
OPENER OPERATION Type A
The trunk lid release switch is located at the
bottom of the instrument panel.
Type B
The trunk lid release switch is located under
the trunk lid handle.
To open the trunk lid, unlock it with one of the
following operations then push the release
switch.
O Press the unlock button on the keyfob
twice. O Insert the key into the door lock cylinder
and turn the door key clockwise twice.
O Press the power door lock switch to the
unlock side.
To close, push the trunk lid down securely.
The trunk lid release switch is linked with the
front passenger side door lock. To open the
trunk lid, unlock the front passenger side door
lock. Cancel switch When the cancel switch located inside the
glove box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be
opened with the trunk lid release switch.SPA1589 SPA1424A SPA1432
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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNINGClosely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk closed, when not in use, and pre-
vent children's access to car keys. The interior trunk lid release mechanism pro-
vides a means of escape for children and
adults in the event they become locked inside
the trunk.
The handle is located on the back side of the
trunk lid inside the trunk compartment.
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle towards you until the
lock releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light.SPA1591 SPA1426A SPA1561
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SECONDARY TRUNK LID
RELEASE
Sedan The secondary trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening of the trunk lid in the event of a
discharged battery, etc.
The handle is located on the back side of the
trunk lid inside the trunk compartment.
Approach the handle through the interior trunk
access hole (rear seat armrest).
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards you until the lock releases and push up on the trunk
lid.
Return the handle to the back side of the lid.
Otherwise, it may cause water leaks in the
trunk.
Coupe To open the trunk lid in the event of a dis-
charged battery, operate the interior trunk lid
release mechanism from the rear seat.
Fold down the rear seatback by pulling the
strap under the seatback sideways
j 1
. If nec-
essary, pull the front of the rear seat cushion
up and forward to remove the cushion
j 2
. To open the trunk lid from the rear seat,
pull the release handle towards you until
the lock releases and push up on the trunk
lid.
SPA1590 SSS0237
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Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants/
fluids .......................................................... 10-2
filler cap ..................................................... 3-14
filler lid ....................................................... 3-14
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-17
Fuel octane rating ..................................... 10-3
Fuel recommendation................................ 10-3
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-20
Fusible links .................................................... 8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-37
Gas cap .......................................................... 3-14
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-5
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Odometer..................................................... 2-4
Speedometer ............................................... 2-4
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ....................................... 9-2
Glasses case .................................................. 2-26
Glove box........................................................ 2-27
Glove box lock ................................................ 2-27
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-20
Head restraints ................................................. 1-9 Headlights
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-25
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Xenon headlights ..................................... 2-17
Heated seats................................................... 2-21
Heater
Engine coolant heater ............................... 5-24
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ....... 4-3
HomeLink Universal Transceiver .................. 2-37
Hood, release ................................................. 3-10
Horn ................................................................ 2-21
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security ............... 2-14
I
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-4
Automatic transmission models ........... 5-4, 5-8
Key positions ............................................... 5-6
Manual transmission models ............. 5-5, 5-12
Immobilizer system ......................................... 2-14
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-5
Indicator lights................................................. 2-11
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System, Engine
start ................................................................... 5-6
Inside Automatic anti-glare mirror................... 3-17
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................. 10-21
Installing front bumper cover ........................ 10-12
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Instrument pocket ........................................... 2-25
Interior light ..................................................... 2-35
Interior light replacement ................................ 8-26
Interior trunk lid release .................................. 3-12
ISOFIX child restraint ..................................... 1-40 J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-7
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Keys .................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ...... 10-12
Label, Emission control information label ..... 10-11
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label.............. 10-10
Labels
Air bag warning labels............................... 1-23
Engine serial number .............................. 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)........... 10-9
LATCH system................................................ 1-40
License plate, Installing front license plate... 10-13
Light
Air bag warning light ................................. 1-23
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-23
Flashing signal .......................................... 2-19
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-20
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Headlights Bulb replacement .................... 8-25
Interior light................................................ 2-35
Map light .................................................... 2-35
Rear personal light .................................... 2-36
Replacement ............................................. 8-23
Trunk light.................................................. 2-37
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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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Tachometer ....................................................... 2-4
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................................ 2-5
Theft (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine
start ................................................................. 2-14
Three way catalyst ............................................ 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ...................................... 3-16
Tire
Flat tire ........................................................ 6-2
Uniform tire quality grading ..................... 10-19
Tires
Spare tire ................................................... 8-34
Tire chains ................................................. 8-31
Tire placard ............................................. 10-11
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-30
Types of tires............................................. 8-30
wheel/tire size............................................ 10-8
Wheels and tires ....................................... 8-30
Top tether strap child restraints ...................... 1-41
Towing
Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-11
Towing a trailer........................................ 10-15
Towing load/specification chart ............... 10-15
Towing safety .......................................... 10-17
Trailer towing ................................................ 10-15
Transceiver, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-37
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Driving with automatic transmission .... 5-4, 5-8
Driving with manual transmission ...... 5-5, 5-12 Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-12
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................ 10-9
Trunk
Access through rear seat ............................ 1-8
Interior trunk lid release ............................ 3-12
Lid lock opener lever ................................. 3-10
Light ........................................................... 2-37
Secondary trunk lid release ...................... 3-13
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-19
U
Underbody cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading........................... 10-19
V
Vanity mirror light ............................................ 2-36
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ........................... 10-8
Dynamics control (VDC) system ............... 5-21
Identification number (VIN) ....................... 10-9
Loading information ................................. 10-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)............ 6-13
Security system ......................................... 2-13
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2 W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-23
Warning light
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-23, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 2-9
Brake warning light...................................... 2-9
Door open warning light ............................ 2-10
Seat belt warning light and chime............. 2-11
Warning lights ................................................... 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ........ 2-20
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty ........................................................ 10-20
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch .............................................................. 2-16
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ......... 10-8
Wheel/tire size ................................................ 10-8
Wheels and tires ............................................. 8-30
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels................. 7-3
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-12
Window(s)
Automatic adjustment function (Coupe) .... 2-33
Automatic operation (For all door windows or
front door windows) ................................... 2-32
Cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Open/close with key .................................... 3-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 2-16
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-16
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1. Engine oil 8-7
2. Meters and gauges 2-3
3. Hood release 3-10
4. Seat 1-2
5. Seat belt 1-25
6. Key 3-2
7. Trunk release 3-11
8. Spare tire 6-3, 8-33
9. Fuel 3-14, 10-2
10. Audio system 4-6
Heater and air conditioner 4-3
11. Battery 8-12
12. Engine coolant 8-5
13. Windshield washer fluid 8-11
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