2021 INFINITI QX80 fuel cap

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ..... 10-2Fuel information ....................................................... 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........... 10-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ................................................ 10-7
Specifications .................................................................. 10-8
Engine ........................................................................\
.. 10-8
Wheels and tires ........................................................ 10-9
Dimensions ............................................................... 10-10
When traveling or registering in
another country ............................................................. 10-11
Vehicle identification ................................................... 10-11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 10-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...................................................... 10-11
Engine serial number ............................................. 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 10-12
Emission control information label ................... 10-12
Tire and loading information label .................... 10-13
Air conditioner specification label ..................... 10-13
Installing front license plate ..................................... 10-15
Vehicle loading information ...................................... 10-15 Terms ........................................................................\
. 10-15 Vehicle load capacity ........................................... 10-17
Securing the load ................................................. 10-18
Loading tips ........................................................... 10-18
Measurement of weights ................................... 10-19
Towing a trailer ........................................................... 10-19 Maximum load limits ........................................... 10-19
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/
maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW) ............. 10-21
Towing load/specification ................................. 10-22
Towing safety ....................................................... 10-23
Flat towing ............................................................. 10-31
Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 10-31 Treadwear .............................................................. 10-31
Traction AA, A, B and C ..................................... 10-32
Temperature A, B and C .................................... 10-32
Emission control system warranty ......................... 10-32
Reporting safety defects .......................................... 10-33
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test ....................................................................... 10-34
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ................................... 10-35
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ........................................................ 10-35

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
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 98.4 L 26 gal 21-5/8 gal

See “Fuel information” (P.10-4).
Engine oil*1 With oil filter change 6.5 L 6-7/8 qt 5-3/4 qt

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


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).
Drain and refill
*1: For additional information,
see “Changing engine oil and
filter” (P.8-6).
Without oil filter change 6.2 L 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt
Engine coolant
With reservoir 15.1 L 16 qt 13-1/4 qt


Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
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.
Transfer fluid — — —

Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid for ATX90A transfer or equivalent


Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid (or
equivalent) may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the
INFINITI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Front differential gear oil — — —

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

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic
75W-90 or equivalent
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section.


Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent


DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent DOT
3
*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through an INFINITI retailer.
Suspension fluid — — —

Genuine NISSAN Hydraulic Suspension Fluid or equivalent


Using Hydraulic Suspension fluid other than Genuine NISSAN
Hydraulic Suspension Fluid (or equivalent) will damage the Hydraulic
Suspension, which is not covered by the INFINITI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. See an INFINITI retailer for recommended hydraulic
suspension fluid.
Multi-purpose grease — — —

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

10-6Technical and consumer information
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.

11-2
Cargo light ............................................................. 2-75
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ......... 5-4
Center ventilators ................................................ 4-27
Child restraints ...................................................... 1-31Booster seats .................................................. 1-48
LATCH system ............................................... 1-33
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-31
Top tether strap ............................................. 1-36
Child safety ........................................................... 1-29
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders .......................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-14
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .............................. 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Climate control Automatic air conditioner ........................... 4-29
Automatic climate control ......................... 4-28
Clock ........................................................................\
2-33
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-65
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-128
Console box ........................................................... 2-63
Console light ......................................................... 2-73
Coolant
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-5
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-5
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-8 Cruise control ....................................................... 5-62
Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .................................................... 5-80
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .... 5-64
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-26
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-60
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-31
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-45
Dimensions ......................................................... 10-10
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system .......... 5-84
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-13
Drive positioner ................................................... 3-40
Driving Cold weather driving ................................. 5-128
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-18
On-pavement and off-road driving ........... 5-8
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Safety precautions ........................................ 5-10
E
E-Call (SOS) Button ........................................... 2-59
Economy, Fuel .................................................... 5-113
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-31
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-31
Emission control information label ............... 10-12
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-32
EngineBefore starting the engine .......................... 5-15 Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-111
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-14
Engine block heater .................................... 5-129
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-3
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-4
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-6
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 ............... 2-24
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-14
Oil pressure gauge .......................................... 2-9
Protection mode ............................................ 5-17
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Entry/exit function, Automatic
drive positioner ................................................... 3-40
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........................ 10-35
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5
Extended storage switch .................................. 8-20

F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-12
FilterAir cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-14
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Flat towing .......................................................... 10-31
Flexible seating .................................................... 1-10
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-6
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Brake fluid ......................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-4
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-6
Power steering fluid ....................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .................................. 8-10
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-47
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system ............................ 5-95
Forward Emergency Braking system
warning light ......................................................... 2-16
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-60
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-4
Front seat Front seat adjustment ........................ 1-4, 1-10
Front-seat active head restraint ...................... 1-17 Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy ............................................... 5-113
Fuel information ........................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ........................................ 10-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-26
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-26
Gauge .................................................................. 2-9
Loose Fuel Cap warning ............................. 3-28
Fuel efficient driving tips ................................. 5-112
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-18
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-19
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ....................... 2-75, 2-79
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-26
Gauge ........................................................................\
. 2-6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge ............................. 2-9
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Odometer ............................................................ 2-7
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-31
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2
Glove box ............................................................... 2-63
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests ................................ 1-13
Headlight washer ................................................ 2-45
Headlights Aiming control ............................................... 2-44
Aiming control (See adaptive front
lighting system (AFS)) .................................. 2-45
Bulb replacement .......................................... 8-24
Headlight switch ........................................... 2-40
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-48
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-47
Heater Automatic climate control ......................... 4-28
Engine block heater .................................... 5-129
High beam assist ................................................. 2-41
Hill start assist system .................................... 5-120
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ....... 2-75, 2-79
Hood release ......................................................... 3-21
Hook Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-65
Luggage hook ................................................. 2-66
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-48
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) .......................... 5-12
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-35
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-36
Indicator
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-20
11-3

