2010 INFINITI M ignition

REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion and turn the windshield wiper switch
on. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK
position when the wiper is in the fully up
position. The wiper will stop as illustrated.
The wiper should be in the fully up position to
avoid scratching the engine hood or wiper
arm.
2. Pull the wiper arm.
3. Push the release tab
sA, and then move
the wiper blade down the wiper arm
s1
while pushing the release tab to remove.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until a click sounds.
5. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove.
CAUTION
cAfter wiper blade replacement, return the
wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when the hood
is opened.
c Make sure the wiper blades contact the
glass; otherwise the arm may be damaged
from wind pressure.
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Some vehicles are equipped with engine com-
partment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes that use only type
sAfuses. Other ve-
hicles are equipped with type
sAfuses in the
engine compartment fuse box and type
sB
fuses in the passenger compartment fuse box.
Type
sAfuses are provided as spare fuses. They
are stored in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
Type
sAfuses can be installed in the engine
compartment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes. If a type
sAfuse is used to replace a typesB
fuse, the typesAfuse will not be level with the
fuse pocket as shown in the illustration. This
will not affect the performance of the fuse.
Make sure the fuse is installed in the fuse box
securely.
Type
sBfuses cannot be installed in the under-
hood fuse boxes. Only use type
sAfuses in the
underhood fuse boxes.
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 LOCK position and the headlight
switch is turned off.
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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 LOCK position and the headlight
switch is turned off.
2. Open the fuse box lid.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
sA. 4. If the fuse is open
sA, replace it with a
new fuse
sB. Spare fuses are stored in the
fuse box.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electri- cal system checked and repaired by an
INFINITI retailer.
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cIf 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 driveability problems such as engine
stalling and difficult 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 (for example, fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit 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 can cause persistent,
heavy ªspark knockº. (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 misuse of the
vehicle, for which INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or enginedamage. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer.
However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accelerating
or driving up hills. This is not a cause for con-
cern, because you get the greatest fuel benefit
when there is light spark knock for a short time
under heavy engine load.
CAUTION
c
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.
c E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
c 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
ModelVK45DEVQ35HR
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder, V-slanted at 90É6-cylinder, V-slanted at
60É
Bore ý Stroke in (mm) 3.661 ý 3.256 (93.0 ý 82.7)3.760 ý 3.205
(95.5 ý 81.4)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 274.2 (4,494) 213.45 (3,498)
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-21-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing
(B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
Spark plug Standard PLFR5A-11FXE22HR-11
Service
operation Hot PLFR4A-11
FXE20HR-11
Cold PLFR6A-11 FXE24HR-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.
VK45DE engine
STI0397B
VQ35HR engine
STI0425
SPECIFICATIONS
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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 ªready conditionº for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the ªready conditionº when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the ªready conditionº 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 ªnot ready conditionº. 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 ªnot readyº. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
ªreadyº.
If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a ªnot
readyº condition, drive the vehicle through the
following pattern to set the vehicle to the
ªready conditionº. 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. 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55
km/h) and maintain the speed for 20
seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) and maintain the speed for at least
3 minutes.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission selector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more time.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac-
ceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine
until step 7 is completed.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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Engine specifications............9-8
If your vehicle overheats .........6-10
Starting the engine ............. 5-11
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......2-7
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive
positioner ....................3-26
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..........9-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .........8-21
Changing engine oil and filter ......8-12
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ......................2-33
Flat tire ......................6-2
Flat towing ...................9-19
Floor mat cleaning ................7-4
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-15
Brake fluid ................. 8-16
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................9-2
Engine coolant ............... 8-10
Engine oil .................. 8-12
Power steering fluid ............8-16
Window washer fluid ...........8-17
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player/changer .................4-43
Fog light switch ................2-33
Front passenger air bag and status light . .1-47
Front power seat adjustment ..........1-2
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .......1-2Front-seat active head restraints
........1-8
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ...................9-2
Fuel economy ............... 5-46
Fuel economy information (display) ....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............9-4
Fuel recommendation ...........9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............... 3-20
Fuel-filler door ............... 3-20
Gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ......................8-25
Fusible links ..................8-26
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink TUniversal
Transceiver ...................2-51
Gascap .................... .3-20
Gauge .......................2-5
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . .2-7
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-6
Speedometer ................2-6
Tachometer .................2-6
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box ....................2-41
Hands-free phone system BluetoothT (with navigation system) . . .4-74
BluetoothT (without navigation
system) ................... 4-84 H
Hard-disk drive audio system
(Music Box) ...................4-50
Hazard warning flasher switch ........2-33
Head restraints ..................1-5
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front
lighting system (AFS)) ...........2-31
Bulb replacement ............. 8-31
Headlight switch .............. 2-29
Xenon headlights ............. 2-29
Headphones (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .........4-64 , 4-72
Heated seats ..................2-34
Heater Automatic climate control .........4-29
Engine block heater ............5-57
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver .......2-51
Hood release ..................3-17
Hook, Coat hooks ...............2-43
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ..........5-8
Ignition switch, Automatic transmission
models ......................5-11
Immobilizer system ..............2-25
In-cabin microfilter ...............4-33
Indicator lights .................2-18
Indicator, Dot matrix display .........2-21
INFINITI mobile entertainment system
(MES) ......................4-62
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Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......2-19
Map lights ...................2-49
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive
positioner ....................3-27
Meters and gauges ...............2-5
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control ......................2-32
Mirror Inside mirror ................3-23
Outside mirrors .............. 3-24
Mobile entertainment system (MES) .....4-62
Monitor, Rearview monitor ..........4-22
Moonroof ....................2-46
Music box hard-disk drive audio system . .4-50
N
Net, Cargo net .................2-43
New vehicle break-in .............5-46
O
Odometer .....................2-6
Off-road recovery .................5-5
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ...................9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ......8-12
Checking engine oil level .........8-12
Engine oil .................. 8-12Engine oil viscosity
.............9-6
Operation, Indicators for operation (dot
matrix) ......................2-22
Outside mirrors .................3-24
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................9-23
P
Panic alarm ...................3-15
Parking Parking brake operation ..........5-16
Parking on hills .............. 5-48
Parking brake break-in ............5-50
Personal lights .................2-49
Phone BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system) .........4-74
BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
(without navigation system) .......4-84
Car phone or CB radio ..........4-73
Power
Power door lock ...............3-4
Power outlet ................ 2-38
Power steering fluid ............8-16
Power steering system ..........5-49
Power windows .............. 2-43
Power front seat adjustment ..........1-2
Pre-crash seat belts ...............1-15
Precautions All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety . . . .5-7
Audio operation .............. 4-34
Braking precautions ............5-49
Child restraints ............... 1-19
Cruise control ............... 5-23Maintenance
.................8-5
Seat belt usage ............... 1-12
Supplemental restraint system ......1-40
When starting and driving .........5-2
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) .................5-45
Preview Function warning light ........2-17
Push starting ..................6-10
Push-button ignition switch ..........5-8
R
Radio ..................4-34 , 4-60
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-73
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player/changer ............4-43
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-28
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ....................9-22
Rear Active Steer system ...........5-55
Rear Active Steer warning light ........2-17
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . .3-6
Rear seat adjustment ..............1-4
Rear seats ....................1-4
Rear sunshade .................2-47
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ......................2-28
Rearview monitor ................4-22
Recorders, Event data .............9-23
Registering your vehicle in another
country .....................9-10
Remote controller (DVD) ............4-71
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