2012 INFINITI M window

.Wax your vehicle only after a thorough
washing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax.
. Do not use a wax containing any
abrasives, cutting compounds or clea-
ners that may damage the vehicle
finish.
Machine compound or aggressive polish-
ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish
may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting
damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are available at an INFINITI
retailer or any automotive accessory
stores.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter,
the underbody must be cleaned regularly.
This will prevent dirt and salt from building
up and causing the acceleration of corro-
sion on the underbody and suspension.
Before the winter period and again in the
spring, the underseal must be checked
and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and
dust film from the glass surfaces. It is
normal for glass to become coated with a
film after the vehicle is parked in the hot
sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will
easily remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the windows,
do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive
cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant clea-
ners. They could damage the electrical
conductors, radio antenna elements or rear
window defroster elements.
WHEELS
Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
. Clean the inner side of the wheels when
the wheel is changed or the underside
of the vehicle is washed.
. Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents
or corrosion. Such damage may cause
loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire
bead. .
INFINITI recommends that the road
wheels be waxed to protect against
road salt in areas where it is used
during winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in
a mild soap solution, especially during
winter months in areas where road salt is
used. Salt could discolor the wheels if not
removed.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid stain-
ing or discoloring the wheels:
. Do not use a cleaner that uses strong
acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
Appearance and care7-3

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement .................................... 8-2Scheduled maintenance .................................. 8-2
General maintenance....................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ........................................... 8-3 Explanation of maintenance items ................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................... 8-7 VK56VD engine ............................................... 8-7
VQ37VHR engine ............................................. 8-9
Engine cooling system ....................................... 8-11 Checking engine coolant level ....................... 8-12
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-12
Engine oil .......................................................... 8-13 Checking engine oil level............................... 8-13
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-13
Automatic transmission fluid ............................. 8-16
Power steering fluid........................................... 8-16
Brake fluid......................................................... 8-17 Brake fluid .................................................... 8-17
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-18
Battery .............................................................. 8-19 Jump starting ................................................ 8-20
Variable voltage control system ......................... 8-20 Drive belts ........................................................ 8-21
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-21
Replacing spark plugs ................................. 8-22
Air cleaner ........................................................ 8-22
Windshield wiper blades ................................... 8-24 Cleaning ...................................................... 8-24
Replacing..................................................... 8-24
Brakes .............................................................. 8-25 Self-adjusting brakes ................................... 8-25
Brake pad wear warning .............................. 8-25
Fuses ................................................................ 8-26 Engine compartment .................................... 8-26
Passenger compartment............................... 8-28
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................... 8-29
Lights................................................................ 8-31 Headlights ................................................... 8-31
Exterior and interior lights ........................... 8-32
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-34 Tire pressure ............................................... 8-34
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-38
Types of tires............................................... 8-40
Tire chains ................................................... 8-41
Changing wheels and tires........................... 8-41

8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2538
1. Battery
2. Fuse/fusible link holder
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Drive belts
12. Fuse/fusible link holder

8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2537
1. Battery
2. Fuse/fusible link holder
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Drive belts
12. Fuse/fusible link holder

8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2544
WARNING
Antifreeze is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out
of the reach of children.
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir
periodically. Add window washer fluid
when the low window washer fluid warning
appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir,
lift the cap off the reservoir tank and pour
the window washer fluid into the tankopening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for
better cleaning. In the winter season, add a
windshield washer antifreeze. Follow the
manufacturer
’s instructions for the mixture
ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when
driving conditions require an increased
amount of window washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent.
CAUTION
. Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution. This
may result in damage to the paint.
. Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer ’srecom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
WINDOW WASHER FLUID

9-2Technical and consumer information
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 20-1/8 gal16-3/4 gal 76 See“Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil*2
Drain and refill
With oil filter change VQ37VHR
5-1/8 qt4-3/8 qt 4.9
.Engine oil with API Certification Mark*1*10
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
VK56VD (2WD) 6-3/8 qt
5-1/4 qt6.0
(AWD) 6-1/2 qt 5-3/8 qt6.1
Without oil filter change VQ37VHR
4-7/8 qt4.0 qt 4.6
VK56VD (2WD) 6.0 qt 5.0 qt5.7
(AWD) 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt5.8
Cooling system
With reservoir VQ37VHR
8-7/8 qt7-3/8 qt 8.4
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
VK56VD
11-1/2 qt9-5/8 qt 10.9
Reservoir VQ37VHR
7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
VK56VD 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ———Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*3
Differential gear oil ———Front:
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE
80W-90*4
Rear:
API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*5
Transfer fluid ———Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*6
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*7
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*8 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)*9
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

10-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-86
Center multi-function control panel ..................... 4-4
Check tire pressure warning .............................. 2-23
Child restraints ................................................. 1-21LATCH system .............................................. 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ..................... 1-21
Child safety ...................................................... 1-19
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ........................... 2-47
Circuit breaker
Fusible link .................................................. 8-27
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-33
Clock ................................................................ 2-46
Coat hooks ....................................................... 2-52
Cockpit ........................................................ 0-6, 2-3
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-101
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-64
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-44
Console box ...................................................... 2-50
Controller
Center multi-function control panel ................ 4-6
Controls
Control panel button ...................................... 4-4
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-6 Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ............................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-12
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................... 5-45
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-65
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-47
Cruise indicator ................................................ 2-23
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-48
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-27
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-37
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-34
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10
Display cleaning ................................................. 4-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ..................................................... 4-4
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ................ 5-69
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator ................................................ 2-24
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light .................................................... 2-12
Distance to empty ............................................. 2-27
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-20
Drive belts ........................................................ 8-21
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-28 Driving
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-101
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-65
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-17
ECO mode ......................................................... 5-20
ECO pedal system ............................................. 5-20
Economy Fuel ............................................................. 5-90
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-27
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-27
Emission control information label .................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-20
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-90
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................. 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-13
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-12
Engine block heater ................................... 5-102
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................. 8-11
Engine oil .................................................... 8-13

Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-25
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-6
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ................... 2-22
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-11
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................... 2-8
Entry/exit function
Automatic drive positioner ........................... 3-28
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-23
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-22
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) .... 2-40
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-2
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-19
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5
Floor mat positioning aid .................................... 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-16
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-17
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................. 8-11
Engine oil .................................................... 8-13 Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-16
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-18
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-61
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-39
Forest Air
TM....................................................... 4-42
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system ........... 5-82
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-46
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ......................... 1-7
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................... 5-90
Fuel economy information (display) .............. 4-12
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-21
Gauge ............................................................ 2-9
Fuses ................................................................ 8-26
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-27
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-61
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-21
Gauge .......................................................... 0-9, 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8 Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-9
Odometer....................................................... 2-6
Speedometer ................................................. 2-6
Tachometer .................................................... 2-7
Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
General maintenance .......................................... 8-3
Glove box ......................................................... 2-50
H
Hands-free phone system Bluetooth®(models with
navigation system) ....................................... 4-89
Bluetooth
®(models without
navigation system) ..................................... 4-100
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................... 2-40
Head restraints ................................................... 1-4
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front lighting
system (AFS)) ............................................... 2-37
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-31
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34
Headrest Adjustable headrests ..................................... 1-8
Heated seats .................................................... 2-41
Heated steering wheel ...................................... 2-40
Heater Automatic climate control ............................ 4-33
Engine block heater ................................... 5-102
Hill start assist system ................................... 5-100
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-61
10-3