2013 INFINITI M-HEV jump start

6 In case of emergency
Roadside assistance program.............................. 6-2
Emergency INFINITI Direct Response HybridTM
System shut off ................................................... 6-2
Flat tire................................................................ 6-2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........ 6-2
Changing a flat tire ......................................... 6-3
If the vehicle does not start ................................. 6-8 Confirm battery is discharged .......................... 6-8 Jump starting ...................................................... 6-9
Push starting .................................................... 6-11
If your vehicle overheats ................................... 6-12
Towing your vehicle .......................................... 6-13 Towing recommended by INFINITI ................. 6-14
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ..... 6-15

6-8In case of emergency
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6. Put trunk floor cover*1against in the
trunk room and store the damaged tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING
. Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured
after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
. The T-type spare tire and small size
spare tire are designed for emergency
use. See specific instructions under the heading
“Wheels and tires” in the“8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is avail-
able. Please see your Warranty Information
Booklet or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card
for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or
Warranty Information Booklet (Canada). Before attempting to jump start the vehi-
cle, make sure the fuel tank is not empty
and the correct starting procedure is
followed. See
“Starting the INFINITI Direct
Response HybridTMSystem” in the“5.
Starting and driving” section. Do not drive
the vehicle on battery power only if the fuel
tank is empty. The Lithium ion (Li-ion)
battery will become discharged and the
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid
TMSystem
will turn off.
CONFIRM BATTERY IS DISCHARGED
If any of the following conditions occurs,
the 12-volt battery might discharged:
. The instrument cluster and/or head-
lights are not normal brightness.
. Audio accessories cannot be turned on.
. The hybrid system does not become
ready to drive mode.
. The ignition switch cannot be placed in
the ON position.
Check the following if you notice above
conditions.
1. Check that the 12-volt battery terminals are tight and clean. See “12-volt
battery” in the“8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section. The battery is
located on the left hand side of the
IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START

trunk behind an access panel. If the 12-
volt battery terminals are loose, contact
your INFINITI retailer.
2. If the 12-volt battery terminals are tight and clean, try to jump start the vehicle.
See “Jump starting” later in this sec-
tion.
If the hybrid system still does not start,
contact an INFINITI retailer. To start your INFINITI Direct Response
HybridTMSystem with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below
must be followed.
Jump starting provides power to the 12 volt
system to allow the electrical systems to
operate. The electrical systems must be
operating to allow the Lithium ion (Li-ion)
battery to be charged. Jump starting does
not charge the Li-ion battery.
WARNING
. If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a 12-volt battery explosion,
resulting in severe injury or death. It
could also damage your vehicle.
. Explosive hydrogen gas is always pre-
sent in the vicinity of the 12-volt battery.
Make sure that the vent tube is
mounted.
. Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulfuric acid solution which
can cause severe burns. If the fluid
should come into contact with anything,
immediately flush the contacted area
with water. .
Keep the 12-volt battery out of the reach
of children.
. The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery
can damage your vehicle.
. Whenever working on or near a 12-volt
battery, always wear suitable eye pro-
tectors (for example, goggles or indus-
trial safety spectacles) and remove
rings, metal bands, or any other jewelry.
Do not lean over the 12-volt battery
when jump starting.
. Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.
. Your vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any time.
Keep hands and other objects away from
it.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to jump start a hybrid
vehicle as a booster vehicle.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is avail-
able. Please see your Warranty Information
In case of emergency6-9
JUMP STARTING

CAUTION
.Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (−) to body ground (as
illustrated) −not to the 12-volt battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine com-
partment and that clamps do not contact
any other metal.
4. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*Aand let it run for a few minutes.
5. Start the hybrid system of the vehicle being jump started
*B.
CAUTION
If the hybrid system does not start right
away, push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
6. After starting your vehicle, carefully
disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable (
*4?*3?*2?
*1). 7. Put the battery cover and fuse cover on.
NOTE:
If it is not possible to turn the hybrid
system ON by following this procedure,
contact an INFINITI retailer immediately.
Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.
CAUTION
.
Automatic transmission models cannot
be push-started or tow-started. Attempt-
ing to do so may cause transmission
damage.
. Three way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing since
the three way catalyst may be damaged.
. Never try to start the vehicle by towing
it; when the engine starts, the forward
surge could cause the vehicle to collide
with the tow vehicle.
. Hybrid models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause electrical or transmission damage.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is avail-
able. Please see your Warranty Information
Booklet or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card
for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or
Warranty & Roadside Assistance Informa-
tion Booklet (Canada).
In case of emergency6-11
PUSH STARTING

