2019 INFINITI QX50 checking oil

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel.................................2-2
Meters and gauges ...............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...................2-4
Tachometer ...................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Variable Compression Turbo ...................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning lights .............................. 2-10
Indicator lights ............................... 2-15
Audible reminders ........................... 2-18
Vehicle information display .....................2-19
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-20
Startup display .............................. 2-20
Resetting the trip computer ..................2-20
Oil control system ........................... 2-20
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ................................... 2-24Security systems
............................... 2-32
Vehicle security system ......................2-32
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-33
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-35
Switch operation ............................ 2-35
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-36
Rear switch operation ....................... 2-37
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster, and wiper deicer (if so equipped)
switch ......................................... 2-39
Headlight switch ............................... 2-39
Headlight control switch .....................2-39
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-44
Instrument brightness control ................2-45
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-45
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-46
Horn ........................................... 2-46
Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-47

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.........................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ..............8-3
Engine cooling system ........................... 8-4
Checking engine coolant level ..................8-5
Changing engine coolant ......................8-5
Engine oil ........................................8-6
Checking engine oil level .......................8-6
Changing engine oil ...........................8-7
Changing engine oil filter ..................... 8-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ....8-9
Brake fluid ..................................... 8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ........................ 8-10
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-10
Battery ......................................... 8-11
Jump starting ............................... 8-12
Variable voltage control system .................8-13
Drive belt ...................................... 8-13
Spark plugs .................................... 8-14
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-14
Air cleaner ..................................... 8-15In-cabin microfilter
.......................... 8-15
Windshield wiper blades ........................ 8-16
Cleaning .................................... 8-16
Replacing ................................... 8-16
Brakes ......................................... 8-18
Fuses .......................................... 8-19
Engine compartment ........................ 8-19
Passenger compartment .....................8-20
Battery replacement ............................ 8-21
INFINITI Intelligent Key ......................8-22
Lights ......................................... 8-23
Headlights .................................. 8-23
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-23
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-24
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-26
Tire pressure ................................ 8-26
Tire labeling ................................. 8-30
Types of tires ............................... 8-32
Tire
chains .................................. 8-35
Changing wheels and tires ...................8-36

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the
oil level. It should be between the H
(High) and L (Low) marksB. This is the
normal operating oil level range. If the oil
level is below the L (Low) mark
A, re-
move the oil filler cap and pour recom-
mended oil through the opening. Do not
fill oil level above H (High) mark
C.
6. Recheck the oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil main-
tenance intervals or during the break-in pe-
riod, depending on the severity of operating
conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Oper-
ating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
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ENGINE OIL
8-6Do-it-yourself

4. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
B.
5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise.
Then remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
∙ Be sure to remove any old gasket mate-rial remaining on the sealing surface of
the engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.
7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
8. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis- tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn.
9. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required.
10. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add en-
gine oil if necessary.
CAUTION
∙ INFINITI recommends using GenuineNISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in INFINITI CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids.
∙ Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or manual transmission fluid in an
INFINITI CVT, as it may damage the CVT.
Damage caused by the use of fluids other
than as recommended is not covered un-
der INFINITI’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
∙ Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
also damage the CVT. Damage caused by
the use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under INFINITI’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, we recommend an INFINITI retailer
for servicing.
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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID
Do-it-yourself8-9

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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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 F
ront 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