2020 INFINITI Q50 engine overheat

JVC0968X
VR30DDTT ENGINE
1. Battery
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Fuse/fusible link holder6. Air cleaner
7. Engine drive belt location
8. Radiator filler cap
9 Intercooler cooling reservoir
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Window washer fluid reservoirThe engine cooling system is filled at the
factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide
year-round anti-freeze and coolant protec-
tion. The anti-freeze solution contains rust
and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine
cooling system additives are not necessary.
WARNING
.
Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Wait until the
engine and radiator cool down. Ser-
ious burns could be caused by high
pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator. See precautions in “If your
vehicle overheats” (P.6-7) of this
manual.
. The radiator is equipped with a
pressure type radiator cap. To pre-
vent engine damage, use only a
genuine NISSAN radiator cap.
CAUTION
.Never use any cooling system addi-
tives such as radiator sealer. Addi-
tives may clog the cooling system and
cause damage to the engine, trans-
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

until it reaches normal operating tempera-
ture. Add coolant up to the MAX level.
Tighten the cap securely after adding engine
coolant.
If the cooling system requires coolant fre-
quently, have it checked. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
It is recommended that major cooling system
repairs be performed by an INFINITI retailer.
The service procedures can be found in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
. To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.
. Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns could
be caused by high pressure fluid
escaping from the radiator.
. Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of children
and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations. The intercooler cooling system is filled at the
factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide
year-round anti-freeze and coolant protec-
tion. The antifreeze solution contains rust
and corrosion inhibitors. Additional inter-
cooler cooling system additives are not
necessary.
WARNING
.
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is hot. Wait until
the engine cools down. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure fluid
escaping from the coolant reservoir.
. The intercooler reservoir is equipped
with a pressure type cap. To prevent
engine and intercooler damage, use
only a genuine NISSAN intercooler
reservoir cap.
CAUTION
.Never use any additives in the cool-
ant such as radiator sealer in the
cooling system. This may cause da-
mage to the intercooler.
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INTERCOOLER COOLING SYSTEM

8-6Do-it-yourself
.When adding or replacing coolant, be
sure to use only Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-
diluted to provide antifreeze protec-
tion to −34°F(−37°C). If additional
freeze protection is needed due to
weather where you operate your
vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) con-
centrate following the directions on
the container. If an equivalent cool-
ant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is
used, follow the coolant manufac-
ture’s instructions to maintain mini-
mum antifreeze protection to −34°F
(−37°C). The use of other types of
coolant solutions other than Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-
ant (blue) or equivalent may damage
the Intercooler cooling system.
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CHECKING INTERCOOLER
COOLANT LEVEL
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is
below the MIN level
, add coolant to the
MAX level.
If the intercooler cooling system frequently
requires coolant, have it checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer
for this service.
CHANGING INTERCOOLER
COOLANT
Intercooler coolant is maintenance-free.
If replacement is required, it is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Improper servicing can result in intercooler
overheating.
WARNING
. To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.
. Never remove the cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escap-
ing from the intercooler cooling re-
servoir.
. Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
. Keep coolant out of the reach of
children and pets.
Intercooler coolant must be disposed of
properly. Check your local regulations.

your service station manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please
take the following precautions as the usage
of such fuels may cause vehicle performance
problems and/or fuel system damage.
.The fuel should be unleaded and have an
octane rating no lower than that re-
commended for unleaded gasoline.
. If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a
methanol blend, is used, it should con-
tain no more than 15% oxygenate.
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It should
also contain a suitable amount of ap-
propriate cosolvents and corrosion in-
hibitors. If not properly formulated with
appropriate cosolvents and corrosion
inhibitors, such methanol blends may
cause fuel system damage and/or vehi-
cle performance problems. At this time,
sufficient data is not available to ensure
that all methanol blends are suitable for
use in INFINITI vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems such
as engine stalling or hard hot starting are
experienced after using oxygenate-blend
fuels, immediately change to a non-oxyge-
nate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage.
E-15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15%
fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-
15 can only be used in vehicles designed to
run on E-15 fuel. Do not use E-15 in your
vehicle. U.S. government regulations require
fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied with small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or the
appropriate percentage for that region.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85%
fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-
85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
U.S. government regulations require fuel
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified
by a small, square, orange and black label
with the common abbreviation or the appro-
priate percentage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting
additive. INFINITI does not recommend the
use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may
adversely affect vehicle performance, in-
cluding the emissions control system. Note
that while some fuel pumps label MMTcontent, not all do, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for more de-
tails.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold com-
mercially. Many of these additives intended
for gum, varnish or deposit removal may
contain active solvent or similar ingredients
that can be harmful to the fuel system and
engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If severe,
this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level roads,
it is recommended you have an INFINITI
retailer correct the condition. Failure to
correct the condition is misuse of the
vehicle, for which INFINITI is not respon-
sible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knock-
ing, after-run or overheating. This in turn
Technical and consumer information10-5

