Infiniti QX50 (2019 year). Manual

In order to maintain the appearance of your
vehicle, it is important to take proper care of
it.

To protect the paint surfaces, wash your ve-
hicle as soon as you can:

∙ After a rainfall to prevent possible dam-

age from acid rain.

∙ After driving on coastal roads.

∙ When contaminants such as soot, bird

droppings, tree sap, metal particles or
bugs get on the paint surface.

∙ When dust or mud builds up on the sur-

face.

Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle
inside a garage or in a covered area.

When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover.

Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body cover.

WASHING

Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty
of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a
mild soap, a special vehicle soap or general
purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean,
lukewarm (never hot) water.

CAUTION

∙ Do not use car washes that use acid in the

detergent. Some car washes, especially
brushless ones, use some acid for clean-
ing. The acid may react with some plastic
vehicle components, causing them to
crack. This could affect their appearance,
and also could cause them not to function
properly. Always check with your car
wash to confirm that acid is not used.

∙ Do not wash the vehicle with strong

household soap, strong chemical deter-
gents, gasoline or solvents.

∙ Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight

or while the vehicle body is hot, as the
surface may become water-spotted.

∙ Avoid using tight-napped or rough

cloths, such as washing mitts. Care must
be taken when removing caked-on dirt or
other foreign substances so the paint
surface is not scratched or damaged.

Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of
clean water.

Inside edges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable
to the effects of road salt. Therefore, these
areas must be cleaned regularly. Take care
that the drain holes in the lower edge of the
door are open. Spray water under the body
and in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt and
wash away road salt.

A damp chamois can be used to dry the ve-
hicle to avoid water spots.

WAXING

Regular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove built-up
wax residue and to avoid a weathered ap-
pearance before re-applying wax.

An INFINITI retailer can assist you in choos-
ing the proper product.

∙ Wax your vehicle only after a thorough

washing. Follow the instructions supplied
with the wax.

∙ Do not use a wax containing any abra-

sives, cutting compounds or cleaners that
may damage the vehicle finish.

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Machine compounding or aggressive polish-
ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may
dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

REMOVING SPOTS

Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, in-
sects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from
the surface of the paint to avoid lasting dam-
age or staining. Special cleaning products are
available at an INFINITI retailer or any auto-
motive accessory store. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for these
products.

UNDERBODY

In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is
necessary to clean the underbody regularly in
order to prevent dirt and salt from building up
and causing the acceleration of corrosion on
the underbody and suspension. Before the
winter period and again in the spring, the
underseal must be checked and, if necessary,
re-treated.

GLASS

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust
film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for
glass to become coated with a film after the
vehicle is parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner
and a soft cloth will easily remove this film.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inside of the windows,
do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive
cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant
cleaners. They could damage the electrical
conductors, radio antenna elements or rear
window defroster elements.

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS

Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge
dampened in a mild soap solution, especially
during winter months in areas where road
salt is used. If not removed, road salt can
discolor the wheels.

CAUTION

Follow the directions below to avoid stain-
ing or discoloring the wheels:

∙ Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid

or alkali contents to clean the wheels.

∙ Do not apply wheel cleaners to the

wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as ambi-
ent temperature.

∙ Rinse the wheel to completely remove

the cleaner within 15 minutes after the
cleaner is applied.

CHROME PARTS

Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.

TIRE DRESSINGS

INFINITI does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating
to the tires to help reduce discoloration of the
rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires,
it may react with the coating and form a
compound. This compound may come off the
tire while driving and stain the vehicle paint.

If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:

∙ Use a water-based tire dressing. The

coating on the tire dissolves more easily
than with an oil-based tire dressing.

∙ Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help

prevent

from

entering

the

tire

tread/grooves (where it would be diffi-
cult to remove).

∙ Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry

towel. Make sure the tire dressing is com-
pletely

removed

from

the

tire

tread/grooves.

∙ Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom-

mended by tire dressing manufacturer.

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This vehicle has new and unique surfaces on
the center console and door pull finishers. If
cleaning is required use mild soap and water.
However if mild soap and water won’t clean
the center console and door pull finishers, use
Genuine INFINITI Vinyl and Leather Cleaner
(or equivalent).

Occasionally remove loose dust from the in-
terior trim, plastic parts and seats using a
vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe
the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean,
soft cloth dampened in mild soap solution,
then wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.

Regular care and cleaning is required in order
to maintain the appearance of the leather.

Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s

recommendations.

Some

fabric protectors contain chemicals that may
stain or bleach the seat material.

Use a cloth dampened only with water to
clean the meter and gauge lens.

Use a slightly moist (with water) microfiber
cloth to clean the wood trim. If necessary, use
water with natural soap or wood dedicated
cleaning products, such as furniture polish.

WARNING

Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can dam-
age the seat or occupant classification sen-
sor. This can also affect the operation of the
air bag system and result in serious per-
sonal injury.

CAUTION

∙ Never use benzine, thinner, or any similar

material on the interior surfaces or sur-
face damage may occur. Such damage is
not

covered

under

the

INFINITI

warranty.

∙ Small dirt particles can be abrasive and

damaging to leather surfaces and should
be removed promptly. Do not use saddle
soap, car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning
fluids, solvents, detergents or ammonia-
based cleaners as they may damage the
leather’s natural finish.

∙ Never use fabric protectors unless rec-

ommended by the manufacturer.

∙ Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on me-

ter or gauge lens covers. It may damage
the lens cover.

LEATHER CLEANING KIT (if so
equipped)

Spray onto leather cleaning cloth, then gently
wipe the surface of the leather. Use a dry
towel to absorb any excess moisture.

Clean light-colored leather more frequently
because soiling on such surfaces is much
more visible.

Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions supplied with the leather cleaning kit.

You can obtain the leather cleaning kit from
an INFINITI retailer or other authorized repair
shop.

CAUTION

Do not leave the leather cleaning kit inside
the vehicle. The leather cleaning kit left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.

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AIR FRESHENERS

Most air fresheners use a solvent that could
affect the vehicle interior. If you use an air
freshener, take the following precautions:

∙ Hanging-type air fresheners can cause

permanent discoloration when they con-
tact vehicle interior surfaces. Place the air
freshener in a location that allows it to
hang free and not contact an interior sur-
face.

∙ Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on

the vents. These products can cause im-
mediate damage and discoloration when
spilled on interior surfaces.

Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions before using the air fresheners.

POWER MOONROOF (if so
equipped)

The sunshade is made from a tricot material.

CAUTION

To help prevent damaging the moonroof
while cleaning:

∙ Do not rub the material with a cloth. Do-

ing so can damage the surface of the ma-
terial or cause a stain to spread.

∙ Never use benzine, thinner or any similar

chemical to clean the sunshade. This may
discolor the moonroof and damage the
surface.

∙ Clean water based stains by patting the

surface with a clean soft cloth dampened
in warm water. Press a clean dry cloth
onto the surface to remove as much
dampness as possible and then let air dry.

∙ Clean oil based stains by patting the sur-

face with a clean soft cloth dampened in
warm water. Press a clean dry cloth onto
the surface to remove as much dampness
as possible and then let air dry.

FLOOR MATS (if so equipped)

WARNING

To avoid potential pedal interference that
may result in a collision, injury or death:

∙ NEVER place a floor mat on top of an-

other floor mat in the driver front posi-
tion or install them upside down or
backwards.

∙ Use only Genuine INFINITI floor mats or

equivalent floor mats, specifically de-
signed for use in your vehicle model and
model year.

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∙ Properly position the mats in the floor-

well using the floor mat positioning hook.
For additional information, refer to
"Floor mat installation" in this section.

∙ Make sure the floor mat does not inter-

fere with pedal operation.

∙ Periodically check the floor mats to make

sure they are properly installed.

∙ After cleaning the vehicle interior, check

the floor mats to make sure they are
properly installed.

The use of Genuine INFINITI floor mats can
extend the life of your vehicle carpet and
make it easier to clean the interior. Mats
should be maintained with regular cleaning
and replaced if they become excessively
worn.

Floor mat installation

Your vehicle is equipped with floor mat re-
tainer clips. The number and shape of the
floor mat retainer clips for each seating posi-
tion varies depending on the vehicle.

When installing Genuine INFINITI floor mats,
follow the installation instructions provided
with the mat and the following:

1. With the ignition in the OFF position, the

shift lever in P (Park) position and with
the parking brake fully applied, position
the floor mat in the floorwell so that the
floor mat grommet holes are aligned
with the retainer clips.

2. Secure the grommet holes into the clips

and ensure that the floor mat is properly
positioned.

3. Make sure the floor mat does not inter-

fere with pedal operation. With the igni-
tion still in the OFF position, the shift
lever in the P (Park) position and with the
parking brake applied, fully apply and
release all pedals. The floor mat must not
interfere with pedal operation or prevent
the pedal from returning to its normal
position.

It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer for details about installing the floor
mats in your vehicle.

The illustration shows the location of the
floor mat retainer clips.

SEAT BELTS

The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them
with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solu-
tion. Allow the belts to dry completely in the
shade before using them. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Seat belt maintenance” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section of this
manual.

