2018 INFINITI Q60 Owners Manual

9-20Maintenance and schedules
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10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants...... 10-2
Fuel information (for VR30DDTT
engine model)............................................................... 10-3
Fuel information (for 2.0L turbo gasoline
engine model)............................................................... 10-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation............ 10-8
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................................. 10-10
Specifications.................................................................. 10-11
Engine.......................................................................... 10-11
Wheels and tires ...................................................... 10-12
Dimensions ................................................................ 10-13
When traveling or registering in
another country............................................................. 10-14
Vehicle identification.................................................... 10-14
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 10-14
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...................................................... 10-14
Engine serial number .............................................. 10-15
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......... 10-15
Emission control information label..................... 10-16
Tire and loading information label...................... 10-16
Air conditioner specification label ...................... 10-16Installing front license plate....................................... 10-17
Removing air deflectors............................................... 10-17
Vehicle loading information....................................... 10-18
Terms ........................................................................ 10-18
Vehicle load capacity............................................ 10-19
Loading tips ............................................................ 10-20
Measurement of weights.................................... 10-20
Towing a trailer............................................................. 10-21
Flat towing.............................................................. 10-21
Uniform tire quality grading...................................... 10-22
Treadwear ............................................................... 10-22
Traction AA, A, B and C...................................... 10-22
Temperature A, B and C...................................... 10-22
Emission control system warranty.......................... 10-23
Reporting safety defects............................................ 10-23
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test (US only)................................................................. 10-24
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................... 10-25
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 10-25

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
MeasureUS
MeasureImperial
Measure
Fuel 76 L 20 gal 16-5/8 galÂSee “Fuel information (for VR30DDTT engine model)” (P.10-3) or “Fuel information (for
2.0L turbo gasoline engine model)” (P.10-5).
Engine oil
*1Drain and refill*1: For additional
information, see
“Engine oil” (P.8-
10).VR30DDTT
engine modelTwo-Wheel
Drive (2WD)
modelWith oil filter
change4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qtÂGenuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
ÂIf the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that matches the above
grade and viscosity. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P.10-8). Without oil fil-
ter change4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt
All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)
modelWith oil filter
change5.4 L 5-3/4 qt 4-3/4 qt
Without oil fil-
ter change5.2 L 5-1/2 qt 4-5/8 qt
2.0L turbo
gasoline en-
gine modelTwo-Wheel
Drive (2WD)
modelWith oil filter
change6.3 L 6-5/8 qt 5-1/2 qtÂEngine oil meeting specification MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-30 or equivalent.
ÂAs an alternative to this recommended oil, engine oils meeting specification MB229.5,
viscosity SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40 may be used and meet all specifications and
requirements necessary to maintain the new vehicle limited warranty.
ÂFor additional information, refer to “Selecting the correct oil” (P.10-9) and “Oil viscosity”
(P.10-9) under “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.10-8) of this manual. Without oil fil-
ter change5.8 L 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt
All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)
modelWith oil filter
change6.6 L 7 qt 5-7/8 qt
Without oil fil-
ter change6.1 L 6-1/2 qt 5-3/8 qt
Engine coolant VR30DDTT
engine modelStandard and
premium
gradeTotal (with re-
servoir)8.8 L 9-1/4 qt 7-3/4 qtÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 0.6 L 5/8 qt 1/2 qt
Sport grade Total (with re-
servoir)10.3 L 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt
Reservoir 0.6 L 5/8 qt 1/2 qt
2.0L turbo
gasoline en-
gine modelTotal (with reservoir) 9.0 L 9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qtÂBASF Glysantin
®G48®ÂUse BASF Glysantin®G48®or equivalent in its quality. Any damage to the vehicle or
within the engine cooling system caused by the use of engine coolant other than as
recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty.
Reservoir 0.9 L 1 qt 3/4 qt
Intercooler coolant Total (with reservoir) 3.2 L 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qtÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 0.4 L 3/8 qt 3/8 qt
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
MeasureUS
MeasureImperial
Measure
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) — — —ÂGenuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
ÂINFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF ONLY in INFINITI automatic
transmissions. 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 recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s new
vehicle limited warranty.