11-2
ChimesAudible reminders .......................................... 2-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-14
Circuit breaker
Fusible link ....................................................... 8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Climate control
Automatic air conditioner ........................... 4-37
Clock ...................................................................... 2-28
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-48
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-135
Console box ........................................................... 2-47
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-5
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-4
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-7
Courtesy light ....................................................... 2-56
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-69 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .................................................... 5-88
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-71
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-22
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-26
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-38 Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-34
Dimensions ......................................................... 10-10
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................. 5-124
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-92
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-26
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-13
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-32
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-23
Driving Cold weather driving .................................. 5-135
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-15
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-22
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-22
Economy
Fuel ................................................................. 5-120
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-26
Emission control information label ............... 10-12
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-20
Engine Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-119
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-5 Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-4
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-7
Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-13
Engine block heater ................................... 5-136
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-3
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-3
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-7
Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-24
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation .................................. 10-6
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 10-7
Engine serial number ................................. 10-12
Engine specifications ................................... 10-8
Engine start operation indicator ............... 2-20
If your vehicle overheats ................................ 6-7
Remote engine start ..................................... 3-19
Remote engine start
operation indicator ........................................ 2-20
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-32
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........................ 10-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5

Maintenance requirements ........................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ................................. 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .......................................... 9-10
Outside the vehicle ......................................... 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-18
Standard maintenance .................................... 9-7
Under the hood and vehicle ......................... 9-4
Maintenance schedules ........................................ 9-6
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................... 2-16
Map lights .............................................................. 2-54
Master warning light .......................................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .......... 3-3
Memory storage Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-33
Meter
Trip computer ................................................. 2-26
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6 Instrument brightness control .................. 2-40
Mirror Inside mirror .................................................... 3-29
Outside mirrors ............................................. 3-30
Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-32
Monitor Around View
®Monitor ................................ 4-11
RearView Monitor ........................................... 4-3
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-52
Moving Object Detection (MOD) .................. 4-30
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 ...................... 8-7
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-7
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-7
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 10-7
One touch unlock sensor (See Intelligent
Key system) .............................................................. 3-9
Operation Indicators for operation ............................... 2-20
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-28
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-30
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats .................. 6-7
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ............................................. 10-23
P
Panic alarm ............................................................ 3-17
Parking
Parking brake operation ............................. 5-20
Parking on hills ............................................. 5-123
Parking brake break-in .................................... 5-127 Personal lights ...................................................... 2-54
PERSONAL mode ............................................... 5-24
Phone
Car phone or CB radio ................................ 4-43
Power Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Power outlet .................................................. 2-44
Power steering system ............................. 5-124
Power windows ............................................. 2-49
Power moonroof ................................................. 2-52
Power steering warning light ........................... 2-14
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function .................................................. 1-14
Precautions Braking precautions .................................... 5-126
Child restraints ............................................... 1-21
Cruise control ................................................. 5-69
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-2
Seat belt usage .............................................. 1-12
Supplemental restraint system ................. 1-40
When starting and driving ............................ 5-4
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ............................................... 5-110
Push starting ............................................................ 6-7
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-11R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ................................ 4-43
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ..................... 2-33
Rapid air pressure loss .......................................... 5-9
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