2018 INFINITI QX30 automatic transmission fluid

•After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could
roll away There is a risk of an accident
and injury. Therefore, quickly move your
foot from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal. Never leave the vehicle
when it is held by hill start assist.
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It
holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake
pedal. This gives you enough time to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal and depress it before the vehicle
begins to roll.
Hill start assist is not active if
•You are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient.
•On vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission is in position N.
•The electric parking brake is applied.
•VDC is malfunctioning.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock be-
comes frozen, heat the key before inserting it
into the key hole, or use the INFINITI Intelli-
gent Key.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
check the antifreeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see
"Engine cooling system".
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during ex-
tremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery
should be checked regularly. For details, see
"Battery" of this manual.
DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For details, see "Changing engine
coolant" of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance of
these tires will be substantially reduced in
snowy and icy conditions. If you operate
your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,
INFINITI recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES on all four
wheels. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, stud-
ded tires may be used. However, some
U.S. states and Canadian provinces pro-
hibit their use. Check local, state and pro-
vincial laws before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
5-96Starting and driving

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.................8-2
Engine compartment check locations.........8-3
2.0L Gasoline engine.................8-3
Engine cooling system...................8-3
Checking engine coolant level............8-4
Changing engine coolant...............8-4
Engine oil...........................8-5
Checking engine oil level...............8-5
Changing engine oil..................8-5
Changing engine oil filter...............8-6
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)..........8-7
Brake fluid..........................8-7
Window washer fluid...................8-8
Battery............................8-9
Accessing Vehicle battery...............8-9
Maintenance free battery..............8-10
Models with Idle Stop/Start System.......8-10
Battery replacement.................8-10
Reinitialisation procedure after battery
reconnection......................8-12
Jump-starting.....................8-12
Drive belt..........................8-12
Spark plugs.........................8-12
Air cleaner filter......................8-13
Wiper blades........................8-13Cleaning.........................8-13
Replacing front window wiper blades......8-14
Replacing rear window wiper blade.......8-16
Brakes............................8-17
Self-adjusting brakes.................8-17
Fuses.............................8-17
Before replacing a fuse...............8-17
Engine compartment.................8-18
Passenger compartment..............8-19
Intelligent Key battery replacement........
.8-20
Checking the battery.................8-21
Replacing the battery.................8-21
Lights............................8-23
Exterior and interior lights..............8-23
Replacement procedures..............8-25
Wheels and tires......................8-27
Tire Pressure......................8-27
Tire inflation pressure................8-30
Tire labeling......................8-30
Types of tires.....................8-32
Tire chains.......................8-33
Tire wear and damage................8-33
Tire rotation......................8-34
Replacing wheels and tires.............8-34
Wheel balance.....................8-36

5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface
with a clean rag.
CAUTION
•Be sure to remove any old gasket mate-
rial remaining on the sealing surface of
the engine. Failure to do so could lead to
an oil leak and engine damage.
•The dipstick must be inserted in place to
prevent oil spillage from the dipstick
hole when filling the engine with oil.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with
clean engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis-
tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn.
Engine oil filter tightening torque: 19 ft-lb,
25 N•m
8. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
15 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary.It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer if checking or replacement is required.
CAUTION
•Use only Shell DCT-M1 or equivalent.
Do not mix with other fluids.
•Using automatic transmission fluid
other than Shell DCT-M1 may cause de-
terioration in driveability and automatic
transmission durability, and may dam-
age the automatic transmission. Dam-
age caused by the use of fluids other
than as recommended is not covered by
the warranty.
WARNING
•Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, or con-
taminated fluid may damage the brake
systems. 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 containers
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 with water.
NDI1599
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(ATF)BRAKE FLUID
Do-it-yourself8-7

CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x 1,000MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.51015202530354045505560
(km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors I I I I I I
Brake fluidRRR
Automatic transmission fluid I I I
Automatic transmission fluid and filter Replace every 60,000 miles or 60 months
Differential gear oil I I I I I I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and
suspension partsIII
Tire rotation See NOTE (1)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD
models)II IIII
Exhaust systemIII
In-cabin microfilterRRR
I-key battery R R R R
NOTE:
(1) Refer to "Tire rotation*" earlier in this section.
Maintenance and Schedules9-11

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x 1,000MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
(km x 1,000) (104) (112) (120) (128) (136) (144) (152) (160) (168) (176) (184) (192)
months 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors I I I I I I
Brake fluidRR R
Automatic transmission fluid I I I
Automatic transmission fluid and filter Replace every 60,000 miles or 60 months
Differential gear oil I I I I I I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion partsII I
Tire rotation See NOTE (1)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD
models)II II I I
Exhaust systemII I
In-cabin microfilterRR R
I-key battery R R R R
NOTE:
(1) Refer to "Tire rotation*" earlier in this section.
9-12Maintenance and Schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill quantities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedures instructed
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid type Capacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric Measure US measure Imperial Measure
Fuel tank 50 L
(4WD: 56 L)13.2 gal
(4WD: 14.8 gal11 gal
(4WD: 12.3 gal)
–See "Fuel recommendation" later in this section.
Engine oil (*)
Drain and refill with oil filter
change5.6 L 6 qt 5 qt The approximate capacities listed are for refilling during an engine oil change. *:
For additional information, see "Changing engine oil".
2.0L gasoline engine:
–Engine oil meeting specification MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-30 or equivalent–As 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.
For additional information, see "Engine oil and oil filter recommendations" later in
this section.
Cooling system
with Reservoir7.6 8.1 qt 6.7 qt
–Genuine INFINITI Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality
BASF Glysantin® G40®
–Use Genuine INFINITI Engine Coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to
avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by
the use of non-genuine engine coolant.Note that any repairs for incidents
with the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may
not be covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the
warranty period.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF)6.21 L 6.6 qt 5.5 qt Shell DCT-M1
Brake fluid Refill to the proper fluid level accord-
ing to the instructions in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
–Genuine INFINITI brake fluid DOT4+ or equivalent.–Never mix different types of fluids.
Differential gear oil 0.74 L 0.8 qt 0.65 qt
–Castrol BOT 355 75W-85
Multi-purpose grease — — —
–NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical information

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).......2-9
Warning light................2-9
Active sound enhancement.........5-69
Operation..................5-69
Adaptive Front lighting System.......2-67
Aids.......................5-62
Forward emergency braking system . .5-62
Hill Start Assist (HSA)..........5-95
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA).....5-70
Air bags....................1-45
Front passenger air bag switch.....1-45
Overview...................0-2
Repair and replacement.........1-54
Supplemental Restraint System.....1-37
Warning light............1-53, 2-12
Air cleaner filter................8-13
Air conditioner................4-29
Heater and air conditioner........4-29
Refrigerant and lubricant........10-6
Servicing..................4-38
Specification label............10-11
Air fresheners..................7-4
Antenna....................4-39
Anti-theft alarm system...........2-60
Around View Monitor............4-11
Moving object detection (MOD). . . .4-24Settings...................4-20
Audible reminders..............2-14
Automatic transmission............8-7
Fluid (ATF)..................8-7
Operation..................5-18
B
Battery......................8-9
Caution label................8-9
Cold weather...............5-96
Jump-starting...............6-10
Replacement - Intelligent Key......8-20
Saver system................2-89
Vehicle battery...............8-9
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system.....5-36
Booster seats.................1-34
Precautions.................1-34
Brakes.....................8-17
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System). . . .5-91
Adjustment.................8-17
Fluid......................8-7
Forward emergency braking system . .5-62
Parking brake...............5-27
Precautions................5-90
System...................5-90
Warning light................2-9
Break-in schedule..............5-84Brightness...................2-71
Instrument panel..............2-71
C
Capacities and recommendations.....10-2
Coolant...................10-2
Fuel.....................10-2
Oil......................10-2
Refrigerant.................10-2
Card holder..................2-81
CB radio....................4-39
Changing....................8-4
Engine coolant...............8-4
Engine oil...................8-5
Engine oil filter...............8-6
Tires and wheels.............8-34
Checking.....................8-4
Coolant level.................8-4
Engine oil level...............8-5
Child restraints................1-19
Anchorage.................1-22
ISOFIX installation............1-23
Precautions.................1-19
Child safety..................1-17
Rear door locks...............3-7
Cleaning.....................7-3
Alloy wheels.................7-3

F
Filter.......................8-13
Air cleaner..................8-13
Engine Oil...................8-6
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mats....................7-5
Fluids......................10-2
Air conditioner...............10-2
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-7
Brake......................8-7
Coolant....................8-3
Engine Oil...................8-5
Recommendations and capacities. . . .10-2
Window washer...............8-8
Fog lights....................2-71
Bulb information..............8-23
Location...................2-71
Forward emergency braking system. . . .5-62
Limitations..................5-67
Four-wheel drive...............5-86
Freeing trapped vehicle............6-15
Fuel .......................10-2
Capacities..................10-2
Filler cap...................3-16
Filler lid....................3-16
Gauge.....................2-7
Fuel economy.................5-86
Fuel efficient driving tips...........5-85Fuses......................8-17
Engine compartment...........8-18
Passenger compartment.........8-19
G
Gasoline......................2-7
Gauge.....................2-7
Gauges......................2-6
Engine coolant temperature........2-6
Fuel.......................2-7
Meters and gauges.............2-4
Speedometer.................2-5
Tachometer..................2-6
Glass........................7-3
Cleaning....................7-3
Glass roof....................2-78
Sunshade operation............2-78
Glove box....................2-80
H
Hazard......................6-2
Warning flasher switch...........6-2
Headlights...................8-25
Bulb replacement..............8-25
Replacement (bulb).............8-25
Switch....................2-65Head restraints/Headrests..........1-7
Adjustment..................1-8
Installation..................1-9
Removal....................1-8
Heated seats..................2-73
Operation..................2-73
Precautions.................2-73
Heater and air conditioner..........4-29
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............5-95
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.....2-89
If your vehicle is stolen..........2-93
Operating..................2-92
Programming................2-90
Troubleshooting..............2-92
Hood.......................3-15
Closing....................3-15
Engine compartment.........0-9, 8-3
Opening...................3-15
Hooks......................2-83
Horn.......................2-72
I
Idle Stop/Start System............5-29
Ignition.....................5-13
Switch................5-13, 5-14
Switch positions..............5-13
Indicator lights.................0-10
Overview...............0-10, 2-8
Index11-3