2019 INFINITI QX50 recommended oil

10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities . . 10-2Fuel recommendation ....................... 10-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations .....10-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ........................... 10-7
Specifications .................................. 10-8
Engine ...................................... 10-8
Wheels and tires ............................ 10-9
Dimensions and weights .....................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country ....................................... 10-10
Vehicle identification .......................... 10-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate . . . 10-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ........................... 10-10
Engine serial number ....................... 10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .....10-11
Emission control information label ..........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ..........10-12
Air conditioner specification label ...........10-12
Installing front license plate ....................10-12Vehicle loading information
....................10-14
Terms ..................................... 10-14
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-15
Securing the load ........................... 10-16
Loading tips ............................... 10-17
Measurement of weights ...................10-17
Towing a trailer ............................... 10-18
Maximum load limits ....................... 10-19
Towing load/specification ..................10-22
Towing safety ............................. 10-23
Flat towing for front wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) ............................. 10-28
Flat towing for all–wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) ............................. 10-28
Uniform tire quality grading ....................10-29
Emission control system warranty .............10-30
Reporting safety defects ......................10-30
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ........................................... 10-31
Event
Data Recorders (EDR) ...................10-32
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-33

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure described
in the “Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 60 L 15-7/8 gal 13-1/4 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this
section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1 For additional information,
refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual. With oil filter
change 4.7 L 5 qt 4-1/8 qt
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 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, re-
fer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
Without oil filter
change 4.4 L 4-5/8 qt 3-7/8 qt
Engine coolant
(with reservoir) 7.7 L 2 gal 1-3/4 gal• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in INFINITI CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Us-
ing fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than
as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Differential gear oil ———• Genuine NISSAN HYPOID FLUID•S1 GL-5 75W-80 or equivalent
• The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may cause ve-
hicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
Transfer oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or
equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Brake fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent DOT
3
*2: Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI retailer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System oil ND-OIL8 or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze fluid or equivalent
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available,
unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 87 AKI number (Research oc-
tane number 91) may be temporarily used,
but only under the following precautions:
∙ Have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up
with unleaded premium gasoline as soon
as possible.
∙ Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt ac- celeration. Use unleaded premium gasoline for maxi-
mum vehicle performance.
CAUTION
∙ Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission con-
trol system, and may also affect the war-
ranty coverage.
∙ Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will dam-
age the three-way catalyst. ∙ Do not use a fuel containing more than
15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your vehicle
is not designed to run on a fuel containing
more than 15% ethanol. Using a fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol in a ve-
hicle not specifically designed for a fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol can
adversely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Damage
caused by such fuel is not covered by the
INFINITI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure sat-
isfactory engine life and performance. For
additional information, refer to "Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities" in
this section. INFINITI recommends the use of
an energy conserving oil in order to improve
fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute (API) certification orInternational Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification
and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have
the API certification mark on the front of the
container. Oils which do not have the speci-
fied quality label should not be used as they
could cause engine damage.
Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is impor-
tant to select the engine oil viscosity based on
the temperatures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change. Choos-
ing an oil viscosity other than that recom-
mended could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new INFINITI vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals”.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and
filters that are not of the specified quality, or
exceeding recommended oil and filter change
intervals could reduce engine life.
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CAUTION
Damage to engine caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and fil-
ter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by the INFINITI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter change
intervals depend upon how you use your ve-
hicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes: ∙ repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ towing a trailer
∙ stop and go commuting
For additional information on maintenance
schedules, refer to the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your INFINITI
vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant
HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, Genuine
NISSAN A/C System Oil Type ND-OIL8 or
the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replacement
of all air conditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
government regulations require the recovery
and recycling of any refrigerant during auto-
motive air conditioner system service. An
INFINITI retailer has the trained technicians
and equipment needed to recover and recycle
your air conditioner system refrigerant.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer when servicing your air conditioner
system.
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∙ Check your hitch, trailer wiring harnessconnections, and trailer wheel lug nuts
after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at
every break.
∙ When launching a boat, don’t allow the water level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.
∙ Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, refer to the “Do-
it-yourself” section of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT
WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE (if so
equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when towing
a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such
as a motor home.
CAUTION
∙ Failure to follow these guidelines can re- sult in severe transmission damage.
∙ Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al- ways tow forward, never backward.
∙ Never tow your front wheel drive vehicle with the front tires on the ground. Doing
so may cause serious and expensive dam-
age to the powertrain.
∙ DO NOT tow your front wheel drive con- tinuously variable transmission vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter-
nal transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
∙ For emergency towing procedures refer to “Towing recommended by INFINITI” in
the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when towing
a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such
as a motor home.
CAUTION
∙ Failure to follow these guidelines can re-sult in severe transmission damage.
∙ Never flat tow your All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
∙ DO NOT tow your All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
Doing so may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.
∙ For emergency towing procedures refer to “Towing recommended by INFINITI” in
the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continu-
ously variable transmission, an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed under the
towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow
the dolly manufacturer’s recommendations
when using their product.
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11 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment.......1-4
A
Active noise cancellation Active sound enhancement . .5-193, 5-193
Aiming control, headlights .........2-44
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-43
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system) ................1-50
Air bag warning labels ............1-62
Airbagwarninglight.........1-62,2-15
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-62,2-15
Air cleaner ...................8-15
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-37
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-36
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-37
Servicing air conditioner .........4-43
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) ........2-32
Anchor point locations ............1-26
Antenna ....................4-44
Antifreeze ..................5-191 Anti-lock brake warning light
........2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-180
Armrests.....................1-5
Around View® Monitor ...........4-11
Audible reminders ..............2-18
Autolight switch ...............2-40
Automatic Automatic drive positioner . . .3-38, 3-41
Automatic power window switch . . .2-67
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .....3-36
Automaticbrakehold ............5-26
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic drive positioner .....3-38,3-41
B
Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) ....5-65
Battery.................5- 191, 8-11
Charge warning light ...........2-11
Battery replacement .............8-21
INFINITI Intelligent Key .........8-22
Keyfob...................8-21
Before starting the engine ..........5-17
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-13
Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) .......5-53
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) .........5-44
Boosterseats.................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . .5-180
Brakefluid.................8-10
Brakelight(Seestoplight) .......8-24
Brake system ...............5-179 Brakewarninglight ...........2-10
Brake wear indicators
......2-18,8-18
Self-adjusting brakes ..........8-18
Brakeassist .................5-181
Brakefluid...................8-10
Brakes.....................8-18
Brake system ................. 5-179
Break-in schedule ..............5-170
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-45
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulb replacement ............... 8-24
C
Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor) . .4-24
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin...........2-60
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-45
Chassis

