
Warning lights and chimes:Make sure that all
warning lights and chimes are operating prop-
erly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air comes
out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that the
wipers and washers operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time
you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or un-
der severe condition require frequent checks of
the battery fluid level.
Brake and clutch fluid levels*: Make sure that
the brake and clutch fluid levels are between
the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure that the drive belt
is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily. Engine oil level*:
Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by an INFINITI retailer. (See
“PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section for
exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from
the air conditioner after use is normal. If you
should notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are
evident, check for the cause and have it cor-
rected immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines: Check the
level with the engine off. Check the lines for
proper attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections. Underbody:
The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances, other-
wise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel
lines and around the exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, being careful
to clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information, see
“CLEANING EXTERIOR” in the “7. Appearance
and care” section.
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
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1. Fog light
2. Headlight (high- and low-beam)
3. Front turn signal light
4. Map light
5. Park light
6. Front side marker light
7. Step light
8. High-mounted stop light
9. Trunk light
10. License plate light
11. Back-up light
12. Rear combination light(rear turn signal/tail/stop/side marker
light)
SDI2536
LIGHTS
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HEADLIGHTS
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is
not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact an INFINITI retailer.
Replacing
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they produce a
high voltage. To prevent an electric shock,
never attempt to modify or disassemble. Al-
ways have your xenon headlights replaced at
an INFINITI retailer. For additional information,
see “HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.
Use the same number and wattage shown in the
following chart as originally installed.
If replacement is required, see an INFINITI re-
tailer.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight* High/Low beams (xenon) 35D2S
Front turn signal light* 21WY21W
Front fog light* 55H1
Park light* 5W5W
Front side marker light* 5W5W
Rear combination light* back-up 16W16W
turn signal 21W21W
stop/tail/side marker LED—
License plate light* 5W5W
Map light 8—
Vanity mirror light 2—
Step light* 8—
Trunk light* 5—
High-mounted stop light* LED—
*: See an INFINITI retailer for replacement.
NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department at an INFINITI retailer for the latest information about
parts.
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Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C, D, E or F.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens
and/or cover.
SDI1679
Map light
SDI2434
Vanity mirror light
SDI2032
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Engine coolant temperature gauge......2-6
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..........9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-11
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .........8-17
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ................ .2-34
Flat tire ..................... .6-2
Flat tire Changing flat tire (with spare tire) . . . .6-12
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .............6-3
Flat towing .................. .9-17
Floor mat cleaning ............... .7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ...........8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...............9-2
Engine coolant ...............8-7
Engine oil ..................8-8
Power steering fluid ............8-11
Window washer fluid ...........8-12
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ..................... .4-49
Fog light switch ............... .2-34
Front passenger air bag and status light . . .1-41
Front power seat adjustment ..........1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .......1-3Front-seat active head restraints
.......1-10
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ................ 5-41
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............9-3
Fuel recommendation ...........9-3
Fuel-filler cap ............... 3-32
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-32
Gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ..................... .8-19
Fusible links ................. .8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-49
Gascap .................... .3-32
Gauge ...................... .2-4
Gauge Engine
coolant temperature gauge . . . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ................2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip computer ............... 2-22
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box ................... .2-42
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(with navigation system) ...........4-78Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(without navigation system)
.........4-89
Hard top If the top does not open or close . . . .3-23
Indicators for retractable hard top (dot
matrix) ................... 3-22
Initializing ................. 3-24
Operating using the Intelligent Key . . . 3-24
Retractable hard top operation ......3-18
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . .2-34
Head restraints ................. .1-7
Headlights Bulb replacement .............8-24
Headlight switch .............. 2-30
Xenon headlights ............. 2-30
Heated seats ................. .2-35
Heater Automatic climate control .........4-28
Engine block heater ............5-53
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-49
Hood release ................. .3-17
Horn ...................... .2-35
Ignition switch Automatic transmission models ......5-11
Manual transmission models .......5-15
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ..........5-7
Immobilizer system ............. .2-26
In-cabin microfilter .............. .4-35
Indicator lights ................ .2-13
Indicator,
Dot matrix display .........2-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .....2-26
10-3
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INFINITI voice recognition standard
mode..................... .4-102
INFINITI voice recognition system ......4-102
INFO button .................. .4-8
Inside mirror ................. .3-36
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ......9-20
Instrument brightness control ........2-33
Instrument panel ............... .2-3
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . . .5-20
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system main
switch indicator ............... .2-20
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ................. .2-10
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system,
Preview function ............... .5-40
Intelligent Key ................. .3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator .2-19
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ......2-18
Intelligent Key removal indicator .......2-18
Intelligent Key system .............3-6
Intelligent Key system Battery replacement ............8-21
Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ................3-9
Warning light ................ 2-10
Warning signals .............. 3-11
Intelligent Key warning light .........2-10
Interior light control switch ..........2-47
Interior light replacement ...........8-24
Interior lights ................. .2-47
Interior trunk lid release ...........3-30
iPod player operation ............4-65
ISOFIX child restraint ............. .1-20 J
Jump starting ................. .6-17
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) .................... .3-14
Keys ....................... .3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system ........3-6
Labels Air bag warning labels ...........1-46
Air conditioner specification label ....9-12
Emission
control information label ....9-11
Engine serial number ...........9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label ..................... 9-11
