6 In case of emergency
Roadside assistance program...................... 6-2
Flat tire ........................................... 6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......... 6-2
Changing a flat tire ............................. 6-3
Jump starting ..................................... 6-7 Push starting
..................................... 6-9
If your vehicle overheats .......................... 6-10
Towing your vehicle ............................... 6-11
Towing recommended by INFINITI ...............6-12
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ........6-14
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WARNING
●Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured af-
ter use. Such items can become dangerous
projectiles in an accident or sudden stop.
● The T-type spare tire and small size spare
tire are designed for emergency use. See
specific instructions under the heading
“WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.
If needed Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information
Booklet (Canada). To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be
followed.
WARNING
●
If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to
a battery explosion, resulting in severe in-
jury or death. It could also damage your
vehicle.
● Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in
the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks
and flames away from the battery.
● Do not allow battery fluid to come into con-
tact with eyes, skin, clothing or painted sur-
faces. Battery fluid is a corrosive sulphuric
acid solution which can cause severe burns.
If the fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the contacted
area with water.
● Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
● The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery can
damage your vehicle. ●
Whenever working on or near a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protectors (for ex-
ample, goggles or industrial safety spec-
tacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or
any other jewelry. Do not lean over the bat-
tery when jump starting.
● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery.
It could explode and cause serious injury.
● Your vehicle has an automatic engine cool-
ing fan. It could come on at any time. Keep
hands and other objects away from it.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information
Booklet (Canada).
JUMP STARTING
In case of emergency6-7
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5. Connect jumper cables in the sequence asillustrated (
1→2→3→4).
If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the steering wheel will lock and cannot be
turned. Supply power using jumper cables
before pushing the ignition switch and disen-
gaging the steering lock.
CAUTION
●Always connect positive (+) to positive (+)
and negative () to body ground (as illus-
trated) — not to the battery.
● Make sure the jumper cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compartment and
that clamps do not contact any other metal.
6. Start the engine of the booster vehicleA
and let it run for a few minutes.
7. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle
Aat about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle being jump
started
B.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine does not start
right away, push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
8. After starting your engine, carefully dis- connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable (
4→3→2→1).
9. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.
10. Put the battery cover on.
Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION
● Automatic transmission models cannot be
push-started or tow-started. Attempting to
do so may cause transmission damage.
● Three way catalyst equipped models should
not be started by pushing since the three
way catalyst may be damaged.
● Never try to start the vehicle by towing it;
when the engine starts, the forward surge
could cause the vehicle to collide with the
tow vehicle.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty & Roadside
Assistance Information Booklet (Canada).
PUSH STARTING
In case of emergency6-9
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement.......................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ........................ 8-2
General maintenance ........................... 8-2
Where to go for service ......................... 8-2
General maintenance .............................. 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ............... 8-2
Maintenance precautions .......................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................ 8-6
VQ35HR engine ................................ 8-6
Vk50ve engine ................................. 8-7
Engine cooling system ............................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant ....................... 8-10
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 fluid ...................................... 8-14
Brake fluid ................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ............................. 8-14
Battery .......................................... 8-15
Jump starting ................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system ...................8-17Drive belts
....................................... 8-17
Spark plugs ..................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Cleaning ...................................... 8-19
Replacing ..................................... 8-20
Rear window wiper blades ........................8-21
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-21
Brake pad wear warning ....................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment ....................... 8-23
Intelligent
Key battery replacement ................8-23
Lights ........................................... 8-25
Headlights .................................... 8-26
Exterior and interior lights .....................8-26
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-28
Tire pressure .................................. 8-28
Tire labeling .................................. 8-32
Types of tires ................................. 8-34
Tire chains ................................... 8-35
Changing wheels and tires..................... 8-36
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Check the fluid level in each cell (Remove the
battery cover if it is necessary). It should be
between the UPPER LEVEL
1and LOWER LEVEL
2lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level to the indicator in each
filler opening. Do not overfill.
1. Remove the cell plugsA.
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
1line.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check
the distilled water level by looking directly
above the cell; the condition
1indicates
OK and the conditions
2needs more to be
added.
3. Tighten cell plugsA.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or un-
der severe conditions require frequent checks
of the battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “JUMP START-
ING” in the “6. In case of emergency” section. If
the engine does not start by jump starting, the
battery may have to be replaced. Contact an
INFINITI retailer.
DI0137MASDI1480C
8-16Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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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
10-4
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