2006 INFINITI G35 wiper blades

stalled according to the chain manu-
facturer's suggestions. However, some
provinces and states prohibit their
use. Check local state and provincial
laws before installing tire chains. Use
only SAE Class S chains. Class ªSº
chains are used on vehicles with re-
stricted tire to vehicle clearance. Ve-
hicles that can use Class ªSº chains
are designed to meet the SAE stan-
dard minimum clearances between the
tire and the closest vehicle suspen-
sion or body component required to
accommodate the use of a winter trac-
tion device (tire chains or cables). The
minimum clearances are determined
using the factory equipped tire size.
Other types may damage your vehicle.
Use chain tensioners when recom-
mended by the tire chain manufac-
turer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end
links of the tire chain must be secured
or removed to prevent the possibility
of damage to the fenders or under-
body. If possible, avoid fully loading
your vehicle when using tire chains. In
addition, drive at a reduced speed.
Otherwise, your vehicle may be dam-
aged and/or vehicle handling and per-
formance may be adversely affected. O Never install the tire chains on TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tires.
O Do not use the tire chains on dry roads.
O The tire chains must be installed only
on the rear wheels and not on the front
wheels.
Do not drive with tire chains on paved
roads which are clear of snow. Driving
with chains in such conditions can
cause damage to the various mecha-
nisms of the vehicle due to some over-
stress.
4. For all-wheel drive (AWD):
If you install snow tires, they must
also be the same size, brand, con-
struction and tread pattern on all four
wheels.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
O a scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re-
move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
O a sturdy, flat board to be placed under
the jack to give it firm support. O a shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snow-drifts.
O extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING O Wet ice (32ÉF, 0ÉC and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or ªgripº under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or sanded.
O Whatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction.
O Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
Starting and driving
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ............................... 8-2
General maintenance........................................ 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance
items .......................................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions .................................. 8-5
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-7
Engine cooling system ..................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level..................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant............................. 8-9
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-11
Automatic transmission fluid........................... 8-13
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid..................................... 8-14
Brake fluid................................................. 8-14
Clutch fluid ............................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-15
Battery ............................................................ 8-16
Jump starting ............................................. 8-18
Drive belts ...................................................... 8-19
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-19
Replacing spark plugs ............................... 8-20 Air cleaner...................................................... 8-20
Windshield wiper blades ................................. 8-21
Cleaning .................................................... 8-21
Replacing .................................................. 8-22
Parking brake and brake pedal....................... 8-23
Checking parking brake............................. 8-23
Checking brake pedal................................ 8-23
Brake booster ........................................... 8-24
Fuses .............................................................. 8-25
Engine compartment.................................. 8-25
Passenger compartment ............................ 8-27
Keyfob battery replacement ............................ 8-28
Keyfob (except Intelligent Key) .................. 8-28
Intelligent Key ........................................... 8-29
Lights.............................................................. 8-31
Headlights................................................. 8-33
Exterior and interior lights......................... 8-33
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-37
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-37
Tire labeling .............................................. 8-41
Types of tires ............................................ 8-43
Tire chains ................................................ 8-44
Changing wheels and tires ........................ 8-45
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EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS Additional information on the following
items with ª*º is found later in this sec-
tion.
Outside the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should
be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that all
doors and the engine hood operate prop-
erly. Also ensure that all latches lock se-
curely. Lubricate hinges and latches if
necessary. Make sure that the secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights,
stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights,
and other lights are all operating properly
and installed securely. Also check head-
light aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts): When
checking the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing, and check for any loose
wheel nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in
all tires, including the spare, to the speci-
fied pressure. Check carefully for damage,
cuts or excessive wear.
Tire rotation*:
Sedan: The tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km) to minimize tire
wear variation.
Coupe: The tires cannot be rotated.
Tire, wheel alignment and balance: If the
vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear,
there may be a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
O For additional information regarding
tires, refer to ªImportant Tire Safety
Informationº (US) or ªTire Safety Infor-
mationº (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet. Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at
least every six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield re-
paired by a qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe prop-
erly.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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CAUTIONO After wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position.
Otherwise it may be damaged when the
engine hood is opened.
O Make sure the wiper blades contact the
glass, otherwise the arms may be dam-
aged from wind pressure.
O Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair driver
vision.
CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other ma-
terial may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form
when rinsing with clear water.
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild de- tergent. Then rinse the blade with clear
water. If your windshield is still not clear
after cleaning the blades and using the
wiper, replace the blades.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
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REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Pull the wiper arm.
2. Push and hold the release tab
q A
,
then move the wiper blade down the
wiper arm to remove
q 1
.
3. Insert the new wiper blade to the
wiper arm until a click sounds. If necessary, clean the windshield washer
nozzle
q A
with a needle or small pin
q B
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Transmitter
With Intelligent Key system (See
Intelligent Key system).............................. 3-20
Without Intelligent Key system (See remote
keyless entry system).................................. 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................ 9-10
Trip computer information (display) ................... 4-5
Troubleshooting guide
Audio system ............................................ 4-20
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System ....... 4-41
Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-19
Trunk
Interior trunk lid release ........................... 3-27
Light ......................................................... 2-46
Secondary trunk lid release ...................... 3-27
Trunk lid ................................................... 3-25
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-24
U
Underbody cleaning ........................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ............................. 9-23
Up-shift indicator (MT models).......................... 5-17
Up-shift indicator setting (MT models) ............... 2-3
V
Valet key (for Intelligent Key system) ............... 3-23
Vanity mirror light ........................................... 2-46
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ............................. 9-9
Identification number (VIN)........................ 9-10
Loading information .................................. 9-14 Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle).............. 6-15
Security system ......................................... 2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch ....................................................... 2-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...... 5-28
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-9
Voice command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) ................................................ 4-36
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Walk-in mechanism ............................................ 1-4
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ............. 1-51
Warning light
Air bag warning light ......................... 1-51, 2-14
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ............ 2-9
Anti-lock brake warning light..................... 2-10
Brake warning light ................................... 2-10
Door open warning light ............................ 2-11
Intelligent Key warning light ...................... 2-12
Low fuel warning light ............................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ................. 2-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ............. 2-13
Warning lights ................................................... 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch .......... 2-25
Warning, Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ........................................................ 5-3, 6-2
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system warranty.... 9-24
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch .............................................................. 2-19
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2 Weights (See dimensions and weights) ............. 9-9
Wheel/tire size .................................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires.............................................. 8-37
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................. 7-3
Wheels, Rear active steer (RAS) system ........... 5-29
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-15
Window(s)
Automatic adjusting function ..................... 2-41
Cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-39
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............... 2-19
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch......... 2-19
Wiper blades ............................................. 8-21
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Xenon headlights ............................................. 2-21
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