2018 INFINITI QX30 temperature

Propeller shaft(s):
Check for damage, looseness, and grease
leakage. (4WD/AWD).
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts, drive shaft boots:
Check for damage, looseness, and leakage of
oil or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently
Tire rotation:
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) according to the instructions un-
der "Tire rotation*" earlier in this section.
When rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil,
transfer case oil:
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at speci-
fied intervals.To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe and
economical driving, INFINITI provides two
maintenance schedules that may be used,
depending upon the conditions in which you
usually drive. These schedules contain both
distance and time intervals, up to 120,000
miles (192,000 km)/144 months. For most
people, the odometer reading will indicate
when service is needed. However, if you drive
very little, your vehicle should be serviced at
the regular time intervals shown in the sched-
ule.
After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144
months, continue maintenance at the same
mileage/time intervals.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE
ITEMS FOR SEVERE OPERATING
SYSTEMS
Additional maintenance items for severe op-
erating conditions; should be performed on
vehicles that are driven under especially de-
manding conditions. Additional maintenance
items should be performed if you primarily
operate your vehicle under the following con-
ditions:
•Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles in
normal temperatures or less than 10 miles
in freezing temperatures.
•Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather or low
speed driving for long distances.
•Driving in dusty conditions or on rough,
muddy or salt-spread roads.
•Towing a trailer, or using a camper or car-
top carrier.
OIL CHANGE MONITOR
This vehicle is equipped with oil change moni-
tor. It calculates engine oil and filter change
interval base on driving conditions. Driving in
severe conditions will shorten the engine oil
and filter change interval. When the Engine
Oil – Service Due Now warning appears in
the vehicle information display, the engine oil
and filter need to be replaced.
NOTE
For vehicles operated in Canada, both stan-
dard and severe maintenance items should
be performed at every interval.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
MESSAGES
The maintenance service interval display in-
forms you of the next service due date.
NOTE
The maintenance service interval display
does not show any information on the engine
oil level.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Maintenance and Schedules9-7

10 Technical information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities . .10-2Fuel recommendation ............... .10-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations . . . .10-5
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations .................. .10-6
Engine specifications .................. .10-7
Wheels and Tires .................... .10-8
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) ....................... .10-11
Engine serial number ............... .10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. Certification label. . . .10-11
Emission control information label .......10-12
Tire and loading information label ........10-12
Air conditioner specification label ........10-12Installing front license plate
..............10-13
Vehicle loading information ..............10-14
TERMS ....................... .10-14
Vehicle load capacity ............... .10-15
Loading tips .................... .10-16
Measurement of weights .............10-16
Trailer towing ..................... .10-16
Uniform tire quality grading ..............10-17
Treadwear ..................... .10-17
Traction AA, A, B and C ..............10-17
Temperature A, B and C ..............10-17
Emission control system warranty .........10-18
Reporting safety defects ...............10-18
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test ............................ .10-19
Event data recorders (EDR) (if so equipped) . . .10-20
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ....................... .10-20

Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting additive.
INFINITI does not recommend the use of fuel
containing MMT. Such fuel may adversely
affect vehicle performance, including 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 details.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel in-
jector 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 con-
tain active solvent or similar ingredients that
can be harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rat-
ing 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 recom-mended you have an INFINITI retailer cor-
rect the condition. Failure to correct the con-
dition is misuse of the vehicle, for which
INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knock-
ing, after-run and/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.
However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accelerat-
ing 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.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure sat-
isfactory engine life and performance. For
additional information, refer to "Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities"
earlier in this section.
Select only engine oils that meet the
MB229.5 specification and SAE viscosity
standard. These oils have the MB229.5
specification label on the container. Oils
which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause en-
gine damage.
Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is impor-
tant that the engine oil viscosity be selected
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based on the temperatures at which the ve-
hicle will be operated before the next oil
change. Choosing an oil viscosity other than
that recommended could cause serious en-
gine damage.
Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated Before Next Oil Change
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL
JVT0428X
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high—
quality genuine INFINITI oil filter. When re-
placing, it is recommended you use the genu-
ine oil filter or its equivalent for the reason
described in “Change intervals”.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and
filters that are not of the specified quality, or
exceeding recommended oil and filter change
intervals could reduce engine life. Damage to
engines caused by improper maintenance or
use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or
viscosity is not covered by the new INFINITI
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter change
intervals depend upon how you use your
vehicle.Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:
•Repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures
•Driving in dusty conditions
•Extensive idling
•Stop and go “rush hour” traffic
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Mainte-
nance Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system of your vehicle
must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-
134a and the lubricant INFINITI A/C System
Oil Type S or the exact equivalents.
10-6Technical information

DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must con-
form to federal safety requirements in addi-
tion to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where appli-
cable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The rela-
tive performance of tires depends upon ac-
tual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of as-
phalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Technical information10-17

