●For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
CAUTION
● Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or ra-
dial), and tread pattern on all four wheels.
Failure to do so may result in a circumference
difference between tires on the front and
rear axles which will cause excessive tire
wear and may damage the transmission,
transfer case and differential gears.
● ONLY use spare tires specified for the AWD
model.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recom-
mended that all four tires be replaced with tires
of the same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment
should also be checked and corrected as nec-
essary. Contact an INFINITI retailer.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can
get out of balance. Therefore, they should be
balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be performed with
the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing the
wheels on the vehicle could lead to mechanical
damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the
INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
See “CLEANING EXTERIOR” in the “7. Appear-
ance and care” section for details about care of
the wheels.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
(T-type) spare tire)
Observe the following precautions if the T-type
spare tire must be used, otherwise your vehicle
could be damaged or involved in an accident.
WARNING
● The T-type spare tire should be used for
emergency use. It should be replaced with
the standard tire at the first opportunity to
avoid possible tire or differential damage.
● Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid sharp
turns and abrupt braking while driving.
● Periodically check spare tire inflation pres-
sure. Always keep the pressure of the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420
kPa, 4.2 bar). Always keep the pressure of
the full size spare tire (if so equipped) at the
recommended pressure for standard tires,
as indicated on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label. For Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label location, see “Tire and Loading
Information label” in the index of this
manual.
● With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
installed do not drive your vehicle at speeds
faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h).
● When driving on roads covered with snow or
ice, the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
should be used on the front wheels and origi-
nal tire used on the rear wheels (drive
wheels). Use tire chains only on the two rear
original tires.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-37
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20 gal16-5/8 gal 76 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt4-3/8 qt4.9 •Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2*3
•Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt4 qt4.6
Cooling system With reservoir9-1/8 qt7-5/8 qt8.6 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Differential gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE
80W-90*5
Transfer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*7
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*8 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a)*9
Air conditioning system lubricants ——— NISSAN A/C System Oil
Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see later in this paragraph for engine oil and oil filter recommendation.
*3: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available from an INFINITI retailer.
*4:Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the
automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
*6: Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the
INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*7: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF
*8: Available in mainland US through an INFINITI retailer.
*9: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information
Your new vehicle was designed to be used to
carry passengers and cargo. INFINITI does not
recommend trailer towing, because it places
additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drive-
train, steering, braking, and other systems.
An INFINITI Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website at
www.InfinitiUSA.com. This guide includes infor-
mation on trailer towing capability and the
special equipment required for proper towing.
CAUTION
Vehicle damage resulting from towing a trailer
is not covered by INFINITI warranties.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
●Failure to follow these guidelines can result
in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always
tow forward, never backward. ●
DO NOT tow any automatic transmission ve-
hicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of transmis-
sion lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer to
“TOWING RECOMMENDED BY INFINITI” in the
“6. In case of emergency” section of this
manual.
Automatic transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly
MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
TOWING A TRAILER
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Technical and consumer information9-17
Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from
Transport Canada’s Road Safety Infor-
mation Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or on-
line at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English
speakers) or
www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere (French
speakers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Informa-
tion Centre toll free at 1-800-361-4792.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. Place the ignition switch in 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”.
