2012 INFINITI G37 maintenance

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]9-2 Technical and consumer information GUID-83DC73A1-0226-4579-85B6-0002CD56C740
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 gal 16-5/8 gal 76 See “ Fuel recommendation ” (P.9-4).
Engine oil (VQ37VHR)*1
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2*3
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30Drain and refill
With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
Engine oil (VQ25HR)*1
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 5 qt 4-1/8 qt 4.7
Without oil filter change 4-5/8 qt 3-7/8 qt 4.4
Cooling system (VQ37VHR)
Automatic transmission
model With reservoir 9 qt 7-1/2 qt 8.5
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalentReservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir 9-1/8 qt 7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Cooling system (VQ25HR)
AWD With reservoir 9-1/4 qt 7-3/4 qt 8.8
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
2WD With reservoir 8-3/4 qt 7-1/4 qt 8.3
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 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 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil — — — For 7A/T 2WD models:
API GL-5 Synthetic Gear Oil Viscosity SAE 75W-90*6
All other models:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity SAE
80W-90*5
Transfer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*7CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Power steering fluid (PSF)
Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “ 8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself ” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*8
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*9 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)*10
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
*1:
For additional information, see “ Engine oil ” (P.8-11) for changing engine oil.
*2: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at an INFINITI retailer.
*3: For additional information, see “ Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ” (P.9-6).
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32 8 F (0 8 C).
*6: See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
*7: Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.
*8: DEXRON TM
VI type ATF may also be used.
*9: Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI retailer.
*10: For additional information, see “ Vehicle identification ” (P.9-12) for air conditioner specification label.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]9-6 Technical and consumer informationlimited warranty.
. E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85%
fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that
region. STI0505
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION GUID-5DAF484B-5225-4882-BA4B-DB4830EFE0AF
Selecting the correct oil GUID-7E56B07C-FA31-476B-909A-6FD2C08A7626
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “ Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ” (P.9-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-
dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives GUID-11AD1E70-8EAE-4D70-880A-3AA3882862D5
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity GUID-6FE50DBA-A088-4DF7-B955-855B7BC409B7
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of this,
it is important that the engine oil viscosity
be selected based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter GUID-FFA0543F-C4EE-4AB0-A3D3-B35085A1CBFE
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.
Change intervals GUID-9DC392AF-E881-459C-941F-E42A7567649C
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or oil
and filter change intervals longer than
recommended could reduce engine life.
Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by the new INFINITI vehicle limited warran-
ties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not
have to change the oil before the first
recommended change interval. Oil and
filter change intervals depend upon how
you use your vehicle. Operation under the
following conditions may require more
frequent oil and filter changes.
. repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures,
. driving in dusty conditions,
. extensive idling,
. stop and go “ rush hour ” traffic,
Refer to the “ INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide ” for the maintenance sche-
dule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS GUID-A6645D62-AEB6-4D99-B362-51EC90BEBB5E
The air conditioning system in your
INFINITI vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, NISSAN A/C system oil Type S
or the exact equivalents. CAUTION The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the repla-
cement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth ’ s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth ’ s atmosphere, certain
governmental regulations require the re-
covery and recycling of any refrigerant
during automotive air conditioning system
service. Your INFINITI retailer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed
to recover and recycle your air conditioning
system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing
your air conditioning system.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]GUID-126FA212-7CA0-4A46-8098-F063BF60E060
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dynam-
ometers used by some states for emissions
testing), or similar equipment. Make sure
you inform test facility personnel that your
vehicle is equipped with AWD before it is
placed on a dynamometer. Using the
wrong test equipment may result in trans-
mission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ ready condition ” for
an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ ready condition ”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the “ ready condition ”
can be obtained by ordinary usage of the
vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is
repaired or the battery is disconnected,
the vehicle may be reset to a “ not ready
condition ” . Before taking the I/M test,
check the vehicle ’ s inspection/mainte-
nance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ not
ready ” . If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ ready ” .
