2021 INFINITI Q60 COUPE fuel type

2-18Instruments and controls
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to
the retailer.
.Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
tem.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decelera-
tion.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the retailer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary couldlead to poor driveability, reduced fuel
economy, and possible damage to the
emission control system.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates when a warning message appears in
the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20).
Power steering warning light
Models with Direct Adaptive Steering :
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. After starting the engine, the
power steering warning light stays on for a
few seconds and turns off. This indicates
that Direct Adaptive Steering is operational.
Drive the vehicle after the power steering
warning light turns off.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while driving, pull off the road to a
safe location and stop the vehicle. If the
power steering warning light turns off, you
can drive again. If the power steering
warning light continues to illuminate, it is
recommended you have Direct AdaptiveSteering checked by an INFINITI retailer.
(See “Direct Adaptive Steering type” (P.5-
127).)
Models with electric power steering :
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. After starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the electric power steering is
operational.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
It is recommended you have the electric
power steering checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the
power assist to the steering will cease
operation but you will still have control of
the vehicle. At this time, greater steering
efforts are required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds.
See “Electric power steering type” (P.5-127).

3-16Pre-driving checks and adjustments
operate when:
.the distance between the Intelligent Key
and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
.the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons, ap-
proach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from
the door.
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Type A (if so equipped)
WAD0075X
Type B (if so equipped)
LOCK button
UNLOCK button
TRUNK button
PANIC button
Remote engine start button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as
a confirmation. For details, see “Setting
hazard indicator and horn mode” (P.3-18).
Locking doors, trunk lid and fuel-
filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
buttonon the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors, trunk lid and fuel-filler door
will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and
the horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.

that people become locked inside the trunk.
Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handleuntil the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark
after a brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated.
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER
DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the upper left side of
the door
.
.Touch the one touch unlock sensor on
one of the door handles and then push
the door handle request switch while
carrying the Intelligent Key.
.Push the UNLOCK button on the Intel-
ligent Key twice.
.Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position.To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key or the power door lock
switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or ser-
iously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine and
do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
.Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts
off automatically. Continued refuel-
ing may cause fuel overflow, resulting
in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
.Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the Malfunction
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-25
FUEL-FILLER DOOR

Turning the PFCW system ON/OFF ................ 5-116
PFCW system limitations ..................................... 5-118
System temporarily unavailable ......................... 5-120
System malfunction ................................................ 5-121
System maintenance .............................................. 5-121
Break-in schedule ......................................................... 5-122
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .......................................... 5-122
Increasing fuel economy ............................................. 5-123
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if
so equipped) .................................................................. 5-124
Parking/parking on hills .............................................. 5-126
Power steering .............................................................. 5-127
Electric power steering type ................................ 5-127
Direct Adaptive Steering type ............................. 5-127
Brake system .................................................................. 5-129
Braking precautions ................................................ 5-129
Parking brake break-in ......................................... 5-130
Brake assist ................................................................... 5-130
Brake assist .............................................................. 5-130
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........................ 5-130Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ................ 5-132
Brake force distribution ...................................... 5-132
Active trace control ..................................................... 5-133
Hill Start Assist system .............................................. 5-135
Chassis control .............................................................. 5-135
Sonar system (if so equipped) ................................. 5-136
Sonar system settings ......................................... 5-137
Sonar indicator ...................................................... 5-138
Cold weather driving .................................................. 5-138
Freeing a frozen door lock ................................ 5-138
Antifreeze ............................................................... 5-138
Battery .................................................................... 5-138
Draining of coolant water ................................. 5-138
Tire equipment ...................................................... 5-138
Special winter equipment .................................. 5-139
Driving on snow or ice ........................................ 5-139
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............. 5-139
Active noise cancellation/Active
sound enhancement ................................................... 5-140
Active noise cancellation ..................................... 5-141
Active sound enhancement ................................ 5-141

