2005 INFINITI FX35 towing

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Example of Symptoms Judged Not MalfunctionAKS007KH
BASIC OPERATION
VEHICLE MARK
Symptom Cause Remedy
No image is shown. Display brightness adjustment is set fully to DARK side. Adjust the display brightness.
No guide sound is heard.
Audio guide volume is too low or
too high. Volume control is set to OFF, MIN or MAX. Adjust the audio guide volume.
Audio guidance is not available while the vehicle
is driving on a dark pink route. System is not malfunction.
Screen is too dark.
Motion of the image is too slow. Temperature inside the vehicle is low. Wait until the temperature inside the vehicle
reaches the proper temperature.
Small black or bright spots appear
on the screen. Symptom peculiar to a liquid crystal display. System is not malfunction.
Symptom Cause Remedy
Map screen and BIRDVIEW™
Name of the place vary with the
screen. Some thinning of the character data is done to
prevent the display becoming to complex. In
some cases and in some locations, the display
contents may differ.
The same place name, street name, etc. may not
be displayed every time on account of the data
processing. System is not malfunction.
Vehicle mark is not positioned cor-
rectly. Vehicle is transferred by ferry or by towing after its
ignition switch is turned to OFF. Drive the vehicle for a while in the GPS sat-
ellite signal receiving condition.
Screen will not switch to nighttime
mode after the lighting switch is
turned ON. The daytime screen is selected by the “SWITCH
SCREENS” when the last time the screen dim-
ming setting is done.
Switching between daytime/nighttime screens
may be inhibited by the automatic illumination
adjustment function. Perform screen dimming and select the
nighttime screen by “SWITCH SCREENS”.
Map screen will not scroll in accor-
dance with the vehicle travel. Current location is not displayed. Press “MAP” button to display the current
location.
Vehicle mark will not be shown. Current location is not displayed. Press “MAP” button to display the current location.
Accuracy indicator (GPS satellite
mark) on the map screen stays
gray. GPS satellite signal is intercepted because the
vehicle is in or behind a building. Move the vehicle out to an open space.
GPS satellite signal cannot be received because
an obstacle is placed on top of the display. Do not place anything in the center on top of
the display.
GPS satellites are located badly. Wait until the location becomes better.
Vehicle location accuracy is low. Accuracy indicator (GPS satellite mark) on the map screen stays gray. Current location is not determined.
Vehicle speed setting by the vehicle speed pulse
has been deviated (advanced or retarded) from
the actual vehicle speed because tire chain is fit-
ted or the system has been used on another vehi-
cle. Drive the vehicle for a while [for approx. 30
minutes at approx. 30 km/h (19 MPH)] and
the deviation will be automatically adjusted.
If advancement or retard still occur, perform
the distance adjustment by CONFIRMA-
TION/ADJUSTMENT mode of diagnosis
function.
Map data has error or omission. (Vehicle mark is
always deviated to the same position.) As a rule, an updated map DVD-ROM will be
released once a year.

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LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tonneau cover.
2. Remove luggage side hook and remove net hook (RH/LH).
3. Remove luggage floor board assembly. Remove bolt with power tool.
4. Remove luggage floor side board assembly (RH/LH).
5. Remove back door weather strip.
6. Remove rear plate assembly.
7. Remove roof rear garnish assembly.
8. Remove luggage floor cover assembly (RH/LH).
9. Remove rear door kicking plate (RH/LH).
10. Remove rear body side welt.
11. Remove rear wheel house finisher assembly (RH/LH).
12. Remove luggage side finisher assembly bolt and remove luggage side finisher assembly (RH/LH).
13. Remove bolt, and then remove parcel shelf holder.
14. Remove rear parcel shelf cap.
15. Remove bolt, and then remove rear parcel hook.
16. Remove rear seat belt anchor (RH/LH). Refer to SB-5, "
Removal and Installation of Rear Seat Belt" .
17. Remove rear pillar upper garnish assembly cap and bolt, then remove rear pillar upper garnish assembly (RH/LH).
18. Remove spare tire clamp.
19. Remove sub-woofer box connector and remove sub-woofer box.
20. Remove spare tire.
21. Remove towing hook, wheel nut wrench, spanner, tire stopper, jack rod and jack complete.
22. Remove luggage side box bolt and luggage side box assembly (RH/LH).
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Roof rear garnish assembly 2. Rear pillar upper garnish assembly
(LH) 3. Bolt
4. Cap 5. Luggage floor cover assembly (RH) 6. Luggage floor cover assembly
(LH)
7. Luggage floor side board assembly
(LH) 8. Rear wheel house finisher assembly
(LH) 9. Luggage side finisher assembly
(LH)
10. Clamp 11. Sub woofer box 12. Spare tire
13. Luggage side box (LH) 14. Rear plate assembly 15. Luggage side box (RH)
16. Cap 17. Luggage floor board assembly 18. Luggage floor board assembly
(option for Canada)
19. Luggage floor side board assembly
(RH) 20. Net hook 21. Luggage side finisher assembly
(RH)
22. Rear parcel shelf hook 23. Rear parcel shelf cap 24. Rear parcel shelf holder
25. Rear wheel house finisher assembly
(RH) 26. Rear pillar upper garnish assembly
(RH) 27. Luggage finisher mask (RH)
28. Luggage finisher mask (LH) 29. Tonneau cover 30. Net

