
Check tire pressure...............2-28
Child restraints.......1-25,1-25,1-27,1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-46
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap.......1-31
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-15
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrolseatswitch...........2-44
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System)........4-18
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System).......4-9
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Cold weather driving..............5-144
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-76
Consolebox...................2-52
Consolelight...................2-65
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-18
Control panel buttons..............4-11Brightness/contrast button......4-10,4-20
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-11
Without navigation system..........4-4
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).......4-99
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-49
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level........8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosion protection...............7-6
Cruisecontrol...............5-74,5-75
Cupholders...................2-54
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-39
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-36
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player.......4-80
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-40
Display......................2-16
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons) ........4-4,4-11
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system.....5-95
Doors........................3-4
Drive belt.....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-34
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-144Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-18
Precautions when starting and driving....5-4
Driving the vehicle................5-18
Dual head restraint DVD system.......4-101
Dual power moonroof...........2-62,2-62
E
Economy-fuel.................5-130
Emergency engine shutoff.........5-15,6-3
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-31
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-16
Blockheater ................5-145
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level........8-9
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-8
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Engine serial number............9-11
Engine specifications.............9-8
Starting the engine.............5-17
Engine coolant temperature gauge.......2-6
Enter button.................4-4,4-11
Event Data recorders..............9-33
10-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............2-50
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Engine coolant.................8-8
Engine oil...................8-10
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-41
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB).......2-10
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-56
Front power seat adjustment...........1-3
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-130
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-27
Fuel gauge...................2-7
Fuel octane rating...............9-5
Fuel recommendation.............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning...........2-30Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tirepressure.................8-28
Fuel-filler door..................3-27
Fuelgauge.....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusiblelinks ...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.............2-67,2-69,2-70
Gascap .....................3-27
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.....................2-52
Gloveboxlock..................2-52
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4-113, 4-127
Hazard warning flasher switch..........6-2
Headlight aiming control............2-39
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-36
Headlight control switch............2-37
Headlights....................8-26
Headlights, aiming control............2-39
Head restraints..................1-11Heated rear seats................2-43
Heated seats...................2-42
Heated steering wheel.............2-45
Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)...............4-48
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-49
Heater operation
...............4-49
Heater and air conditioner (automatic).....4-48
Hill start assist system.............5-139
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.............2-67,2-69,2-70
Hood.......................3-21
Hook
Luggage hook................2-56
Horn .......................2-41
I
Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch........5-13
Imageviewer...................4-21
Immobilizer system................5-16
Important vehicle information label.......9-11
In-cabin microfilter................8-19
Increasing fuel economy............5-130
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)...............2-8,2-9,2-13
INFINITI Drive mode selector..........5-23
INFINITI Intelligent Key System.......3-2,3-7
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system................2-31,3-4,5-16
INFINITI voice recognition system.......4-139
Information display................2-16
10-3
Instrument brightness control........2-40
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror......3-32
Outside mirrors...............3-32
Vanity mirror.................3-31
Mirrors......................3-32
Moonroof......................7-4
Moving Object Detection (MOD)........4-43
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5
Odometer.....................2-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engine oil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Oneshotcall..............4-117, 4-129
Outside mirrors.................3-32
Overheat
Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form...........9-34
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-34
P
Parking
Parking brake operation...........5-22Parking/parking on hills..........5-134
Parking brake...................5-22
Personallights..................2-66
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system.................4-113, 4-127
Power
Power door locks............3-5,3-6
Power outlet..............2-48,2-49
Power rear windows.............2-60
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-134
Power windows...............2-58
Rear power windows............2-60
Power inverter switch..............2-47
Power outlet................2-48,2-49
Power steering.................5-134
Power steering fluid...............8-13
Precautions
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-9
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-46
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-46
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-16
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-49
Precautions when starting and driving....5-4
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW).....................5-117
Push starting...................6-12R
Radio
CarphoneorCBradio...........4-113
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-72
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-99
Rainsensor....................2-34
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-32
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)........5-66
Rear power windows..............2-60
RearView Monitor................4-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-36
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-35
Recommended Fluids...............9-2
Recorders
EventData..................9-33
Refrigerant recommendation...........9-7
Registering a vehicle in another country....9-10
Remote Start...............3-19,5-17
Reporting safety defects (US only).......9-31
Roadside assistance program..........6-2
Roof rack.....................2-57
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Child seat belts.....1-27,1-34,1-40,1-46
Reporting safety defects (US only).....9-31
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment.........1-3
10-5
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 regu-
lar 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 E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or E-85
fuel in a vehicle not specifically de-
signed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is not cov-
ered by the INFINITI New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty.●Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT) . Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la-
beled to indicate MMT content, so you
may have to consult your gasoline re-
tailer for more details. Note that Fed-
eral and California laws prohibit the use
of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
●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.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
For additional information, refer to “Tire and load-
ing information label” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the break-in procedure recommenda-
tions for the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle. For additional information, refer to
“Break-in schedule” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in vehicle damage
or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION