5-90Starting and driving
CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure
the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommendations
may result in shortened engine life and
reduced engine performance.
.Avoid driving for long periods at con-
stant speed, either fast or slow. Do not
run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any
gear.
. Avoid quick starts.
. Avoid hard braking as much as possi-
ble. Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient
Driving Tips to help you achieve the most
fuel economy from your vehicle.
1. Use smooth accelerator and brake
pedal application.
.Avoid rapid starts and stops..Use smooth, gentle accelerator andbrake application whenever possi-
ble.
.Maintain constant speed while com-muting and coast whenever possi-
ble.
2. Maintain constant speed.
.Look ahead to try and anticipate and minimize stops.
.Synchronizing your speed with traf-fic lights allows you to reduce your
number of stops.
.Maintaining a steady speed can
minimize red light stops and im-
prove fuel efficiency.
3. Use air conditioning (A/C) at higher vehicle speeds.
.Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is moreefficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.
.Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is moreefficient to use A/C to cool the
vehicle due to increased aerody- namic drag.
.Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling
load.
4. Drive at economical speeds and dis- tances.
.Observing the speed limit and not
exceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where
legally allowed) can improve fuel
efficiency due to reduced aerody-
namic drag.
.Maintaining a safe following dis-tance behind other vehicles reduces
unnecessary braking.
.Safely monitoring traffic to antici- pate changes in speed permits
reduced braking and smooth accel-
eration changes.
.Select a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
5. Use cruise control.
.Using cruise control during highway driving helps maintain a steady
speed.
.Cruise control is particularly effec-tive in providing fuel savings when
driving on flat terrains.
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS
9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants....... 9-2
Fuel information .............................................. 9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ......... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................. 9-7
Specifications ...................................................... 9-8
Engine............................................................. 9-8
Wheels and tires ............................................. 9-8
Dimensions ..................................................... 9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................... 9-9
Vehicle identification ........................................... 9-9 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ......... 9-9
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ........................................... 9-10
Engine serial number .................................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......... 9-10
Emission control information label ................ 9-11
Tire and loading information label ................. 9-11
Air conditioner specification label.................. 9-11 Installing front license plate .............................. 9-12
Vehicle loading information............................... 9-13 Terms .......................................................... 9-13
Vehicle load capacity ................................... 9-15
Loading tips................................................. 9-16
Measurement of weights.............................. 9-16
Towing a trailer ................................................. 9-17 Flat towing................................................... 9-17
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-17 Treadwear .................................................... 9-17
Traction AA, A, B and C................................ 9-18
Temperature A, B and C ............................... 9-18
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-18
Reporting safety defects.................................... 9-19
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test
(US only)........................................................... 9-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information .............................................. 9-21
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Multi-purpose grease
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Without limited slip differen-
tial ———
With limited slip differential ———
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
. For additional information, see “Vehicle identification”(P.9-9) for air
conditioner specification label.
Air conditioning system lubricants ———ND-OIL11
Window washer fluid ———Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
or equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of this,
it is important that the engine oil viscosity
be selected based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or oil
and filter change intervals longer than
recommended could reduce engine life.
Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil andfilter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by the new INFINITI vehicle limited warran-
ties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not
have to change the oil before the first
recommended change interval. Oil and
filter change intervals depend upon how
you use your vehicle. Operation under the
following conditions may require more
frequent oil and filter changes.
.
repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures,
. driving in dusty conditions,
. extensive idling,
. stop and go “rush hour”traffic,
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide” for the maintenance sche-
dule.AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your
INFINITI vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, ND-OIL11.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the repla-
cement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
governmental regulations require the re-
covery and recycling of any refrigerant
during automotive air conditioning system
service. Your INFINITI retailer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed
to recover and recycle your air conditioning
system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing
your air conditioning system.
Technical and consumer information9-7
10 Index
Number
12-volt battery charge warning light ................. 2-11
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-99
Accelerator downshift - In D (Drive) position - ... 5-16
Active noise control ........................................ 5-105
Active trace control ......................................... 5-101
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) .................. 2-40
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-42
Aiming control, Adaptive front lighting
system (AFS) ..................................................... 2-40
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ............................. 1-42
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-44
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-47
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ....................... 1-47
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-50
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-50, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-20
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service ................................. 4-47
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-11
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................. 4-47, 9-7
Automatic climate control ............................ 4-34
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-47 Operation (See automatic climate control) .... 4-34
Air filter
In-cabin microfilter ....................................... 4-47
Air vent ............................................................... 7-5
Alarm
How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ........................................... 2-33
Alcohol, drugs and driving .................................. 5-8
Antenna ............................................................ 4-83
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-99
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-4
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system .................................. Hybrid System-9
Armrest ............................................................... 1-4
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) .... 2-50
Assist charge gauge ................. Hybrid System-5, 2-8
Audible reminders ............................................ 2-20
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-48
Audio system .................................................... 4-48 Steering wheel audio controls ...................... 4-82
Auto closure ..................................................... 3-19
Autolight system ............................................... 2-39
Automatic
Automatic climate control .................. 4-35, 4-39
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Climate control ............................................ 4-34
Door locks ..................................................... 3-5 Drive positioner ........................................... 3-27
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-13
Seat positioner ............................................ 3-27
Average fuel consumption and speed ................ 2-29
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-7B
Battery .............................................................. 8-18 Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ............... 3-2
Battery saver system ................................... 2-40
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-26
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ................................................ 5-12
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ................................................... 2-18
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot
Intervention
TM(BSI) system ............................... 5-31
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Intervention
(BSI) system warning light ................................ 2-11
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-84
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .................. 4-95
Booster seats .................................................... 1-34
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-99
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-16
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-101
Brake system ............................................... 5-96