Retainer clips

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WARNING

Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the
retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye or chemi-
cal solvents to clean the seat belts, since
these materials may severely weaken the
seat belt webbing.

CLEANING THE SEAT TRACKS

CAUTION

Periodically clean the seat tracks to pre-
vent reduction of ability to move the seats.

Clean periodically with a high-powered
vacuum cleaner. Dirt and debris may reduce
the ability to adjust the seat. A wet cleansing
agent may be used if necessary.

MOST COMMON FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE
CORROSION

Most vehicle corrosion is caused by:

∙ The accumulation of moisture-retaining

dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.

∙ Damage to paint and other protective

coatings caused by gravel and stone
chips or minor traffic collisions.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
INFLUENCE THE RATE OF
CORROSION

Moisture

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the
vehicle body underside can accelerate corro-
sion. Wet floor coverings will not dry com-
pletely inside the vehicle and should be re-
moved for drying to avoid floor panel
corrosion.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high
relative humidity, especially those areas

where the temperatures stay above freezing
and where atmospheric pollution exists and
road salt is used.

Temperature

High temperatures accelerate the rate of cor-
rosion to those parts which are not well ven-
tilated.

Air pollution

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the
air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use
accelerates the corrosion process. Road salt
also accelerates the disintegration of paint
surfaces.

PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION

∙ Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep

the vehicle clean.

∙ Always check for minor damage to the

paint and repair it as soon as possible.

∙ Keep drain holes at the bottom of the

doors open to avoid water accumulation.

∙ Check the underbody for accumulation

of sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash with
water as soon as possible.

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CAUTION

∙ NEVER remove dirt, sand or other debris

from the passenger compartment by
washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt
with a vacuum cleaner or broom.

∙ Never allow water or other liquids to

come in contact with electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as this may dam-
age them.

Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are
extremely corrosive. They accelerate corro-
sion and deterioration of underbody compo-
nents such as the exhaust system, fuel and
brake lines, brake cables, floor pan and fend-
ers.

In winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.

For additional protection against rust and
corrosion, which may be required in some
areas, it is recommended that you consult an
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When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care
to prevent serious accidental injury to your-
self or damage to the vehicle. The following
are general precautions which should be
closely observed.

WARNING

∙ Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply

the parking brake securely and block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing. Move the shift lever to P (Park).

∙ Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF

or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.

∙ If you must work with the engine running,

keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from moving fans, belts and any
other moving parts.

∙ It is advisable to secure or remove any

loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before work-
ing on your vehicle.

∙ Always wear eye protection whenever

you work on your vehicle.

∙ Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-

matic engine cooling fan. It may come on
at any time without warning, even if the
ignition switch is in the OFF position and
the engine is not running. To avoid injury,
always disconnect the negative battery
cable before working near the fan.

∙ If you must run the engine in an enclosed

space such as a garage, be sure there is
proper ventilation for exhaust gases to
escape.

∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is

supported only by a jack. If it is necessary
to work under the vehicle, support it with
safety stands.

∙ Keep smoking materials, flame and

sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.

∙ Because the fuel lines on gasoline engine

models are under high pressure even
when the engine is off, it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for ser-
vice of the fuel filter or fuel lines.

CAUTION

∙ Do not work under the hood while the

engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.

∙ Avoid contact with used engine oil and

coolant. Improperly disposed engine oil,
engine coolant and/or other vehicle flu-
ids can damage the environment. Always
conform to local regulations for disposal
of vehicle fluid.

∙ Never leave the engine or Continuously

Variable Transmission (CVT) related
component

harnesses

disconnected

while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

∙ Never connect or disconnect the battery

or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.

This “Do-it-yourself” section gives instruc-
tions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.

A Genuine INFINITI service manual is also
available. For additional information, refer to
“Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order in-
formation” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.

You should be aware that incomplete or im-
proper servicing may result in operating diffi-
culties or excessive emissions, and could af-
fect warranty coverage. If in doubt about any
servicing, it is recommended that you have it
done by an INFINITI retailer.

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KR20DDET engine

Engine coolant reservoir

Drive belt location

Air filter

Brake fluid reservoir

Battery

Fuse/Fusible link box

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

Engine oil filler cap

Engine oil dipstick

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The 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 antifreeze and coolant
protection. The antifreeze solution contains
rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en-
gine cooling system additives are not neces-
sary.

WARNING

∙ Never remove the radiator or coolant

reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the ra-
diator. For additional information on
precautions, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.

∙ The radiator is equipped with a pressure

type radiator cap. To prevent engine
damage, use only a Genuine NISSAN ra-
diator cap.