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement.................................... 8-2
Scheduled 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 VQ35HR engine ............................................... 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ....................... 8-10
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-10
Inverter cooling system...................................... 8-11
Checking inverter coolant level ...................... 8-12
Changing inverter coolant.............................. 8-12
Engine oil .......................................................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level............................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-13
Automatic transmission fluid ............................. 8-15
Power steering fluid........................................... 8-15
Brake fluid......................................................... 8-16 Brake fluid .................................................... 8-16
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-17
12-volt battery ................................................... 8-18 Checking battery fluid level ........................... 8-19 Jump starting ............................................... 8-19
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-19 Replacing spark plugs ................................. 8-20
Air cleaner ........................................................ 8-20
Windshield wiper blades ................................... 8-21 Cleaning ...................................................... 8-21
Replacing..................................................... 8-22
Brakes .............................................................. 8-23 Self-adjusting brakes ................................... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning .............................. 8-23
Fuses ................................................................ 8-24 Engine compartment or trunk room.............. 8-24
Passenger compartment............................... 8-25
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................... 8-26
Lights................................................................ 8-29 Headlights ................................................... 8-29
Exterior and interior lights ........................... 8-30
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-32 Tire pressure ............................................... 8-32
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-36
Types of tires............................................... 8-38
Tire chains ................................................... 8-39
Changing wheels and tires........................... 8-39

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A: Indicated in blue
B: Indicated in red
C: Indicated in white
CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL
.*Aindicates that the battery is OK.
.
*Bindicates that the battery replacing
is necessary.
.
*Cindicates that the battery charging
is necessary.
If it is necessary to replace, contact an
INFINITI retailer.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump
starting” in the“6. In case of emergency”
section. If the hybrid system does not start
by jump starting, the 12-volt battery may
have to be replaced. Contact an INFINITI
retailer.WARNING
Be sure the engine and the ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can
damage the spark plugs.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-19
SPARK PLUGS

Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation .............................................. 3-10
Warning signals ........................................... 3-12
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-64
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-30
Interior lights .................................................... 2-64
Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-21
Inverter cooling system ..................................... 8-11
iPod
®player operation ..................................... 4-82
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-22
J
Jump starting ...................................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................... 3-14
Keys ................................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-7
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-51
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-11
Emission control information label ............... 9-11
Engine serial number ................................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-10
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-34, 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................ 9-9 Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light ................................................... 2-19
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ........... 5-26
Lane departure warning (LDW) system .............. 5-22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system ................... 5-22
Lane departure warning light ............................ 2-14
LATCH system ................................................... 1-22
LDP system operation ....................................... 5-27
LDW system operation ...................................... 5-23
License plate Installing front license plate ......................... 9-12
Light
Air bag warning light ................................... 1-51
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-29
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-44
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-40
Headlights bulb replacement ....................... 8-29
Indicator lights ............................................ 2-17
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-64
Interior lights ............................................... 2-64
Map lights ................................................... 2-64
Personal lights ............................................. 2-64
Replacement ................................................ 8-29
Trunk light ................................................... 2-66
Vanity mirror lights ...................................... 2-65
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-11
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-39
Lights Exterior and interior light replacement ......... 8-30 Li-ion battery state of charge and
acceleration guide ............................................ 2-29
Linking intelligent key ....................................... 4-48
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery .............. Hybrid System-2
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 9-13
Lock
Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6
Door locks ..................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ............................... 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ............................ 2-25, 3-23
Low outside temperature warning ..................... 2-26
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)) ................................... 5-4, 6-2, 8-32
M
Maintenance
Battery ......................................................... 8-18
General maintenance ..................................... 8-3
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix) ........ 2-27
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance information (display) ............... 4-14
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Under the hood and vehicle ........................... 8-4
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Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-8
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) .......................................................... 9-20Rear door lock
Child safety rear door lock ............................. 3-6
Rear pocket ...................................................... 2-56
Rear sunshade .................................................. 2-62
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-39
RearView monitor .............................................. 4-27
Recorders Event data ................................................... 9-21
Regenerative brake ......................... Hybrid System-8
Registering your vehicle in another country ........ 9-9
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-19
Rise-up and build-up ........................................ 5-99
Road accident cautions ................... Hybrid System-3
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-7
Roof Moonroof ..................................................... 2-61
S
SafetyChild seat belts ........................................... 1-18
Reporting safety defects .............................. 9-19
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-66
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3 Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-18
Infants ......................................................... 1-19
Injured persons ........................................... 1-13Larger children ............................................. 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-11
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ... 1-13
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-13
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-17
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-16
Seat belts .................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-50
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-17
Small children ............................................. 1-19
Three-point type .......................................... 1-14
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-29
Seat(s)
Climate controlled seats .............................. 2-48
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-28
Heated seats ............................................... 2-46
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system Vehicle security system ................................ 2-34
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System) Engine start ................................................. 2-35
Selector lever Shift lock release ......................................... 5-17 Servicing air conditioner
(See automatic climate control) ......................... 4-34
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-48
SETTING button ................................................. 4-16
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-17
SHIFT “P”warning ............................................ 2-24
Shifting ............................................................. 5-14
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment ....................... 1-17
SNOW mode ..................................................... 5-19
Sonar settings (models with
navigation system) ............................................ 4-24
Sonar system .................................................... 5-91
Sonar system OFF switch .................................. 5-93
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-8
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-19
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
SPORT mode ..................................................... 5-19
STANDARD mode ............................................... 5-19
Starting Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem .......................................... 5-12
Jump starting ............................................... 8-19
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-11
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem .......................................... 5-13
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
TMSystem ............................................... 5-13
Starting the vehicle ........................................... 5-13
STATUS button .................................................. 4-10
10-7