
8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
After the operationGUID-B97EAD5B-9BEE-4BB5-93D4-6870CAA2D63C1.Install the engine undercover into
position as the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clips out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clips through the under- cover into the holes in the frame,
then push the center of the clips in
to lock the clips in place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the
undercover in place. Be careful
not to strip the bolts or over-
tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the
ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
. Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with used
oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible. .
Keep used engine oil out of the reach of
children.
GUID-98EC505F-77DF-41A4-AE70-9205FB568012When checking or replacement is required,
we recommend an INFINITI retailer for
servicing.
CAUTION
.Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF.
Do not mix with other fluids.
. 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 transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI
new vehicle limited warranty.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

necessary to replace it. Replace only the
open fuse in the switch with a new fuse.
How to remove the extended storage
switch:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C4071. To remove the extended storage switch,be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabs
*1found on
each side of the storage switch.
5. Pull the storage switch straight out from the fuse box
*2.
GUID-1F9B8636-7E6E-45E3-956E-110F7CC84D80
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery and removed parts.
SDI2451
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Release the lock knob at the back of theIntelligent Key and remove the mechan-
ical key.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver wrapped with a cloth into the slit of the corner
and twist it to separate the upper part
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-25
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
......................... 5-54
Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-40
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
............................. 1-40
Door-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
....................... 1-45
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
...... 1-42
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
....................... 1-45
Air bag warning labels ...
...................................... 1-48
Air bag warning light ...
............................... 1-48, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ...
................................... 8-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service ...
................................. 4-38
Air conditioner specification label ...
................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
................... 4-38, 9-7
Automatic climate control ...
............................ 4-30
In-cabin microfilter ...
....................................... 4-38
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
................................................ 2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.................................. 5-8
Antenna ...
............................................................ 4-77
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
......................... 5-54
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
.... 2-10
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ...
................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
................................ 7-4
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) ...
.... 2-44 Audible reminders
...
............................................ 2-16
Audio operation precautions ...
............................. 4-39
Audio system ...
.................................................... 4-39
Steering wheel audio controls ...
...................... 4-76
Auto closure ...
..................................................... 3-29
Autolight system ...
............................................... 2-34
Automatic Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ...
............................................ 2-50
Automatic climate control ...
.................. 4-32, 4-35
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
............... 8-12
Climate control ...
............................................ 4-30
Door locks ...
..................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner ...
........................................... 3-38
Driving with automatic transmission ...
............ 5-13
Seat positioner ...
............................................ 3-38
Average fuel consumption and speed ...
................ 2-25
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
............................ 5-7
B
Battery ...
.............................................................. 8-15
Battery saver system ...
................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key ...
.............................................. 8-25
Variable voltage control system ...
................... 8-17
Before starting the engine ...
................................ 5-12
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
....................... 4-79
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
.................. 4-89 Bluetooth
®streaming audio
...
............................. 4-68
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
.................... 5-54
Brake and clutch fluid ...
.................................. 8-13
Brake fluid ...
................................................... 8-14
Brake system ...
............................................... 5-51
Parking brake operation ...
............................... 5-20
Warning light ...
............................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ...
............................................. 5-46
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...
.................................. 4-9
Instrument panel ...
......................................... 2-37
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
............................ 2-10
Bulb replacement ...
.............................................. 8-27
C
Cabin air filter ...
................................................... 4-38
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-78
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................ 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
............. 4-75
Center multi-function control panel ...
..................... 4-3
Child restraints ...
................................................. 1-19
Child Restraint Lower Anchors ...
...................... 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ...
..................... 1-20
Child safety ...
...................................................... 1-17
Chimes, Audible reminders ...
............................... 2-16
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ...
........................... 2-44
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
............................... 8-23

10-4
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator...
........ 2-19
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ...
...................... 2-19
Intelligent Key removal indicator ...
....................... 2-19
Intelligent Key system ...
......................................... 3-7
Battery replacement ...
..................................... 8-25
Key operating range ...
....................................... 3-9
Key operation ...
