.If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a
methanol blend, is used, it should
contain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in INFINITI
vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems
such as engine stalling or hard hot starting
are experienced after using oxygenate-
blend fuels, immediately change to a
non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low
blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately
85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-
85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of
any aftermarket fuel additives (Example:
fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are
sold commercially. Many of these additives
intended for gum, varnish or deposit
removal may contain active solvent or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to
the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have an INFINITI retailer
correct the condition. Failure to correct the
condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This in
turn may cause excessive fuel consumption
or damage to the engine. If any of the
above symptoms are encountered, have
your vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer
or other competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.CAUTION
.
Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-
85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a vehicle not
specifically designed for E-85 fuel can
damage fuel system components and is
not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle
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DIMENSIONS
in (mm)
Sedan: Overall length (with front
license plate) 188.1 (4,779)
189.0 (4,800)*10
Overall length (without
front license plate) 187.9 (4,773)
189.0 (4,800)*10
Overall width 69.8 (1,773)
Overall height 57.2 (1,453)*1*2
57.8 (1,468)*4
Front tread 59.8 (1,520)
Rear tread 59.8 (1,520)*2
60.2 (1,530)*1*3*4
Wheelbase 112.2 (2,850)
Coupe: Overall length (with front
license plate) 183.2 (4,653)*8
183.8 (4,669)*9
185.2 (4,705)*11
Overall length (without
front license plate) 183.1 (4,650)*8
183.7 (4,665)*9
185.0 (4,700)*11
Overall width 71.8 (1,823)
Overall height 54.8 (1,390)*5
54.9 (1,393)*6
55.4 (1,406)*7
Front tread 60.8 (1,545)
Rear tread 61.4 (1,560)
Wheelbase 112.2 (2,850)
*1: Sedan/Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)/17-in
tire models
*2: Sedan/Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)/18-in tire models (FR: 225/50R18, RR:
245/45R18)
*3: Sedan/Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)/18-in tire models (FR, RR: 225/50R18)
*4: Sedan/All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
*5: Coupe/Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)/18-in tire models
*6: Coupe/Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)/19-in tire models
*7: Coupe/All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
*8: Coupe/Standard models
*9: Coupe/Sports models
*10: Sedan/Aerodynamic Package models
*11: C oupe/INFINITI Performance Line,
Aerodynamic Package models If you plan to travel in another country,
you should first find out if the fuel
available is suitable for your vehicle’
s
engine.
Using fuel with too low an octane rating
may cause engine damage. All gasoline
vehicles must be operated with unleaded
gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your
vehicle to areas where appropriate fuel is
not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify
the vehicle to meet local laws and regula-
tions.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications
may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, trans-
portation, and registration are the respon-
sibility of the user. INFINITI is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
Technical and consumer information9-11
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR
VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.
Your INFINITI is covered by the following
emission warranties.
For US:
.Emission Defects Warranty
. Emissions Performance Warranty (See
Warranty Information Booklet for de-
tails.)
For Canada:
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found
with other vehicle warranties in your
Warranty Information Booklet (Warranty
and Roadside Assistance Information (Ca-
nada only)) that comes with your INFINITI. If
you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet (Warranty and Roadside Assis-
tance Information (Canada only)), or it
has become lost, you may obtain a
replacement by writing to:
. INFINITI Division
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
. Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
Technical and consumer information9-25
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
