2023 INFINITI QX60 octane

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating of at
least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Re-
search octane number 96). If unleaded pre-
mium gasoline is not available, you may use
unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 87 AKI number (Research oc-
tane number 91), but you may notice a de-
crease in performance.
CAUTION
• Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door
label can operate on E-85. Fuel system
or other damage can occur if E-85 is used
in vehicles that are not designed to run
on E-85.
• Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission con-
trol system, and may also affect the war-
ranty coverage.
• Under no circumstances should a leaded
gasoline be used, because this will dam-
age the three-way catalyst. •
Do not use a fuel containing more than
15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your vehicle
is not designed to run on a fuel contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol. Using a fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol in a
vehicle not specifically designed for a
fuel containing more than 15% ethanol
can adversely affect the emission control
devices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the INFINITI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using fuel con-
taining MMT may adversely affect ve-
hicle performance and vehicle emissions.
Not all fuel dispensers are labeled to in-
dicate 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 refor-
mulated gasoline.
• U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that
region.
Gasoline specifications
INFINITI recommends using gasoline that
meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC) specifications where it is available.
Many of the automobile manufacturers de-
veloped this specification to improve emis-
sion control system and vehicle performance.
Ask your service station manager if the gaso-
line meets the WWFC specifications.
Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing refor-
mulated gasolines. These gasolines are spe-
cially designed to reduce vehicle emissions.
INFINITI supports efforts towards cleaner air
and suggests that you use reformulated
gasoline when available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and
methanol with or without advertising their
presence. INFINITI does not recommend the
use of fuels of which the oxygenate content
and the fuel compatibility for your INFINITI
cannot be readily determined. If in doubt, ask
your service station manager.
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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 recom-
mended for unleaded gasoline.
• If an oxygenate-blend other than metha-
nol blend is used, it should contain no more
than 15% oxygenate.
• If a methanol blend is used, it should con-
tain no more than 5% methanol (methyl
alcohol, wood alcohol). It should also con-
tain a suitable amount of appropriate co-
solvents and corrosion inhibitors. If not
properly formulated with appropriate co-
solvents and corrosion inhibitors, such
methanol blends may cause fuel system
damage and/or vehicle performance prob-
lems. At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in INFINITI
vehicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine
stalling and difficult hot-starting are experi-
enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, im-
mediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or
a fuel with a low blend of MTBE. Take care not to spill gasoline during refuel-
ing. 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. U.S. government regula-
tions require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps
to be identified with small, square, orange
and black label with the common abbrevia-
tion 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 Ve-
hicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 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 appropriate
percentage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting additive.
INFINITI does not recommend the use of fuel
containing MMT. Such fuel may adversely
affect vehicle performance, including the
emissions control system. Note that while
some fuel pumps label MMT content, not all
do, so you may have to consult your gasoline
retailer for more details.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for 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 con-
tain active solvents or similar ingredients that
can be harmful to the fuel system and engine.
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Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rat-
ing lower than recommended can cause per-
sistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark knock”
is a metallic rapping noise.) If severe, this can
lead to engine damage. If you detect a per-
sistent 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 recom-
mended that you have an INFINITI retailer
correct the condition. Failure to correct the
condition is misuse of the vehicle, for which
INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which
may cause excessive fuel consumption or en-
gine damage. If any of the above symptoms
are encountered, have your vehicle checked.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer.
However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving up hills. This is not a cause for
concern, because you get the greatest fuel
benefit when there is light spark knock for a
short time under heavy engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure sat-
isfactory engine life and performance. For
additional information, see "Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities" (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 Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute (API) certification or
International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification
and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have
the API certification mark on the front of the
container. Oils which do not have the speci-
fied 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.
LTI2587
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When planning to drive your INFINITI ve-
hicle in another country,you should first find
out if the fuel available is suitable for your
vehicle's engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too
low may cause engine damage. All gasoline
vehicles must be operated with unleaded
gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle
to areas where appropriate fuel is not
available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into another
country, state, province or district and reg-
istered, its modifications, transportation,
and registration are the responsibility of the
user. INFINITI is not responsible for any in-
convenience that may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
The VIN plate is located as shown. This num-
ber is the identification for your vehicle and is
used in the vehicle registration.
The VIN number is also available through the
center display screen. For additional informa-
tion, refer to the separate INFINITI InTouch™
Owner's Manual.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (chassis number)
LTI2050LTI2028
Type A (if so equipped)
WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING IN ANOTHER
COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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Front-door pocket.............2-100Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Fuel economy...............5-161Fuel gauge................ .2-10Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation...........10-4Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-160Fuel gauge.................. .2-10Fuel-filler door.................3-27Fuses..................... .8-20Fusible links..................8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. . . .2-116, 2-120, 2-121, 2-122Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-9Fuel gauge................ .2-10Odometer.................. .2-8Speedometer..............2-6, 2-7Tachometer................. .2-8Trip odometer................2-8General maintenance..............9-2Glove box.................. .2-101Glove box lock................2-101
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints................ .1-12
Head Up Display (HUD)...........2-89Headlight aiming control...........2-82Headlight and turn signal switch......2-77Headlight control switch...........2-77Headlights.................. .8-26Headlights, aiming control..........2-82Heated 2nd row seat switches.......2-86Heated mirrors................3-42Heated seat switches............2-85Heated seats................. .2-84Heated steering wheel switch........2-87Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
.............. .4-29Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-30Heater operation..............4-31Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-29Hill start assist system...........5-171HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. . . .2-116, 2-120, 2-121, 2-122Hood..................... .3-21Hook
Luggage hook............. .2-106Horn...................... .2-84
I
Idling Stop System..............5-178Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system............. .5-15Important vehicle information label. . . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-17
Increasing fuel economy..........5-161Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
.................. .2-12INFINITI Drive Mode Selector.......5-29INFINITI Intelligent Key
System..............3-2, 3-6, 10-36INFINITI InTouch™ Owner's Manual. . . .4-2INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System..............2-72, 3-3, 5-15Inside automatic anti-glare
mirror................. .3-33, 3-34Instrument brightness control........2-83Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-4Instrument panel dimmer switch......2-83Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD).....5-161Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist). . . .5-97Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............ .3-8Key operation............... .3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation.....3-14Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals..............3-16Interior light................. .2-114ISOFIX child restraints............1-30
J
Jump starting............ .6-12, 8-14
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K
Key........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-24Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-14
L
LabelTire and Loading Information label. .10-12LabelsAir conditioner specification label. . .10-12C.M.V.S.S. certification label......10-11Emission control information label. .10-12Engine serial number.......... .10-11F.M.V.S.S. certification label......10-11Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate................... .10-10Warning labels (for SRS).........1-74Lane Departure Prevention (LDP).....5-43Lane Departure Warning (LDW)......5-36LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-30LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system.................... .2-82License plate
Installing the license plate........10-13Liftgate.................... .3-21Liftgate release................3-25
Light
Air bag warning light........1-75, 2-16Brake light (See stop light)........8-26Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-14Bulb replacement............ .8-26Charge warning light...........2-15Console light.............. .2-114Exterior and Interior lights........8-26Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-77Headlight control switch.........2-77Headlights................ .8-26Interior light................2-114Light bulbs................ .8-26Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.................2-39, 2-62Personal lights..............2-115Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................. .2-12Lights..................... .8-26Map lights.................2-115Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4Glove box lock..............2-101Liftgate release..............3-25Power door locks..............3-5Low fuel warning light........2-38, 2-62Low tire pressure warning light.......2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.................. .2-39, 2-62Luggage (See vehicle loading
information).................10-15Luggage hook................2-106
Luggage rack (see roof rack).......2-107
M
Maintenance
General maintenance........... .9-2Inside the vehicle.............. .9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance...........1-25Under the hood and vehicle........9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules........... .9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-19Map lights.................. .2-115Memory seat.............3-43, 3-44Meters and gauges.............. .2-6Instrument brightness control......2-83Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside
mirror
............... .3-33, 3-34Heated mirrors...............3-42Outside mirrors...............3-41Vanity mirror............... .3-33Mirror defroster................2-77Mirrors.................... .3-33Moonroof................2-112, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-23
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-6Odometer................... .2-8
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating of at
least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Re-
search octane number 96). If unleaded pre-
mium gasoline is not available, you may use
unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 87 AKI number (Research oc-
tane number 91), but you may notice a de-
crease in performance.
CAUTION
• Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door
label can operate on E-85. Fuel system
or other damage can occur if E-85 is used
in vehicles that are not designed to run
on E-85.
• Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission con-
trol system, and may also affect the war-
ranty coverage.
• Under no circumstances should a leaded
gasoline be used, because this will dam-
age the three-way catalyst. •
Do not use a fuel containing more than
15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your vehicle
is not designed to run on a fuel contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol. Using a fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol in a
vehicle not specifically designed for a
fuel containing more than 15% ethanol
can adversely affect the emission control
devices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the INFINITI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. 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 identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that
region. For additional information, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2).
ENGINE OIL
RECOMMENDATION:
See “Recommended fluids/lubricants and ca-
pacities” (P. 10-2).
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
For additional information, see “Tire and
Loading Information label” (P. 10-12).
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver's door. For addi-
tional information, see “Wheels and tires”
(P. 8-28).
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the break-in procedure
recommendations for the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle. For addi-
tional information, see “Break-in schedule”
(P. 5-159). Failure to follow these recom-
mendations may result in vehicle damage or
shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION