2012 INFINITI FX engine coolant

SIC3825
1. Tachometer (P.2-7)
2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-12)
3. Speedometer (P.2-6)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge(P.2-8)
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer
(P.2-21)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
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METERS AND GAUGES

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SDI2262
VQ35HR ENGINE1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-25)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
7. Window washer fluid reservoir
(P.8-16)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
9. Air cleaner (P.8-21) 10. Drive belts (P.8-19)
11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

SDI2264
VK50VE ENGINE1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-25)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)
4. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-16)
7. Window washer fluid reservoir
(P.8-16)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
9. Air cleaner (P.8-21) 10. Drive belt location (P.8-19)
11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-6
Tachometer...................................................... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-8
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ...... 2-9
Compass (if so equipped) .................................... 2-9 Zone variation change procedure ................... 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-12 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-12
Warning lights ............................................... 2-13
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-18
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-21
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ........................ 2-21 Indicators for operation ................................. 2-24
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-26
Trip computer ................................................ 2-28
Security systems ............................................... 2-30 Vehicle security system ................................. 2-30
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ............... 2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................. 2-33 Windshield wiper and washer operation ........ 2-34 Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) ............................................... 2-34
Rear window wiper and washer operation.... 2-36
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-36 Xenon headlights......................................... 2-36Headlight switch .......................................... 2-37
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-42
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-42
Horn ................................................................. 2-43
Heated Seats (if so equipped) ........................... 2-43
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .......... 2-45
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......... 2-46
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-46 Continuous damping control mode select switch
(if so equipped) ................................................ 2-47 Auto mode................................................... 2-47Sport mode ................................................. 2-47
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off switch (if
so equipped)..................................................... 2-47 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch .......... 2-48
Clock................................................................. 2-48 Adjusting the time ....................................... 2-48>

2-6Instruments and controls
SIC3825
1. Tachometer
2. Warning/Indicator lights
3. Speedometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/Odometer/twin trip odometer 6. Fuel gauge
The needle indicators in the speedometer,
tachometer, engine coolant temperature
gauge and fuel gauge may move slightly
after the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position. This is not a malfunction.
SIC4277
Speedometer
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
METERS AND GAUGES

2-8Instruments and controls
SIC3255
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone
*1shown in the
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving
conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible and let the engine idle. If the
engine is overheated, continued operation
of the vehicle may seriously damage the
engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-
11) for immediate action required.
SIC3256
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning, acceleration, or going up
or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “E”(Empty).
The low fuel warning
appears on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display when the
fuel level in the tank is getting low. Refuel

SAA2734
Ion control:
This unit generates highly concentrated
Plasmacluster
®ions into the air blown
from the ventilators and reduces odors
absorbed into the interior trim.
The high-density Plasmacluster
®ions gen-
erated in the air conditioner’s air stream
not only suppress airborne bacteria and
reduce the adherence of odors to the
interior trim, but also have a proven skin
moisture preserving effect.
When the air conditioner is turned on, the
system generates Plasmacluster
®ions
automatically. The amount of Plasmacluster
®ions in-
creases according to the amount of air
flow. When the air flow is high, “
”is
displayed on the screen and when the air
flow is low, the indication in the screen
changes to “
”.
Plasmacluster®and Plasmacluster®ion
are registered trademarks of Sharp Cor-
poration.
Outside odor and exhaust gas detection
sensor:
This vehicle is equipped with an outside
odor and exhaust gas detection sensor.
When the automatic intake air control is
ON, the sensor detects odors and exhaust
gases, and then the system automatically
changes from the outside air circulation
mode to the recirculation mode.
When the intake air control button is
pushed under the following conditions,
the indicator light on the “
”side will
illuminate and the outside odor and
exhaust gas detection sensor will turn on.
. The air flow control is not in the front
defroster mode (the indicator light on
the “
”front defroster button is
turned off). .
The outside temperature is about 328F
(08C) or more.
. The outside odor and exhaust gas
detection sensor detects industrial
odors such as pulp or chemicals, and
exhaust gases such as gasoline or
diesel.
When the automatic intake air control is
ON, for the first 5 minutes, the recircula-
tion mode is selected to prevent dust, dirt
and pollen from entering the vehicle and
cleans the air inside of the vehicle with
positive and negative ions that are emitted
from the ventilator.
After the 5 minutes, the sensor detects
outside odors and exhaust gases and
automatically alternates between the re-
circulation mode and outside air circula-
tion mode.
OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate.
This is not a malfunction. After the coolant
temperature warms up, air will flow nor-
mally from the foot outlets.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-47

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
(if so equipped) ................................................. 5-67Precautions on FCW system ........................... 5-68
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if
so equipped) ..................................................... 5-70 Precautions on IBA system ............................ 5-71
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-74
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-74
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) .............. 5-75
Parking/parking on hills .................................... 5-76
Power steering................................................... 5-77
Continuous damping control (if so equipped)..... 5-77
Brake system..................................................... 5-78 Braking precautions ...................................... 5-78
European design brake pads (if
so equipped) ................................................. 5-78
Parking brake break-in .................................. 5-79 Brake assist ...................................................... 5-79
Brake assist................................................. 5-79Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control
system equipped models) ............................ 5-79
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-82
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............. 5-83
Rear active steer system (if so equipped) .......... 5-85
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-85
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................... 5-85
Antifreeze .................................................... 5-85
Battery......................................................... 5-85
Draining of coolant water............................. 5-85
Tire equipment ............................................ 5-86
Special winter equipment ............................ 5-86
Driving on snow or ice ................................. 5-86
Engine block heater (if so equipped)............ 5-87