2010 INFINITI FX ignition

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box cover.
This could damage the electrical system or
cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the head-
light switch is turned to OFF.
2. Open the engine hood and remove the cover on the battery. 3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder
cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. If the fuse is open
A, replace it with a
new fuse
B. Spare fuses are stored in the
passenger compartment fuse box.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec- trical system checked and repaired by an
INFINITI retailer.
Fusible links
If any electrical equipment does not operate
and fuses are in good condition, check the
fusible links. If any of these fusible links are
melted, replace only with genuine INFINITI
parts.
SDI1479ASDI1754
FUSES
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box cover.
This could damage the electrical system or
cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the head-
light switch is turned to OFF.
2. Open the fuse box lid.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
A. 4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new
fuse.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electri- cal system checked and repaired by an
INFINITI retailer. Spare fuses are stored in
the fuse box.
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Release the lock knob at the back of theIntelligent Key and remove the mechanical
key.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver
A
wrapped with a cloth into the slitBof
the corner and twist it to separate the
upper part from the lower part.
SDI2034SPA1875
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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●If a methanol blend is used, it should contain
no more than 5% methanol (methyl alcohol,
wood alcohol). It should also contain a suit-
able amount of appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors, such methanol blends may
cause fuel system damage and/or vehicle
performance problems. At this time, suffi-
cient data is not available to ensure that all
methanol blends are suitable for use in
INFINITI vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems such as
engine stalling or hard hot starting are experi-
enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, imme-
diately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel
with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling.
Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint
damage.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel injec-
tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve de-
posit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-
cially. Many of these additives intended for
gum, varnish or deposit removal may contain
active solvent or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
lower than recommended above can cause per-
sistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark knock is a
metallic rapping noise.) If severe, this can lead
to engine damage. If you detect a persistent
heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of
the stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed on
level roads, have an INFINITI retailer correct the
condition. Failure to correct the condition is mis-
use of the vehicle, for which INFINITI is not re-
sponsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause
excessive fuel consumption or damage to theengine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer or other competent service fa-
cility.
However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accelerating
or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern,
because you get the greatest fuel benefit when
there is light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.
CAUTION
●
Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85
fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifi-
cally designed for E-85 fuel can damage fuel
system components and is not covered by
the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
● E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require ethanol
dispensing pumps to be identified by a
small, square, orange and black label with
the common abbreviation or the appropriate
percentage for that region.
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ENGINE
ModelVK50VEVQ35HR
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder, V-slanted at
90° 6-cylinder, V-slanted at
60°
Bore × Stroke in (mm) 3.760 × 3.453
(95.5 × 87.7) 3.760 × 3.205
(95.5 × 81.4)
Displacement cu in
(cm
3) 306.7 (5,026)
213.45 (3,498)
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-21-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm See the emission control information label on the
underside of the hood.
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/
rpm
Spark plug Standard FXE22HR-11 FXE22HR-11
Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chainTiming chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.VK50VE engine
STI0397B
VQ35HR engine
STI0425
SPECIFICATIONS
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You may notify INFINITI by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free,
at 1-800-662-6200.A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing), or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/ areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/Mtest condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not
ready” condition, drive the vehicle through the
following pattern to set the vehicle to the
“ready condition”. If you cannot or do not want
to perform the driving pattern, an INFINITI re-
tailer can conduct it for you.
WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent
manner according to traffic conditions and
obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle
until the engine coolant temperature
gauge needle points between the C and H
(normal operating temperature).
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h), then quickly release the accelera-
tor pedal completely and keep it released
for at least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a
speed of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for
at least 9 minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine run- ning.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ..........5-9
Ignition switch, Automatic transmission
models ..................... .5-13
Immobilizer system .............. .2-31
In-cabin microfilter .............. .4-45
Indicator lights ................ .2-18
Indicator, Dot matrix display .........2-21
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .....2-31
INFINITI voice recognition standard
mode ..................... .4-130
INFINITI voice recognition system ......4-129
INFO button .................. .4-8
Inside mirror ................. .3-21
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ......9-30
Instrument brightness control ........2-39
Instrument panel ............... .2-4
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light ...................... .2-18
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system .....5-64
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(Full Speed Range) .............. .5-28
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
MAIN switch indicator .............2-24
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ................. .2-15
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system,
Preview function ............... .5-49
Intelligent Key ................. .3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator ................... .2-24
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ......2-23
Intelligent Key removal indicator .......2-23Intelligent Key system
.............3-6
Intelligent Key system Battery replacement ............8-23
Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ................3-9
Warning light ................ 2-15
Warning signals .............. 3-11
Intelligent Key warning light ..........2-15
Interior light control switch ..........2-58
Interior light replacement ...........8-26
Interior lights ................. .2-58
iPod player

