2018 INFINITI QX60 maintenance schedule

Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set
reminders for various vehicle maintenance
intervals.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a sub-
stitute for regular tire checks, including tire
pressure checks. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing wheels and tires” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual. Many factors including
tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tirereplacement indicator for a certain driving
distance does not mean your tires will last
that long. Use the tire replacement indica-
tor as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pressure
checks could result in tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and may lead to
a collision, which could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
Menu item
Result
Maintenance Displays various Maintenance settings Service This indicator appears when the customer set distance is reached for checking or replacing maintenance items like the engine oil, oil filter and tires. You can set or reset the distance for checking or replacing the items. You can set
or reset the distance for service type items. For scheduled maintenance items and intervals, refer to your
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide.”
Tyre This indicator appears when the customer set distance is reached for replacing tires. You can set or reset the dis- tance for replacing tires.
Other This indicator appears when the customer set distance is reached for checking or replacing maintenance items other than the engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other maintenance items can include such things as air filter or tire
rotation. The distance for checking or replacing the items can be set or reset.
2-22Instruments and controls

System maintenance....................... 5-110
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system (if so equipped) . . . 5-112 System operation .......................... 5-113
Turning the FEB with Pedestrian
Detection system on/off ...................5-115
FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations ................................. 5-116
System temporarily unavailable .............5-118
System malfunction ........................ 5-119
System maintenance ....................... 5-119
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
(if so equipped) ................................ 5-121
PFCW system operation ...................5-123
Turning the PFCW system on/off ..........5-124
PFCW system limitations ...................5-126
System temporarily unavailable .............5-130
System malfunction ........................ 5-131
System maintenance ....................... 5-131
Break-in schedule ............................. 5-132
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-133
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
(if so equipped) ................................ 5-133
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-136Towing a trailer
............................... 5-137
Flat towing ................................ 5-137
Towing load/specification
(Gulf Standard models) .....................5-138
Towing load/specification
(all except Gulf Standard models) ...........5-138
Electric trailer brake controller
(if so equipped) ............................. 5-138
Power steering ................................ 5-140
Brake system ................................. 5-141
Brake precautions .......................... 5-141
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-141
Brake assist ................................ 5-142
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-143
Active Trace Control (if so equipped) ........5-144
Brake force distribution .....................5-145
Hill

start assist system ......................... 5-146
Front and rear sonar system ...................5-146
System operation .......................... 5-147
How to enable/disable the sonar system ....5-149
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-150
System temporarily unavailable .............5-150
System maintenance ....................... 5-150
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-151

∙ Keep your engine tuned up.
∙ Follow the recommended scheduledmaintenance.
∙ Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure. Low tire pressure increases tire
wear and lowers fuel economy.
∙ Keep the front wheels in correct align- ment. Improper alignment increases tire
wear and lowers fuel economy.
∙ Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. For additional information, refer to
“Recommended SAE viscosity number” in
the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
∙ Please reset the fuel economy meter first in order to display the correct fuel
economy rate. If any malfunction occurs in the Intelligent
AWD system while the engine is running,
messages are displayed in the meter.
If the AWD error warning message is dis-
played, there may be a malfunction in the
Intelligent AWD system. Reduce vehicle
speed and have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL DRIVE(AWD) (if so equipped)
Starting and driving5-133

Your INFINITI has been designed to have
minimum maintenance requirements with
long service intervals to save you both time
and money. However, some day-to-day and
regular maintenance is essential to maintain
your INFINITI’s good mechanical condition,
as well as its emissions and engine perfor-
mance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure
that the scheduled maintenance, as well as
general maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one
who can ensure that your vehicle receives
proper maintenance. You are a vital link in the
maintenance chain.
Scheduled maintenance
For your convenience, both required and op-
tional scheduled maintenance items are de-
scribed and listed in your “INFINITI Service
and Maintenance Guide”. You must refer to
that guide to ensure that necessary mainte-
nance is performed on your INFINITI at regu-
lar intervals.
General maintenance
General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-
to-day operation. They are essential for
proper vehicle operation. It is your responsi-bility to perform these maintenance proce-
dures regularly as prescribed.
Performing general maintenance checks re-
quires minimal mechanical skill and only a few
general automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by
you, a qualified technician, or, if you prefer, an
INFINITI retailer.
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your
vehicle appears to malfunction, have the sys-
tems checked and corrected by an INFINITI
retailer.
INFINITI technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists who are kept up-to-date with the
latest service information through technical
bulletins, service tips, and in-retailer training
programs. They are completely qualified to
work on INFINITI vehicles
beforethey work
on your vehicle, rather than after they have
worked on it.
You can be confident that an INFINITI retail-
er’s service department performs the best job
to meet the maintenance requirements on
your vehicle — in a reliable and economical
way. During the normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle, general maintenance should be
performed regularly as prescribed in this sec-
tion. If you detect any unusual sounds, vibra-
tions or smell, be sure to check for the cause,
or it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer to do it promptly. In addi-
tion, it is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer if you think that repairs are
required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, closely observe the “Maintenance pre-
cautions” in this section.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with“*”isfound in this section.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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2. Have the belt checked regularly for con-dition and tension in accordance with
the maintenance schedule found in your
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide”.
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped
Aspark plugs as frequently as conventional
type spark plugs because they last much lon-
ger. Follow the maintenance log shown in the
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”.
Do not service iridium-tipped spark plugs by
cleaning or regapping.
∙ Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can
damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
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SPARK PLUGS
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CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
With the engine running, check the distanceA
between the upper surface of the pedal and
the metal floor. If it is out of the range shown,
it is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for service.
Distance A: Under depression force of
490 N (110 lbs)
90 mm (3 1/2 in) or more
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-
adjust every time the brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to nor-
mal. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, a high pitched scraping
or screeching sound will be heard when the
vehicle is in motion. The noise will be heard
whether or not the brake pedal is depressed.
Have the brakes checked as soon as possible
if the wear indicator sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, oc-
casional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to moderate stops is normal and does
not affect the function or performance of the
brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should be
followed.
For additional information regard-
ing brake inspections, refer to the appropri-
ate maintenance schedule information in the
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”.
BRAKE BOOSTER
Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, press and release the brake pedal several times. When
brake pedal movement (distance of
travel) remains the same from one pedal
application to the next, continue on to
the next step.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, start the engine. The pedal height should drop
a little.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine. Keep the pedal depressed for
about 30 seconds. The pedal height
should not change.
4. Run the engine for one minute without depressing the brake pedal, then turn it
off. Depress the brake pedal several
times. The pedal travel distance will de-
crease gradually with each depression as
the vacuum is released from the booster.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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