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GUID-20167C10-9FEC-49A8-BD90-B52F0ED487EA
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)*2-12
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light2-13
Automatic Transmission check
warning light
2-13
Brake warning light
2-13
Charge warning light2-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-14
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)
warning light*
2-14
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)*2-15
Intelligent Key warning light 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light 2-15
Master warning light
2-16
Preview Function warning light
(orange)* 2-16
Seat belt warning light 2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-17Warning
light Name Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light 2-17
Indicator light Name Page
Automatic Transmission posi-
tion indicator light* 2-18
Exterior light indicator
2-18
Front fog light indicator light 2-18
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-18
High beam indicator light 2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-18
Security indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-19
*: if so equipped
Illustrated table of contents0-15
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2-12Instruments and controls
GUID-4DFBC906-87A9-4F02-A005-17EFB9C1B112
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*Exterior light indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning lightMaster warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Brake warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) warning light*Automatic transmission position indicator
light**: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSGUID-EA46E715-CDC1-4316-A1CC-964FA500463C
,or,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-20).)
WARNING LIGHTSGUID-7D034C77-E122-4514-8406-A8ED72A0DDF7
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models) (if so equipped)
GUID-6272AC4F-020E-4475-8EA4-DEB8ABD3D971warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off
soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the
diameter of the front and the rear wheels
are different, the warning light will either
remain illuminated or blink. (See “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-46).)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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2-14Instruments and controls
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you judge
it to be safe, drive carefully to the
nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked at an INFINITI
retailer.
Charge warning lightGUID-C69BB772-79B3-4499-9F43-9AE7FF3014AD
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt
is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
GUID-6767AD33-F6A9-4349-9656-7255256FF262
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not covered
by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so.
4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)
warning light (if so equipped)
GUID-F4EA15D8-084C-4F11-9CF5-9BFAB55B87A4
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CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used engine oil
and coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, coolant, and/or other vehicle fluids
can damage the environment. Always
conform to local regulations for disposal
of vehicle fluid.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section gives instructions regarding only
those items which are relatively easy for an
owner to perform.
A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is also
available. (See “Owner’s Manual/Service
Manual order information” (P.9-27).)
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and could affect your warranty coverage.
If in
doubt about any servicing, we recommend
that it be done by an INFINITI retailer.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7
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GUID-FB0623EB-5FAD-40C4-9AB0-442E7E1A0410
SDI2505
VQ25HR engine
SDI2045
VQ37VHR engine
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELGUID-EB400D20-7A84-4713-89BD-9708FBC8D001
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, andsuch damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTERGUID-8EFE39B7-109C-4EBB-91A7-80DFF961CBD7
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8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and support
points are used to avoid vehicle damage.
SDI2335
Two-wheel drive (2WD) models (VQ25HR/VQ37VHR engine)
Engine oil and filterGUID-189A8074-AB5D-4F02-B5E6-2CEF3A0EAAE3
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
SDI2047
All-wheel drive (AWD) models (VQ25HR/VQ37VHR engine)
.Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
.Check your local regulations.
4. (Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine oil filter change is needed.)
Loosen the oil filter
*2with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning
it by hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting
surface with a clean rag.
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CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket
remaining on the mounting surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine
damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter withclean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
additionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the
drain plug with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil and install the oil filler cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” (P.9-2) for drain and refill capacity. The drain and refill
capacity depends on the oil tempera-
ture and drain time. Use these specifi-
cations for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine the proper
amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operationGUID-28B45484-D2E9-4712-897E-4EBAD29B4BC7
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 reach of
children.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13
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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 328F (08C).*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:DEXRONTMVI 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.
Technical and consumer information9-3