2018 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID automatic transmission fluid

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions ................................................ 8-2
Engine compartment check locations ......................... 8-3VQ35HR engine ........................................................... 8-3
Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-5 Checking engine coolant level .................................. 8-6
Changing engine coolant ........................................... 8-7
Inverter cooling system ................................................... 8-7 Checking inverter coolant level ................................ 8-8
Changing inverter coolant ......................................... 8-9
Engine oil ........................................................................\
..... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................................ 8-9
Changing engine oil and oil filter .......................... 8-10
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......................... 8-12
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
. 8-12
Window washer fluid ..................................................... 8-13
12-volt battery ................................................................. 8-14
Checking battery fluid level .................................... 8-15
Jump starting .............................................................. 8-15
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
8-15 Replacing spark plugs ............................................... 8-16
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
.. 8-16 Windshield wiper blades ............................................... 8-17
Cleaning ...................................................................... 8-17
Replacing .................................................................... 8-18
Brakes ........................................................................\
........ 8-18 Self-adjusting brakes .............................................. 8-18
Brake pad wear warning ....................................... 8-18
Fuses ........................................................................\
.......... 8-19 Engine compartment and trunk ........................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ....................................... 8-20
Intelligent Key battery replacement .......................... 8-21
Lights ........................................................................\
........ 8-24 Headlights .................................................................. 8-25
Exterior and interior lights .................................... 8-25
Wheels and tires ............................................................ 8-28 Tire pressure ............................................................. 8-28
Tire labeling ............................................................... 8-32
Types of tires ........................................................... 8-34
Tire chains .................................................................. 8-35
Changing wheels and tires .................................... 8-36
Jacking up the vehicle and replacing tires ........ 8-39

8-12Do-it-yourself
When checking or replacement is required,
we recommend an INFINITI retailer for
servicing.
CAUTION
.It is recommended you use only
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Do
not mix with other fluids.
. Using automatic transmission fluid
(ATF) other than Genuine NISSAN
Matic S ATF may cause deterioration
in driveability and automatic trans-
mission durability, and may damage
the automatic transmission. Damage
caused by the use of fluid other than
as recommended is not covered by
the INFINITI new vehicle limited
warranty. For further brake fluid information, see
“Capacities and recommended fluids/lubri-
cants” (P.10-2) of this manual.
WARNING
.
Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake
system. The use of improper fluids
can damage the brake system and
affect the vehicle’s stopping ability.
. Clean the filler cap before removing.
. Brake fluid is poisonous and should
be stored carefully in marked con-
tainers 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 the surface with water.
JVM0053X
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid is below the MIN lineor the brake
warning light comes on, add Genuine
NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT 3fluid up to the MAX line
.
If fluid must be added frequently, the system
should be checked. It is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID (ATF) BRAKE FLUID

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).

10-2Technical 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

11 Index
Number
12-volt battery charge warning light ............... 2-9
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ................... 5-129
Acceleration guide ............................................... 2-27
Active Lane Control ............................................ 5-24
Active noise cancellation ................................. 5-137
Active sound enhancement ............................ 5-137
Active trace control .......................................... 5-132
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ..................... 1-51
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ...... 1-51
Air bag warning labels ....................................... 1-54
Air bag warning light .............................. 1-54, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ........................ 10-7
Air deflectors ..................................................... 10-14
Air vent ...................................................................... 7-5
Alarm How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ............................................. 2-32
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-10
Antenna .................................................................... 4-3 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................... 5-129
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-5
Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system .......... Hybrid System-9
Armrest ...................................................................... 1-4
Ashtray ................................................................... 2-47
Assist charge gauge ............ Hybrid System-6, 2-7
Audible reminders ................................................. 2-17
Audio ....................................................................... 2-29
Autolight system .................................................. 2-37
Automatic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-15
Automatic door locks ............................................ 3-5
Automatic drive positioner ............................... 3-30
Automatic seat positioner ................................ 3-30
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-9
B
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) .............. 5-59
Battery .................................................................... 8-14 Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ......... 3-2
Battery saver system ................................... 2-40
Intelligent Key ................................................. 8-21
Before starting the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
®System ................................ 5-14
Blind Spot Intervention®(BSI) system .......... 5-47 Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ............................... 5-39
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............. 5-129
Brake fluid ....................................................... 8-12
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-131
Brake system ............................................... 5-128
Brake system warning light (yellow) ........ 2-10
Brake warning light (red) ............................. 2-10
Parking brake operation ............................. 5-20
Rise-up and build-up .................................. 5-131
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-121
Bulb check/instrument panel .............................. 2-9
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-24
C
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ....................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ......................................... 4-3
Card holder ............................................................ 2-50
Catalytic converter Three-way catalyst ......................................... 5-5
Changing inverter coolant .................................. 8-9
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ 9-11
Chassis control ................................................... 5-134
Chassis control warning .................................... 2-23
Checking battery fluid level .............................. 8-15
Checking inverter coolant level ......................... 8-8
Child restraints ..................................................... 1-18
LATCH system ............................................... 1-20

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

EV mode odometer and twin
trip odometer ........................................................ 2-27
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......................... 10-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-11
FilterAir cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-16
Changing engine oil and oil filter ............. 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-22
Flat towing ......................................................... 10-18
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-6
Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-7
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-12
Brake fluid ....................................................... 8-12
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-5
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-9
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-13
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-43
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) ............ 5-104
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light .......................................................... 2-11 Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-45
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy ............................................... 5-122
Fuel octane rating ........................................ 10-4
Fuel recommendation .................................. 10-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-24
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-24
Gauge ................................................................... 2-7
Fuel economy history .................. Hybrid System-7
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .............................. 5-121
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-19
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-20
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-59
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-24
Gauge ........................................................................\
. 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge .......... 2-29
Fuel gauge .......................................................... 2-7
Odometer ........................................................... 2-6
Speedometer ..................................................... 2-6
Tachometer ........................................................ 2-7
Trip computer ................................................. 2-27
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2
Glove box ............................................................... 2-49
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-5
Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................. 2-41
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-36
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-44
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-45
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-136
High beam assist ................................................. 2-38
High temperature warning ............................... 2-22
High voltage cautions ................. Hybrid System-2
High voltage components ....... Hybrid System-10
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-134
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-59
Hood release ......................................................... 3-21
Hook Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-51
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-51
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-43
Hybrid system over heat warning .................. 2-22
Hybrid system start operation indicator ....... 2-20
Hybrid
vehicle characteristics ............... Hybrid System-11
Hybrid vehicle precautions ...... Hybrid System-10
11-3