Underbody:The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control dust.
It is very important to remove these
substances, otherwise rust will form on
the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter,
the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to
clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information,
see “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2).
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there
is adequate fluid in the reservoir. When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The
following are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply
the parking brake securely and block the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from
moving. For manual transmission mod-
els, move the shift lever to N (Neutral).
For automatic transmission models,
move the shift lever to P (Park).
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
. Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
. Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come on
at any time without warning, even if the
ignition key is in the OFF position and
the engine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the negative
battery cable before working near the
fan.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
SSI0345
VQ37VHR ENGINE
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Trans-mission models)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Air cleaner
9. Radiator filler cap
10. Drive belt location 11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Engine oil dipstick
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS
8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2119
VQ37VHR engine
1. Power steering fluid pump
2. Alternator
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Drive belt auto-tensioner
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or
LOCK position before servicing the drive
belt. The engine could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of
unusual wear, cuts, fraying or loosen- ess. If the belt is in poor condition or
loose, have it replaced or adjusted by
an INFINITI retailer.
2. Have the belt condition checked reg- ularly.
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.
DRIVE BELT SPARK PLUGS
8-38Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1663
Tire wear and damage
1.Wear indicator
2.Wear indicator location mark
WARNING
.Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bul-
ging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced. .
The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When wear
indicators are visible, the tire(s)
should be replaced.
. Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician, because
some tire damage may not be
obvious. Replace the tires as
necessary to prevent tire failure
and possible personal injury.
. Improper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal
injury. If it is necessary to repair
the spare tire, contact an INFINITI
retailer.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information ”(US) or “Tire
Safety Information ”(Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load carry-
ing capacity as originally equipped. (See
“Specifications” (P.9-8) for recommended
types and sizes of tires and wheels.)
WARNING
. The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of tires
of different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-to-tire
clearance, tire chain clearance, speed-
ometer calibration, headlight aim and
bumper height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could result in
serious personal injury.
. If your vehicle was originally equipped
with 4 tires that were the same size and
you are only replacing 2 of the 4 tires,
install the new tires on the rear axle.
Placing new tires on the front axle may
cause loss of vehicle control in some
driving conditions and cause an accident
and personal injury.
9. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into thegrommet hole to add a 908 turn onto
the part
*C.
10. Install the license plate bracket with the bolts.
11. Install the license plate with bolts that are not longer than 0.55 in (14 mm).WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
.Do not allow people to ride in any
area of vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
.Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself
with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
.Curb Weight (actual weight of yourvehicle) - vehicle weight includ-
ing: standard and optional equip-
ment, fluids, emergency tools,
and spare tire assembly. This weight
does not include passen-
gers and cargo.
.GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight
of passengers and cargo.
.GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other op-
tional equipment. This informa-
tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. label.
.GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -maximum weight (load) limit spe-
cified for the front or rear axle.
This information is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
.GCWR (Gross Combined WeightRating) - The maximum total
weight rating of the vehicle, pas-
sengers, cargo, and trailer.
.Vehicle Capacity Weight, Loadlimit, Total load capacity - max-
imum total weight limit specified
Technical and consumer information9-17
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
9-24Technical and consumer information
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
.How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only
if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired during
a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and INFINITI
retailer, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.
Genuine INFINITI Service Manual for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
genuine INFINITI Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for
your vehicle. This manual is the same one
used by the factory-trained technicians
working at INFINITI retailerships. Genuine
INFINITI Owner’
s Manual can also be
purchased.
For USA:
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Service Manuals, contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of
genuine INFINITI Owner’s Manuals,con-
tact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine INFINITI
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual for this
model year and prior, contact an INFINITI
retailer. For the phone number and location
of an INFINITI retailer in your area call the
INFINITI Satisfaction Center at 1-800-361-
4792 and a bilingual INFINITI representa-
tive will assist you.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL
ORDER INFORMATION
10-2
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control ........ 4-30
Clock ................................................................ 2-43
Closing the retractable hard top ....................... 3-24
Clutch fluid ....................................................... 8-13
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-58
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-56
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-39
Console box ...................................................... 2-47
Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-5
ControlsControl panel button ...................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-5
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-9
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................... 5-21 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-41
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-23
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-26
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10 Distance to empty ............................................. 2-26
Door/trunk open warning .................................. 2-21
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-17
Drive belt .......................................................... 8-18
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-38
Driving
Cold weather driving .................................... 5-58
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-13
Driving with manual transmission ................ 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...................................... 5-15
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-57
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-47
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-26
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...................... 6-8
Emission control information label .................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-46
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-11 Engine block heater ..................................... 5-59
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-8
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator (Automatic
Transmission models) .................................. 2-20
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) .................................. 2-21
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-16
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3 Changing flat tire (with spare tire) ................. 6-4
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ........................................ 6-8
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-20
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5
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