.............................................. 3-10
Warning light ...
............................................... 2-12
Warning signals ...
........................................... 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ...
............................. 2-12
Interior light control switch ...
............................... 2-52
Interior light replacement ...
.................................. 8-28
Interior lights ...
.................................................... 2-51
Interior trunk lid release ...
................................... 3-30
iPod
®player operation ...
..................................... 4-73
ISOFIX child restraint ...
........................................ 1-21
J
Jump starting ...
.................................................... 6-13
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ...
.................................................... 3-14
Keys ...
................................................................... 3-3
For Intelligent Key system ...
.............................. 3-7
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...
................................. 1-48 Air conditioner specification label
...
................ 9-13
Emission control information label ...
............... 9-12
Engine serial number ...
................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
........ 9-12
Tire and Loading Information label ...
...... 8-32, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...
.............. 9-11
License plate, Installing front license plate ...
....... 9-13
Light Air bag warning light ...
................................... 1-48
Bulb replacement ...
......................................... 8-27
Fog light switch ...
........................................... 2-38
Headlight switch ...
.......................................... 2-34
Headlights bulb replacement ...
....................... 8-27
Indicator lights ...
............................................ 2-15
Interior light control switch ...
.......................... 2-52
Interior lights ...
............................................... 2-51
Map lights ...
................................................... 2-51
Replacement ...
................................................ 8-27
Trunk light ...
................................................... 2-53
Vanity mirror lights ...
...................................... 2-53
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
........................................ 2-10
Xenon headlights ...
......................................... 2-33
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ...
... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ...
......................................... 9-17
Lock Automatic door locks ...
..................................... 3-6
Door locks ...
..................................................... 3-5
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-5
Trunk lid ...
...................................................... 3-28 Locking with mechanical key
...
............................... 3-5
Low fuel warning ...
.............................................. 2-20
Low tire pressure warning light ...
......................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ...
..... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ...
................................. 2-20
M
Maintenance
Battery ...
......................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ...
............................. 8-2, 8-3
Indicators for maintenance ...
........................... 2-23
Inside the vehicle ...
.......................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ...
............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...
............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ...
........................................ 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ...
................................. 1-17
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
....................... 2-15
Map lights ...
........................................................ 2-51
Master warning light ...
......................................... 2-13
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
.............. 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ...
..... 3-39
Meter Trip computer ...
.............................................. 2-25
Meters and gauges ...
............................................. 2-6
Instrument brightness control ...
...................... 2-37
Mirror
Inside mirror ...
................................................ 3-35
Outside mirrors ...
............................................ 3-36
Vanity mirror ...
................................................ 3-37

Monitor, Rearview monitor...
................................ 4-23
N
New vehicle break-in ...
......................................... 5-46
No key warning ...
................................................. 2-19
O
Odometer ...
............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ...
................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ...
............................. 8-10
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-10
Engine oil viscosity ...
........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
..................... 2-23
Opening the retractable hard top ...
............. 3-23, 3-25
Operating the retractable hard top ...
.................... 3-18
Operation, Indicators for operation ...
................... 2-19
Outside air temperature ...
.................................... 2-26
Outside mirrors ...
................................................. 3-36
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
................... 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
.............................................. 9-24
P
Panic alarm ...
...................................................... 3-15 Parking
Brake break-in ...
............................................. 5-51
Parking brake operation ...
............................... 5-20
Parking brake release warning ...
..................... 2-20
Parking on hills ...
........................................... 5-47
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
.................. 4-79
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
............. 4-89
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-78
Pop-up roll bar system ... ..................................... 1-49
Power
Front seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-5
Power outlet ...
................................................ 2-43
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ...
................................. 5-50
Power windows ...
............................................ 2-48
Precautions Audio operation ...
........................................... 4-39
Braking precautions ...
..................................... 5-51
Child restraints ...
............................................ 1-20
Cruise control ...
.............................................. 5-21
Maintenance ...
.................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage ...
........................................... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system ...
..................... 1-35
When starting and driving ...