Tire and Loading information label ....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . 9-10
L
LATCH Lower Anchors .............1-20
License plate, Installing front license
plate ...................... .9-12
Light Air bag warning light ............1-46
Bulb replacement ............. 8-23
Fog light switch .............. 2-34
Headlight switch .............. 2-30
Headlights bulb replacement ......8-24
Indicator lights ............... 2-13
Interior light control switch .......2-47 Interior lights
............... 2-47
Map lights ................. 2-47
Trunk light ................. 2-48
Vanity mirror lights ............2-48
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-9
Xenon headlights ............. 2-30
Light replacement .............. .8-23
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement ................. .8-24
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) .................. .9-14
Lock Automatic door locks ............3-5
Door locks ..................3-4
Power door lock ...............3-4
Trunk lid .................. 3-28
Locking with mechanical key ..........3-4
Low fuel warning ............... .2-19
Low outside temperature warning . . . . . .2-19
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-10
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .....5-3
Low washer fluid warning ...........2-19
Maintenance Battery ................... .8-13
General
maintenance ............8-2
Indicators for maintenance
(dot matrix) ................. 2-21
Inside the vehicle ..............8-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-5
Maintenance requirements . . ......8-2
Outside the vehicle .............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-17
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M
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......2-13
Map lights .................. .2-47
Master warning light ............. .2-12
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner ................... .3-40
Meter Trip computer ............... .2-22
Meters and gauges .............. .2-4
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ..................... .2-33
Mirror Inside mirror ............... .3-36
Outside mirrors .............. 3-37
Monitor, Rearview monitor ..........4-22
N
New vehicle break-in ............. .5-41
No key warning ................ .2-18
O
Odometer .................... .2-5
Off-road recovery ............... .5-5
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-8
Engine oil ..................8-8 Engine oil viscosity
.............9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ......2-21
Opening the retractable hard top ......3-22
Operating the retractable hard top ......3-18
Operation, Indicators for operation (dot
matrix) ..................... .2-18
Outside air temperature ............2-24
Outside mirrors ................ .3-37
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .................. .9-21
P
Panic alarm .................. .3-15
Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Parking brake release warning ......2-19
Parking on hills .............. 5-42
Parking brake break-in ............5-46
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ........4-77
Pop-up roll bar system ............1-48
Power Power
door lock .............. .3-4
Power outlet ................ 2-38
Power steering fluid ............8-11
Power steering system ..........5-45
Power windows .............. 2-44
Power front seat adjustment ..........1-3
Pre-crash seat belts ............. .1-14
Precautions Audio operation ............. .4-36
Braking precautions ............5-45
Child restraints ............... 1-18
Cruise control ............... 5-18
Maintenance .................8-5 Seat belt usage
............... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system ......1-34
When starting and driving . . .......5-2
Preview function ............... .5-46
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................ .5-40
Preview Function warning light ........2-12
Push starting ................. .6-19
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-7
R
Radio ..................... .4-36
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-77
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................. 4-49
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-29
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test ...................... .9-20
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ..................... .2-29
Rearview monitor ............... .4-22
Recorders, Event data .............9-21
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................... .9-9
Remote keyless entry system .........3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .............. .6-3
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......9-19
Retractable
hard top............. .3-18
Roadside assistance program .........6-2
Rollover ..................... .5-5
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Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light...................... .2-10
Tire sealant ................... .6-3
Tire, Tire replacement indicator ........2-21
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit . . . .6-3
Flat tire ...................6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ....5-3
Spare tire .................. 8-35
Tire and Loading information label . . . 8-27
Tire chains ................. 8-32
Tire dressing ................7-3
Tire pressure ................ 8-26
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ....................5-3
Tire rotation ................ 8-32
Types of tires ................ 8-31
Uniform tire quality grading .......9-18
Wheel/tire size ...............9-8
Wheels and tires ............. 8-26
Top, Retractable hard top ...........3-18
Touch screen system ..............4-4
Towing Flat towing ................ .9-17
Tow truck towing ............. 6-20
Towing a trailer .............. 9-17
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system . . . .5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .....6-2
Trailer towing ................. .9-17
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver .................. .2-49
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Driving with automatic transmission . . . 5-11
Driving with manual transmission ....5-15 Transmission selector lever lock
release
................... 5-15
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry
system) .................... .3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................ .9-9
Trip computer ................. .2-22
Trip odometer ................. .2-23
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .........3-30
Trunk lid .................. 3-28
Trunk
lid release switch .........3-28
Trunk open request switch ........3-28
Trunk release power cancel switch . . . 3-29
Trunk light .................. .2-48
Turn signal switch .............. .2-34
U
Underbody cleaning .............. .7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ..........9-18
V
Vanity mirror ................. .3-38
Vanity mirror lights ............. .2-48
Variable voltage control system ........8-15
Vehicle Dimensions ................. .9-9
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ....6-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch .................. 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ................ 5-50Vehicle information and settings
(display)
...................4-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......9-10
Vehicle loading information ..........9-14
Vehicle security system ............2-25
Ventilators .................. .4-27
Voice command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System) .............4-80 , 4-94
Voice recognition system ..........4-102
Voice recognition, Alternate command
mode ..................... .4-114
W
Walk-in mechanism .............. .1-6
Warning Dot matrix display .............2-15
Hazard warning flasher switch ......2-34
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ....................5-3
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-8
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels . . .1-46
Warning light Air bag warning light ............1-46
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light .....................2-9
Brake warning light .............2-9
Intelligent Key warning light .......2-10
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . 2-10
Seat belt warning light ..........2-12
Warning lights ................. .2-9
Warranty,
Emission control system
warranty .................... .9-19
10-7
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