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 (if so equipped) .... 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 ......................... 8-18 Drive belts ........................................................ 8-18
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-19 Replacing spark plugs ................................. 8-19
Air cleaner ........................................................ 8-20
Windshield wiper blades ................................... 8-21 Cleaning ...................................................... 8-21
Replacing..................................................... 8-21
Brakes .............................................................. 8-22 Self-adjusting brakes ................................... 8-22
Brake pad wear warning .............................. 8-22
Fuses ................................................................ 8-23 Engine compartment .................................... 8-23
Passenger compartment............................... 8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................... 8-25
Lights................................................................ 8-27 Headlights ................................................... 8-28
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
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.
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REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
If replacement is required, see an INFINITI
retailer for servicing.
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace the iridium-
tipped spark plugs as frequently as the
conventional type spark plugs since they
will last much longer. Follow the main-
tenance schedule in“INFINITI Service and
Maintenance Guide” , but do not reuse
them by cleaning or regapping. Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-19
SPARK PLUGS
10-6
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SafetyChild seat belts ........................................... 1-20
Satellite radio operation ................................... 4-54
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ................................................. 1-20
Infants ......................................................... 1-20
Injured persons ........................................... 1-16Larger children ............................................. 1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-13
Pre-crash seat belts ..................................... 1-16
Pregnant women .......................................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-19
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-16
Seat belts .................................................... 1-13
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-50
Small children ............................................. 1-21
Three-point type .......................................... 1-16
Seat synchronization function ........................... 3-28
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-28
Heated seats ............................................... 2-39
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ........................................ 2-30 Security system, Vehicle security system .......... 2-28
Servicing climate control ................................... 4-38
SETTING button ................................................. 4-14
Shift lever, Shift lock release ............................ 5-18
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-18
Shift “P”warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ....................................... 2-22
Shifting Automatic transmission ............................... 5-14
Manual transmission ................................... 5-19
Sliding front passenger’s seat ............................. 1-5
Snow mode switch ............................................ 2-41
Sonar system .................................................... 5-51
Sonar system off switch .................................... 5-53
Spare tire ........................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-19
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Jump starting ................................................. 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ............................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-13
STATUS button .................................................... 4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-45
Steering
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Power steering system ................................. 5-53
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................... 4-74
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................. 3-23 Storage ............................................................. 2-44
Storage box ...................................................... 2-49
Stowing golf bags ............................................. 2-49
Sun visors ........................................................ 3-24
Sunglasses holder ............................................ 2-46
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-51
Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 1-51, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system .......................... 1-38 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ........................................... 1-38
Switch Autolight switch ........................................... 2-35
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................... 6-2
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Ignition switch ............................................. 5-14
Ignition switch manual
transmission models .................................... 5-19
Power door lock switch .................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-34
Snow mode switch ....................................... 2-41
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-38
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...... 2-41
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Tachometer ......................................................... 2-8
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge .............................................. 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start ...................................................... 2-30