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5-98Starting and driving
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before
inserting it into the key hole or use the
Intelligent Key system.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F
(0 8C), check antifreeze to assure proper
winter protection. For additional informa-
tion, see “Engine cooling system” in the
“ 8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”sec-
tion.
12-VOLT BATTERY
If the 12-volt battery is not fully charged
during extremely cold weather conditions,
the 12-volt battery fluid may freeze and
damage the 12-volt battery. To maintain
maximum efficiency, the 12-volt battery
should be checked regularly. For additional
information, see “12-volt battery ”in the
“ 8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”sec-
tion.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, in-
cluding the engine block. Refill before
operating the vehicle. For details, see
“ Engine cooling system” in the“8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself ”section and
“ Inverter cooling system” in the“8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself ”section.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry pave-
ment. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your
vehicle on snowy or icy roads, INFINITI
recommends the use of MUD & SNOW or
ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Consult an INFINITI retailer for the tire
type, size, speed rating and availability
information.
For additional traction on icy roads,
studded tires may be used. However, some
U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohi-
bit their use. Check local, state and
provincial laws before installing studded
tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
Tire chains may be used. For details, see
“
Tire chains ”in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself ”section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to
remove ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under
the jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snowdrifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
. Wet ice (328 F, 08C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip ”under
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
5-98Starting and driving
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before
inserting it into the key hole or use the
Intelligent Key system.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 32 8F
(0 8C), check antifreeze to assure proper
winter protection. For additional informa-
tion, see “Engine cooling system” in the
“ 8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”sec-
tion.
12-VOLT BATTERY
If the 12-volt battery is not fully charged
during extremely cold weather conditions,
the 12-volt battery fluid may freeze and
damage the 12-volt battery. To maintain
maximum efficiency, the 12-volt battery
should be checked regularly. For additional
information, see “12-volt battery ”in the
“ 8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself ”sec-
tion.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, in-
cluding the engine block. Refill before
operating the vehicle. For details, see
“ Engine cooling system” in the“8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself ”section and
“ Inverter cooling system” in the“8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself ”section.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry pave-
ment. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your
vehicle on snowy or icy roads, INFINITI
recommends the use of MUD & SNOW or
ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Consult an INFINITI retailer for the tire
type, size, speed rating and availability
information.
For additional traction on icy roads,
studded tires may be used. However, some
U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohi-
bit their use. Check local, state and
provincial laws before installing studded
tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
Tire chains may be used. For details, see
“
Tire chains ”in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself ”section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to
remove ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under
the jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snowdrifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
. Wet ice (328 F, 08C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip ”under
COLD WEATHER DRIVING

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During the normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle, general maintenance should
be performed regularly as prescribed in
this section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations or smell, be sure to
check for the cause or have an INFINITI
retailer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify an INFINITI retailer if you
think that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or mainte-
nance work, see“Maintenance precau-
tions ”later in this section.
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this
section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that all
doors and the engine hood, operate
properly. Also ensure that all latches lock
securely. Lubricate hinges, latches, latch
pins, rollers and links if necessary. Make
sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrication
frequently.
Lights*:
Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and
other lights are all operating properly and
installed securely. Also check headlight
aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). If your
vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be
rotated.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in
all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefully for
damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires are replaced due to
wear or age.
Tire, wheel alignment and balance:
If the
vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear,
there may be a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information ”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information ”(Canada)
in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-
let.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at
least every six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield
repaired by a qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing periodic maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
During the normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle, general maintenance should
be performed regularly as prescribed in
this section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations or smell, be sure to
check for the cause or have an INFINITI
retailer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify an INFINITI retailer if you
think that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or mainte-
nance work, see “Maintenance precau-
tions ”later in this section.
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this
section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that all
doors and the engine hood, operate
properly. Also ensure that all latches lock
securely. Lubricate hinges, latches, latch
pins, rollers and links if necessary. Make
sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrication
frequently.
Lights*:
Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and
other lights are all operating properly and
installed securely. Also check headlight
aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). If your
vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be
rotated.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in
all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefully for
damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires are replaced due to
wear or age.
Tire, wheel alignment and balance:
If the
vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear,
there may be a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information ”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information ”(Canada)
in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-
let.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at
least every six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield
repaired by a qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing periodic maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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Underbody cleaning ............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-16
USB memory operation ..................................... 4-68
V
Vanity mirror ..................................................... 3-27
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-63
VehicleDimensions .................................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ............................ 9-8
Loading information ..................................... 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 6-15
Security system ........................................... 2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-47
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .......... 5-95
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ............................................... 2-16
Vehicle information and settings (display) .... 4-10
Ventilators ........................................................ 4-33
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ................................................ 4-105
Voice command (INFINITI voice
recognition system) ............................. 4-120, 4-129
Voice recognition Alternate command mode .......................... 4-126
Standard mode .......................................... 4-113
Voice recognition system ................................ 4-113 VQ35HR engine ................................................... 8-7
W
Warning
Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 2-42
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-21
Lights .......................................................... 2-10
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .............................. 5-4, 6-2, 8-31
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-9
Warning labels Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-51
Warning light
Air bag warning light ......................... 1-51, 2-16
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ............................................... 2-10
Brake system warning light (yellow) ............. 2-11
Brake warning light (red) ............................. 2-11
Lane departure warning light ....................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-14
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Warning lights .................................................. 2-10
Warranty
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-17
Washer switch
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-34
Washing ............................................................. 7-2
Waxing ............................................................... 7-2
Welcome light ................................................... 2-60 Wheel/tire size ................................................... 9-8
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-31
Care of wheels ............................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-17
Window(s) Cleaning ........................................................ 7-3
Power windows ............................................ 2-55
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................ 2-34
Wiper
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................... 2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-34
Wiper blades ............................................... 8-21
X
Xenon headlights .............................................. 2-36
10-9
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-16
USB memory operation ..................................... 4-68
V
Vanity mirror ..................................................... 3-27
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-63
VehicleDimensions .................................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ............................ 9-8
Loading information ..................................... 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 6-15
Security system ........................................... 2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-47
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .......... 5-95
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ............................................... 2-16
Vehicle information and settings (display) .... 4-10
Ventilators ........................................................ 4-33
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ................................................ 4-105
Voice command (INFINITI voice
recognition system) ............................. 4-120, 4-129
Voice recognition Alternate command mode .......................... 4-126
Standard mode .......................................... 4-113
Voice recognition system ................................ 4-113 VQ35HR engine ................................................... 8-7
W
Warning
Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 2-42
Lane departure warning (LDW) system ......... 5-21
Lights .......................................................... 2-10
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .............................. 5-4, 6-2, 8-31
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-9
Warning labels Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-51
Warning light
Air bag warning light ......................... 1-51, 2-16
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ............................................... 2-10
Brake system warning light (yellow) ............. 2-11
Brake warning light (red) ............................. 2-11
Lane departure warning light ....................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-14
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Warning lights .................................................. 2-10
Warranty
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-17
Washer switch
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-34
Washing ............................................................. 7-2
Waxing ............................................................... 7-2
Welcome light ................................................... 2-60 Wheel/tire size ................................................... 9-8
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-31
Care of wheels ............................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-17
Window(s) Cleaning ........................................................ 7-3
Power windows ............................................ 2-55
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................ 2-34
Wiper
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ................... 2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-34
Wiper blades ............................................... 8-21
X
Xenon headlights .............................................. 2-36
10-9