2018 INFINITI QX80 key

9-10Maintenance and schedules
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate
MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors$ II I I I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
Automatic transmission
fluid See NOTE (1)
Transfer fluid and dif-
ferential gear oil See NOTE (2)
II I I I I
Steering gear and link-
age, axle and suspension
parts$ II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft and drive
shaft boots (4WD mod-
els)$ II I I I I
Propeller shaft grease
(4WD models) LL L L L L
Exhaust system$ II I
In-cabin microfilter RR R R
Intelligent Key battery RR R R

MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at of miles, kilo-
meters or months,
whichever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 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 & cables IIII I I
Brake pads & rotors$ IIII I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
Automatic transmission
fluid See NOTE (1)
Transfer fluid & differen-
tial gear oil See NOTE (2)
IIII I I
Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension parts$ II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft & drive
shaft boots (4WD mod-
els)$ IIII I I
Propeller shaft grease
(4WD models) LLLL L L
Exhaust system$ II I
In-cabin microfilter RRR R
Intelligent Key battery RRR R
Maintenance and schedules9-11

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ................... 5-132
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) ............ 2-42
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-58
Aiming controlAdaptive front lighting system (AFS) ...... 2-42
Headlights ........................................................ 2-41
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system ............................ 1-58
Front passenger air bag and
status light ....................................................... 1-60
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ..................... 1-65
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ...... 1-65
Air bag warning labels ....................................... 1-68
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-69, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-14
Air conditioner Advanced Climate Control System ......... 4-29
Air conditioner service ................................. 4-35
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............ 4-35, 10-7
Automatic climate control ............. 4-26, 4-28
In-cabin microfilter ........................................ 4-35
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................... 2-32
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-10 Antenna .................................................................. 4-36
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................... 5-132
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ......................................................... 2-12
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-5
Armrest ................................................................... 1-10
Around View
®Monitor ........................................ 4-3
Audible reminders ................................................ 2-21
Auto closure .......................................................... 3-25
Autolight system .................................................. 2-37
Automatic
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Climate control .................................. 4-26, 4-28
Door locks .......................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner .............................................. 3-39
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-18
Seat positioner ............................................... 3-39
Average fuel consumption and speed ........... 2-29
Avoiding collision and rollover ........................... 5-8
B
Back door (See liftgate) ..................................... 3-21
Back-up Collision Intervention
(BCI) system .......................................................... 5-55
Battery .................................................................... 8-11 Battery saver system ........................ 2-41, 2-66
Intelligent Key ................................................ 8-20 Variable voltage control system ............... 8-13
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-15
Belts (See drive belts) ......................................... 8-13
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ........................................................ 2-18
Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI) system .......... 5-42
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ................ 5-32
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light ....... 2-13
Booster seats ........................................................ 1-48
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............. 5-132
Brake booster ................................................. 8-17
Brake fluid ......................................................... 8-9
Brake system ................................................ 5-131
Parking brake operation .............................. 5-22
Warning light .................................................. 2-13
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-119
Brightness control Instrument panel ............................................ 2-43
Bulb check/instrument panel ........................... 2-12
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-23
C
Cabin air filter ....................................................... 4-35
Camera aiding sonar function ......................... 4-16
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ....................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ....................................... 4-36

11-4
IndicatorLights ................................................................ 2-18
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-21
Indicator light
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (green) ..................................................... 2-19
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual ...................... 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-32
Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-30
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............. 10-33
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-43
Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-5
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-66
Main switch indicator ................................... 2-26
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-15
Intelligent Key .......................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ........................................... 3-7 Battery replacement .................................... 8-20
Key operating range ....................................... 3-9
Key operation ................................................. 3-10
Warning light .................................................. 2-15
Warning signals .............................................. 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ............................ 2-15
Interior light control switch .............................. 2-67
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-24
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-66
ISOFIX child restraint ......................................... 1-33J
Jump starting ......................................................... 6-11
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15
Keys ........................................................................\
.... 3-2
For Intelligent Key system ............................. 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-68
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-13
Emission control information label ........ 10-12
Engine serial number ................................. 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label ........................................ 10-12
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-29, 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....... 10-11
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (green) ........................................................... 2-19
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (orange) ......................................................... 2-15
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) ........................... 5-22
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-33
License plate, Installing front
license plate ......................................................... 10-13 Liftgate ................................................................... 3-21
Light
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-69
Bulb replacement ........................................... 8-23
Cargo light ....................................................... 2-68
Fog light switch ............................................ 2-44
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-37
Headlights bulb replacement .................... 8-24
Indicator lights ................................................ 2-18
Interior light control switch ........................ 2-67
Interior lights ................................................... 2-66
Map lights ........................................................ 2-66
Replacement ................................................... 8-23
Vanity mirror lights ....................................... 2-68
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-12
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement ................................................. 8-24
Linking Intelligent Key ........................................ 4-35
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ........................................ 10-14
Lock Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6
Door locks .......................................................... 3-4
Liftgate lock .................................................... 3-21
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ............................. 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ..................................... 3-26
Low outside temperature warning ................. 2-26
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-15

Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ............... 5-5
Luggage hooks ..................................................... 2-59
M
MaintenanceBattery .............................................................. 8-11
General maintenance ...................................... 9-2
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3
Maintenance indicators ............................... 2-27
Maintenance log ............................................ 9-14
Maintenance precautions .............................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ........................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ................................. 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .......................................... 9-13
Outside the vehicle ......................................... 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-28
Standard maintenance .................................... 9-7
Maintenance schedules ........................................ 9-6
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................... 2-19
Map lights .............................................................. 2-66
Master warning light ........................................... 2-17
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .......... 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic
drive positioner .................................................... 3-39
Meter
Trip computer ................................................. 2-28
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6 Instrument brightness control ................... 2-43 Mirror
Inside mirror ................................................... 3-30
Outside mirrors .............................................. 3-36
Smart Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-31
Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-38
Monitor Around View®Monitor .................................. 4-3
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-64
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ................... 4-20
N
New vehicle break-in ........................................ 5-119
O
Odometer .................................................................. 2-7
Off-road recovery .................................................. 5-9
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ............................. 2-9
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 10-7
Oil filter replacement indicator .................. 2-27
Operation, operational indicators ................... 2-24
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-29
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-36
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-14 Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ............................................. 10-34
P
Panic alarm ............................................................ 3-16
Parking
Brake break-in .............................................. 5-131
Parking brake operation .............................. 5-22
Parking on hills ............................................. 5-129
Phone Car phone or CB radio ................................. 4-36
Pocket ..................................................................... 2-58
Power Front seat adjustment ................................... 1-4
Moonroof ......................................................... 2-64
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Power outlet ................................................... 2-51
Power steering fluid ....................................... 8-8
Power steering system .............................. 5-131
Power windows ............................................. 2-61
Precautions
Braking precautions .................................... 5-131
Child restraints ............................................... 1-31
Cruise control ................................................. 5-65
Driving safety ................................................. 5-10
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving ........... 5-8
Seat belt usage .............................................. 1-18
Supplemental restraint system .................. 1-52
When starting and driving ............................ 5-4
11-5

11-6
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ............................................... 5-110
Push starting ......................................................... 6-13
Push-button ignition switch ............................. 5-12
R
RadioCar phone or CB radio ................................. 4-36
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ..................... 2-35
Rapid air pressure loss .......................................... 5-9
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ............................................................ 10-33
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock .... 3-6
Rear personal lights ............................................ 2-66
Rear ventilators .................................................... 4-25
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....... 2-36
Rear window wiper blades ............................... 8-16
Recorders, Event data .................................... 10-33
Registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................. 10-11
Remote engine start ................................ 3-17, 3-18
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-15
Reporting safety defects ................................ 10-32
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .................................................................... 5-8
Roof Moonroof ......................................................... 2-64
Roof rack ........................................................ 2-60
S
Safety
Child seat belts ............................................... 1-29
Towing safety .............................................. 10-22
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-4
Front seats ............................................. 1-4, 1-10
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ..................................................... 1-29
Infants ............................................................... 1-30
Injured persons ............................................... 1-21
Larger children ............................................... 1-30
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-18
Pregnant women ........................................... 1-21
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-7
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-28
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-28
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-17
Seat belts ......................................................... 1-18
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-67
Small children .................................................. 1-30
Three-point type ............................................ 1-21
Seat(s)
Climate controlled seats ............................. 2-48
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-39
Heated seats ................................................... 2-46
Seats .................................................................... 1-3
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start .................. 2-32
Security system, Vehicle security system ..... 2-31 Servicing climate control ................................... 4-35
Setting memory function, Automatic
drive positioner ................................................... 3-40
Shift lever, Shift lock release ............................ 5-21
Shift lock release
Transmission ................................................... 5-21
Shifting, Automatic transmission .................... 5-18
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-25
Smart Rearview Mirror ...................................... 3-31
SNOW mode ...................................................... 5-130
Snow mode switch .............................................. 2-49
Spare tire ................................................... 8-37, 10-9
Spark plugs ............................................................ 8-14
Speedometer ............................................................ 2-7
Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7
Starting
Before starting the engine .......................... 5-15
Jump starting .................................................. 6-11
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Push starting ................................................... 6-13
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-60
Steering
Heated steering wheel ................................. 2-45
Power steering fluid ....................................... 8-8
Power steering system .............................. 5-131
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................ 3-29
Storage ................................................................... 2-54
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-29
Sunglasses holder ................................................ 2-56
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-68

