
O Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Any
corrosion should be washed off with a
solution of baking soda and water.
O Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
O If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the (Ð) negative battery
terminal cable to prevent discharging it.
Coupe
CAUTIONWhen the battery cable is removed from
the battery terminal, do not close either
of front doors. The automatic window
adjusting function will not work, and the
side roof panel may be damaged.
To disconnect the negative (þ) battery ter-
minal, perform the procedure in the follow-
ing order. Otherwise, the window and the
side roof panel may contact and be dam-
aged.
1. Close the windows.
2. Open the hood.
3. Close and lock all the doors. 4. Disconnect the negative (þ) battery ter-
minal.
5. Securely close the hood.
To connect the negative (þ) battery termi-
nal, perform the procedure in the following
order. Otherwise, the window and the side
roof panel may contact and be damaged.
1. Unlock and open the driver side door.
Do not close the door.
2. Open the hood.
3. Connect the negative (þ) battery termi-
nal. Then close the hood.
4. Fully open the driver side door window.
5. Close the driver side door and the win-
dow.
Sedan and coupe
WARNING O Do not expose the battery to flames
or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas
generated by battery action is explo-
sive. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touching a
battery or battery cap, do not touch or
rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash your
hands. If you get acid on your eyes,
skin or clothing, immediately flush
with water for at least 15 minutes and
seek medical attention.
O Do not operate the vehicle if the bat-
tery fluid is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce bat-
tery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
O When working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry.
O Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after han-
dling.
O Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.BATTERY
Do-it-yourself
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11 Index A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......................... 5-20
Air bag system, Front (See supplemental front air
bag system) .................................................... 1-17
Air bag warning labels .................................... 1-23
Air bag warning light.............................. 1-23, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ............................. 4-3
Air conditioner service ......................... 4-3, 4-6
Air conditioner specification label............ 10-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ................ 4-6, 10-6
Dual zone button (if so equipped)............... 4-5
Economical operation (ECON) .................... 4-4
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ....... 4-3
Microfilter ..................................................... 4-5
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-4
Ambient temperature, Air conditioner ............... 4-5
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap ......................................... 1-42
Antenna........................................................... 4-17
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 5-20
Anti-lock brake warning light............................. 2-9
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-3
Armrest ............................................................. 1-8 Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ........................................................... 2-24
Audible reminders ........................................... 2-13
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-8
Audio system .................................................... 4-6
Steering audio control ............................... 4-17
Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ................................... 4-15
Automatic
Adjusting function (Coupe) ........................ 2-33
Anti-glare inside mirror .............................. 3-17
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............. 8-9
Drive positioner ......................................... 3-19
Driving with automatic transmission .... 5-4, 5-8
Operation (For all door windows or front door
windows).................................................... 2-32
Seat positioner, seat ................................. 3-19
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-33
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-12
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-3
B
Battery............................................................. 8-13
Battery saver system................................. 2-18
Battery replacement, (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................................. 3-8
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-7 Belts (See drive belts) .................................... 8-14
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 5-20
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-11
Brake booster ............................................ 8-19
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-11
Brake pedal ............................................... 8-18
Brake pedal check..................................... 8-18
Brake system............................................. 5-19
Parking brake check ........................ 5-14, 8-18
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-14
Warning light ............................................... 2-9
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-17
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-9
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-22
C
Cabin air filter ................................................... 4-5
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants/
fluid ................................................................. 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-18
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ........ 2-29
Cargo net ........................................................ 2-29
Cassette player (See audio system) .............. 4-14
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-3
CD care and cleaning ..................................... 4-16
Child restraints ................................................ 1-33
Installation on front passenger seat .......... 1-43
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Rear power point ............................................ 2-23
Rear seat adjustment ....................................... 1-7
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .............................................................. 2-16
Registering your vehicle in another country ... 10-9
Remote keyless entry system........................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only)............... 10-21
Roadside assistance program .......................... 6-2
Rollover ............................................................. 5-3
S
Safety
Child seat belts.......................................... 1-27
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......... 10-21
Towing safety .......................................... 10-17
Satellite radio antenna .................................... 4-18
Satellite radio operation .................................. 4-12
Satellite radio reception .................................... 4-8
Seat
Belt warning light ....................................... 1-25
Belt warning light and chime ..................... 2-11
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment .................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-4
Rear seat adjustment .................................. 1-7
Seat belt(s)
Child safety................................................ 1-27
Infants and small children ......................... 1-28
Injured persons.......................................... 1-29
Larger children .......................................... 1-28
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ................. 1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage ................ 1-25
Pregnant women ....................................... 1-29 Seat belt cleaning........................................ 7-4
Seat belt extenders ................................... 1-32
Seat belt maintenance .............................. 1-32
Seat belts .................................................. 1-25
Three-point type with retractor .................. 1-29
Seat(s)
Heated seats ............................................. 2-21
Seats ........................................................... 1-2
Secondary trunk lid release ............................ 3-13
Security system, vehicle security system ....... 2-13
Security systems (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ..................................... 2-14
Security systems (See vehicle security
system) ........................................................... 2-13
Servicing air conditioner ............................ 4-3, 4-6
Shift lock release ............................................ 5-12
Shifting
Automatic transmission ........................ 5-4, 5-8
Manual transmission .......................... 5-5, 5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment (For Sedan front
seats) .............................................................. 1-31
Shoulder belt guide (Coupe)........................... 1-32
Small cargo net (Sedan for Canada).............. 2-30
Soft bottle holder ............................................ 2-27
Stowing golf bags ........................................... 2-30
Spark plugs ..................................................... 8-15
Speedometer .................................................... 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-7
Jump starting ............................................... 6-7
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Push starting ............................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-7 Steering
Power steering fluid................................... 8-10
Power steering system .............................. 5-19
Steering switch for audio control............... 4-17
Tilting steering wheel ................................ 3-16
Storage ........................................................... 2-25
Sun shade....................................................... 2-34
Sun visors ....................................................... 3-16
Sunroof ........................................................... 2-33
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-23
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-23, 2-11
Supplemental front air bag system ................. 1-17
Supplemental restraint system ....................... 1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................................... 1-11
Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag systems .............................................. 1-20
Switch
Audio control ............................................. 4-17
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-20
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models.................................................. 5-4, 5-8
Ignition switch manual transmission
models................................................ 5-5, 5-12
Power door lock switch ............................... 3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................................................... 2-16
Turn signal switch ..................................... 2-19
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