2017 INFINITI QX60 recommended oil

Fluid typeCapacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US Measure
Imperial Measure
Differential gear oil —— —• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super
Semi-synthetic API GL-5, Viscosity SAE
75W-90
• The use of differential gear oil other than the
specified may cause vehicle malfunctions and
result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
Transfer oil —— —• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super
GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-
synthetic) oil
Brake fluid —— —• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid*2 or equivalent DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland USA through an
INFINITI retailer.
Multi-purpose grease —— —• NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air condi-
tioner system refrigerant and oil recommenda-
tions” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil —— —• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG
or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air condi-
tioner system refrigerant and oil recommenda-
tions” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 5 L1-3/8 gal 1-1/8 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Con-
centrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
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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 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.
LTI2051
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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
Warranty.Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
For additional information on maintenance
schedules, refer to the “Maintenance and sched-
ules” section of this manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your INFINITI
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, Genuine
NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG or the
exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. An INFINITI retailer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer when servicing your air conditioner system.
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●When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
● Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward. ●
Never tow your front wheel drive vehicle
with the front tires on the ground. Doing
so may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
● DO NOT tow your front wheel drive con-
tinuously variable transmission vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter-
nal transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by INFINITI”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
● Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Never flat tow your All-wheel drive
(AWD) vehicle. ●
DO NOT tow your All-wheel drive (AWD)
vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
Doing so may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by INFINITI”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously
variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly manufac-
turer’s recommendations when using their prod-
uct.
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C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-58
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-115
CD care and cleaning ..............4-95
CD player (See audio system) .........4-78
Check tire pressure ...............2-27
Child restraints .......1-26,1-26,1-28,1-30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-30
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-33
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-33
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-15
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrolseatswitch...........2-44
Clock set/adjustment ..............4-15
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-142
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-78
Consolebox...................2-55
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid .......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons Backbutton..................4-5
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-5
Clockset...................4-15 Setting button
.................4-5
Controls Audio controls ................4-70
Audio controls (steering wheel) ....4-7,4-71
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-49
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol...............5-74,5-75
Cupholders...................2-56
D
Daytime Running Light System .........2-41
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-36
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player .......4-89
Dimensionsandweights ............10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-42
Display......................2-17
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-5, 4-8
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system .....5-96
Doors ........................3-4
Drive belt .....................8-13
Drive positioner, Automatic ........3-36,3-38
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-142
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17 Precautions when starting and driving
....5-4
Driving the vehicle ................5-17
Dual panel moonroof ..............2-64
Dual power moonroof ...........2-64,2-64
E
Economy-fuel.................5-128
Emergency engine shutoff .........5-15,6-3
Emission control information label ......10-11
Emission control system warranty .......10-30
Engine Before

starting the engine ..........5-16
Blockheater ................5-143
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Changingengineoil..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Engine serial number ............10-11
Engine specifications ............10-8
Starting the engine .............5-16
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
Event Data recorders .............10-32
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
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Extendedstorageswitch ............2-52F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-9
Engine coolant .................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch .................2-43
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-10
Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system) .................1-58
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-138
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-128
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-29
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-27
Fuel efficient driving tips ............5-126 Fuel-filler door
..................3-29
Fuelgauge.....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-18
Fusiblelinks ...................8-18
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .............2-69,2-71,2-72
Gascap .....................3-29
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 ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-54
Gloveboxlock..................2-54
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-37
Headlight control switch ............2-37
Headlights ....................8-22
Headphones (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .............4-107
Head restraints ..................1-12
Heated rear seats ................2-46
Heated seats ...................2-45
Heated steering wheel .............2-47 Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-48
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-49
Heater operation ...............4-50
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-48
Hill start assist system .............5-137
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.............2-69,2-71,2-72
H
ood.......................3-21
Hook Luggage hook ................2-58
Horn .......................2-43
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-13
Immobilizer system ................5-16
Important vehicle information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-15
Increasing fuel economy ............5-128
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
Information display ................2-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-33
Instrument brightness control ..........2-42
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-42
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Map pocket....................2-53
Memory Seat ...............3-36,3-38
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-42
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-33
Outside mirrors ...............3-34
Vanity mirror .................3-33
Mirrors ......................3-33
Mobile Entertainment System (MES) ......4-95
Moonroof ......................7-4
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-43
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Outside mirrors .................3-34
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-33
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-33 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parking on hills ..........5-132
Parking brake ...................5-22
Personallights..................2-68
Power Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet ..............2-50,2-51
Power rear windows .............2-61
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
Power steering system ...........5-132
Power windows ...............2-60
Rear power windows ............2-61
Power inverter switch ..............2-49
Power outlet ................2-50,2-51
Power steering .................5-132
Power steering fluid ................8-9
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-8
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-17
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-50
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) .....................5-115
Push starting ...................6-12 R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-115
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-70
Steering wheel audio control switch .4-7, 4-71
Rainsensor....................2-34
Readiness
for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-31
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-66
Rear power windows ..............2-61
RearView Monitor ................4-20
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-36
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-35
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-32
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote controller (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .............4-105
Remote Start ...............3-19,5-17
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-30
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Roof rack .....................2-59
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-30
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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 Motor Oil 0W-20 SN”
For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
Refer to the Tire and loading information label.
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
“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