Console box.................................. 2-42
Coat hooks ................................... 2-43
Cargo net (if so equipped) .....................2-43
Windows ........................................ 2-43
Power windows ............................... 2-43
Moonroof ........................................ 2-46
Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-46
Rear control cancel switch (if so equipped) .........2-47
Rear sunshade (if so equipped) ....................2-47
Interior lights .................................... 2-48
Map lights .................................... 2-49
Personal lights ................................ 2-49
Interior light control switch ....................2-49Vanity mirror lights
............................... 2-50
Trunk light ........................................ 2-51
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver ...................2-51
Programming HomeLinkT .......................2-51
Programming HomeLinkT for Canadian
customers .................................... 2-53
Operating the HomeLinkT Universal
Transceiver ................................... 2-53
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-54
Clearing the programmed information ...........2-54
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkT button.....2-54
If your vehicle is stolen ........................ 2-54
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The rear sunshade operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The rear sunshade switches are located on the
center console and inside the rear armrest.
To raise the screen, push the UP side of the
switch
s1.
To lower the screen, push the DOWN side of the
switch
s2. The switch need not be held.
CAUTION
c Do not place objects (such as newspapers,
handkerchiefs, etc.) on the screen inlet port.
Doing so may entangle these objects in the
screen when it is extending or retracting,
causing improper operation or damage to
the screen.
c Do not push the sunshade arm with your
hands, etc., as this may deform it. Improper
operation or damage to the screen may
result.
c Do not put any object into the screen inlet
port as this may result in improper operation
or damage the screen.
c Do not hang any object on the arm rail as this
may result in improper operation or damage
the screen.
c Do not forcefully pull the screen. Doing so
may elongate the screen. Improper opera-
tion or damage to the screen may result.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time with
the engine stopped. This could result in a dis-
charged battery.
SIC2787
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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MAP LIGHTS
Push the button as illustrated to turn the light
on or off.
PERSONAL LIGHTS
Rear
Push the button as illustrated to turn the light
on or off.
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The interior light control switch has two posi-
tions: DOOR and OFF.
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR positions1, the
map lights and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate under the following conditions:
c ignition switch is in the LOCK position
± remain on for about 15 seconds.
SIC3889SIC2789SIC3890
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cdoors are unlocked by pushing the UNLOCK
button
on the Intelligent Key or door
handle request switch with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position
± remain on for about 15 seconds.
c any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
± remain on for about 15 seconds.
c any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
± remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The lights will turn off after 30 minutes when the
lights remain illuminated to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged. When the auto interior illumination is set to the
OFF position (see ªVEHICLE INFORMATION AND
SETTINGSº in the ª4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systemsº section),
the lights will illuminate under the following
condition:
c
any door is opened with the ignition switch
in any position
± remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
OFF position
When the switch is in the OFF positions2, the
lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition. The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn off.
The lights will turn off after 30 minutes when the
lights remain illuminated to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.SIC2555B
VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS
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Clock Format :
Choose either the 12-hour clock display or the
24-hour clock display.
Offset Adjust :
Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per
minute.
Daylight Saving Time :
Turn this item to ON for daylight saving time
application.
Time Zone :
Choose the time zone from the following
cPacific
c Mountain
c Central
c Eastern
c Atlantic
c Newfoundland
c Hawaii
c Aleutian
c Alaska
Others settings (models with
navigation system)
Select the ªOthers º key and push the ENTER
button to show ªComfort & Conv.º, ªVoice Rec-
ognitionº and ªLanguage/Unitsº.Comfort & Conv. settings
The following display will appear when pushing
the SETTING button, selecting the ªComfort &
Conv. º key* with the INFINITI controller and
pushing the ENTERbutton. This key does not
appear on the display until the ignition switch is
pushed to the ON position.
* For models with the navigation system, select
the ªOthers º key to show the Comfort & Conv.
º key.
Auto Interior Illumination :
When this item is turned to ON, the interior
lights will illuminate if any door is unlocked.
SAA1815
Example
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A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Heating (A/C OFF) :
The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. When you need to heat only, use this
mode.
1. Push the ªA/Cº button. (The A/C indicatorwill turn off.)
2. Push the temperature control button to set the desired temperature.
cThe temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also
controlled automatically.
c Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.
c Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
1. Push the ªº front defroster button.
(The indicator light on the button will
come on.)
2. Push the temperature control button to set the desired temperature.
cTo quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, push the fan speed increase but-
ton ª
º and set it to the maximum
position.
c As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the ªAUTOº button to return to
the AUTO mode.
c When the ª
º front defroster button is
pushed, the air conditioner will automati-
cally be turned on at outside temperatures
above 23ÉF ( 25ÉC) to defog the windshield,
and the air recirculate mode will automati-
cally be turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging per-
formance.
To turn the system off :
Push the ªOFFº button.
Manual operation
Fan speed control :
Push the fan speed increase ª
ºorde-
crease ª
º buttons to manually control the
fan speed.
Push the ªAUTOº button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed. Air recirculation :
Push the intake air control button
ª
º to recirculate interior air inside
the vehicle. The indicator light on the ª
º
side will come on.
The air recirculation mode cannot be activated
when the air conditioner is in the front defrost-
ing mode ª
º.
Outside air circulation :
Push the intake air control button
ª
º to draw outside air into the
passenger compartment. The indicator light on
the ª
º side will come on.
Automatic intake air control :
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. To manually control the
intake air, push the intake air control button
ª
º. To return to the automatic con-
trol mode, push the intake air control button
ª
º for about 2 seconds. The indi-
cator lights (both air recirculation and outside
air circulation sides) will flash twice, and then
the intake air will be controlled automatically.
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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
VK45DE engine ................................. 8-6
VQ35HR engine ................................ 8-8
Engine cooling system ............................ 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-11
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-11
Engine oil ....................................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ......................8-12
Changing engine oil and filter ..................8-12
Automatic transmission fluid ......................8-15
5-speed automatic transmission ................8-15
7-speed automatic transmission ................8-15
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-16
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-16
Brake fluid ................................... 8-16
Window washer fluid ............................. 8-17
Battery .......................................... 8-17
Jump starting ................................. 8-19Variable voltage control system (if so equipped)
....8-19
Drive belts ....................................... 8-19
Spark plugs ..................................... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-21
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-22
Cleaning ...................................... 8-22
Replacing ..................................... 8-23
Brakes .......................................... 8-24
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-24
Brake pad wear warnings ......................8-24
Fuses ........................................... 8-25
Engine compartment ........................... 8-25
Passenger compartment ....................... 8-27
Battery replacement .............................. 8-28
Intelligent Key ................................ 8-28
Lights ........................................... 8-30
Headlights .................................... 8-31
Exterior and interior lights .....................8-32
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-34
Tire pressure .................................. 8-34
Tire labeling .................................. 8-38
Types of tires ................................. 8-40
Tire chains ................................... 8-41
Changing wheels and tires..................... 8-41
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Front turn signal light* 21WY21W
Front fog light* 55H11
Front park light* 5 W5W
Front side turn signal light* 5 W5W
Rear combination light* back-up 18 W16W
turn signal 21 WY21W
stop/tail/side marker LED Ð
License plate light* 5 W5W
Map light 8 Ð
Rear personal light 8 Ð
Vanity mirror light 1.8 Ð
Step light* 3.4 Ð
Front sill plate light*
Trunk light* 5 Ð
High-mounted stop light* LED Ð
*: 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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