2011 INFINITI G brake fluid

restraints move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if so equipped) hold securely in all
latched positions.
Steering wheel:Check for changes in the steer-
ing conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
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 washer 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 fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure that no belt is
frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level spot 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 when the fluid is cold, 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.
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself

When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care to
prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or
damage to the vehicle. The following are gen-
eral precautions which should be closely ob-
served.
WARNING
●Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brake securely and block the wheels
to prevent the vehicle from moving. For
manual transmission models, move the shift
lever to N (Neutral). For automatic transmis-
sion models, move the selector lever to P
(Park).
● Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or
LOCK position when performing any parts
replacement or repairs.
● Never connect or disconnect the battery or
any transistorized component while the ig-
nition switch is in the ON position.
● Never leave the engine or automatic trans-
mission related component harnesses dis-
connected while the ignition switch is in the
ON position. ●
If you must work with the engine running,
keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from moving fans, belts and any other
moving parts.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any loose
clothing and remove any jewelry, such as
rings, watches, etc. before working on your
vehicle.
● Always wear eye protection whenever you
work on your vehicle.
● If you must run the engine in an enclosed
space such as a garage, be sure there is
proper ventilation for exhaust gases to
escape.
● Never get under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported only by a jack. If it is necessary to
work under the vehicle, support it with
safety stands.
● Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from fuel tank and the battery. ●
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
engine cooling fan. It may come on at any
time without warning, even if the ignition
key is in the OFF position and the engine is
not running. To avoid injury, always discon-
nect the negative battery cable before work-
ing near the fan.
● The fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced
by an INFINITI retailer because the fuel lines
are under high pressure even when the en-
gine is off.
CAUTION
●Do not work under the hood while the engine
is hot. Turn the engine off and wait until it
cools down.
● Avoid direct contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine oil,
coolant, and/or other vehicle fluids can dam-
age the environment. Always conform to lo-
cal regulations for disposal of vehicle fluid.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5

VQ25HR/VQ37VHR ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir5. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmis-
sion models)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Air cleaner
9. Radiator filler cap 10. Drive belts
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Engine oil dipstick (for VQ37VHR engine
model)
13. Engine oil dipstick (for VQ25HR engine model)
SDI2709
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7

For further brake and clutch fluid information,
see “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
WARNING
●Use only new fluid from a sealed container.
Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may dam-
age the brake system. The use of improper
fluids can damage the brake system and af-
fect the vehicle’s stopping ability.
● Clean the filler cap before removing.
● Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out of
the reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces. This
will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, wash
the surface with water.
BRAKE FLUID
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid
is below the MIN line
2or the brake warning
light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3fluid
up to the MAX line
1. If fluid must be added
frequently, the system should be checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
CLUTCH FLUID (if so equipped)
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid
level is below the MIN line
1, add Genuine
NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equiva-
lent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line
2. If fluid
must be added frequently, the system should
be checked by an INFINITI retailer.
SDI2025SDI1906A
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13

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*2
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt4-3/8 qt 4.9 •Engine oil with API Certification Mark*1*3
•Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt4 qt 4.6
Cooling system (VQ37VHR) Automatic transmission
model With reservoir
9 qt7-1/2 qt 8.5 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equiva-
lent
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Manual transmission
model With reservoir
9-1/8 qt7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Cooling system (VQ25HR) AWD With reservoir9-1/4 qt7-3/4 qt 8.8
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
2WD With reservoir8-3/4 qt7-1/4 qt 8.3
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Manual transmission gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85*5
Differential gear oil ——— For 7A/T 2WD models:
API GL-5 Synthetic Gear Oil Viscosity SAE 75W-90*7All other models:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5,
Viscosity SAE 80W-90*6
Transfer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*8
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the in-
structions in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*9
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*10 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease Without limited slip differential ———
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
With limited slip differential ———
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a)*11
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
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-53
Advanced air bag system ............1-46
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..........1-46
Front passenger air bag and status
light ..................... .1-47
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-50
Air bag warning labels .............1-53
Air bag warning light ...........1-53, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-37
Air conditioner specification label .....9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ......4-37, 9-7
Automatic climate control .........4-28
In-cabin microfilter .............4-37
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ............... .2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...........5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) driving safety
precautions ................... .5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............. .5-44
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ......2-11
Antenna .................... .4-83
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-53Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light
....................... .2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ...........7-4
Armrest ..................... .1-12
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and
ashtrays) .................... .2-41
Audible reminders ............... .2-17
Audio operation precautions .........4-38
Audio system ................. .4-38
Steering wheel audio controls .......4-82
Autolight system ............... .2-33
Automatic Automatic adjusting function (front
windows) .................. .2-51
Automatic climate

control ......4-29, 4-31
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-12
Climate control .............. .4-28
Door locks .................. .3-5
Drive positioner .............. .3-29
Driving with automatic transmission . . .5-12
Moonroof .................. .2-51
Seat positioner .............. .3-29
Average fuel consumption and speed . . . .2-24
Avoiding collision and rollover .........5-5
B
Battery ..................... .8-14
Battery saver system ............2-34
Intelligent Key ............... .8-24Variable voltage control system
......8-16
Before starting the engine ...........5-11
Belts (See drive belts) .............8-17
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) . . . . . . .4-84
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .....4-95
Bluetooth streaming audio ..........4-66
Booster seats ................. .1-36
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . . . .5-53
Brake and clutch fluid ...........8-13
Brake fluid ................. .8-13
Brake system ............... .5-49
Parking brake operation ..........5-18
Warning light ................ .2-11
Break-in schedule ............... .5-43
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...........4-7
Instrument panel ............. .2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-10
Bulb replacement ............... .8-26
C
Cabin air filter ................. .4-37
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................. .9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-84
Card holder .................. .2-46
Cargo

net retainers .............. .2-48
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . .5-2

FilterAir cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ..................... .2-36
Flat tire ...................... .6-2
Flat towing ................... .9-22
Floor mat cleaning ................ .7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ............8-13
Brake fluid ................. .8-13
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Engine coolant ................ .8-8
Engine oil .................. .8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Window washer fluid ............8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ...................... .4-54
Fog light switch ................ .2-36
Front passenger air bag and status light . . .1-47
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ........1-11
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Fuel economy ................ .5-44
Fuel economy information (display) .....4-9
Fuel octane rating .............. .9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Fuel-filler cap ................ .3-22
Fuel-filler door ............... .3-22
Gauge ..................... .2-7
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ..........3-24Fuses
...................... .8-21
Fusible links .................. .8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ................... .2-55
Gascap..................... .3-22
Gauge ....................... .2-4
Engine coolant

temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge .................. .2-7
Odometer ................... .2-5
Speedometer ................. .2-5
Tachometer ................. .2-6
Trip computer ............... .2-24
General maintenance .............. .8-2
Glove box .................... .2-44
Golf bag stowing ................ .2-47
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(models with navigation system) ........4-84
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
(models without navigation system) ......4-95
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-36
Head restraints .................. .1-9
Headlights Bulb replacement ............. .8-28
Headlight switch .............. .2-32
Xenon headlights ............. .2-32
Heated seats .................. .2-37
Heater, Automatic climate control .......4-28
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-55
Hood release .................. .3-17Hook, Coat hooks
............... .2-47
Horn ....................... .2-37
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................ .5-8
Manual transmission models . . . . . . . .5-16
Immobilizer system .............. .2-28
In-cabin microfilter ............... .4-37
Indicator Dot matrix display ............. .2-18
Lights .................... .2-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ......2-28
INFINITI voice recognition system .......4-108
INFO button ................... .4-7
Inside

mirror .................. .3-26
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......9-25
Instrument brightness control .........2-35
Instrument panel ................ .2-3
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .....5-22
Preview function .............. .5-43
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................. .2-12
Intelligent Key .................. .3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator . .2-21
Intelligent Key insertion indicator .......2-20
Intelligent Key removal indicator ........2-20
Intelligent Key system ..............3-6
Battery replacement .............8-24
Key operating range .............3-8
Key operation ................ .3-9
Warning light ................ .2-13
Warning signals .............. .3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ..........2-13
10-3

Oil filter replacement indicator.......2-22
Operation, Indicators for operation ......2-20
Outside air temperature .............2-25
Outside mirrors ................. .3-27
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ......6-10
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................... .9-26
P
Panic alarm ................... .3-15
Parking Brake break-in ............... .5-50
Parking brake operation ...........5-18
Parking brake release warning .......2-21
Parking on hills .............. .5-46
Personal lights ................. .2-53
Phone Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ......4-84
Bluetooth hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) . . . .4-95
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-84
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-3
Power door lock ............... .3-4
Power outlet ................ .2-40
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-49
Power windows .............. .2-48
Pre-crash seat belts .............. .1-16
Precautions Audio operation .............. .4-38
Braking precautions .............5-49
Child restraints ............... .1-21Cruise control
................ .5-19
Maintenance ................. .8-5
Seat belt usage ............... .1-13
Supplemental restraint system .......1-40
When starting and driving ..........5-2
Preview function ................ .5-50
Preview function

(for Intelligent cruise
control system) ................. .5-43
Preview Function warning light .........2-14
Push starting .................. .6-10
Push warning (Automatic Transmission
models) ..................... .2-20
Push-button ignition switch .........5-8, 5-9
R
Radio ...................... .4-38
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-84
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................. .4-54
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........2-30
Rapid air pressure loss ..............5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test (US only) .............. .9-25
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock. . .3-6
Rear seats .................... .1-7
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ...................... .2-31
Rearview monitor ................ .4-21
Recorders, Event data ............. .9-26
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-12
Remote keyless entry system ..........3-14
Reporting safety defects ............9-24
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Rollover ...................... .5-5Roof, Moonroof
................. .2-52
S
Safety, Child seat belts .............1-15
Satellite radio operation .............4-55
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Front seats .................. .1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................. .1-15
Infants .................... .1-16
Injured persons ............... .1-16
Larger children ............... .1-16
Pre-crash seat belts .............1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-13
Pregnant women .............. .1-16
Seat belt cleaning ...............7-5
Seat belt

extenders .............1-20
Seat belt maintenance ............1-20
Seat belt warning light and chime .....2-14
Seat belts .................. .1-13
Seat belts with pretensioners . . . .....1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-19
Small children ................ .1-16
Three-point type .............. .1-17
Seat synchronization function .........3-30
Seat(s) Driver-side memory .............3-29
Heated seats ................ .2-37
Seats ..................... .1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system . . .2-27
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............. .2-28
Selector lever, Shift lock release . . ......5-16
10-5