The following descriptions are provided to
give you a better understanding of the
scheduled maintenance items that should
be regularly checked or replaced. The main-
tenance schedule indicates at which mile-
age/time intervals each item requires
service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance, your
vehicle requires that some items be checked
during normal day-to-day operation. Refer
to “General maintenance” (P.9-2).
Items marked with “*” are recommended by
INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. You
are not required to perform maintenance on
these items in order to maintain the warran-
ties which come with your vehicle. Other
maintenance items and intervals are re-
quired.
When applicable, additional information can
be found in the “8. Do-it yourself” section of
this manual.
NOTE:
INFINITI does not advocate the use of non-
OEM approved aftermarket flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against perform-
ing these services on an INFINITI product.
Many of the aftermarket flushing systems
use non-OEM approved chemicals or sol-
vents, the use of which has not been
validated by INFINITI.
For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,grease, and refrigerant, refer to “Capacities
and recommended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-
2) of this manual.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
Drive belts*:
Check engine drive belts for wear, fraying or
cracking and for proper tension. Replace any
damaged drive belts.
Engine air filter:
Replace at specified intervals. When driving
for prolonged periods in dusty conditions,
check/replace the filter more frequently.
Engine coolant*:
Replace coolant at the specified interval.
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to
use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-
freeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with the
proper mixture. (Refer to “Engine cooling
system” (P.8-3) to determine the proper
mixture for your area.)
NOTE:
Mixing any other type of coolant or the use
of non-distilled water may reduce the
recommended service interval of the cool-
ant.
Intercooler coolant:
Intercooler coolant is maintenance-free.Engine oil and oil filter:
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For recommended oil
grade and viscosity refer to “Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2).
Engine valve clearance*:
Inspect only if valve noise increases. Adjust
valve clearance if necessary.
Evaporative emissions control vapor lines*:
Check vapor lines for leaks or looseness.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Fuel lines*:
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections
for leaks, looseness, or deterioration. Tight-
en connections or replace parts as necessary.
Spark plugs:
Replace at specified intervals. Install new
plugs of the type as originally equipped.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTE-
NANCE
Brake lines and cables:
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration,
and signs of leaking. Replace any deterio-
rated or damaged parts immediately.
Maintenance and schedules9-5
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS

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
MeasureUS
MeasureImperial
Measure
Fuel 76 L 20 gal 16-5/8 gal

See “Fuel information” (P.10-4).
Engine oil
*1Drain and refill*1: For additional
information, see
“Engine oil” (P.8-
6).Two-Wheel
Drive (2WD)
modelWith oil filter
change5.3 L 5-5/8 qt 4-5/8 qt

Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is recommended.


If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or
engine oil) may be used. Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as
recommended is not covered under INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty. For additional
information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.10-6). Without oil fil-
ter change5.1 L 5-3/8 qt 4–1/2 qt
All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)
modelWith oil filter
change5.9 L 6-1/4 qt 5-1/4 qt
Without oil fil-
ter change5.7 L 6 qt 5 qt
Engine coolant Standard and
premium
gradeTotal (with re-
servoir)9.3 L 9-7/8 qt 8-1/8 qt

Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 0.5 L 1/2 qt 1/2 qt
Sport grade Total (with re-
servoir)10.4 L 11 qt 9-1/8 qt
Reservoir 0.5 L 1/2 qt 1/2 qt
Intercooler coolant Total (with reservoir) 3.2 L 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt
Reservoir 0.4 L 3/8 qt 3/8 qt
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) — — —

Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or equivalent


INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF (or equivalent) ONLY in INFINITI
automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s new vehicle limited
warranty.
Differential gear
oilFront — — —

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-
synthetic) oil
Rear — — —

Genuine NISSAN HYPOID FLUID·S1 GL-5 75W-80 or equivalent
Transfer fluid — — —

Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF or equivalent


INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF (or equivalent) ONLY in INFINITI
transfers. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN
Matic J ATF may damage the transfer. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as
recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to
the instructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself”
section.

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
*4or equivalent DOT 3*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through an INFINITI retailer.
Multi-purpose grease — — —

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

10-6Technical and consumer information
may cause excessive fuel consumption or
damage to the engine. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
JVT0342X
API certification mark
API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in order
to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the Amer-
ican Petroleum Institute (API) certificationor International Lubricant Standardization
and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certifica-
tion and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification mark on the front
of the container. Oils which do not have the
specified 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.