2018 INFINITI Q70 oil dipstick

0-10Illustrated table of contents
SDI2538
VK56VD ENGINE
1. Battery (P.8-16)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-19)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Drive belts (P.8-18)
12. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

JVC0538X
VQ37VHR ENGINE
Type A
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
2. Battery (P.8-16)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-19)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Drive belts (P.8-18)
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0-12Illustrated table of contents
JVC0539X
Type B
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
2. Battery (P.8-16)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-19)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Drive belts (P.8-18)

Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging system
is not functioning properly. Turn the engine
off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, missing or if the light remains
on, have your vehicle serviced immediately. It
is recommended you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system.
If the warning light illuminates, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and turn
on the DCA system again.
If it is not possible to turn on the system or
the warning light stays on, it may indicate
that the system is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop
the engine immediately and call an INFINITI
retailer or other authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine
oil” (P.8-10).)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if so
equipped)
Thiswarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
It turns off after the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the Forward
Emergency Braking (FEB) system is set to
OFF on the center display.
If the light illuminates when the FEB system
is ON, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. See “Forward Emergency Brak-
ing (FEB)” (P.5-101) for more details.
This light will also illuminates if the Active
Trace Control is malfunctioning. Although
the vehicle is still driveable under normal
conditions, have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service. (See “Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) system” (P.5-123).)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem.
If the warning light comes on, park the
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8-4Do-it-yourself
SDI2538
1. Battery
2. Fuse/fusible link holder
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Drive belts
12. Fuse/fusible link holder

8-6Do-it-yourself
JVC0538X
Type A
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Drive belts

JVC0539X
Type B
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Drive belts
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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into the
oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the range
.
If the oil level is below, remove the oil
filler cap and pour recommended oil
through the opening. Do not overfill
.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND
FILTER
Vehicle set-up
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.
.Place the safety jack stands under thevehicle jack-up points.
.A suitable adapter should be attachedto the jack stand saddle.
5. Remove the plastic engine undercover.
.Remove the small plastic clip at the center point of the undercover.
.Then remove the other bolts that holdthe undercover in place.
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and sup-
port points are used to avoid vehicle
damage.
SDI2543
VK56VD engine — 2WD models
SDI2335
VQ37VHR engine — 2WD models
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