2018 INFINITI QX60 automatic transmission fluid

the shift lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to automatic driving
mode.
When the shift lever is shifted from D (Drive)
to the manual shift gate with the vehicle
stopped or while driving, the transmission
enters the manual shift mode. Shift ranges
can be selected manually. In the manual shift
mode, the shift range is displayed on the
position indicator in the meter. When shifting
the shift lever to the manual shift gate, the
position indicator displays 1 (1st) up to 7 (7th)
depending on vehicle speed.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as fol-
lows:
1⇔2⇔ 3⇔ 4⇔ 5⇔ 6⇔ 7
7 (7th)
Use this position for all normal forward driv-
ing at highway speeds.
6 (6th) and 5 (5th)
Use this position when driving up long slopes,
or for engine braking when driving down long
slopes.
4 (4th), 3 (3rd) and 2 (2nd)
Use these positions for hill climbing or engine
braking on downhill grades. 1 (1st)
Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or when driving slowly, or for maxi-
mum engine braking on steep downhill
grades.
∙ Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than
7th gear. This reduces fuel economy.
When shifting up
Move the shift lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts
to higher range.)
When shifting down
Move the shift lever to the (down) side.
(Shifts to lower range.)
∙ The transmission will automatically downshift the gears. (For example, if you
select the 3rd range, the transmission will
shift down between the 3rd and 1st
gears.)
∙ Moving the shift lever rapidly to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succes-
sion.
When canceling the manual shift mode
Return the shift lever to the D (Drive) position
to return the transmission to the normal driv-
ing mode. ∙
In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected gear.
This helps maintain driving performance
and reduces the chance of vehicle dam-
age or loss of control.
∙ When this situation occurs, the Continu-
ously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-
tion indicator light will blink and the
chime will sound.
∙ In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may shift up automatically to a
higher range than selected if the engine
speed is too high. When the vehicle
speed decreases, the transmission auto-
matically shifts down and shifts to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a stop.
∙ CVT operation is limited to automatic drive mode when CVT fluid temperature
is extremely low even if manual shift
mode is selected. This is not a malfunc-
tion. When CVT fluid warms up, manual
mode can be selected.
∙ When the CVT fluid temperature is high, the shift range may upshift in lower rpm
than usual. This is not a malfunction.
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Shift lock release
If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
shift lever may not be moved from the P
(Park) position even with the brake pedal de-
pressed and the shift lever button pressed. To
move the shift lever, perform the following
procedure:1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover us- ing a suitable tool. 4. Push down the shift lock release using a
suitable tool.
5. Press the shift lever button and move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
while holding down the shift lock release.
The vehicle may be moved to the desired
location. Replace the removed shift lock
release cover after the operation.
If the shift lever cannot be moved out of the P
(Park) position, have the Continuously Vari-
able Transmission system checked as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the
P (Park) position while the engine is running
and the brake pedal is depressed, the stop
lights may not work. Malfunctioning stop
lights could cause an accident injuring your-
self and others.
Accelerator downshift
— in D (Drive) position —
For passing or hill climbing, depress the ac-
celerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into a lower gear, de-
pending on the vehicle speed.
High fluid temperature protection
mode
This transmission has a high fluid tempera-
ture protection mode. If the fluid temperature
becomes too high (for example, when climb-
ing steep grades in high temperatures with
heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer),
engine power and, under some conditions,
vehicle speed will be decreased automatically
to reduce the chance of transmission dam-
age. Vehicle speed can be controlled with the
accelerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle
speed may be limited.