control ...............5-184
Check tire pressure .............. 2-26
Child restraints .....1-19,1-20, 1-22, 1-24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System .............1-24
Precautions on child
restraints ......1-22,1-29,1 -35, 1-40
Top tether strap anchor point
locations..................1-26
Child restraint with top tether strap ....1-26

Child safety rear door lock...........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ..........2-18
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2,7-4
Climate control seat switch .........2-47
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Cold weather driving .............5-191
Console box ..................2-57
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-19
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-37
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-5
Checking engine coolant level .......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Corrosion protection ..............7-7
Cruisecontrol..............5-82,5-83
Cupholders...................2-58
D
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ....................2-39
Dimensionsandweights...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ....2-45
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system . .5-138
Door locks .................3-4,3-5
Drivebelt....................8-13 Drive positioner, Automatic
.....3-38,3-41
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-191
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Precautions when starting and
driving .................5-4,5-11
Driving the vehicle ...............5-19
Dual panel moonroof .............2-68
Dual power moonroof ........2-68,2-68
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH ...........2-52
Economy - fuel ................5-172
Electronic parking brake ...........5-24
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-16,6-3
Emission control information label ....10-11
Emission control system warranty ....10-30
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-17
Block heater ................5-192
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-5
Changing engine oil .............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level .......8-5
Checking engine oil level ..........8-6
Engine compartment check locations . .8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............10-6 Engine oil pressure warning light
....2-14
Engine oil viscosity ............10-6
Engine serial number ..........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-17
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......
2-6
Event Data recorders ............10-32
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ......9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items........................9-5
Extended storage switch ...........2-54
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) .....6-2
Flat tire ......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid ............7-6
Fluid Brakefluid .................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants............... 10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Engine coolant ................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Windshield-washerfluid.........8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Fog light switch ................2-46
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system ....2-11,5-149
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ....1-50
Front and rear sonar system ........5-187
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