2018 INFINITI QX60 steering

MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 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 and cables IIIIII
Brake pads and rotors IIIIII
Brake fluid RRR
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)IIIIII
Transfer fluid & differential gear oil See NOTE (2)IIIIII
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
parts III
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft (AWD models) & drive shaft
boots IIIIII
Exhaust system III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
Intelligent Key battery RRRR
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration every
60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid
every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
(2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km) or 24 months.
(3) For additional information on tire rotation, refer to “General maintenance” in this section.
Maintenance and schedules9-11

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated under severe
driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be performed on the following items as shown in the table.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles(8 km).
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures re-
maining below freezing. ∙ Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go
“rush hour” traffic.
∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distance, such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use. ∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread
roads.
∙ Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads & rotors InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Propeller shaft (AWD models) & drive shaft boots InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
9-12Maintenance and schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure described
in the “Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 74 L 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this
section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1 For additional information,
refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual. With oil filter
change 4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 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, re-
fer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
Without oil filter
change 4.5 L 4-3/4 qt 4 qt
Engine coolant
(with reservoir) 9.6 L 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in INFINITI CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Us-
ing fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than
as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) ———• Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.
• Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF may
prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
Differential gear oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super Semi-synthetic API
GL-5, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 or equivalent
• The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may cause ve-
hicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
Transfer oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or
equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

LOADING TIPS
∙ The GVW must not exceed GVWRor GAWR as specified on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certifica-
tion label.
∙ Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed
the GVWR.
WARNING
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
∙ Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts of your vehicle can
break, tire damage could occur, or
it can change the way your vehicle
handles. This could result in loss of
control and cause personal injury. ∙ Overloading not only can shorten
the life of your vehicle and the tire,
but can also cause unsafe vehicle
handling and longer braking dis-
tances. This may cause a prema-
ture tire failure which could result
in a serious accident and personal
injury. Failures caused by over-
loading are not covered by the ve-
hicle’s warranty.MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of
your vehicle. When the vehicle is
loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the
front and the rear wheels separately
to determine axle loads. Individual axle
loads should not exceed either of the
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The
total of the axle loads should not ex-
ceed the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR). These ratings are given on
the vehicle certification label. If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove
items to bring all weights below the
ratings.
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a trailer
and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle
handling, braking and performance and
may lead to accidents.
CAUTION
∙ Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load
for the first 500 miles (805 km). Your
engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged.
∙ For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full
throttle. This helps the engine and other
parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used
primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Re-
member that towing a trailer places addi-
tional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drive
train, steering, braking and other systems.
An INFINITI Towing Guide (U.S. only) is avail-
able on the website at www.InfinitiUSA.com.
This guide includes information on trailer
towing capability and the special equipment
required for proper towing.
TOWING A TRAILER
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∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre-vent load shift while driving.
∙ Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the trailer to keep the trailer center of
gravity low.
∙ Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and
40% is in the back half. Also make sure
the load is balanced side to side.
∙ Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve- hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
∙ Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to all federal, state or local regulations. If
not, install any mirrors required for tow-
ing before driving the vehicle.
∙ Determine the overall height of the ve- hicle and trailer so the required clearance
is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of
the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
which is free from traffic. Steering stability and braking performance will be somewhat
different than under normal driving condi-
tions.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shift while driving.
∙ Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
∙ Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
∙ Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
∙ Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
∙ When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want
the trailer to go. Make small corrections
and back up slowly. If possible, have
someone guide you when you are back-
ing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, transmis-
sion damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
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7. Have someone retrieve and store theblocks.
∙ While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shift to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes when
descending a hill, as this reduces their
effectiveness and could cause overheat-
ing. Shifting to a lower gear instead pro-
vides “engine braking” and reduces the
need to brake as frequently.
∙ If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
∙ Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances.
∙ Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first 500 miles (805 km).
∙ For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h). ∙ Have your vehicle serviced more often
than at intervals specified in the recom-
mended maintenance schedule in the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
∙ When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
this, make a larger than normal turning
radius during the turn.
∙ Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When be-
ing passed by larger vehicles, be prepared
for possible changes in crosswinds that
could affect vehicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway: 1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions
allow. This combination will help stabilize
the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently ap- ply the brakes and pull to the side of the
road in a safe area. 3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is
balanced as described in this section.
∙ Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember, the length of the
trailer must also pass the other vehicle
before you can safely change lanes.
∙ Downshift the transmission to a lower gear for engine braking when driving
down steep or long hills. This will help
slow the vehicle without applying the
brakes.
∙ Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in re-
duced braking efficiency.
∙ Increase your following distance to allow for greater stopping distances while
towing a trailer. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
∙ INFINITI recommends that the cruise control not be used while towing a trailer.
∙ Some states or provinces have specific regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
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Child safety rear door lock...........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ..........2-15
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2,7-4
Climate control seat switch .........2-46
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Cold weather driving ............5-144
Console box ..................2-59
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-19
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-35
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-5
Checking engine coolant level .......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Corrosion protection ..............7-7
Cruisecontrol..............5-76,5-77
Cupholders...................2-60
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-44
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ....................2-39
Dimensionsandweights...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ....2-45
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system . . .5-98
Door locks .................3-4,3-5 Drivebelt....................8-15
Drive positioner, Automatic
.....3-39,3-41
Driving Cold weather driving ..........5-144
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Precautions when starting and
driving .................5-4,5-11
Driving the vehicle ...............5-19
Dual panel moonroof .............2-68
Dual power moonroof ........2-68,2-68
E
Economy - fuel ................5-130
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-16,6-3
Emission control information label ....10-11
Emission control system warranty ....10-31
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-17
Block heater ................5-145
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-5
Changing engine oil .............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level .......8-5
Checking engine oil level ..........8-6
Engine compartment check locations . .8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............10-6
Engine oil viscosity ............10-6 Engine serial number
..........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-17
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......2-6
Event Data recorders ............
10-33
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ......9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items........................9-5
Extended storage switch ...........2-56
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) .....6-2
Flat tire ......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid ............7-5
Fluid Brakefluid .................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants............... 10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Engine coolant ................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Power steering fluid ............8-9
Windshield-washerfluid.........8-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Fog light switch ................2-46
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system ....2-10,5-109
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ....1-57
Front and rear sonar system ........5-140
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
11-2

