8-22Maintenance and do-it-yourself
GUID-24B4803E-7C95-450E-8E5A-C987FD98C490If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked by an INFINITI retailer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKESGUID-B60773EA-835E-45EF-8459-943C453A3E2FYour vehicle is equipped with self-adjust-
ing brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time
the brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See an INFINITI retailer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not
return to normal.
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNINGGUID-3EBC0D64-F1B6-4853-8B16-7707AECD26FAThe disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires
replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed.
After more wear of the brake pad, the
sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
wear warning sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is
normal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For additional information,
see the maintenance log section of your
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”.
GUID-E5DF23F8-C853-4A16-B731-875E7AB9DDC2
SDI1479A
ENGINE COMPARTMENTGUID-64171551-5633-47A8-B88A-55FE9630BBEA
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the
headlight switch is turned to OFF.
BRAKES FUSES
8-38Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1663
1.Wear indicator
2.Wear indicator location mark
Tire wear and damageGUID-891E5CDD-3EFD-4343-9A6A-FC7B8B88A29B
WARNING
.Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bul-
ging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced. .
The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When wear
indicators are visible, the tire(s)
should be replaced.
. Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician, because
some tire damage may not be
obvious. Replace the tires as
necessary to prevent tire failure
and possible personal injury.
. Improper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal
injury. If it is necessary to repair
the spare tire, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information ”(US) or “Tire
Safety Information ”(Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tiresGUID-9715A1ED-EE7A-41C8-9DA9-0A2EB272D8BAWhen replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load carry-
ing capacity as originally equipped. (See
“Specifications” (P.9-8) for recommended
types and sizes of tires and wheels.)
WARNING
. The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of tires
of different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-to-tire
clearance, tire chain clearance, speed-
ometer calibration, headlight aim and
bumper height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could result in
serious personal injury.
. If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could cause
premature tire wear, degrade vehicle
handling characteristics and/or interfer-
ence with the brake discs/drums. Such
interference can lead to decreased brak-
ing efficiency and/or early brake pad/
shoe wear. See“Wheels and tires” (P.9-
9) of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.
. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your INFINITI retailer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
. Do not install a damaged or deformed
wheel or tire even if it has been repaired.
Such wheels or tires could have struc-
tural damage and could fail without
warning.
. The use of retread tire is not recom-
mended.
. For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or“Tire Safety Infor-
mation” (Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.Wheel balanceGUID-B04D94A2-8C9A-4662-A08E-3F7335A6B729Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Even with regular
use, wheels can get out of balance. There-
fore, they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada)
in the INFINITI Warranty Information Book-
let.
Care of wheelsGUID-700A8910-ACB9-4129-951B-D744E6E71328. 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.
. Do not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.
. 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.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
(T-type) spare tire) (if so equipped)
GUID-B42A4A7B-879D-4F0E-A902-69FB4ABCC6B8Observe the following precautions if the T-
type spare tire must be used, otherwise
your vehicle could be damaged or involved
in an accident.
WARNING
. The T-type spare tire should be used for
emergency use. It should be replaced
with the standard tire at the first
opportunity to avoid possible tire or
differential damage.
. Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while
driving.
. Periodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the pressure of
the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire at
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar). Always keep
the pressure of the full size spare tire (if
so equipped) at the recommended pres-
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-39
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
FluidAutomatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
............... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ...
.................................. 8-13
Brake fluid ...
................................................... 8-14
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ...
............................................... 8-8
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-13
Window washer fluid ...
................................... 8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
........................................................ 4-55
Fog light switch ...
................................................ 2-38
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
........... 1-42
Front power seat adjustment ...
............................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
........................ 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ...
....................... 1-10
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Fuel economy ...
............................................... 5-46
Fuel economy information (display) ...
.............. 4-11
Fuel octane rating ...
.......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ...
..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ...
............................................... 3-31
Fuel-filler door ...
............................................. 3-31
Gauge ...
............................................................ 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ...
............................. 3-33
Fuses ...
................................................................ 8-22
Fusible links ...
..................................................... 8-23G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ...
................. 2-53
Gas cap ...
............................................................ 3-31
Gauge ...
................................................................. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...
..................................................... 2-9
Odometer ...
....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ...
................................................. 2-7
Tachometer ...
.................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ...
.............................................. 2-25
General maintenance ...
................................... 8-2, 8-3
Glove box ...
......................................................... 2-46
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ...
....................... 4-79
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ...
.................. 4-89
Hard top If the top does not open or close ...
................. 3-24
Indicators for retractable hard top
(dot matrix) ...
......................................... 2-22, 3-22
Initializing ...
.................................................... 3-25
Operating using the Intelligent Key ...
.............. 3-25
Retractable hard top operation ...
.................... 3-18
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
.......................... 2-38
Head restraints ...
................................................... 1-7
Headlights
Bulb replacement ...
......................................... 8-27 Headlight switch
...
.......................................... 2-34
Xenon headlights ...
......................................... 2-33
Heated seats ...
.................................................... 2-39
Heater
Automatic climate control ...
............................ 4-30
Engine block heater ...
..................................... 5-58
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...
...................... 2-53
Hood release ...
.................................................... 3-17
Horn ...
................................................................. 2-39
I
Ignition switch
(Push-button) ...
................................................. 5-9
Manual transmission models ...
....................... 5-18
Immobilizer system ...
........................................... 2-29
In-cabin microfilter ...
............................................ 4-38
Indicator Dot matrix display ...
....................................... 2-17
Lights ...
.......................................................... 2-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
.................. 2-29
INFINITI voice recognition system ...
.................... 4-103
INFO button ...
........................................................ 4-9
Inside mirror ...
..................................................... 3-35
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ...
.................... 9-23
Instrument brightness control ...
........................... 2-37
Instrument panel ...
................................................ 2-4
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ...
............... 5-23
Preview function ...
.......................................... 5-45
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ...
.................................................... 2-12
Intelligent Key ...
..................................................... 3-3
10-3
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
10-8
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)...
....................................... 5-4, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
........................................ 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ...
............. 1-48
Warning light Air bag warning light ...
......................... 1-48, 2-14
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ...
............................................... 2-10
Brake warning light ...
...................................... 2-11
Intelligent Key warning light ...
........................ 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ...
.................... 2-12
Seat belt warning light ...
................................ 2-14
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ...
..... 9-22
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and
washer switch ...
................................................... 2-30
Washing ...
............................................................. 7-2
Waxing ...
............................................................... 7-3
Wheel/tire size ...
................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ...
............................................... 8-30
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ...
.................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ...
........................................ 8-14
Window(s) Automatic adjusting function ...
....................... 2-50
Cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-3
Power windows ...
............................................ 2-48
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
................ 2-30
Wiper
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ...
................... 2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
........... 2-30
Wiper blades ...
............................................... 8-20X
Xenon headlights ...
.............................................. 2-33