6 In case of emergency
Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Roadside assistance program .............................. 6-2
Emergency engine shut off .................................. 6-3
Flat tire................................................................ 6-3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......... 6-3
Changing flat tire (for models with spare tire).... 6-4
Repairing flat tire (for models with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ......................................... 6-8 Jump starting .................................................... 6-14
Push starting .................................................... 6-16
If your vehicle overheats ................................... 6-16
Towing your vehicle .......................................... 6-17
Towing recommended by INFINITI ................. 6-18
Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) .... 6-19
6-14In case of emergency
WARNING
.After using Emergency Tire Sealant to
repair a minor tire puncture, do not drive
the vehicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH
(80 km/h).
. Immediately after using Emergency Tire
Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture,
take your vehicle to an INFINITI retailer
to inspect, and repair or replace the tire.
The Emergency Tire Sealant cannot
permanently seal a punctured tire. Con-
tinuing operation of the vehicle without
a permanent tire repair can lead to a
crash.
. If you used Emergency Tire Sealant to
repair a minor tire puncture, your
INFINITI retailer will also need to replace
the TPMS sensor in addition to repairing
or replacing the tire.
. INFINITI recommends using only NISSAN
Genuine Emergency Tire Sealant pro-
vided with your vehicle. Other tire
sealants may damage the valve stem
seal which can cause the tire to lose air
pressure.
To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below
must be followed.
WARNING
.If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a 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 battery. Keep
all sparks and flames away from the
battery.
. Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulphuric 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 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 battery,
always wear suitable eye protectors (for
example, goggles or industrial safety
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the 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.
JUMP STARTING
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the
charging system and cause personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in anothervehicle
*A, position the two vehicles
(
*Aand*B) to bring their batteries
into close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. 3.
Automatic Transmission model:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual Transmission model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, heater, air condi-
tioner, etc.).
5. Remove the vent caps on the battery (if so equipped). Cover the battery with a
firmly wrung out moist cloth
*Cto
reduce explosion hazard. 6. Connect jumper cables in the sequence
as illustrated (
*1?*2?*3?*4).
CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (−) to body ground (as
illustrated) —not to the 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.
7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*Aand let it run for a few minutes.
8. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle
*Aat about 2,000 rpm, and
start the engine of the vehicle
*Bbeing
jump started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, push the ignition
switch to the OFF position and wait 10
seconds before trying again.
In case of emergency6-15
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 ........................................... 8-2 Explanation of maintenance items ................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................... 8-7 VQ37VHR engine ............................................. 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-9
Engine oil .......................................................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level............................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-10
Automatic transmission fluid ............................. 8-12
Power steering fluid........................................... 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13 Brake fluid .................................................... 8-14
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) .......................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-14
Battery .............................................................. 8-15 Jump starting ................................................ 8-17
Variable voltage control system ......................... 8-17 Drive belt .......................................................... 8-18
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ................................. 8-19
Air cleaner ........................................................ 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ................................... 8-20 Cleaning ...................................................... 8-20
Replacing..................................................... 8-21
Brakes .............................................................. 8-22 Self-adjusting brakes ................................... 8-22
Brake pad wear warning .............................. 8-22
Fuses ................................................................ 8-22 Engine compartment .................................... 8-22
Passenger compartment............................... 8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................... 8-25
Lights................................................................ 8-27 Headlights ................................................... 8-27
Exterior and interior lights ........................... 8-28
Wheels and tires ............................................... 8-30 Tire pressure ............................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-34
Types of tires............................................... 8-36
Tire chains ................................................... 8-37
Changing wheels and tires........................... 8-37
SDI1480C
1. Remove the cell plugs*A.
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
*1line.
If the side of the battery is not clear,
check the distilled water level by
looking directly above the cell; the
condition
*1indicates OK and the
condition
*2needs more to be added.
3. Tighten cell plugs
*A.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or
under severe conditions require frequent
checks of the battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump
starting” (P.6-14). If the engine does not
start by jump starting, the battery may
have to be replaced. Contact an INFINITI
retailer.CAUTION
. Do not ground accessories directly to the
battery terminal. Doing so will bypass
the variable voltage control system and
the vehicle battery may not charge
completely.
. Use electrical accessories with the en-
gine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
The variable voltage control system mea-
sures the amount of electrical discharge
from the battery and controls voltage
generated by the generator.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-17
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEM
10-4
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light .................................................... 2-12
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-3
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ........ 2-20
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ...................... 2-20
Intelligent Key removal indicator ....................... 2-20
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-7Battery 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 .................................................... 2-52
Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-30
iPod
®player operation ..................................... 4-71
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-21
J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-14
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 ........................................... 2-39
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Headlights bulb replacement ....................... 8-27
Indicator lights ............................................ 2-15
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-52
Interior lights ............................................... 2-52
Map lights ................................................... 2-52
Replacement ................................................ 8-27
Trunk light ................................................... 2-53
Vanity mirror lights ...................................... 2-53
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-10
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34
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 .............................................. 2-21
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ................... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-21
M
Maintenance Battery ......................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ..................................... 8-2
Indicators for maintenance ........................... 2-24
Inside the vehicle .......................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ........................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ....................... 2-15
Map lights ........................................................ 2-52
Master warning light ......................................... 2-13
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .............. 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-39
Meter Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-6
Instrument brightness control ...................... 2-38
10-6
Rollover .............................................................. 5-7
Roof, Retractable hard top ................................ 3-18
S
SafetyChild seat belts ........................................... 1-17
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-54
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-17
Infants ......................................................... 1-18
Injured persons ........................................... 1-13Larger 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 ...................... 1-46
Small children ............................................. 1-18
Three-point type .......................................... 1-13
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-38
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats .............................. 2-41
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-38 Heated seats ............................................... 2-39
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ........................................ 2-30
Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-28
Separator, Retractable hard top ........................ 3-20
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-38
SETTING button ................................................. 4-13
Shift lever Shift lock release ......................................... 5-17
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-17
Shift “P”warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ....................................... 2-20
Shifting Automatic transmission ............................... 5-13
Manual transmission ................................... 5-18
Sliding front passenger’s seat ............................. 1-5
Sonar system .................................................... 5-49
Sonar system off switch .................................... 5-51
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-18
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Jump starting ............................................... 6-14
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-16
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 ................................. 5-51
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................... 4-74
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 ........................................... 2-35
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................... 6-2
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Ignition switch ............................................. 5-13
Ignition switch manual
transmission models .................................... 5-18
Power door lock switch .................................. 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-34
Retractable hard top switch ................ 3-23, 3-25
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-38
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-42