2018 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID oil

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Brake lines and cables II I I I I
Brake pads and rotors$ II I I I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
Automatic transmission
fluid See NOTE (1)
Transfer fluid and dif-
ferential gear oil See NOTE (2)
II I I I I
Steering gear and link-
age, axle and suspension
parts$ II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft and drive
shaft boots (AWD mod-
els)$ II I I I I
Exhaust system$ II I
In-cabin microfilter RR R R
Intelligent Key battery RR R R
Maintenance and schedules9-11

9-12Maintenance and schedules
MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at of miles, kilo-
meters or months,
whichever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Brake lines & cables IIII I I
Brake pads & rotors$ IIII I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
Automatic transmission
fluid See NOTE (1)
Transfer fluid & differen-
tial gear oil See NOTE (2)
IIII I I
Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension parts$ II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft & drive
shaft boots (AWD mod-
els)$ IIII I I
Exhaust system$ II I
In-cabin microfilter RRR R
Intelligent Key battery RRR R
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “$ ” should be
performed more frequently according to
“Maintenance under severe driving condi-
tions” (P.9-13).
(1) Periodic maintenance is not required.
(2) If using a car-top carrier, or driving on
rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles (32,000
km) or 24 months.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under “General
maintenance” (P.9-2).

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ..... 10-2Fuel information ........................................................ 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ............ 10-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................................... 10-7
Specifications .................................................................. 10-8
Engine ........................................................................\
.. 10-8
Wheels and tires ........................................................ 10-9
Dimensions ................................................................... 10-9
When traveling or registering in
another country ............................................................ 10-10
Vehicle identification ................................................... 10-10 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 10-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...................................................... 10-10
Engine serial number .............................................. 10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......... 10-11
Emission control information label ..................... 10-11
Tire and loading information label ..................... 10-12
Air conditioner specification label ...................... 10-12 Installing front license plate ..................................... 10-13
Removing air deflectors ............................................. 10-14
Vehicle loading information ...................................... 10-15
Terms ........................................................................\
10-15
Vehicle load capacity ........................................... 10-16
Loading tips ............................................................. 10-17
Measurement of weights .................................... 10-17
Towing a trailer ............................................................ 10-18 Flat towing ............................................................. 10-18
Uniform tire quality grading ..................................... 10-18
Treadwear ............................................................... 10-18
Traction AA, A, B and C ..................................... 10-19
Temperature A, B and C ..................................... 10-19
Emission control system warranty ......................... 10-19
Reporting safety defects ........................................... 10-20
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test (US only) ................................................................ 10-21
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ................................... 10-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 10-22

10-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 67.4 L 17-7/8 gal 14-7/8 galÂSee “Fuel information” (P.10-4).
Engine oil
*1Drain and refill*1: For additional information, see “Changing engine oil and oil filter”
(P.8-10). With oil filter change 4.9 L 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt
ÂGenuine “Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN” is
recommended.
 If the above motor oil is not available, use an
equivalent motor oil that matches the above grade
and viscosity. For additional information, see “En-
gine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.10-6).
Without oil filter
change
4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt
Engine coolant With reservoir Pressurized radiator reservoir tank 10.8 L 11-3/8 qt 9-1/2 qtÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Non-pressurized ra-
diator reservoir tank 2WD model
9.8 L 10-3/8 qt 8-5/8 qt
AWD model 10.3 L 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt
Reservoir Pressurized radiator reservoir tank 0.9 L1 qt 3/4 qt
Non-pressurized radiator reservoir tank 0.8 L 7/8 qt 3/4 qt
Inverter coolant With reservoir 2.4 L 2-1/2 qt 2-1/8 qt
Reservoir 0.4 L 3/8 qt 3/8 qt
Automatic transmission fluid
———Â
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
 INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Ma-
tic S ATF ONLY in INFINITI automatic transmis-
sions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that
are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
may damage the automatic transmission. Damage
caused by the use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under the INFINITI’s new
vehicle limited warranty.
Differential gear oil Front
———Â
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-
5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-syn-
thetic) oil.
Rear ———Â
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S
GL-5 synthetic 75W-90 or equivalent
Transfer fluid ———ÂGenuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
 INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Ma-
tic J ATF ONLY in INFINITI transfers. Do not mix
with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equiva-
lent to Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may damage
the transfer. Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not covered under
the INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to the
instructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section. Â
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
*2or equivalent DOT 3*2: Available in mainland U.S.A through an INFINITI
retailer.
Multi-purpose grease ———ÂNLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant
———Â
HFC-134a (R-134a)
 For additional information, see “Vehicle identifica-
tion” (P.10-10) for air conditioner specification
label.
Air conditioning system lubricants —— —ÂAE-10
Window washer fluid ———Â
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate
Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
Technical and consumer information10-3

10-6Technical and consumer information
damage to the engine. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
JVT0159X
API certification mark
API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in order
to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the Amer-
ican Petroleum Institute (API) certificationor International Lubricant Standardization
and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certifica-
tion and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification 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
additives. 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 that the engine oil viscosity be
selected based on the temperatures at which
the vehicle will be operated 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 vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine 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. Oil and filter other
than the specified quality, or oil and filter
change intervals longer than recommended
could reduce engine life. Damage to engines
caused by improper maintenance or use of
incorrect oil and filter quality and/or vis-
cosity is not covered by the new INFINITI
vehicle limited warranties.
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 recom-mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you use
your vehicle.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your INFINITI
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the lubricant,
AE-10.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or
lubricant may cause severe damage to
the air conditioning system and may
require the replacement of all air condi-
tioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
governmental regulations require the recov-
ery and recycling of any refrigerant during
automotive air conditioning system service.
Your INFINITI retailer has the trained tech-
nicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioning system refrigerant.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer when servicing your air conditioning
system.
Technical and consumer information10-7

11-2
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-18
Child safety ............................................................ 1-16
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders .......................................... 2-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-14
Circuit breaker
Fusible link ...................................................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ........................................................................\
2-30
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-51
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-135
Console box ........................................................... 2-50
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-6
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-8
Courtesy light ....................................................... 2-59
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-70 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) ..................................................... 5-89
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-72
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-23
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-47
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-28D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-40
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-36
Dimensions ............................................................ 10-9
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................. 5-126
Direct Response Hybrid
®System warning
light (hybrid system warning light) .................. 2-11
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-93
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-29
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-30
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-24
Driving Cold weather driving .................................. 5-135
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-15
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Driving aids ............................................................ 2-29
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-15
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-21
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-22
Economy Fuel .................................................................. 5-122
Efficient use of your vehicle ...... Hybrid System-8
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-29
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-29
Emergency shut-off system ...... Hybrid System-4
Emission control information label ............... 10-11 Emission control system maintenance ............ 9-8
Emission control system warranty ............... 10-19
Energy flow .................................... Hybrid System-6
Energy monitor .................................................... 2-27
Energy monitors ........................... Hybrid System-5
engine
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-121
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-7
Changing engine oil and oil filter ............. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-6
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-9
Emergency hybrid system shut off .......... 5-13
Engine block heater ................................... 5-136
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-3
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-5
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-9
Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-25
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation .................................. 10-6
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 10-7
Engine serial number .................................. 10-11
Engine specifications ................................... 10-8
If your vehicle overheats ............................... 6-8
Remote engine start indicator ................... 2-21
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................ 2-29
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ........................ 3-30