2022 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
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-7
Variable Compression Turbo ..................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-13
Warning/Indicator lights (other) ..............2-17
Audible reminders ........................... 2-18
Vehicle information display .....................2-19
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-19
Startup display .............................. 2-20
Resetting the trip computer .................2-20
Tire Pressure Information
(Display Settings) ........................... 2-20
Oil control system ........................... 2-20
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators .................................... 2-21
Security systems ............................... 2-29
Vehicle security system ......................2-29INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
.........2-30
Wiper and washer switch ......................2-32
Switch operation ............................ 2-32
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................. 2-33
Rear switch operation ....................... 2-34
Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster (if so equipped), and wiper deicer
(if so equipped) switch ......................... 2-35
Headlight switch ............................... 2-36
Headlight control switch ....................2-36
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ..................................... 2-41
Instrument brightness control ................2-42
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-42
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-43
Horn .......................................... 2-44
Climate controlled seat switches
(if
so equipped) ................................ 2-44
Heated seats (if so equipped) ...................2-45
Heated 2nd row seat switches (if so equipped) . . 2-46
Steering Assist switch .......................... 2-47
Front and rear sonar system switch
(if so equipped) ................................ 2-47
Head Up Display (HUD) (if so equipped) .........2-48
HowtousetheHUD........................ 2-49

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 and oil filter ...............8-6
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid . 8-10
Brake fluid ..................................... 8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ......................... 8-11
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir .............8-11
Battery ........................................ 8-12
Jump starting ............................... 8-14
Variable voltage control system ................8-14
Drive belt ...................................... 8-15
Spark plugs .................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-15
Air cleaner ..................................... 8-16
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-16Windshield wiper blades
........................ 8-17
Cleaning .................................... 8-17
Replacing ................................... 8-17
Brakes ......................................... 8-19
Fuses .......................................... 8-20
Engine compartment ........................ 8-20
Passenger compartment ....................8-21
Battery replacement ........................... 8-22
INFINITI Intelligent Key .....................8-22
Lights ......................................... 8-24
Headlights .................................. 8-24
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-24
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-25
Replacement procedures ....................8-26
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-27
Tire pressure ................................ 8-27
Tire labeling ................................ 8-31
Types of tires ............................... 8-35
Tire

chains .................................. 8-38
Changing wheels and tires ...................8-38

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) marksOB. This is the normal
operating oil level range. If the oil level is
below the L (Low) mark
OA, remove the oil
filler cap and pour recommended oil
through the opening. Do not fill oil level
above H (High) mark
OC.
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.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL
FILTER
For additional information on engine oil and
oil filter change, refer to the instructions out-
lined in this section.
Vehicle set-up
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suit- able floor jack and safety jack stands.
• Place the safety jack stands under the ve- hicle jack-up points.
• A suitable adapter should be attached to the jack stand saddle.LDI3158LDI0371
ENGINE OIL
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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-24Precautions on child
restraints.......1-22, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-27Child safety rear door lock...........3-6Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2, 7-4Climate control seat switch.........2-44Cold weather driving........... .5-152Console box................. .2-56Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)..................... .5-18Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-36CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Changing engine coolant..........8-5Checking engine coolant level.......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-7Cup holders.................. .2-57
D
Dimensions and weights...........10-9Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . . .2-42Door locks................... .3-4
Drive belt....................8-15Driving
Cold weather driving.......... .5-152Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)........... .5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................ .5-4, 5-10Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual power moonroof............2-69
E
E-call (SOS) Button............. .2-51Economy - fuel............... .5-131Electronic parking brake...........5-23Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15, 6-3Emission control information label. . . .10-11Emission control system warranty. . . .10-30Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.............. .10-2Changing engine coolant..........8-5Changing engine oil.............8-6Changing engine oil filter..........8-6Checking engine coolant level.......8-5Checking engine oil level..........8-6Engine compartment check locations. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number...........10-11Engine specifications...........10-8Starting the engine............ .5-16Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . . .2-6Event Data recorders............10-33Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).......5-4Explanation of maintenance items......9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch...........2-53
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-11Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)..................... .6-2Flat tire......................6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid................ .8-10Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.................... .8-10Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid.........8-11Fog light switch................2-43Forward Driving Aids
System Temporarily Unavailable. . . .2-26
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Outside mirrors...............3-35Vanity mirror............... .3-33Mirrors.................... .3-33Moonroof................2-69, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-29
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-6Odometer................... .2-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Changing engine oil.............8-6Changing engine oil filter..........8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..............10-6Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirrors............... .3-35Overhead sunglasses holder.........2-56Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-7Owner's manual order form........10-34Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-34
P
Parking
Parking/parking on hills.........5-134Parking brake..........2-11, 2-13, 2-17
Personal lights................ .2-72Power
Power door locks............. .3-5Power outlet............... .2-52Power rear windows...........2-67Power steering system. . . .5-135, 5-136Power windows............. .2-66Rear power windows...........2-67Power outlet................. .2-52Power steering...........5-135, 5-136Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-8Precautions on booster
seats.........1-22, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38Precautions on child
restraints.......1-22, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-12Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-41Precautions when starting and
driving.................5-4, 5-10Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)................... .5-118ProPILOT Assist................5-71Push starting.................. .6-7
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-44Rain sensor.................. .2-33
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test..................... .10-32Rear Automatic Braking (RAB). .2-16, 5-103Rear bench seat adjustment..........1-5Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)......5-64Rear power sunshade............2-68Rear power windows............ .2-67Rear window defroster, outside mirror
defroster, and wiper deicer switch.....2-35Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... .2-34RearView Monitor...............4-3Recommended Fluids.............10-2Recorders
Event Data............... .10-33Refrigerant recommendation........10-7Registering a vehicle in another
country................... .10-10Remote Engine Start.........3-18, 5-17Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-31Roadside assistance program.........6-2Roof rack....................2-60
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts. . .1-22, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-31SeatMemory seat........... .3-37, 3-39Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment.......1-3
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