2017 INFINITI QX30 automatic transmission fluid

NOTE
For vehicles fitted with Idle Stop/Start System:
When the engine is automatically stopped by
the Idle Stop/Start System the ignition switch
can still be operated as usual.
At the end of a journey turn the ignition OFF to
avoid a discharged battery. The Idle Stop/Start
System does not automatically turn ignition off.•Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
•Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least when-
ever you refuel.
•Check that all windows and lights are clean.
•Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Measure and check the tire
pressure for proper inflation.
•Check that all doors are closed.
•Position seat and adjust head restraints/
headrests.
•Adjust the inside and outside rear view mir-
rors.
•Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
•Check the operation of the warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
STARTING PROCEDURE WITH THE KEY
0OFF position
1ACC position
2ON position
3START position
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to position P (Park) by pressing the

button.
The transmission position indicator in the
vehicle information display shows

When the transmission is in position N (Neu-
tral), you can also start the engine with the
brake pedal depressed.
The starter is designed not to operate if the shift
lever is in any of the driving positions.
NPA1483
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE STARTING ENGINE
5-16Starting and driving

WARNING
•Never rely solely on the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) system to prevent the vehicle from
moving backward on a hill. Always drive
carefully and attentively. Depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is stopped on a
steep hill. Be especially careful when
stopped on a hill on frozen or muddy roads.
Failure to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards may result in a loss of control of
the vehicle and possible serious injury or
death.
•The Hill Start Assist system is not designed
to hold the vehicle at a standstill on a hill.
Depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped on a steep hill. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to roll backwards and may
result in a collision or serious personal in-
jury.
•The Hill Start Assist system may not prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill
under all load or road conditions. Always be
prepared to depress the brake pedal to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
Failure to do so may result in a collision or
serious personal injury.
•After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could rollaway There is a risk of an accident and in-
jury. Therefore, quickly move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
Never leave the vehicle when it is held by
hill start assist.
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It
holds the vehicle for a short time after you have
removed your foot from the brake pedal. This
gives you enough time to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll.
Hill start assist is not active if
•You are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient.
•On vehicles with automatic transmission, the
transmission is in position N.
•The electric parking brake is applied.
•VDC is malfunctioning.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole, or use the INFINITI Intelligent Key.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C), check
the antifreeze to assure proper winter protec-
tion. For additional information, see Engine
cooling system in the8. Do-it-yourself sec-
tion.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during ex-
tremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery
should be checked regularly. For details, see
Battery in the8. Do-it-yourself section of this
manual.
DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For details, see Changing engine
HILL START ASSIST (HSA) COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-93

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions..................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
2.0L Gasoline engine .................. .8-3
Engine cooling system ................... .8-3
Checking engine coolant level .............8-4
Changing engine coolant ................8-4
Engine oil ........................... .8-5
Checking engine oil level ................8-5
Changing engine oil .................. .8-5
Changing engine oil filter ................8-6
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ............8-7
Brake fluid .......................... .8-7
Window washer fluid .................... .8-8
Battery ............................ .8-9
Accessing Vehicle battery ...............8-10
Maintenance free battery ................8-10
Models with Idle Stop/Start System .........8-10
Battery replacement .................. .8-11
Reinitialisation procedure after battery
reconnection ...................... .8-12
Jump-starting ...................... .8-12
Drive belt .......................... .8-12
Spark plugs ..........................8-13
Air cleaner filter ...................... .8-13
Wiper blades .........................8-13 Cleaning
..........................8-13
Replacing front window wiper blades ........8-14
Replacing rear window wiper blade ..........8-15
Brakes ............................ .8-17
Self-adjusting brakes ..................8-17
Fuses ............................. .8-17
Before replacing a fuse .................8-17
Engine compartment .................. .8-17
Passenger compartment ................8-18
Intelligent key battery replacement ..........
.8-20
Checking the

battery ..................8-20
Replacing the battery ..................8-20
Lights ............................ .8-22
Exterior and interior lights ...............8-22
Replacement procedures ................8-24
Wheels and tires ..................... .8-26
Tire Pressure ...................... .8-26
Tire inflation pressure .................8-28
Tire labeling ...................... .8-28
Types of tires ..................... .8-30
Tire chains ....................... .8-31
Tire wear and damage .................8-31
Tire rotation ...................... .8-32
Replacing wheels and tires ..............8-32
Wheel balance ..................... .8-34

