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3. Remove the jacking tool case.
4. Remove the retainer by turning it counter-clockwise, and then remove the spare
tire. 5. Remove the jack storage lid, and then
remove the jack.
Jacking up the vehicle and removing
the damaged tire
WARNING
●Never get under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported only by the jack. If it is necessary to
work under the vehicle, support it with
safety stands.
● Use only the jack provided with your vehicle
to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack pro-
vided with your vehicle on other vehicles.
The jack is designed for lifting only your ve-
hicle during a tire change.
● Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any
other part of the vehicle for jack support.
● Never jack up the vehicle more than
necessary.
● Never use blocks on or under the jack.
● Do not start or run the engine while vehicle is
on the jack, as it may cause the vehicle to
move. This is especially true for vehicles
with limited slip differentials.
● Do not allow passengers to stay in the ve-
hicle while it is on the jack.
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2. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turnsby turning counterclockwise with the
wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the
wheel nuts until the tire is off the ground.
3. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands as shown
above. Carefully raise the vehicle until the
tire clears the ground. Remove the wheel
nuts, and then remove the tire.Installing the spare tire
The T-type spare tire is designed for emergency
use. (See specific instructions under the head-
ing “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.)
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surfacebetween the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight. Check that all
the wheel nuts contact the wheel surface
horizontally.
When replacing a front tire, make sure that
the hole in the spare tire wheel is aligned
with the pin on the brake rotor.
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●Check your local regulations.
(Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine
oil filter change is needed.)
4. Loosen the oil filter2with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting sur- face with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket re-
maining on the mounting surface of the engine.
Failure to do so could lead to engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten ad-
ditionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill the engine with the recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and
install the oil filler cap securely.
See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section for drain and
refill capacity. The drain and refill capacity
depends on the oil temperature and drain time.
Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine the proper
amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operation
1. Install the engine undercover into positionas the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clips out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clips through the undercover into the holes in the frame, then push the
center of the clips in to lock the clips in
place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not to strip the bolts
or over-tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oil may cause skin cancer.
●
Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If
skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with
soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of the reach of
children.
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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays.........2-42
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..........8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control . .4-29
Clock ...................... .2-40
Closing the retractable hard top ........3-24
Clutch fluid ................... .8-12
Cockpit ...................... .2-2
Cold weather driving .............. .5-54
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .............. .4-56
Compact spare tire ............... .8-35
Console box .................. .2-45
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ....................... .4-4
Controls Control panel button .............4-2
INFINITI Controller .............. .4-4
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-7
Corrosion protection .............. .7-6
Cruise control .................. .5-19
Fixed speed cruise control
(on ICC system) .............. .5-38
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . .5-21
Cup holders .................. .2-43
Current fuel consumption ............2-24 D
Daytime running light system .........2-34
Defroster switch, Rear window and
outside mirror defroster switch .........2-31
Dimensions ................... .9-9
Distance to empty ............... .2-24
Door/trunk open warning ............2-19
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........2-16
Drive belt .................... .8-16
Drive positioner ................ .3-37
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-54
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-12
Driving with manual transmission .....5-16
Precautions
when starting and driving . . .5-2
DS (Drive Sport) mode ..............5-14
DVD player operation ............. .4-58
E
Economy, Fuel ................. .5-43
Elapsed time .................. .2-24
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........2-24
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .......6-3
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-20
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Break-in schedule ............. .5-42
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-7Checking engine oil level
...........8-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........2-6
Emergency engine shut off . . . .......5-9
Engine block heater .............5-55
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil .................. .8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator ......2-22
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-5
Engine serial number ............9-10
Engine specifications .............9-7
Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic Transmission models) .....2-18
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models) . . . . . . .2-19
If your vehicle overheats ..........6-16
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...........9-22
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) ..................... .2-36
Flat tire ...................... .6-2
Changing flat tire (with spare tire) .....6-8
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ............. .6-3
Flat towing ................... .9-19
Floor mat cleaning ................ .7-4
10-2