Frontseats....................1-2
FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-130
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-31
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ...........10-3
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-28
Fuel efficient driving tips ..........5-129
Fuel-filler door .................3-30
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses......................8-20
Fusiblelinks ..................8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver...........2-74,2-75,2-76, 2-77, 2-77, 2-78
Gascap.....................3-31
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip odometer ................2-5
General maintenance ..............9-2
Glovebox....................2-59
Gloveboxlock.................2-59 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-40
Headlight control switch ...........2-40
Headlights ...................8-24
Head restraints .................1-12
Heated rear seats ...............2-48
Heated seats ..................2-47
Heated steering wheel ............2-49
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-34
Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-35
Heater operation .............4-36
Heater and air conditioner (automatic). . .4-34
Hill start assist system ............5-139
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver...........2-74,2-75,2-76, 2-77, 2-77, 2-78
Hood .......................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-63
Horn.......................2-46
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-13
Immobilizer system ..............5-17
Important vehicle information label ....10-11
In-cabin microfilter ..............8-16
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-130 Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
..............2-8,2-9,2-13
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ........5-24
INFINITI Intelligent Key System .....3-2, 3-7
Infiniti InTouch™ Owner's Manual ......4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-34,3-4,5-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-36
Instrument brightness control ........2-45
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument

panel dimmer switch ......2-45
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-78
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-8
Keyoperation ...............3-10
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .....3-14
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-18
Warningsignals..............3-18
Interiorlight...................2-72
ISOFIX child restraints ............1-30
J
Jump starting ..............6-11, 8-14
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-22
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-14
11-3