When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care to
prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or
damage to the vehicle. The following are gen-
eral precautions which should be closely ob-
served.
WARNING
•Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brake securely and block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Press the P (Park) button.
•Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
position when performing any parts re-
placement or repairs.
•Do not work under the hood while the en-
gine is hot. Always turn off the engine and
wait until it cools down.
•If you must work with the engine running,
keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from moving fans, belts and any other
moving parts.
•It is advisable to secure or remove any loose
clothing and any jewelry, such as rings,
watches, etc. before working on your ve-
hicle.
•If you must run the engine in an enclosed
space such as a garage, be sure there is
proper ventilation for exhaust gases to es-
cape.
•Never get under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by a jack.
•Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from fuel and the battery.
•Never connect or disconnect either the bat-
tery or any transistorized component con-
nector while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
•On gasoline engine models with the Multi-
port Fuel Injection system, the fuel filter and
fuel lines should be serviced by an INFINITI
retailer or qualified workshop because the
fuel lines are under high pressure even
when the engine is turned off.
•Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
engine cooling fan. It may come on at any
time without warning, even if the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the engine
is not running. To avoid injury, always dis-
connect the negative battery cable before
working near the fan.
•Always wear eye protection whenever you
work on your vehicle.
•Never leave the engine or the transmission
related component harness connector dis-
connected while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
•Avoid direct contact with used engine oil
and coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant, and/or other vehicle flu-
ids can hurt the environment. Always con-
form to local regulations for disposal of ve-
hicle fluids.
This “ 8. Do-it-yourself” section provides in-
structions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.
You should be aware that incomplete or im-
proper servicing may result in operating diffi-
culties or excessive emissions, and could affect
your warranty coverage. If in doubt about any
servicing, it is recommended you have it done by
an INFINITI retailer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-2Do-it-yourself

5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface witha clean rag.
CAUTION
•Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the en-
gine. Failure to do so could lead to an oil
leak and engine damage.
•The dipstick must be inserted in place to
prevent oil spillage from the dipstick hole
when filling the engine with oil.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis- tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn. Engine oil filter tightening torque:
19 ft-lb, 25 N•m
8. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil
if necessary. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer if checking or replacement is required.
CAUTION
•Use only Shell DCT-M1 or equivalent. Do not
mix with other fluids.
•Using automatic transmission fluid other
than Shell DCT-M1 may cause deterioration
in driveability and automatic transmission
durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission. Damage caused by the use of
fluids other than as recommended is not
covered by the warranty.
WARNING
•Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake systems.
The use of improper fluids can damage the
brake system and affect the vehicle’s stop-
ping ability.
•Clean the filler cap before removing.
•Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out of
the reach of children.
CAUTION
•Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces.
This will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled,
wash with water.
NDI1599
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) BRAKE FLUID
Do-it-yourself8-7

CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x 1,000 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever comes first. 51015202530354045505560
(km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96) months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors* II IIII
Brake fluid * RRR
Automatic transmission fluid III
Automatic transmission fluid and filter Replace every 60,000 miles or 60 months
Differential gear oil II IIII
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts* III
Tire rotation See NOTE (1)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD models)* IIIIII
Exhaust system* III
In-cabin microfilter RRR
I-key battery RRRR
NOTE:
(1) Refer to Tire rotation* earlier in this section.
Maintenance and Schedules9-11

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x
1,000 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first. 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
(km x 1,000) (104) (112) (120) (128) (136) (144) (152) (160) (168) (176) (184) (192) months 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144
Brake lines and cables II II II
Brake pads and rotors* II II II
Brake fluid* RR R
Automatic transmission fluid II I
Automatic transmission fluid and filter Replace every 60,000 miles or 60 months
Differential gear oil II II II
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts* II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (1)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD models)* IIII I I
Exhaust system* II I
In-cabin microfilter RR R
I-key battery RRR R
NOTE:
(1) Refer to Tire rotation* earlier in this section.
* Maintenance items with “*” should be performed more frequently according to Maintenance under severe driving conditionslater in this section
9-12Maintenance and Schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill quantities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedures instructedinthe
“8. 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 tank 13.2 gal
(4WD: 14.8 gal 11 gal
(4WD: 12.3 gal) 50 L
(4WD: 56 L)
–See Fuel recommendation later in this section.
Engine oil (*) The approximate capacities listed are for refilling during an engine oil change. *: For
additional information, seeChanging engine oilin the 8. Do-it-yourself section.
2.0L gasoline engine:
–Genuine INFINITI engine oil, Viscosity SAE 0W-30
For additional information, see Engine oil and oil filter recommendations later in this
section.
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 6 qt5 qt5.6 L
Cooling system with Reservoir 8.1 qt
6.7 qt 7.6
–Genuine INFINITI Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality
BASF Glysantin® G40®
–Use Genuine INFINITI Engine Coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid
possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use
of non-genuine engine coolant. Note that any repairs for incidents with the engine
cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the
warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(ATF) 6.6 qt
5.5 qt6.21 L Shell DCT-M1
Brake fluid Refill to the proper fluid level according to the instructions
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
–Genuine INFINITI brake fluid or equivalent. DOT 4+–Never mix different types of fluids.
Differential gear oil 0.8 qt0.65 qt 0.74 L
–Castrol BOT 355 75W-85
Multi-purpose grease ———
–NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioner system refriger-
ant ———
–HFC-134a
Air conditioner system lubri-
cant ———
–INFINITI A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS AND
CAPACITIES
10-2Technical information