.............................. 5-3
Pre-crash seat belts ...
.......................................... 1-13
Predictive course line settings ...
.......................... 4-28
Preview function ...
............................................... 5-52 Preview function (for Intelligent cruise
control system)
...
................................................. 5-45
Preview Function warning light ...
.......................... 2-14
Push starting ...
.................................................... 6-15
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
....................................... 2-19
Push-button ignition switch ...
....................... 5-9, 5-10R
Radio ...
................................................................ 4-39
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-78
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
................................................... 4-55
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ...
........................ 2-32
Rapid air pressure loss ...
....................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
.......................................................... 9-23
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
................................................ 2-33
Rearview monitor ...
.............................................. 4-23
Recorders, Event data ...
....................................... 9-24
Registering your vehicle in another country ...
...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ...
............................ 3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ... ........................................................... 6-8
Reporting safety defects ...
................................... 9-22
Retractable hard top ...
......................................... 3-18
Roadside assistance program ...
............................. 6-2
Rollover ...
.............................................................. 5-7
Roof, Retractable hard top ...
................................ 3-18
10-5

10-6
S
SafetyChild seat belts ...
........................................... 1-17
Satellite radio operation ...
................................... 4-56
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment ...
.......................... 1-3
Front seats ...
..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ...
................................................. 1-17
Infants ...
......................................................... 1-18
Injured persons ...
........................................... 1-13
Larger children ...
............................................. 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage ...
.................... 1-11
Pre-crash seat belts ...
..................................... 1-13
Pregnant women ...
.......................................... 1-13
Seat belt cleaning ...
.......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...
...................................... 1-16
Seat belt guide ...
............................................ 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ...
................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light ...
................................ 2-14
Seat belts ...
.................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ...
...................... 1-47
Small children ...
............................................. 1-18
Three-point type ...
.......................................... 1-13
Seat synchronization function ...
........................... 3-38
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ...
.............................. 2-40
Driver-side memory ...
...................................... 3-38
Heated seats ...
............................................... 2-39
Seats ...
............................................................. 1-2 Security system
(INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start
...
...................................................... 2-29
Security system, Vehicle security system ...
.......... 2-27
Selector lever Shift lock release ...
......................................... 5-17
Separator, Retractable hard top ...
........................ 3-20
Servicing climate control ...
................................... 4-38
SETTING button ...
................................................. 4-13
Shift lock release, Transmission ...
........................ 5-17
Shift “P”warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
....................................... 2-19
Shifting
Automatic transmission ...
............................... 5-13
Manual transmission ...
................................... 5-18
Sliding front passenger’s seat ...
............................. 1-5
Sonar system ...
.................................................... 5-48
Sonar system off switch ...
.................................... 5-50
Spare tire ...
........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...
...................................................... 8-18
Speedometer ...
...................................................... 2-7
Starting
Before starting the engine ...
........................... 5-12
Jump starting ...
............................................... 6-13
Precautions when starting and driving ...
........... 5-3
Push starting ...
............................................... 6-15
Starting the engine ...
...................................... 5-12
STATUS button ...
.................................................... 4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ...
................ 1-42
Steering Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-13 Power steering system
...
................................. 5-50
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...
...................................................... 4-76
Tilt/telescopic steering ...
................................. 3-34
Storage ...
............................................................. 2-45
Storage box ...
...................................................... 2-48
Sun visors ...
........................................................ 3-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...
................ 1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light ...
......... 1-48, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system ...
.......................... 1-35
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...
........................................... 1-35
Switch
Autolight switch ...
........................................... 2-34
Fog light switch ...
........................................... 2-38
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
..................... 2-38
Headlight switch ...
.......................................... 2-34
Ignition switch ...
............................................. 5-13
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ...
.................................... 5-18
Power door lock switch ...
.................................. 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
........................................... 2-33
Retractable hard top switch ...
................ 3-23, 3-25
Turn signal switch ...
........................................ 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
...... 2-42
T
Tachometer ...
......................................................... 2-8
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ...
.............................................. 2-8