Fail-safe
If the vehicle is driven under extreme condi-
tions, such as excessive wheel spinning and
subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe sys-
tem may be activated. The Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL) may illuminate to indicate
the fail-safe mode is activated. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL)” in the “Instrument and
controls” section of this manual. This will oc-
cur even if all electrical circuits are function-
ing properly. In this case, place the ignition
switch in the OFF position and wait for
10 seconds. Then turn the switch back to the
ON position. The vehicle should return to its
normal operating condition. If it does not re-
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Child safety rear door lock...........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ..........2-15
Cigarettelighterandashtray ........2-54
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2,7-4
Climate control seat switch .........2-45
Cold weather driving .............5-151
Console box ..................2-58
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ......................5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid .................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-34
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-9
Checking engine coolant level .......8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Corrosion protection ..............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-76
Cupholders...................2-59
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-43
Defogger Switch ................2-38
Dimensionsandweights............9-7
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ....2-44
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system . . .5-99
Doors .......................3-4
Drivebelt....................8-18
Drive positioner, Automatic .....3-37,3-39Driving
Cold weather driving ...........5-151
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Precautions when starting
and driving ..............5-4,5-10
Driving the vehicle ...............5-18
Dual panel moonroof .............2-67
Dual power moonroof .........2-67,2-67
E
Economy - fuel ................5-133
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-15,6-2
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-17
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-9
Changing engine oil ............8-10
Changing engine oil filter .........8-12
Checking engine coolant level .......8-8
Checking engine oil level ..........8-9
Engine compartment check locations . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-8
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine serial number ............9-9
Engine specifications ............9-6
Starting the engine ............5-17
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......2-6
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ......8-2
Extended storage switch ...........2-55 F
Flashers (See
hazard warning flasher switch) ........6-2
Flat tire ......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid ............7-5
Fluid B
rakefluid .................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid .................8-13
Engine coolant ................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid ............8-13
Windshield-washerfluid.........8-14
Fog light switch ................ 2-45
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system ....2-10,5-112
Front air bag system (See
supplemental restraint system) .......1-54
Front and rear sonar system ........5-147
Front-door pocket ...............2-56
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................9-2
Fuel economy ............... 5-133
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-30
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-28
Fuel-filler door .................3-29
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ......................8-24
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Supplemental restraint systemInformation and warning labels .....1-65
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ..............1-47
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........1-47
Switch Autolight switch ..............2-40
Automatic power window switch ....2-64
Fog light switch ..............2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-39
Headlight control switch .........2-39
Instrument brightness control ......2-44
Power door lock switch .......3-5,3-6
Power inverter switch ...........2-51
Rear window wiper and
washerswitches..............2-37
Turn signal switch .............2-44
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ..................2-49
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Theft (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-33,3-4,5-16
Three-way catalyst ...............5-4
Tire Flat tire ....................6-3
Spare tire ...............6-4,8-38
Tirechains .................8-35 Tireplacard.............8-32,9-10
Tirepressure ............8-31,8-31
Tirerotation ................8-35
Types of tires
................8-34
Uniform tire quality grading .......9-15
Wheels and tires ...........8-31,9-7
Wheel/tire size ................9-7
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ......................5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .......1-30
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-16
Flattowing................5-137
Towing load/specification .......5-138
Trailertowing...............5-137
Towing a trailer ................5-137
Towing your vehicle ..............6-14
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-73, 2-74, 2-75, 2-76, 2-77
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid .................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in
another country) .................9-8
Trip odometer ..................2-5
Turn signal switch ...............2-44
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-15 V
Vanity mirror ..................3-33
Vehicle dimensions and weights .......9-7
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
offswitch.................... 2-49
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-143
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .5-143
Vehicle identification ..............9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis
number) ................9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-8
Vehicle immobilizer system ..........5-16
Vehicle loading information .........9-12
Vehicle recovery ............6-16,6-17
Vehicle security system ............2-32
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-33,3-4, 5-16
Vents ...................... 4-32
Visors......................3-32
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-65,2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-9
Batterychargewarninglight ......2-10
Brakewarninglight.............2-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ......5-99
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Lane Departure
Prevention .........5-27, 5-32, 5-35
Lane Departure
Warninglight........5-27,5-32,5-35
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