Supplemental air bag warning light .... 1-69, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-52Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ............................................. 1-52
Switch Autolight switch ............................................. 2-37
Fog light switch ............................................ 2-44
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight aiming control ............................. 2-41
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-37
Ignition switch ................................................ 5-18
Power door lock switch ................................. 3-5
Snow mode switch ........................................ 2-49
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-44
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ........................................................ 2-50
T
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-8
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ............................................... 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ........................................................... 2-32
Three-way catalyst ............................................... 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-29
TirePressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ................................................... 2-15
Tire replacement indicator .......................... 2-27
Tires
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3 Low tire pressure warning system ............. 5-5
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-29, 10-13
Tire chains ........................................................ 8-33
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................................... 8-27
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ........................................ 5-5, 6-3
Tire rotation ................................................... 8-34
Types of tires .................................................. 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-30
Wheel/tire size ............................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-27
Top Tether strap child restraints ....................... 1-36
TOW mode ......................................................... 5-130
TOW mode switch .............................................. 2-50
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 10-30
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-15
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-18
Towing safety .............................................. 10-22
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ......... 5-5 TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator ............. 5-7
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-3
Trailer towing .................................................... 10-18
Transceiver HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ....................... 2-68, 2-72
Transmission
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8 Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-18
Transmission shift lever lock release ....... 5-21
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................. 10-11
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-28
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-29
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-44
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .......................... 10-30
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
charging connector ............................................. 2-53
V
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-68
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13
Vehicle Dimensions ................................................... 10-10
Identification number (VIN) ...................... 10-11
Loading information .................................. 10-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-18
Security system .............................................. 2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ........................................................ 2-50
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ................................................ 5-133
11-7

11-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ................................................... 2-18
Vehicle information display .............................. 2-21
Ventilators ............................................................. 4-25
Voltmeter ............................................................... 2-10
W
Warning Check tire pressure warning ....................... 2-25
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Lights ................................................................ 2-12
Loose fuel cap warning ............................... 2-25
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ........................................ 5-110
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ........................................ 5-5, 6-3
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-21
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ........ 1-68
Warning light
4WD warning light ..................................... 5-126
Air bag warning light ......................... 1-69, 2-17
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ................................................... 2-12
Brake warning light ....................................... 2-13
Forward Emergency Braking system
warning light ................................................... 2-15
Intelligent Key warning light ...................... 2-15
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (orange) ................................................... 2-15 Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-15
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-17
Warranty, Emission control
system warranty ................................................ 10-31
Washer switch Rear window wiper and
washer switch ................................................ 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...... 2-33
Washing .................................................................... 7-2
Waxing ....................................................................... 7-2
Welcome light ....................................................... 2-65
Wheel/tire size ..................................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires .................................................. 8-27
Care of wheels .................................................. 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................. 7-3
Cleaning bright wheels .................................. 7-4
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-10
Window(s) Cleaning ............................................................... 7-3
Power windows ............................................. 2-61
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............ 2-33
Wiper
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ............... 2-35
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ................................................ 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...... 2-33
Wiper blades ................................................... 8-15