2019 INFINITI Q50 engine coolant

9-12Maintenance and schedules
MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at number of
miles, kilometers 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
Engine compartment See NOTE (1) II I
V-belt See NOTE (2) I*I* I*
Air cleaner filter Replace every 45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months
Fuel lines I*I* I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* Replace every 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
Engine oil RRRR R R
Engine oil filter RRRR R R
Spark plugs Replace every 45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months
NOTE:
(1) All visible parts checked for leaks and
damage.
(2) In visible area only.
(3) Periodic maintenance is not required.
*: Maintenance items and intervals with “*”
are recommended by INFINITI for reliable
vehicle operation. The owner need not to
perform such maintenance in order to
maintain the emission warranty or manu-
facturer recall liability. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.

10-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 76 L 20 gal 16-5/8 galÂ
See “Fuel information (for VR30DDTT engine model)” (P.10-4) or
“Fuel information (for 2.0L turbo gasoline engine model)” (P.10-6).
Engine oil
*1Drain and refill*1: For additional informa-
tion, see “Engine oil” (P.8-
10). VR30DDTT en-
gine model
Two-Wheel
Drive (2WD)
modelWith oil filter
change
5.3 L 5-5/8 qt 4-5/8 qt Â
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, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.10-8).
Without oil fil-
ter change
5.1 L 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt
All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)
model With oil filter
change
5.9 L 6-1/4 qt 5-1/4 qt
Without oil fil-
ter change 5.7 L
6 qt5 qt
2.0L turbo ga-
soline engine
model Two-Wheel
Drive (2WD)
modelWith oil filter
change
6.3 L 6-5/8 qt 5-1/2 qt Â
Engine oil meeting specification MB229.71, viscosity SAE 0W-20
or equivalent.
 As an alternative to this recommended oil, engine oils meeting
specification MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30
and 5W-40 may be used. Damage caused by use of engine oil other
than recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s new vehicle
limited warranty.
 For additional information, refer to “Selecting the correct oil” (P.10-
9) and “Oil viscosity” (P.10-9) under “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P.10-8).
Without oil fil-
ter change
5.8 L 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt
All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)
model With oil filter
change
6.6 L
7 qt 5-7/8 qt
Without oil fil-
ter change 6.1 L 6-1/2 qt 5-3/8 qt
Engine coolant VR30DDTT en-
gine modelTotal (with reservoir)
Standard and premium grade
9.3 L 9-7/8 qt 8-1/8 qt Â
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent
Total (with reservoir)
Sport grade 10.4 L 11 qt 9-1/8 qt
Reservoir 0.5 L 1/2 qt 1/2 qt
2.0L turbo ga-
soline engine
model Total (with reservoir)
9.0 L 9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt Â
BASF Glysantin
®G48®ÂUse BASF Glysantin®G48®or equivalent in its quality. Any damage
to the vehicle or within the engine cooling system caused by the use
of engine coolant other than as recommended is not covered under
the INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty.
Reservoir 0.9 L 1 qt 3/4 qt
Intercooler coolant Total (with reservoir) 3.2 L 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt ÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent
Reservoir 0.4 L 3/8 qt 3/8 qt
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ................... 5-132
Active Lane Control ............................................ 5-26
Active noise cancellation ................................. 5-145
Active sound enhancement ............................ 5-145
Active trace control .......................................... 5-135
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ..................... 1-57
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ..................... 1-57
Air bag warning labels ....................................... 1-60
Air bag warning light .............................. 1-60, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-21
Air conditioner
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-16
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 10-10
Air deflectors ..................................................... 10-18
Alarm How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ............................................. 2-31
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-10
Antenna .................................................................... 4-3
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................... 5-132
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-5
Armrest ...................................................................... 1-7 Audible reminders ................................................ 2-18
Autolight system .................................................. 2-36
Automatic
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-14
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Automatic door locks ............................................ 3-6
Automatic drive positioner ............................... 3-33
Automatic seat positioner ................................ 3-33
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-9
B
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) .............. 5-62
Battery .................................................................... 8-16 Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ......... 3-2
Battery saver system .................................... 2-39
Intelligent Key ................................................. 8-26
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-19
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-14
Belts (See drive belts) ......................................... 8-19
Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI) ......................... 5-49
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ............................... 5-41
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............. 5-132
Brake fluid ....................................................... 8-15
Brake force distribution ............................ 5-134
Brake system ................................................ 5-131
Parking brake operation .............................. 5-21
Brake warning light .............................................. 2-11
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-123 Bulb check/instrument panel ........................... 2-10
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-29
C
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ....................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ......................................... 4-4
Card holder ............................................................ 2-49
Catalytic converter
Three-way catalyst ......................................... 5-5
Changing intercooler coolant ........................... 8-10
Chassis and body maintenance ....................... 9-13
Chassis control ................................................... 5-137
Check tire pressure warning ............................. 2-22
Checking intercooler coolant level .................. 8-10
Child restraints ..................................................... 1-23 LATCH system ............................................... 1-26
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-24
Child safety ............................................................ 1-21
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders .......................................... 2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-15
Circuit breaker Fusible link ....................................................... 8-25
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ...................................................................... 2-29
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-50
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3