Contact a INFINITI retailer to set the “ready
condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
9-20Technical and consumer information
10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-80
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .....2-37
Adjustable headrest .............. .1-9
Advanced air bag system ............1-42
Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting
system (AFS) .................. .2-37
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..........1-42
Front passenger air bag and
status light ................. .1-44
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-47
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-47
Air bag warning labels .............1-49
Air bag warning light ...........1-49, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-47
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .....4-47, 9-6
Automatic climate control .........4-39
In-cabin microfilter .............4-47
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................ .2-31
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...........5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............. .5-74
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ......2-12
Antenna .................... .4-91Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
........5-80
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ....................... .2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ...........7-4
Armrest ..................... .1-12
Around view monitor ............. .4-27
Audible reminders .............. .2-20
Audio operation precautions .........4-48
Audio system ................. .4-48
Steering wheel audio controls ......4-90
Autolight system ............... .2-35
Automatic Automatic
climate control ......4-40, 4-43
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-11
Climate control .............. .4-39
Door locks .................. .3-5
Drive positioner .............. .3-24
Driving with automatic transmission . . .5-12
Moonroof .................. .2-52
Seat positioner .............. .3-24
Average fuel consumption and speed . . . .2-27
Avoiding collision and rollover .........5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) ............3-16
Battery ..................... .8-13
Battery saver system ............2-36
Intelligent Key ............... .8-22
Variable voltage control system ......8-15Before starting the engine
...........5-11
Belts (See drive belts) .............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ......5-25
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system warning
light ....................... .2-13
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) . . . . . . .4-93
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) . . . . .4-103
Bluetooth streaming audio ..........4-74
Booster seats ................. .1-34
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-80
Brake fluid ................. .8-12
Brake system ............... .5-77
Parking brake operation ..........5-16
Warning light ............... .2-13
Break-in schedule ............... .5-73
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...........4-8
Instrument panel ............. .2-38
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-12
Bulb replacement ............... .8-24
C
Cabin
air filter ................. .4-47
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................. .9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-92
Card holder .................. .2-47
Cargo cover .................. .2-48
Cargo light................... .2-56
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .....5-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning . . . .4-88
Center multi-function control panel .......4-2
Child restraints ................. .1-20
Booster seats ................ .1-34
LATCH system ................ .1-22
Precautions on child restraints .......1-21
Child safety ................... .1-19
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ............. .2-20
Seat belt warning light and chime .....2-16
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control . .4-39
Clock ...................... .2-44
Coat hooks ................... .2-48
Cockpit ...................... .2-2
Cold weather driving .............. .5-83
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ..................... .4-65
Compact spare tire ............... .8-37
Compass ..................... .2-8
Console box .................. .2-47
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ....................... .4-5
Controls Control panel button .............4-2
INFINITI Controller .............. .4-5
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-7
Corrosion protection .............. .7-6Cover, Cargo cover
............... .2-48
Cruise control .................. .5-32
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC
system) ................... .5-50
Cup holders ................... .2-45
Current fuel consumption ............2-27
D
Daytime
running light system ..........2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and
outside mirror defroster switch .........2-34
Dimensions ................... .9-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system .....5-54
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................. .2-14
Distance to empty ............... .2-28
Door/lift gate open warning ..........2-24
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........2-20
Drive belts ................... .8-15
Drive positioner ................ .3-24
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ............5-74
All-wheel drive (AWD) safety precautions . .5-7
Cold weather driving .............5-83
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-12
On-pavement and off-road driving ......5-5
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode ..............5-14
DVD player operation ............. .4-66
E
Economy, Fuel ................. .5-73
Elapsed time .................. .2-27Elapsed time and trip odometer . . .
.....2-27
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty . ......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Break-in schedule ............. .5-73
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-7
Checking engine oil level ...........8-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........2-7
Emergency engine shut off .........5-10
Engine block heater .............5-85
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine
cooling system............8-6
Engine oil .................. .8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator ......2-26
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-5
Engine serial number ............9-10
Engine specifications .............9-7
Engine start operation indicator . . . . . .2-23
If your vehicle overheats ..........6-10
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive
positioner .................... .3-24
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
10-2
FilterAir cleaner housing filter ..........8-16
Changing engine oil and filter ........8-8
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ..................... .2-39
Flat tire ...................... .6-2
Flat towing ................... .9-17
Floor mat cleaning ................ .7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-11
Brake fluid ................. .8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Engine coolant ................ .8-6
