2018 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID Owner's Manual

The maintenance intervals shown on the
preceding pages are for normal operating
conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated
under severe driving conditions as shown
below, more frequent maintenance must be
performed on the following items as shown
in the table.
Severe driving conditions
.Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles
(8 km).
. Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles
(16 km) with outside temperatures re-
maining below freezing.
. Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go
“rush hour” traffic.
. Extensive idling and/or low speed driving
for long distances, such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use.
. Driving in dusty conditions.
. Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread
roads.
. Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect
and correct or replace as necessary.Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12
months
Brake pads & rotors InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts Inspect
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Propeller shaft & drive shaft
boots (AWD models) Inspect
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Maintenance and schedules9-13
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
DRIVING CONDITIONS

9-14Maintenance and schedules
JVM0742X
HEV LI-ION BATTERY
REPLACEMENT RECORD

JVM0736X
Maintenance and schedules9-15

9-16Maintenance and schedules
5,000 Miles (8,000 km) or 6 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:10,000 Miles (16,000 km) or 12 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 18 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 24 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: 25,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 30 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 36 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
35,000 Miles (56,000 km) or 42 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or 48 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 54 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
MAINTENANCE LOG

50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 60 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:55,000 Miles (88,000 km) or 66 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 72 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
65,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 78 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: 70,000 Miles (112,000 km) or 84 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 90 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
80,000 Miles (128,000 km) or 96 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: 85,000 Miles (136,000 km) or 102 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 108 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
Maintenance and schedules9-17

9-18Maintenance and schedules
95,000 Miles (152,000 km) or 114 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:100,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 120 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 126 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
110,000 Miles (176,000 km) or 132 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: 115,000 Miles (184,000 km) or 138 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 144 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:

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