operation ............4-78
ISOFIX child restraint ............. .1-22
J
Jump starting .................. .6-7
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-13
Keys ....................... .3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system ........3-6
Labels Air bag warning labels ...........1-53
Air conditioner specification label ....9-13
Emission control information label . . . 9-12
Engine serial number ...........9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label ..................... 9-12
Tire and Loading information label . . . 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . 9-11 L
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light ................. .2-19
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system . . .5-21
Lane departure warning (LDW) switch . . . .2-42
Lane departure warning (LDW) system . . . .5-19
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system ......5-18
Lane departure warning chime . .......2-21
Lane departure warning light .........2-15
LATCH system ................. .1-22
License plate, Installing front license
plate ...................... .9-14
Lift gate .................... .3-16
Light Air bag warning light ............1-53
Bulb replacement ............. 8-25
Cargo light ................. 2-60
Fog light switch .............. 2-40
Headlight switch .............. 2-36
Headlights bulb replacement . . . . . . 8-26
Indicator lights ............... 2-18
Interior light control switch .......2-58
Interior lights ............... 2-58
Map lights ................. 2-58
Personal lights ............... 2-58
Vanity mirror lights ............2-59
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................. 2-13
Xenon

headlights ............. 2-35
Light replacement .............. .8-25
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement ................. .8-26
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Preview Function warning light........2-17
Push starting .................. .6-9
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-9
R
Radio ..................... .4-46
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-103
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player .................... 4-61
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-33
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test ...................... .9-30
Rear Active Steer system ...........5-79
Rear Active Steer warning light ........2-17
Rear center seat belt ............. .1-19
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . .3-6
Rear seats ................... .1-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ..................... .2-35
Rear window wiper blades ..........8-21
Rearview monitor ............... .4-22
Recorders, Event data .............9-31
Registering your vehicle in another
country .................... .9-10
Remote controller (DVD) ...........4-102
Remote keyless entry system .........3-13
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......9-29
Roadside assistance program .........6-2
Rollover ..................... .5-5
Roof Moonroof ................. .2-56Roof rack
.................. 2-53
Safety
Child seat belts .............. .1-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . 9-29
Towing safety ............... 9-23
S
Satellite radio operation ...........4-62
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ........1-2
Front seats ..................1-2
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................ .1-15
Infants .................... 1-15
Injured persons ............... 1-16
Larger
children ............... 1-15
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort
function ................... 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-12
Pregnant women .............. 1-16
Rear center seat belt ...........1-19
Seat belt cleaning ..............7-5
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Seat belt warning light and chime ....2-17
Seat belts .................. 1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners ......1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment .....1-19
Small children ............... 1-15
Three-point type .............. 1-17
Seat synchronization function ........3-26
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ..........2-41
Driver-side memory ............3-25Seats
.....................1-2
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start .............2-31
Security system, Vehicle security system . .2-29
Selector lever Shift lock release ............. .5-16
Servicing air conditioner
(See automatic climate control) . . . .4-40 , 4-42
Servicing climate control ...........4-46
SETTING button ................ .4-13
Shift lock release Transmission ............... .5-16
Shifting, Automatic transmission .......5-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ...................... .1-19
Small light indicator light ...........2-20
Snow mode switch .............. .2-43
Spare tire .................... .9-9
Spark plugs .................. .8-18
Speedometer .................. .2-6
Starting Before starting the engine .........5-12
Precautions when starting and driving . . 5-2
Starting
the engine ............ 5-12
STATUS button ................. .4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag . . . .1-47
Steering Power steering fluid ............8-13
Power steering system ..........5-72
Rear Active Steer system .........5-79
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator .................. 2-23
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio .................... 4-89
Tilt/telescopic steering ..........3-19
Storage .................... .2-46
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Sun visors................... .3-21
Sunglasses holder .............. .2-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . .1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light . .1-53 , 2-17
Supplemental restraint system ........1-40
Supplemental restraint system, Precautions
on supplemental restraint system ......1-40
Switch Autolight switch ............. .2-36
Continuous Damping Control mode
select switch ................ 2-44
Fog light switch .............. 2-40
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
switch ................... 2-43
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-40
Headlight switch .............. 2-36
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models ................... 5-13
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF
switch ................... 2-44
Lane departure warning (LDW)
system ................... 2-42
Power door lock switch ...........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .............. 2-35
Snow mode switch ............2-43
Turn signal switch ............. 2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .................... 2-45
T
Tachometer ................... .2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge .............. .2-7Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start
.................. .2-31
Thigh extension ................ .1-4
Three-way catalyst ............... .5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering .............3-19
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ...................... .2-15
Tire, Tire replacement indicator ........2-25
Tires Flat tire ................... .6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ....5-3
Spare tire ................. 8-38
Tire and Loading information label . . . 8-30
Tire chains ................. 8-35
Tire dressing ................7-4
Tire pressure ................ 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ....................
5-3
Tire rotation ................ 8-36
Types of tires ............... 8-34
Uniform tire quality grading .......9-28
Wheel/tire size ...............9-9
Wheels and tires ............. 8-28
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) .......2-51
Top tether strap child restraints .......1-24
Touch screen system ..............4-4
Towing Flat towing ................ .9-27
Tow truck towing .............. 6-11
Towing a trailer .............. 9-19
Towing safety ............... 9-23
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system . . . .5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .....6-2
Trailer towing ................. .9-19Transceiver, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-60
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-13
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-13
Transmission selector lever lock
release ................... 5-16
Transmitter
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-13
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................ .9-10
Trip computer ................. .2-27
Trip odometer ................. .2-27
Turn signal switch .............. .2-39
U
Underbody cleaning .............. .7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-28
V
Vanity mirror ................. .3-24
Vanity mirror lights ............. .2-59
Variable voltage control system . . .....8-17
Vehicle Dimensions ................ .9-10
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) . . . . 6-14
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .................... 2-45
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
system ................... 5-77
Vehicle information and settings
(display) ...................

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