Differential gear
oilFront — — —ÂGenuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conven-
tional (non-synthetic) oil
Rear — — —ÂGenuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic 75W-90 or equivalent
Transfer fluid — — —ÂGenuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
ÂINFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF ONLY in INFINITI transfers.
Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent 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.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according
to the instructions in the “8. Do-it-
yourself” section.ÂGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
*4or equivalent DOT 3*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through an INFINITI retailer.
Power steering fluidÂGenuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent
ÂUse of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF may prevent the power
steering system from operating properly.
Multi-purpose grease — — —ÂNLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — —ÂHFC-134a (R-134a)
For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.10-14) for air conditioner
specification label.
Air conditioning system lubricants — — —ÂNISSAN A/C System Oil PAG or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid — — —ÂGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
FUEL INFORMATION (for
VR30DDTT engine model)
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number 96).
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with 93 AKI number
(Research octane number 98) to obtain the
maximum vehicle performance and the best
driveability.If unleaded premium gasoline is not avail-
able, unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI number
(Research octane number 91) may be tem-
porarily used, but only under the following
precautions:
.Have the fuel tank filled only partially
with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill
up with unleaded premium gasoline as
soon as possible..Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
Use unleaded premium gasoline for max-
imum vehicle performance.
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10-4Technical and consumer information
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect
warranty coverage.
.Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
.Do not use a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed to run on
a fuel containing more than 15%
ethanol. Using a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol in a vehicle not
specifically designed for a fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol can
adversely affect the emission control
devices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle
limited warranty.
.Do not use fuel that contains the
octane booster methylcyclopentadie-
nyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Using fuel containing MMT may
adversely affect vehicle performance
and vehicle emissions. Not all fuel
dispensers are labeled to indicate
MMT content, so you may have toconsult your gasoline retailer for
more details. Note that Federal and
California laws prohibit the use of
MMT in reformulated gasoline.
.U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
tified by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percen-
tage for that region.
Gasoline specifications
INFINITI recommends using gasoline that
meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC) specifications where it is available.
Many of the automobile manufacturers
developed this specification to improve
emission system and vehicle performance.
Ask your service station manager if the
gasoline meets the World-Wide Fuel Char-
ter (WWFC) specifications.
Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing
reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are
specially designed to reduce vehicle emis-
sions. INFINITI supports efforts towards
cleaner air and suggests that you use
reformulated gasoline when available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and
methanol with or without advertising their
presence. INFINITI does not recommend the
use of fuels of which the oxygenate content
and the fuel compatibility for your INFINITI
cannot be readily determined. If in doubt, ask
your service station manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please
take the following precautions as the usage
of such fuels may cause vehicle performance
problems and/or fuel system damage.
.The fuel should be unleaded and have an
octane rating no lower than that re-
commended for unleaded gasoline.
.If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a
methanol blend, is used, it should con-
tain no more than 15% oxygenate.
.If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It should
also contain a suitable amount of ap-
propriate cosolvents and corrosion in-
hibitors. If not properly formulated with
appropriate cosolvents and corrosion
inhibitors, such methanol blends may
cause fuel system damage and/or vehi-
cle performance problems. At this time,
sufficient data is not available to ensure
that all methanol blends are suitable for

use in INFINITI vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems such
as engine stalling or hard hot starting are
experienced after using oxygenate-blend
fuels, immediately change to a non-oxyge-
nate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E-15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15%
fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-
15 can only be used in vehicles designed to
run on E-15 fuel. U.S. government regula-
tions require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps
to be identified with small, square, orange
and black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85%
fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-
85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
U.S. government regulations require fuel
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified
by a small, square, orange and black label
with the common abbreviation or the appro-
priate percentage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting
additive. INFINITI does not recommend the
use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may
adversely affect vehicle performance, in-
cluding the emissions control system. Note
that while some fuel pumps label MMT
content, not all do, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for more de-
tails.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold com-
mercially. Many of these additives intended
for gum, varnish or deposit removal may
contain active solvent or similar ingredients
that can be harmful to the fuel system and
engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If severe,
this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octanerating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level roads,
it is recommended you have an INFINITI
retailer correct the condition. Failure to
correct the condition is misuse of the
vehicle, for which INFINITI is not respon-
sible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knock-
ing, after-run or overheating. This in turn
may cause excessive fuel consumption or
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.
