2013 INFINITI G SEDAN Owner's Manual

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ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely remove
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the
cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTSGUID-C79FFE25-59C5-419E-9237-879139BCBF04Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the
finish.
TIRE DRESSINGGUID-09CB5FA2-E9A2-41B9-AA7D-C91CDF0A574BINFINITI does not recommend the use of
tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
coating to the tires to help reduce dis-
coloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is
applied to the tires, it may react with the
coating and form a compound. This com-
pound may come off the tire while driving
and stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take
the following precautions:
.Use a water-based tire dressing. The
coating on the tire dissolves more
easily with an oil-based tire dressing.
. Apply a light coat of tire dressing to
help prevent it from entering the tire
tread/grooves (where it would be diffi-
cult to remove). .
Wipe off excess tire dressing using a
dry towel. Make sure the tire dressing
is completely removed from the tire
tread/grooves.
. Allow the tire dressing to dry as
recommended by tire dressing manu-
facturer.
GUID-034A0946-EF38-47A8-A5CE-6863A1683EE3Occasionally remove loose dust from the
interior trim, plastic parts and seats using
a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush.
Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a
clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap
solution, then wipe clean with a dry soft
cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in
order to maintain the appearance of the
leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some
fabric protectors contain chemicals that
may stain or bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water, to
clean the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classification
sensors. This can also affect the operation
of the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
CLEANING INTERIOR
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CAUTION
.Never use benzine, thinner, or any
similar material.
. Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to the leather surfaces and
should be removed promptly. Do not use
saddle soap, car waxes, polishes, oils,
cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents or
ammonia-based cleaners as they may
damage the leather’s natural finish.
. Only use fabric protectors approved by
INFINITI.
. Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may
damage the lens cover.
AIR FRESHENERSGUID-C6A06011-FC8F-4E60-988D-F01757F64AC4Most air fresheners use a solvent that
could affect the vehicle interior. If you use
an air freshener, take the following pre-
cautions:
.Hanging-type air fresheners can cause
permanent discoloration when they
contact vehicle interior surfaces. Place
the air freshener in a location that
allows it to hang free and not contact an interior surface.
. Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip
on the vents. These products can cause
immediate damage and discoloration
when spilled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions before using air fresh-
eners.
FLOOR MATSGUID-D61B91F3-8DFF-4E86-867F-52D47A9504E1
WARNING
To avoid potential pedal interference that
may result in a collision or injury:
. NEVER place a floor mat on top of
another floor mat in the driver front
position.
. Use only genuine NISSAN floor mats
specifically designed for use in your
vehicle model. See your INFINITI retailer
for more information.
. Properly position the mats in the floor-
well using the floor mat positioning aid.
See “Floor mat positioning aid” (P.7-6).
The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can
extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior. Mats
should be maintained with regular clean-
ing and replaced if they become exces-
sively worn.
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Floor mat positioning aidGUID-2EE1D01F-4AE9-4797-BF8B-64379C7B6F88This model includes front floor mat brack-
ets to act as floor mat positioning aids.
NISSAN floor mats have been specially
designed for your vehicle model. The
driver’s and passenger’s side floor mats
have a grommet hole incorporated in them.
Position the mat by placing the floor mat
bracket hook through the floor mat grom-
met hole while centering the mat in the
footwell.
Periodically check to make certain that the
mats are properly positioned.
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The illustration shows the location of the
floor mat brackets.
SEAT BELTSGUID-DFA125ED-2912-4124-B176-2F6B3D8B0E4DThe seat belts can be cleaned by wiping
them with a sponge dampened in a mild
soap solution. Allow the belts to dry
completely before using them.
See“Seat belts” (P.1-14).
WARNING
Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the
retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye, or chemi-
cal solvents to clean the seat belts, since
these materials may severely weaken the
seat belt webbing.
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GUID-BD98F166-0102-46A0-A119-AB54E21AD3DF
MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRI-
BUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION
GUID-3B69BF24-842C-4193-8541-964011F92DDC.The accumulation of moisture-retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
. Damage to paint and other protective
coatings caused by gravel and stone
chips or minor traffic accidents.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLU-
ENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION
GUID-40A1E323-8534-45DB-A599-5EFAED969FF5
MoistureGUID-027B03C5-237A-4F0A-8536-0117E8BC5E85Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on
the vehicle body underside can accelerate
corrosion. Wet floor coverings will not dry
completely inside the vehicle, and should
be removed for drying to avoid floor panel
corrosion.
