2019 INFINITI QX50 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
48.75 (78)78 52.5
(84) 84 56.25
(90)90 60
(96) 96 63.75
(102) 102 67.5
(108) 108 71.25
(114) 114 75
(120) 120 78.75
(126) 126 82.5
(132) 132 86.25
(138) 138 90
(144) 144
Brake lines & cables IIIIII
Brake pads & rotors IIIIII
Brake fluid RRR
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)IIIIII
Transfer fluid & differential gear oil See NOTE (2)IIIIII
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts  III
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (AWD models) 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 using 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 using a car-top carrier, 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.
9-12Maintenance and schedules

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 distances, such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use.
∙ Driving in dusty conditions. ∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread
roads.
∙ Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect
and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads & rotors InspectEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts InspectEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (AWD models) InspectEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Maintenance and schedules9-13

Tow Hitch Receiver (with Tow Package)
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 loadfor 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. Lifestyle Receiver (without Tow Package)
WARNING
The Lifestyle Receiver cannot be used for
towing a trailer. Only use the Lifestyle Re-
ceiver for receiver mounted accessories
that meet the below requirements.
∙ The maximum allowable load is 300 lbs.
(136 kg) including the weight of the in-
stalled accessory carrier.
∙ Do not exceed allowable cargo weight capacity of your vehicle.
Failure to use the Lifestyle Receiver as in-
tended can result in serious injury or death.
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TOWING A TRAILER
10-18Technical and consumer information

∙ Load the trailer so approximately 60% ofthe 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.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
10-26Technical and consumer information

∙ While going downhill, the weight of thetrailer 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.
Technical and consumer information10-27

Changing engine oil.............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine oil level ..........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............10-6
Engine oil viscosity ............10-6
Outside mirrors .................3-37
Overhead sunglasses holder .........2-57
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ..........6-7
Owner's manual order form ........10-33
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-33
P
Parking Parking/parking on hills .........5-176
Parkingbrake ..........2-11,2-15,2-16
Personal lights .................2-72
Power Power door locks ..............3-6
Power outlet ................2-53
Power rear windows ...........2-67
Power steering system .....5-176, 5-176
Power windows ..............2-66
Rear power windows ...........2-67
Power outlet ..................2-53
Power steering ...........5- 176, 5-176
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-9 Precautions on booster
seats..........1-22,1-29,1-35,1-40
Precautions on child
restraints
.......1-22,1-29,1-35,1-40
Precautionsonseatbeltusage .....1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-43
Precautions when starting and
driving .................5-4,5-11
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) ....................5-159
ProPILOT Assist ...............5-108
Push starting ...................6-7
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-45
Rainsensor...................2-36
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test.......................10-31
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) .......5-74
Rear power windows .............2-67
Rearview mirror ................3-36
RearView Monitor ...............4-3
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-39
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-37
Recommended Fluids .............10-2
Recorders Event Data ................10-32
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country ....................10-10 Remote Engine Start
.........3-21, 5-18
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-30
Roadside assistance program .........6-2
Roof rack ................2-61, 2-62
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock .........3-7
Child seat belts . . .1-22, 1-29, 1-35, 1-40
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-30
Seat adjustment Front power

seat adjustment .......1-3
Second row bench seats ..........1-4
Seatback pockets ...............2-55
Seat belt Childsafety.................1-19
Infantsandsmallchildren ........1-20
Injured Person ...............1-14
Largerchildren...............1-20
Precautionsonseatbeltusage .....1-11
Pregnant women .............1-14
Seat belt extenders ............1-18
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Seat belts ...............1-11,7-6
Three-point type with retractor .....1-14
Seat belt extenders ..............1-18
Seat belt warning light .........1-14,2-15
Seats 2nd row bench seat adjustment .....1-4
Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests ...................1-5
Automatic drive positioner ....3-38, 3-41
Front seats ..................1-2
Heatedseats................ 2-48
11-5

Seats/floor mats................7-5
Security indicator light ............2-17
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-33,3-4,5-17
Security systems Vehicle security system ..........2-32
Self-adjusting brakes .............8-18
Service manual order form .........10-33
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-43
Spark plug replacement ............8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..........2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-62
Stability control ................5-181
Standard maintenance .............9-9
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-17
Jump starting .............6-5,8-12
Precautions when starting and
driving .................5-4,5-11
Push starting .................6-7
Starting the engine ............5-17
Starting the engine ..............5-17
Steering Power steering system .....5-176, 5-176
Steering wheel .................3-34
Stoplight....................8-24
Storage.....................2-55
Storagebin...................2-60
Storagetray ..................2-56
Sunglasses case ................2-57
Sunglasses holder ...............2-57
Sunroof ......................7-5 Sun visors
....................3-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....1-62
Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-62,2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-50
Supplemental restraint system Informationandwarninglabels.....1-62
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-43
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........1-43
Switch Autolight switch ..............2-40
Automatic power window switch ....2-67
Fog light switch ..............2-46
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight aiming control .........2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-39
Instrument brightness control ......2-45
Power door lock switch ..........3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-39
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-37
Turn signal switch .............2-45
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Theft (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-33,3-4,5-17 Three-way catalyst
...............5-4
Tire Flat tire ....................6-3
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains ................. 8

-35
Tirepressure................8-26
Tirerotation ................8-36
Types of tires ................8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-29
Wheels and tires .............. 8-26
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .......1-26
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-10
Flattowing................10-28
Towing load/specification .......10-22
Towtrucktowing..............6-8
Trailertowing...............10-18
Towing a trailer ...............10-18
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver......... 2-72, 2-73, 2-74,
2-75, 2-75, 2-76
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) ....................10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-4,2-5
Trunklight.................... 2-72
Turn signal switch ............... 2-45
11-6