Contact an INFINITI retailer to set the
“ ready condition ” or to prepare the vehicle
for testing. GUID-9C3875F5-7E59-4991-892A-95438AAA2114
This vehicle is equipped with an Event
Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how
a vehicle ’ s systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
. How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only
if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data
Technical and consumer information
9-27READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only) EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ..................................... 2-23
If your vehicle overheats ................................. 6-10
Starting the engine ......................................... 5-13
Entry/exit function ............................................... 3-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................. 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5-3
FF.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ................ 9-13
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ....... 2-39
Flat tire .................................................................. 6-2
Flat towing ........................................................... 9-23
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-5
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .................. 8-14
Brake and clutch fluid ..................................... 8-15
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-9
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-11
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-14
Window washer fluid ...................................... 8-16
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................... 4-57
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-39
Front passenger air bag and status light .............. 1-49 Front power seat adjustment .................................. 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .......................... 1-12
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Fuel economy .................................................. 5-45
Fuel economy information (display) ................. 4-11
Fuel octane rating ............................................. 9-4
Fuel recommendation ........................................ 9-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-23
Fuel-filler door ................................................ 3-23
Gauge ............................................................... 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ................................ 3-25
Fuses ................................................................... 8-24
Fusible links ........................................................ 8-24
GGarage door opener, HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver ........................................... 2-59
Gas cap ............................................................... 3-23
Gauge .................................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 2-9
Odometer .......................................................... 2-7
Speedometer .................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-26
General maintenance ...................................... 8-3, 8-4
Glove box ............................................................ 2-47
Golf bag stowing ................................................. 2-51 H Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth ®
(models with navigation system) .......................... 4-90
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth ®
(models without navigation system) ................... 4-100
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-39
Head restraints ...................................................... 1-9
Headlights
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-30
Headlight switch ............................................. 2-35
Xenon headlights ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats ....................................................... 2-40
Heater, Automatic climate control ........................ 4-31
HomeLink ®
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-59
Hood release ....................................................... 3-18
Hook, Coat hooks ................................................ 2-50
Horn .................................................................... 2-40
I Ignition switch
(Push-button) .................................................... 5-9
Manual transmission models .......................... 5-18
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-40
Indicator
Dot matrix display .......................................... 2-20
Lights ............................................................. 2-18
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ..................... 2-30
INFINITI voice recognition system ....................... 4-114
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]10-4 INFO button ........................................................... 4-9
Inside mirror ........................................................ 3-28
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ....................... 9-27
Instrument brightness control .............................. 2-38
Instrument panel ................................................... 2-4
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .................. 5-23
Preview function ............................................. 5-44
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ....................................................... 2-15
Intelligent Key ........................................................ 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ........... 2-22
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ......................... 2-22
Intelligent Key removal indicator .......................... 2-22
Intelligent Key system ............................................ 3-7
Battery replacement ........................................ 8-26
Key operating range .......................................... 3-8
Key operation ................................................. 3-10
Warning light .................................................. 2-15
Warning signals .............................................. 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ................................ 2-15
Interior light control switch .................................. 2-57
Interior light replacement ..................................... 8-30
Interior lights ....................................................... 2-56
Interior trunk lid release ...................................... 3-21
iPod ®
player operation ........................................ 4-75
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................... 1-25
JJump starting ......................................................... 6-8 KKeyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ....................................................... 3-14
Keys ...................................................................... 3-2
For Intelligent Key system ................................. 3-7
LLabels
Air bag warning labels .................................... 1-55
Air conditioner specification label ................... 9-14
Emission control information label .................. 9-13
Engine serial number ...................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........... 9-13
Tire and Loading information label ......... 8-34, 9-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................. 9-12
LATCH system ...................................................... 1-25
License plate, Installing front license plate .......... 9-15
Light
Air bag warning light ...................................... 1-55
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-28
Fog light switch .............................................. 2-39
Headlight switch ............................................. 2-35
Headlights bulb replacement .......................... 8-30
Indicator lights ............................................... 2-18
Interior light control switch ............................. 2-57
Interior lights .................................................. 2-56
Map lights ...................................................... 2-56
Replacement ................................................... 8-28
Trunk light ...................................................... 2-59
Vanity mirror lights ......................................... 2-58 Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................... 2-12
Xenon headlights ............................................ 2-34
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ...... 8-30
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ............................................ 9-20
Lock
Automatic door locks ........................................ 3-6
Door locks ........................................................ 3-4
Power door lock ................................................ 3-4
Trunk lid ......................................................... 3-18
Locking with mechanical key .................................. 3-4
Low fuel warning ................................................. 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light ............................ 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ........ 5-4
Low washer fluid warning .................................... 2-23
M Maintenance
Battery ............................................................ 8-17
General maintenance ................................ 8-3, 8-4
Indicators for maintenance .............................. 2-24
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 8-4
Maintenance precautions .................................. 8-6
Maintenance requirements ................................ 8-3
Outside the vehicle ........................................... 8-4
Seat belt maintenance .................................... 1-21
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .......................... 2-18
Map lights ........................................................... 2-56
Master warning light ............................................ 2-16

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ........ 3-33
Meter, Trip computer ............................................ 2-26
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-38
Mirror
Inside mirror ................................................... 3-28
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-29
Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-31
Monitor, Rearview monitor ................................... 4-23
Moonroof ............................................................. 2-55
NNew vehicle break-in ............................................ 5-45
No key warning .................................................... 2-22
OOdometer ............................................................... 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................... 5-7
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ................................ 8-11
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-11
Engine oil viscosity ........................................... 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ........................ 2-24
Operation, Indicators for operation ...................... 2-22
Outside air temperature ....................................... 2-27
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-29 Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner ’ s Manual/Service Manual
order information ................................................. 9-28
PPanic alarm ......................................................... 3-15
Parking
Brake break-in ................................................ 5-51
Parking brake operation .................................. 5-20
Parking brake release warning ........................ 2-23
Parking on hills .............................................. 5-47
Personal lights ..................................................... 2-57
Phone
Bluetooth ®
hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-90
Bluetooth ®
hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-100
Car phone or CB radio .................................... 4-89
Power
Front seat adjustment ....................................... 1-3
Power door lock ................................................ 3-4
Power outlet ................................................... 2-43
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-14
Power steering system .................................... 5-50
Power windows ............................................... 2-52
Precautions
Audio operation .............................................. 4-41
Braking precautions ........................................ 5-51
Child restraints ............................................... 1-23
Cruise control ................................................. 5-21
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-6 Seat belt usage .............................................. 1-14
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-41
When starting and driving ................................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts ............................................. 1-16
Predictive course line settings ............................. 4-29
Preview function .................................................. 5-52
Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system) .................................................... 5-44
Preview Function warning light ............................. 2-16
Push starting ....................................................... 6-10
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) .......................................... 2-22
Push-button ignition switch .......................... 5-9, 5-10
R Radio ................................................................... 4-41
Car phone or CB radio .................................... 4-89
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...................................................... 4-57
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ........................... 2-33
Rapid air pressure loss .......................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ............................................................. 9-27
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ............ 3-6
Rear seats ............................................................. 1-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-34
Rearview monitor ................................................. 4-23
Recorders, Event data .......................................... 9-27
Registering your vehicle in another country ......... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................... 3-14
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