Relative humidityGUID-3616F87C-F07F-44CB-A171-3215CC669846Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of
high relative humidity, especially those
areas where the temperatures stay above
freezing where atmospheric pollution ex-
ists, or where road salt is used.
TemperatureGUID-246D2D79-4C02-402E-9F82-253795EB2C48A temperature increase will accelerate the
rate of corrosion to those parts which are
not well ventilated.
Air pollutionGUID-4BFD5430-CA7D-4539-87D3-A8165FDCDA5EIndustrial pollution, the presence of salt in
the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt
use will accelerate the corrosion process.
Road salt will also accelerate the disinte-
gration of paint surfaces.
TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION
GUID-652024BB-1DF4-471C-8A1C-D87DE033F27A. Wash and wax your vehicle often to
keep the vehicle clean.
. Always check for minor damage to the
paint and repair it as soon as possible.
. Keep drain holes at the bottom of the
doors open to avoid water accumula-
tion.
. Check the underbody for accumulation
of sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash
with water as soon as possible.
CAUTION
. NEVER remove dirt, sand or other debris
from the passenger compartment by
washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt
with a vacuum cleaner.
. Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as this may
damage them.
Chemicals used for road surface deicing
are extremely corrosive. They accelerate
corrosion and deterioration of underbody
components such as the exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor
pan and fenders.
In winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.
For additional protection against rust and
corrosion, which may be required in some
areas, consult an INFINITI retailer.
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CORROSION PROTECTION
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement...
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Scheduled maintenance ...
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General maintenance ...
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Where to go for service ...
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General maintenance ...
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Explanation of maintenance items ...
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Maintenance precautions ...
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Engine compartment check locations ...
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VQ37VHR engine ...
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Engine cooling system ...
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Checking engine coolant level ...
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Changing engine coolant ...
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Engine oil ...
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Checking engine oil level ...
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Changing engine oil and filter ...
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Automatic transmission fluid ...
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Power steering fluid ...
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Brake and clutch fluid ...
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Brake fluid ...
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Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ...
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Window washer fluid ...
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Battery ...
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Coupe ...
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Sedan and coupe ...
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Jump starting ...
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Drive belts ...
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Spark plugs ...
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Replacing spark plugs ...
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Air cleaner ...
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Windshield wiper blades ...
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Cleaning ...
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Replacing ...
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Brakes ...
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Self-adjusting brakes ...
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Brake pad wear warning ...
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Fuses ...
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Engine compartment ...
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Passenger compartment ...
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Intelligent Key battery replacement ...
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Lights ...
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Sedan ...
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Coupe ...
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Headlights ...
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Exterior and interior lights ...
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Wheels and tires ...
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Tire pressure ...
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Tire labeling ...
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Types of tires ...
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Tire chains ...
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GUID-7909F151-D270-426B-9317-ECCCF136345ASome day-to-day and regular maintenance
is essential to maintain your vehicle’s fine
mechanical condition, as well as its emis-
sion and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make
sure that the scheduled maintenance, as
well as general maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one
who can ensure that your vehicle receives
the proper maintenance. You are a vital link
in the maintenance chain.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCEGUID-F67C0E74-FE81-4021-BFE9-6DCAA8B62868For your convenience, both required and
optional scheduled maintenance items are
described and listed in your“INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide”. You must
refer to that guide to ensure that necessary
maintenance is performed on your vehicle
at regular intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCEGUID-F5FB4C7E-7009-4482-8936-6B69512CBAEFGeneral maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal
day-to-day operation. They are essential for
proper vehicle operation. It is your respon-
sibility to perform these procedures reg-
ularly as prescribed.
Performing general maintenance checks requires minimal mechanical skill and only
a few general automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done
by yourself, a qualified technician or, if you
prefer, an INFINITI retailer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICEGUID-36AD273A-936D-4E75-BA34-F3522084B4D1If maintenance service is required or your
vehicle appears to malfunction, have the
systems checked and serviced by an
INFINITI retailer.
INFINITI technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information through techni-
cal bulletins, service tips, and in-retailer-
ship information systems. They are
completely qualified to work on INFINITI
vehicles
beforework begins.
You can be confident that an INFINITI
retailer’s service department performs the
best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicle.
GUID-D9BF222E-C089-4501-8A50-955A33E8DF3BDuring 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” (P.8-6).
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
GUID-464D8334-4B6E-4650-8810-2AA00D8EFD2DAdditional information on the following
items with “*”is found later in this
section.
Outside the vehicleGUID-D21012E2-ED85-45D5-B3C1-02A03AE3EF12The 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
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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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