FUEL INFORMATION (for 2.0L
turbo gasoline engine model)
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not avail-
able, unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI number
(Research octane number 91) may be tem-
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10-6Technical and consumer information
porarily used, but only under the following
precautions:
.Have the fuel tank filled only partially
with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill
up with unleaded premium gasoline as
soon as possible.
.Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
Use unleaded premium gasoline for max-
imum vehicle performance.
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect
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 or E-85 fuel. Using E-
15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not
specifically designed for E-15 or E-
85 fuel can adversely affect the
emission control devices and systems
of the vehicle. Damage caused by
such fuel is not covered by the
INFINITI new vehicle limited war-ranty.
.Do not use fuel that contains the
octane booster methylcyclopentadie-
nyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Using fuel containing MMT may
adversely affect vehicle performance
and vehicle emissions. Not all fuel
dispensers are labeled to indicate
MMT content, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for
more details. Note that Federal and
California laws prohibit the use of
MMT in reformulated gasoline.
.U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
tified by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percen-
tage for that region.
Gasoline specifications
INFINITI recommends using gasoline that
meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC) specifications where it is available.
Many of the automobile manufacturers
developed this specification to improve
emission system and vehicle performance.
Ask your service station manager if the
gasoline meets the World-Wide Fuel Char-
ter (WWFC) specifications.
Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing
reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are
specially designed to reduce vehicle emis-
sions. INFINITI supports efforts towards
cleaner air and suggests that you use
reformulated gasoline when available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and
methanol with or without advertising their
presence. INFINITI does not recommend the
use of fuels of which the oxygenate content
and the fuel compatibility for your INFINITI
cannot be readily determined. If in doubt, ask
your service station manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please
take the following precautions as the usage
of such fuels may cause vehicle performance
problems and/or fuel system damage.
.The fuel should be unleaded and have an
octane rating no lower than that re-
commended for unleaded gasoline.
.If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a
methanol blend, is used, it should con-
tain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
.E-15 fuel contains more than 10%
oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely

affect the emission control devices and
systems of the vehicle and should not be
used. Damage caused by such fuel is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle
limited warranty.
.If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It should
also contain a suitable amount of ap-
propriate cosolvents and corrosion in-
hibitors. If not properly formulated with
appropriate cosolvents and corrosion
inhibitors, such methanol blends may
cause fuel system damage and/or vehi-
cle performance problems. At this time,
sufficient data is not available to ensure
that all methanol blends are suitable for
use in INFINITI vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems such
as engine stalling or hard hot starting are
experienced after using oxygenate-blend
fuels, immediately change to a non-oxyge-
nate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E-15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15%
fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-
15 can only be used in vehicles designed to
run on E-15 fuel. Do not use E-15 in yourvehicle. U.S. government regulations require
fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied with small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or the
appropriate percentage for that region.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85%
fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-
85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
U.S. government regulations require fuel
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified
by a small, square, orange and black label
with the common abbreviation or the appro-
priate percentage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting
additive. INFINITI does not recommend the
use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may
adversely affect vehicle performance, in-
cluding the emissions control system. Note
that while some fuel pumps label MMT
content, not all do, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for more de-
tails.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold com-
mercially. Many of these additives intended
for gum, varnish or deposit removal may
contain active solvent or similar ingredients
that can be harmful to the fuel system and
engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If severe,
this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level roads,
it is recommended you have an INFINITI
retailer correct the condition. Failure to
correct the condition is misuse of the
vehicle, for which INFINITI is not respon-
sible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knock-
ing, after-run or overheating. This in turn
may cause excessive fuel consumption or
damage to the engine. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
Technical and consumer information10-7