11-4
INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual ............... 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-35
Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-30
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............. 10-34
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-46
Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-5
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-64
Intelligent Key .......................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ........................................... 3-7Battery replacement ..................................... 8-21
Key operating range ....................................... 3-9
Key operation ................................................. 3-10
Warning signals .............................................. 3-12
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-24
Interior light switch ............................................. 2-73
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-72
ISOFIX child restraint ......................................... 1-33
J
Jump starting ......................................................... 6-11
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15
Keys ........................................................................\
.... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system ............................. 3-7
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-68
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-13
Emission control information label ........ 10-12
Engine serial number ................................. 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label ........................................ 10-12
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-28, 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....... 10-11
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ................ 5-22
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-33
License plate, Installing front
license plate ......................................................... 10-15
Liftgate ................................................................... 3-22
Light
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-69
Bulb replacement ........................................... 8-23
Cargo light ....................................................... 2-75
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-47
Headlight switch ........................................... 2-40
Headlights bulb replacement .................... 8-24
Interior light switch ....................................... 2-73
Interior lights ................................................... 2-72
Map lights ........................................................ 2-74
Replacement ................................................... 8-23
Vanity mirror lights ....................................... 2-74 Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-11
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement ................................................. 8-24
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 10-15
Lock
Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6
Door locks .......................................................... 3-4
Liftgate lock .................................................... 3-22
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ............................. 3-4
Loose Fuel Cap warning ................................... 3-26
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-16
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ............... 5-5
Luggage hooks ..................................................... 2-66
M
Maintenance Battery .............................................................. 8-11
General maintenance ...................................... 9-2
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3
Maintenance precautions .............................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ........................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ................................. 9-6
Outside the vehicle ......................................... 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-28
Standard maintenance .................................... 9-7
Maintenance schedules ........................................ 9-6
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ..................... 2-17

TirePressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ................................................... 2-16
Tires
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ............. 5-5
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-28, 10-13
Tire chains ....................................................... 8-34
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................................... 8-27
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ........................................ 5-5, 6-3
Tire rotation .................................................... 8-35
Types of tires .................................................. 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-31
Wheel/tire size ............................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-27
Top
Tether strap child restraints ....................... 1-36
TOW mode .......................................................... 5-122
TOW mode switch .............................................. 2-53
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 10-31
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-15
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-19
Towing safety .............................................. 10-23
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ......... 5-5
TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator ............. 5-7
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-3
Trailer towing ..................................................... 10-19 Transceiver
HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ....................... 2-75, 2-79
Transmission
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-18
Transmission shift lever lock release ....... 5-21
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-15
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................. 10-11
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-31
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-31
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-46
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ........................... 10-31
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
charging connector ............................................. 2-58
V
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-39
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-74
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13
Vehicle Dimensions ................................................... 10-10
Identification number (VIN) ...................... 10-11
Loading information .................................. 10-15
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-18 Security system .............................................. 2-34
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-53
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ................................................ 5-125
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ................................................... 2-18
Vehicle information display .............................. 2-20
Vehicle speed ........................................................ 2-31
Ventilators ............................................................. 4-27
Voltmeter ............................................................... 2-10
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Loose Fuel Cap warning ............................. 2-25
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ........................................ 5-103
Tire Pressure Low Add Air warning ........ 2-25
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ........................................ 5-5, 6-3
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-20
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ........ 1-68
Warning light 4WD warning light ..................................... 5-118
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-69, 2-14
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ................................................... 2-15
Brake warning light ....................................... 2-12
11-7

FUEL INFORMATION
VK56VD engine
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating of at
least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number
(Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not avail-
able, you may use unleaded regular gasoline
with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI
number (Research octane number 91), but
you may notice a decrease in performance.
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control systems, and may also affect
warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three way catalyst.
. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed
to run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-
15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not
specifically designed for E-15 or E-
85 fuel can adversely affect the emission control devices and systems
of the vehicle. Damage caused by
such fuel is not covered by the
INFINITI new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
. Do not use fuel that contains the
octane booster methylcyclopentadie-
nyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Using fuel containing MMT may
adversely affect vehicle performance
and vehicle emissions. Not all fuel
dispensers are labeled to indicate
MMT content, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for
more details. Note that Federal and
California laws prohibit the use of
MMT in reformulated gasoline.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
tified by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percen-
tage for that region.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDA-
TION:
See “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2) for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
additional information, see “Wheels and
tires” (P.8-27).
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PRO-
CEDURES RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-
111). Follow these recommendations for
the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION