2011 INFINITI G clutch

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 ................ 8-7
VQ25HR/VQ37VHR engine ....................... 8-7
Engine cooling system ............................. 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Engine oil ........................................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ......................8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ..................8-10
Automatic transmission fluid ......................8-12
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ............................ 8-13
Brake fluid ................................... 8-13
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ....................8-13
Window washer fluid ............................. 8-14Battery
.......................................... 8-14
Coupe ........................................ 8-14
Sedan and coupe ............................. 8-15
Jump starting ................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system ...................8-16
Drive belts ....................................... 8-17
Spark plugs ..................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-18
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Cleaning ...................................... 8-19
Replacing ..................................... 8-20
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-21
Brake pad wear warning ....................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-21
Passenger compartment ....................... 8-23
Intelligent Key

battery replacement ................8-24

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

CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning . . . .4-81
Center multi-function control panel.......4-2
Child restraints ................. .1-21
Booster seats ................ .1-36
Installation using LATCH ...........1-26
Installation using the seat belts ......1-30
LATCH system ................ .1-23
Precautions on child restraints .......1-21
Top tether strap .............. .1-25
Child safety ................... .1-15
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ............. .2-17
Seat belt warning light and chime .....2-14
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .........2-41
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...........8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control . .4-28
Clock ...................... .2-39
Clutch fluid ................... .8-13
Coat hooks ................... .2-47
Cockpit ...................... .2-2
Cold weather driving .............. .5-56
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .............. .4-57
Compact spare tire .............. .8-42
Compass ..................... .2-7
Console box .................. .2-44
Controller, Center multi-function control
panel ....................... .4-4
Controls Control panel button .............4-2
INFINITI Controller .............. .4-4
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2Changing engine coolant
...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Corrosion protection .............. .7-6
Cruise control .................. .5-19
Fixed speed cruise control
(on ICC

system) .............. .5-40
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system . . .5-22
Cup holders .................. .2-42
Current fuel consumption ............2-24
D
Daytime running light system .........2-34
Defroster switch, Rear window and
outside mirror defroster switch .........2-31
Dimensions ................... .9-11
Distance to empty ............... .2-25
Door/trunk open warning ............2-21
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........2-18
Drive belts ................... .8-17
Drive positioner ................ .3-29
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ............5-44
Cold weather driving .............5-56
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 ............. .4-59
E
Economy, Fuel ................. .5-44
Elapsed time .................. .2-24
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........2-24Emission control information label . .
.....9-14
Emission control system warranty .......9-24
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Break-in schedule ............. .5-43
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .......8-10
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Coolant temperature gauge .........2-6
Emergency engine shut off .........5-10
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-7
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engine oil.................. .8-9
Engine

oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ......2-22
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-6
Engine serial number ............9-13
Engine specifications .............9-8
Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic Transmission models) .....2-20
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ............2-21
If your vehicle overheats ..........6-10
Starting the engine ............. .5-11
Entry/exit function ............... .3-29
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...........9-26
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .........5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . .9-13
10-2

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