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Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-142
Compact spare tire ............................................. 8-45
Console box ........................................................... 2-49
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-7, 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-7, 8-8
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-7
Courtesy light ....................................................... 2-58
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-72 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) ..................................................... 5-91
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-74
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-23
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-46
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-28
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-40
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-35
Dimensions .......................................................... 10-13
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................. 5-129
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-95
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-27
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-19
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-33
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-24 Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-142
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-16
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-23
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-23
Economy Fuel ................................................................. 5-124
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-27
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-27
Emission control information label ............... 10-16
Emission control system maintenance ............ 9-8
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-23
Engine Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-123
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-7, 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-7, 8-8
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-13
Engine block heater ................................... 5-143
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-4
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10 Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-25
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ................................. 10-8
Engine serial number ................................. 10-15
Engine specifications .................................. 10-11
Engine start operation indicator ............... 2-21
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-16
Remote engine start .................................... 3-20
Remote engine start
operation indicator ........................................ 2-21
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-33
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........................ 10-26
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-15
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-22
Flat towing ......................................................... 10-22
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-5

Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-6
FluidAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-14
Brake fluid ....................................................... 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-15
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-42
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) ............ 5-106
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light .......................................................... 2-11
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-50
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy .............................................. 5-124
Fuel information ............................... 10-4, 10-6
Fuel octane rating ............................ 10-4, 10-6
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-26
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-26
Gauge .................................................................. 2-9
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .............................. 5-123
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-23
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-25G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-58
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-26
Gauge ........................................................................\
. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Odometer ............................................................ 2-7
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-27
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2
Glove box ............................................................... 2-48
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-8
Headlights Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................ 2-40
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-36
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-43
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-45
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-143
High beam assist ................................................. 2-37
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-137
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-58
Hood release ......................................................... 3-23 Hook
Coat hooks ..................................................... 2-50
Trunk hooks ................................................... 2-50
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-42
Hydraulic pump electric power steering ..... 5-128
I
Idling Stop System ............................................ 5-138
Idling Stop System indicator light .................. 2-16
Idling Stop System reminder buzzer .............. 2-18
Ignition switch
(Push-button) ................................................. 5-11
Automatic transmission models ................ 5-16
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-31
Indicator
Lights ................................................................ 2-16
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-19
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-16
Indicators for operation (vehicle
information display) ............................................ 2-21
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ......................... 5-22
INFINITI InTouch Owner’s Manual .................. 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-31 Engine start ..................................................... 2-31
Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-30
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............. 10-25
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-41
Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-5
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............... 5-125
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ....................... 5-74
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T
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-8
Temperature gaugeEngine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System)
Engine start ..................................................... 2-31
Thigh extension ....................................................... 1-5
Three-way catalyst ................................................ 5-5
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-28
Tire Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ................. 2-22
Run-flat tires .................................................... 6-4
Tire replacement indicator .......................... 2-25
Tire rotation ................................................... 8-42
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-12
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning ........... 2-22
Tires
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure
warning system ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-33
Run-flat tires ................................................. 8-40
Spare tire ........................................................ 8-45
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-35, 10-16
Tire chains ........................................................ 8-41
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................................... 8-33
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-33 Types of tires .................................................. 8-39
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-22
Wheel/tire size ............................................ 10-12
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-33
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 10-22
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-17
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-22
TPMS Tire Pressure
Monitoring System .................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-33
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator ............ 5-8
Trailer towing .................................................... 10-22
Transceiver HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-58
Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-14
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Transmission shift lever lock release ....... 5-19
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-16
Traveling or registering in
another country ................................................ 10-14
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-27
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-27
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-25
Light .................................................................. 2-57
Pass-through ..................................................... 1-7
Trunk hooks ................................................... 2-50 Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-23
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-24
Trunk open request switch ......................... 3-24
Trunk release power cancel switch .......... 3-25
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-41
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .......................... 10-22
V
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-33
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-57
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-19
Vehicle Dimensions ................................................... 10-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-43
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ................................................ 5-133
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light ................................................... 2-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............ 10-14
Vehicle information display .............................. 2-19
Vehicle loading information ............................ 10-19
Vehicle security system ...................................... 2-30
Vehicle speedAverage speed ............................ 2-27
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-2
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