2021 OWNER’S MANUAL AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT The information contained within this supplement revises or adds to the “MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES” section in the “Maintenance and schedules” section in the 2021 INFINITI QX80 Owner’s manual. Read carefully and keep in the vehicle. Printing: September 2020 Publication No. SU21E0 0Z62U0 15,000 miles/(24,000 km)/ 30,000 miles/(48,000 km)/ 30,000 miles/(48,000 km)/ 12 months 24 months 36 months Standard maintenance: Standard maintenance: Standard maintenance: • Inspect brake lines and cables • Inspect brake lines and cables Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval. • Inspect brake pads and rotors • Inspect brake pads and rotors Severe maintenance: • Inspect differential gear oil • Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses • Inspect brake pads and rotors • Inspect propeller shaft (4WD models) • Inspect fuel lines/connections • Inspect steering gear and linkage • Inspect transfer case oil (4WD models) • Inspect exhaust system • Inspect axle and suspension parts • Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD models) • Inspect steering gear and linkage • Inspect propeller shaft (4WD models) • Replace engine oil and filter • Inspect axle and suspension parts • Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD models) • Replaced in-cabin microfilter • Inspect differential gear oil • Inspect exhaust system • Perform tire rotation • Inspect propeller shaft (4WD models) • Replace engine oil and filter • Lubricate propeller shaft grease (4WD • Inspect transfer case oil (4WD models) • Replace brake fluid models) • Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD models) Severe maintenance: • Replace engine oil and filter Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval. • Replace engine air filter (1) • Replace brake fluid • Replaced in-cabin microfilter • Perform tire rotation • Lubricate propeller shaft grease (4WD models) Severe maintenance: Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval. (1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required. 45,000 miles/(72,000 km)/ 60,000 miles/(96,000 km)/ Severe maintenance: 36 months 48 months Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval. Standard maintenance: Standard maintenance: (1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, • Inspect brake lines and cables • Inspect brake lines and cables more frequent maintenance may be required. • Inspect brake pads and rotors • Inspect brake pads and rotors • Inspect propeller shaft (4WD models) • Inspect engine drive belts • Inspect differential gear oil • Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses • Inspect transfer case oil (4WD models) • Inspect fuel lines/connections • Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD models) • Inspect exhaust system • Replace engine oil and filter • Inspect propeller shaft (4WD models) • Replaced in-cabin microfilter • Inspect axle and suspension parts • Replace Intelligent Key battery • Inspect steering gear and linkage • Perform tire rotation • Inspect differential gear oil • Lubricate propeller shaft grease (4WD • Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD models) models) • Inspect transfer case oil (4WD models) Severe maintenance: • Replace engine air filter (1) Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval. • Replace brake fluid • Replace engine oil and filter • Replaced in-cabin microfilter • Perform tire rotation • Lubricate propeller shaft grease (4WD models) 75,000 miles/(120,000 km)/ 90,000 miles/(144,000 km)/ Severe maintenance: 60 months 72 months Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval. Standard maintenance: Standard maintenance: (1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, • Inspect brake lines and cables • Inspect brake lines and cables more frequent maintenance may be required. • Inspect brake pads and rotors • Inspect brake pads and rotors • Inspect engine drive belts • Inspect engine drive belts • Inspect propeller shaft (4WD models) • Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses • Inspect differential gear oil • Inspect fuel lines/connections • Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD models) • Inspect exhaust system • Inspect transfer case oil (4WD models) • Inspect propeller shaft (4WD models) • Replace engine oil and filter • Inspect steering gear and linkage • Replaced in-cabin microfilter • Inspect axle and suspension parts • Perform tire rotation • Inspect differential gear oil • Lubricate propeller shaft grease (4WD • Inspect transfer case oil (4WD models) models) • Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD models) Severe maintenance: • Replace engine air filter (1) Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval. • Replace brake fluid • Replace engine oil and filter • Replaced in-cabin microfilter • Replace Intelligent Key battery • Perform tire rotation • Lubricate propeller shaft grease (4WD models) 105,000 miles/(168,000 km)/ 120,000 miles/(192,000 km)/ 84 months 96 months Standard maintenance: Standard maintenance: • Inspect brake lines and cables • Inspect brake lines and cables • Inspect brake pads and rotors • Inspect brake pads and rotors • Inspect engine drive belts • Inspect engine drive belts • Inspect propeller shaft (4WD models) • Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses • Inspect differential gear oil • Inspect fuel lines/connections • Inspect transfer case oil (4WD models) • Inspect exhaust system • Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD models) • Inspect propeller shaft (4WD models) • Replace engine coolant (1) • Inspect steering gear and linkage • Replace engine oil and filter • Inspect axle and suspension parts • Replaced in-cabin microfilter • Inspect differential gear oil • Replace spark plugs (2) • Inspect transfer case oil (4WD models) • Lubricate propeller shaft grease (4WD • Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD models) models) • Replace engine air filter (1) • Perform tire rotation • Replace brake fluid Severe maintenance: • Replace engine oil and filter Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval. • Replaced in-cabin microfilter • Perform tire rotation (1) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first • Lubricate propeller shaft grease (4WD models) replacement, replace every 75,000 miles Severe maintenance: (120,000 km) or 60 months. Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval. (2) Replace spark plug when the gap exceeds 0.053 in (1.35 mm) even if within specified (1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, replacement mileage. more frequent maintenance may be required. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well- ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. Foreword This manual was prepared to help you your vehicle is equipped. the rear seat. understand the operation and maintenance . of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE ALWAYS provide information about miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please SAFELY the proper use of vehicle safety read through this manual before operating features to all occupants of the your vehicle. Before driving your vehicle, read your Own- vehicle. er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- . A separate Warranty Information Booklet ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man- iarity with controls and maintenance ual for important safety information. is included in your Owner’s literature port- requirements, assisting you in the safe folio. Always carry it with you when you operation of your vehicle. take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer. ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF- The Warranty Information Booklet con- tents provide complete information about WARNING ROAD DRIVING all warranties covering this vehicle, the This vehicle will handle and maneuver requirements to keep the warranties in IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION differently from an ordinary passenger car effect as well as the INFINITI Roadside REMINDERS! because it has a higher center of gravity Assistance program. for off-road use. As with other vehicles Follow these important driving rules to Additionally, a separate Customer Care and with features of this type, failure to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip operate this vehicle correctly may result in Lemon Law Information Booklet will ex- for you and your passengers! plain how to resolve any concerns you may loss of control or an accident. Be sure to have with your vehicle, as well as clarify . NEVER drive under the influence of read “On-pavement and off-road driving your rights under your state’s lemon law. alcohol or drugs. precautions”, “Avoiding collision and roll- over” and “Driving safety precautions” in In addition to factory installed options, your . ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- its and never drive too fast for the “5. Starting and driving” section of this vehicle may also be equipped with additional manual. accessories installed by INFINITI or by your conditions. INFINITI retailer prior to delivery. It is . ALWAYS give your full attention to important that you familiarize yourself with driving and avoid using vehicle fea- all disclosures, warnings, cautions and in- tures or taking other actions that structions concerning proper use of such could distract you. accessories prior to operating the vehicle . ALWAYS use your seat belts and and/or