Engine oil .................. .8-8
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Window washer fluid .............8-12
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ...................... .4-62
Fog light switch ................ .2-39
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system . . .5-66
Front passenger air bag and status light . . .1-44
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-2
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........1-2
Front-seat active head restraint .........1-9
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ................ .5-73
Fuel economy information (display) . . . .4-10
Fuel octane rating .............. .9-3
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Fuel-filler cap ................ .3-17
Fuel-filler door ............... .3-17
Gauge .................... .2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ..........3-19Fuses
...................... .8-20
Fusible links .................. .8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... .2-57
Gascap..................... .3-17
Gauge ....................... .2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Fuel
gauge .................. .2-8
Odometer ................... .2-6
Speedometer ................. .2-6
Tachometer .................. .2-7
Trip computer ................ .2-27
General maintenance .............. .8-2
Glove box .................... .2-46
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(models with navigation system) ........4-93
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(models without navigation system) .....4-103
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-39
Head restraints .................. .1-6
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front
lighting system (AFS)) ............2-37
Bulb replacement ............. .8-25
Headlight switch .............. .2-35
Xenon headlights ............. .2-34
Headrest, Adjustable headrest ..........1-9
Heated seats .................. .2-40Heater
Automatic climate control ..........4-39
Engine block heater .............5-85
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-57
Hood release .................. .3-16
Hook Coat hooks ................. .2-48
Luggage hook ............... .2-48
Horn ....................... .2-40
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ...........5-8
Immobilizer system .............. .2-31
In-cabin microfilter ............... .4-47
Indicator Dot matrix display ............. .2-20
Lights .................... .2-17
INFINITI
Vehicle Immobilizer System . .....2-31
INFINITI voice recognition system .......4-116
INFO button ................... .4-8
Inside mirror .................. .3-21
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . . . . . .9-20
Instrument brightness control .........2-38
Instrument panel ................ .2-4
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light ....................... .2-18
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system .....5-69
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system,
Preview function ................ .5-54
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (Full
Speed Range) .................. .5-34
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................. .2-14
Intelligent Key .................. .3-2
10-3
Infants.................... .1-19
Injured persons ............... .1-15
Larger children ............... .1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-12
Pregnant women .............. .1-15
Rear center seat belt .............1-18
Seat belt cleaning .............. .7-5
Seat belt extenders ............. .1-18
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Seat belt warning light and chime .....2-16
Seat belts .................. .1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners ........1-48
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-17
Small children ................ .1-19
Three-point type............... .1-15
Seat synchronization function .........3-25
Seat(s) Driver-side memory .............3-24
Heated seats ................ .2-40
Seats ..................... .1-2
Seat-mounted jacket hanger ..........2-47
Security system, Vehicle security system . . .2-29
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ..............2-31
Selector lever Shift lock release .............. .5-15
Servicing climate control ............4-47
SETTING button ................. .4-12
SHIFT “P” warning ............... .2-23
Shift lock release Transmission ................ .5-15
Shifting, Automatic transmission ........5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ....................... .1-17
Snow mode switch ............... .2-43
Spare tire .................... .9-8Spark plugs
................... .8-16
Speedometer ................... .2-6
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Jump
starting ................ .6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting ................ .6-10
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
STATUS button .................. .4-8
Status light, Front passenger air bag .....1-44
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ............5-77
Steering lock ................. .5-9
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator .................. .2-23
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio .................... .4-90
Tilting telescopic steering column .....3-19
Storage ..................... .2-45
Sun visors ................... .3-20
Sunglasses holder ............... .2-46
Supplemental air bag warning labels .....1-49
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-49, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system .........1-37
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .................... .1-37
Switch Autolight switch .............. .2-35
Fog light switch .............. .2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-39
Headlight switch .............. .2-35
Ignition switch ............... .5-12
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) OFF switch .2-43
Power door lock switch ............3-5 Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
.................... .2-34
Snow mode switch ............. .2-43
Turn signal switch ............. .2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-43
Warning systems switch ..........2-42
T
Tachometer .................... .2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ............... .2-7
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ................... .2-31
Three-way catalyst ................ .5-2
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ..................... .2-15
Tire
replacement indicator .........2-26
Tires Flat tire .................... .6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ......5-3
Spare tire .................. .8-37
Tire and Loading information label .8-29, 9-11
Tire chains ................. .8-34
Tire dressing ................. .7-4
Tire pressure ................ .8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................. .5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation ................ .8-35
Types of tires ................ .8-33
Uniform tire quality grading . . . . .....9-17
Wheel/tire size ............... .9-8
Wheels and tires .............. .8-28
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) . . ......2-48
10-6