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GENERAL INFORMATION
A GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Description .......................................................... ..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS) (If
Equipped) ............................................................ ..... 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... ..... 4
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ..... 4
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 4
General Precautions ........................................... ..... 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst .................... ..... 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Recommended) ................................................... ..... 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) ............................................................ ..... 7
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ....................................... ..... 7
Precautions for Hoses ......................................... ..... 7
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .......... ..... 7
HOSE CLAMPING ........................................... ..... 8
Precautions for Engine Oils ................................. ..... 8
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ........ ..... 8
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRECAU-
TIONS .............................................................. ..... 8
Precautions for Air Conditioning .......................... ..... 8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .............................. ..... 9
Description .......................................................... ..... 9
Terms .................................................................. ..... 9
Units .................................................................... ..... 9
Contents .............................................................. ..... 9
Components ........................................................ ... 10
SYMBOLS ........................................................ ... 10
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ....................... .... 11
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .... 11
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ............................................ .... 11
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR NUMBER INDICATION ....................................
... 12
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................ ... 13
How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................ ... 15
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................ ... 15
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - ....... ... 16
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ... 17
Abbreviations ....................................................... ... 23
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ...................................................................... ... 24
How to Check Terminal ........................................ ... 24
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT ......... ... 24
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS ................... ... 24
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................ ... 27
WORK FLOW ................................................... ... 27
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ..................... ... 27
CIRCUIT INSPECTION .................................... ... 30
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................ ... 35
PRECAUTIONS ............................................... ... 35
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM ....................... ... 37
Description ........................................................... ... 37
Function and System Application ........................ ... 37
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ......... ... 38
Checking Equipment ........................................... ... 38
CONSULT-II Start Procedure ............................... ... 38
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit . ... 39
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ........................... ... 39
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ......................................... ... 40
LIFTING POINT ...................................................... ... 41
Special Service Tools .......................................... ... 41
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ............................ ... 41
2-Pole Lift ............................................................ ... 42
Board-On Lift ....................................................... ... 43
TOW TRUCK TOWING .......................................... ... 44
Tow Truck Towing ................................................ ... 44
2WD MODELS ................................................. ... 44
AWD MODELS ................................................. ... 45
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........ ... 45
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................ ... 46

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TOW TRUCK TOWING
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TOW TRUCK TOWINGPFP:00000
Tow Truck TowingAAS000EH
CAUTION:

All applicable state or Provincial (in Canada) laws and local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.

It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage to the vehicle during
towing operation. Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.

Always attach safety chains before towing.

When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering system and powertrain are in good order.
If any unit is damaged, dollies must be used.

Never tow an automatic transmission model from the rear (that is backward) with four wheels on
the ground. This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
2WD MODELS
INFINITI recommends that vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or that a dolly be
used as illustrated.
CAUTION:

Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on
the ground (forward or backward), as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the trans-
mission.
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels raised, always use towing dollies under
the rear wheels.

When towing rear wheel drive models with the front wheels on the ground or on towing dollies:
–Turn the ignition key to the OFF position, and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead posi-
tion with a rope or similar device.Never secure the steering wheel by turning the ignition key to the
LOCK position. This may damage the steering lock mechanism.
–Move the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position.

When the battery of vehicle equipped with the Intelligent Key system is discharged, your vehicle
should be towed with the front wheels on towing dollies or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck.
If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft before towing to prevent dam-
age to the transmission.
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AWD MODELS
INFINITI recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing AWD models.
CAUTION:
Never tow AWD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) AAS000EI
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook stored with jacking tools.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the stored place after
use.
WARNING:

Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them
to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle
could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION:

Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle
recovery hooks or main structural members of the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.

Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in
sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle using the vehi-
cle tie downs or recovery hooks.

Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehi-
cle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.

Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any
part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.

Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not rec-
ommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed
under the towed vehicle's drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacture's recommendations when using
their product.
If the vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward. Shift back and forth between R (reverse) and D (drive).
Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion.
Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R and D.
Do not spin the tires above 35 mph (55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle can not be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehi- cle.

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Introduction of Periodic MaintenanceALS000G5
Two different maintenance schedules are provided, and should be used, depending upon the conditions in
which the vehicle is mainly operated. After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, continue the periodic
maintenance at the same mileage/time intervals.
Schedule 1 Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if the driving habits frequently include
one or more of the following driving conditions:

Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).

Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures
remaining below freezing.

Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.

Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police,
taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

Driving in dusty conditions.

Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.

Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier. Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance
MA-8
Chassis and Body
Maintenance
MA-9
Schedule 2 Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of driving conditions shown in
Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits. Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance MA-10Chassis and Body
Maintenance MA-11

MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fl uid (A/T, trans-
fer)/oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine Nissan Matic J
ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2ALS000G7
EMISSION COMTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts i f found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance. Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oil NOTE (1) I I
MA-29
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MA-31
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MA-32
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension parts I III
MA-36
, MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) I III MA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I III MA-29
In-cabin microfilter
RR ATC-125
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54) 27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66) 33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78) 39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90) 45 60
(96) 48
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or - Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I* MA-14
, MA-22
Air cleaner filter [R] [R] MA-18, MA-25
EVAP vapor lines I* I* MA-21, MA-28
Fuel lines I* I* MA-17, MA-25
Fuel filter NOTE (2) -
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R* MA-15
, MA-22
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-18, MA-25
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE) or
equivalent.] RRRR R RRR
MA-19
, MA-26
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-20, MA-27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (4) EM-93, "
Va l v e
Clearance",
EM-
219, "Va l v e
Clearance"