CAUTION

∙ Never use any cooling system additives

such as radiator sealer. Additives may
clog the cooling system and cause dam-
age to the engine, transmission and/or
cooling system.

∙ When adding or replacing coolant, be

sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long
Life

Antifreeze/Coolant

(blue)

equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted
to provide antifreeze protection to -34°
F (-37° C). If additional freeze protection
is needed due to weather where you op-
erate your vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) con-
centrate following the directions on the
container. If an equivalent coolant other
than

Genuine

NISSAN

Long

Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, follow
the coolant manufacturer’s instructions
to maintain minimum antifreeze protec-
tion to -34° F (-37° C). The use of other
types of coolant solutions other than
Genuine

NISSAN

Long

Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
may damage the engine cooling system.

∙ The life expectancy of the factory-fill

coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
or 7 years. Mixing any other type of cool-
ant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), including
Genuine

NISSAN

Long

Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use of
non-distilled water will reduce the life
expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.

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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level

䊊

, add coolant to the MAX

level

䊊

. If the reservoir is empty, check the

coolant level in the radiator when the engine
is cold. If there is insufficient coolant in the
radiator, fill the radiator with coolant up to
the filler opening and also add it to the reser-
voir up to the MAX level

䊊

This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). The life ex-
pectancy

the

factory-fill

coolant

105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 7 years.
Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of
non-distilled water will reduce the life expec-
tancy of the factory-fill coolant. For addi-
tional information, refer to the "Maintenance
and schedules" section of this manual.

If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service.

For additional information on the location of
the engine coolant reservoir, refer to “Engine
compartment check locations” in this section.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

An INFINITI retailer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be found
in the INFINITI Service Manual.

Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheating.

WARNING

∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,

never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot.

∙ Never remove the radiator or engine

coolant reservoir 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 cool-

ant. If skin contact is made, wash thor-
oughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon
as possible.

∙ Keep coolant out of the reach of children

and pets.

Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.

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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply 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) marks

䊊

. This is the

normal operating oil level range. If the oil
level is below the L (Low) mark

䊊

, re-

move the oil filler cap and pour recom-
mended oil through the opening. Do not
fill oil level above H (High) mark

䊊

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.

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it

reaches operating temperature, then
turn it off.

3. Remove the oil filler cap

䊊

by turning it

counterclockwise.

4. Remove clips

䊊

and under-engine pro-

tector.

5. Place a large drain pan under the drain

plug

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6. Remove the drain plug

䊊

with a wrench

by turning it counterclockwise and com-
pletely drain the oil.

If the engine oil filter is to be changed,
remove and replace it at this time. For
additional information, refer to “Chang-
ing engine oil filter” in this section.

∙ Waste oil must be disposed of properly.

∙ Check your local regulations.

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WARNING

∙ Prolonged and repeated contact with

used engine oil may cause skin cancer.

∙ Try to avoid direct skin contact with used

oil. If skin contact is made, wash thor-
oughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon
as possible.

∙ Keep used engine oil out of reach of

children.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.

7. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a

new washer. Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench. Do not use excessive
force.

Drain plug tightening torque:

25 ft-lb (34 N·m)

8. Refill engine with recommended oil

through the oil filler opening, then install
the oil filler cap securely.

For additional information on drain and
refill capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.

The drain and refill capacity depends on
the oil temperature and drain time. Use
these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine
when the proper amount of oil is in the
engine.

CAUTION

Damage to engine caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and fil-
ter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by the INFINITI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.

9. Start the engine. Check for leakage

around the drain plug and oil filter. Cor-
rect as required.

10. Turn the engine off and wait more than

10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the engine off.

3. Remove clips

䊊

and under-engine pro-

tector.

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4. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter

䊊

5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter

wrench by turning it counterclockwise.
Then remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.

6. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface

with a clean rag.

CAUTION

∙ Be sure to remove any old gasket mate-

rial remaining on the sealing surface of
the engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.

7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with

clean engine oil.

8. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis-

tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn.

9. Start the engine and check for leakage

around the oil filter. Correct as required.

10. Turn the engine off and wait more than

10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add en-
gine oil if necessary.

CAUTION

∙ INFINITI recommends using Genuine

NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in INFINITI CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids.

∙ Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid

(ATF) or manual transmission fluid in an
INFINITI CVT, as it may damage the CVT.
Damage caused by the use of fluids other
than as recommended is not covered un-
der INFINITI’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.

∙ Using fluids that are not equivalent to

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
also damage the CVT. Damage caused by
the use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under INFINITI’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, we recommend an INFINITI retailer
for servicing.

LDI3195

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID

Do-it-yourself

8-9

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