Checking.....................8-4
Coolant level .................8-4
Engine oil level ................8-5
Child restraints .................1-19
Anchorage ..................1-23
ISOFIX installation .............1-24
Precautions .................1-20
Childsafety...................1-17 Rear door locks ................3-7
Cleaning ......................7-3
Alloy wheels ..................7-3
Chromeparts.................7-3
Exterior ....................7-2
Glass......................7-3
Interior.....................7-4
Leatherseatcovers.............7-6
Removing spots ...............7-3
Seat belts ...................7-5
Underbody ..................7-3
Washing ....................7-2
Waxing .....................7-2
Clock.......................2-77 Adjusting time ................2-77
Coat hooks ...................2-81
Cockpit......................0-6 Overview ................0-6,2-2
Cold weather ..................5-97
Battery....................5-97
Drivingonsnoworice...........5-98
Engine coolant ...............5-97
Precautions .................5-97 Special equipment
.............5-98
Tire equipment ...............5-97
Compact Disc (CD) ..............4-71
Player ................4-71,4-127
Compartment .................2-87
Connecting ...................4-90
Bluetooth® device .............4-90
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone .....4-88
Coolant .....................10-2
Capacities ..................10-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-4
Checking coolant level ...........8-4
Cold weather ................5-97
Engine cooling system ...........8-3
Temperature gauge .............2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7 Environmental factors ............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-46 Canceling ..................5-48
Operation ..................5-47
Cupholders ..................2-80
Customer assistance ............4-124
D
Defroster....................2-63
Switch ....................2-63
Dimensions...................10-9 Engine ....................10-7
Tires.....................10-8 Display .....................
2-70
Brightness.................. 2-70
Vehicle information display ........2-15
Warningsandindicators ......... 2-29
Doors .......................3-7
Liftgate....................3-7
Locking key ..................3-5
Locks .....................3-4
Map pocket ................. 2-83
Drive belts ....................8-12
Driving ......................5-20
Automatic Transmission .........5-20
Coldweather................5-97
Idle Stop/Start System ..........5-29
Onsnoworice...............5-98
Precautions..................5-4
E
Emergency key ..................3-2
Engine ......................5-18
Before starting ............... 5-18
Changing engine coolant ..........8-4
Changing engine oil .............8-5
Changing oil filter ..............8-6
Checking coolant level ...........8-4
Checking engine oil level ..........8-5
Coldweather................5-97
Compartment .............0-9,8-3
Coolingsystem................8-3
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Data .....................10-7
Oil .......................8-5
Serial number...............10-11
Spark plugs .................8-13
Starting ...................5-18
Event data recorders (EDR) ........10-20
Exhaust gas ...................5-4
Precautions ..................5-4
Exterior......................7-2 Cleaning ....................7-2
Lights ....................8-22
Overview ...................0-3
Exterior rear view mirrors ..........3-18
F
Filter.......................8-13
Air cleaner ..................8-13
Engine Oil ...................8-6
Flat tire ......................6-2
Floormats....................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 Foglights....................2-70
Bulbinformation..............8-22
Location ...................2-70
Forward emergency braking system ....5-63
Limitations..................5-67
Four-wheel drive ...............5-87
Freeing trapped vehicle ............6-15
Fuel .......................10-2 Capacities ..................10-2
Filler cap ...................3-16
Filler lid ....................3-16
Gauge .....................2-7
Fuel economy .................5-87
Fuel efficient driving tips ...........5-86
Fuses ......................8-17 Engine compartment ............8-17
Passenger compartment .........8-18
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 Glassroof....................2-76
Sunshade operation ............2-76
Glovebox....................2-79
H
Hazard ......................6-2 Warning flasher switch ...........6-2
Headlights ...................8-25
Bulb replacement ..............8-25
Replacement (bulb) ............8-24
Switch ....................2-64
Head restraints/Headrests ..........1-7
Adjustment ..................1-8
Installation ..................1-9
Removal....................1-8
Heatedseats..................2-72 Operation ..................2-72
Precautions.................2-72
Heater and air conditioner ..........4-43
Hill Start Assist (HSA) .............5-96
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .....2-88
Ifyourvehicleisstolen........... 2-91
Operating .................. 2-91
Programming ................2-88
Troubleshooting ..............2-90
Hood .......................3-15
Closing....................3-15
Engine compartment .........0-9,8-3
Opening ...................3-15
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M
Maintenance...................9-2
General maintenance .........9-2,9-5
Log......................9-15
Precautions ..................8-2
Requirements .................9-2
Schedules ...................9-7
Seat belts ..................1-16
Standard maintenance ..........9-10
Maplights ...................2-86
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Engine coolant temperature ........2-6
Fuel.......................2-7
Overview ...................0-8
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Mirrors .....................3-18
Anti-glare rear view mirror ........3-18
Exterior rear view mirrors .........3-18
Interior rear view mirrors .........3-18
Vanity mirror ................3-18
Vanity mirror lights .............2-87
Mobile Apps .................4-104
Monitorsystem................4-135 Troubleshooting .............4-135
Moving object detection (MOD) ......4-38
O
Oil........................10-2
Capacities and recommendations ....10-2
Changing engine oil .............8-5
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-6
Checking engine oil level ..........8-5
Overheating ..................6-13
Engine ....................6-13
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Overview .....................0-6
Cockpit .................0-6,2-2
Engine compartment .........0-9,8-3
Exterior....................0-3
Interior.....................0-5
Seats, Seat belts, Supplemental restraint
system .....................0-2
P
Parcelshelf...................2-84
Installation .................2-84
Removal ...................2-84
Parking.....................5-88 Brake.....................5-27
Parking sensor system ...........5-76
Sonar function ...............5-76
Parkingsensors................5-82 OFF switch .................5-82 Phone
......................4-88
Duringacall.................4-89
Favorites ...................4-97
Makingacall................4-88
Phonebook ................. 4-97
Receiving a call ...............4-89
Selection...................4-88
Settings................... 4-94
Power .......................3-6
Door lock switch ...............3-6
Outlet .................... 2-78
Seat adjustment ...............1-3
Steering...................5-90
Windows ................... 2-73
Precautions ...................4-53
Audio .....................4-53
Boosterseats................1-35
Brake.....................5-91
Childrestraints...............1-20
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) ......5-71
Maintenance .................8-2
Safety.....................4-2
Seat belt usage ...............1-10
Starting and driving .............5-4
Supplemental Restraint System .....1-38
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .....................5-5
Pregnant women ................1-12
Protection ....................7-7 Corrosion...................7-7
Index11-5