Black plate (448,1)
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8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself
JVC0538X
Type AGUID-5752B3A4-D8FF-4961-9160-5090555FCE311. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Drive belts
Condition:
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JVC0539X
Type BGUID-CA2406D1-CA97-4C99-9B20-6F21F956C6CA1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Drive belts
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11
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8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Y51D-V-E01-9C4CC2F5-7026-4A93-9DEC-281F6C16BCFBWhen checking or replacement is required,
we recommend an INFINITI retailer for
servicing.
CAUTION
.Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF.
Do not mix with other fluids.
. Using automatic transmission fluid other
than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will
cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and
may damage the automatic transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI
new vehicle limited warranty.
Y51D-V-E01-2C5BAFDE-1854-4183-96A1-4CC2195DC204
SDI1765A
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using the
HOT range (
*1: HOT MAX.,*2: HOT MIN.)
at fluid temperatures of 122 to 1768F (50
to 808C) or using the COLD range (
*3:
COLD MAX.,
*4: COLD MIN.) at fluid
temperatures of 32 to 868F (0 to 308C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Re-
move the cap and fill through the opening.
CAUTION
. Do not overfill.
. Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID POWER STEERING FLUID
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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 drive belts.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs ofunusual 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 belts checked regularly for condition and tension in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in your
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide”.
Y51D-V-E01-BAFEF7A1-AE7C-43AA-A355-1FA8A7A79074
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.
SDI2020
REPLACING SPARK PLUGSY51D-V-E01-5A1D3AA1-EC43-4BAE-B27E-C6EBBD832A65If replacement is required, see an INFINITI
retailer for servicing.
Iridium-tipped spark plugsY51D-V-E01-38C2D7CB-E5A3-44D4-8FFC-4A1A5D208F6CIt 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.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-23
SPARK PLUGS
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Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp mea-
sureLiter
Transfer fluid — — —.
Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer
durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the
instructions in the“8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section. .
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid .
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid* or
equivalent DOT 3
*: Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI retailer.
Multi-purpose grease
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Without limited slip differential
—— —
With limited slip differential —— —
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
. For additional information, see “Vehicle identification”
(P.9-11) for air conditioner specification label.
Air conditioning system lubricants —— —NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid —— —Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
....................... 5-101
Active noise control ...
........................................ 5-107
Air bag system Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
....................... 1-48
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
....................... 1-48
Air bag warning labels ...
...................................... 1-51
Air bag warning light ...
............................... 1-51, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ...
................................... 8-24
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ...
................ 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
............................ 9-7
Automatic climate control ...
............................ 4-34
In-cabin microfilter ...
....................................... 4-48
Air filter In-cabin microfilter ...
....................................... 4-48
Alarm
How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................... 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.................................. 5-8
Antenna ...
............................................................ 4-83
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
....................... 5-101
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
................................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
................................ 7-4
Armrest ...
............................................................... 1-4
Ashtrays (See cigarette lighter and ashtrays) ...
.... 2-46 Audible reminders
...
............................................ 2-19
Audio operation precautions ...
............................. 4-49
Audio system ...
.................................................... 4-49
Steering wheel audio controls ...
...................... 4-82
Auto closure ...
..................................................... 3-19
Autolight system ...
............................................... 2-35
Automatic Automatic climate control ...
.................. 4-37, 4-41
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
............... 8-18
Climate control ...
............................................ 4-34
Driving with automatic transmission ...
............ 5-14
Automatic door locks ...
.......................................... 3-5
Automatic drive positioner ...
................................ 3-27
Automatic seat positioner ...
................................. 3-27
Average fuel consumption and speed ...
................ 2-27
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
............................ 5-7
B
Battery ...
.............................................................. 8-20
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ...
............... 3-2
Battery saver system ...
................................... 2-37
Intelligent Key ...
.............................................. 8-30
Variable voltage control system ...
................... 8-22
Before starting the engine ...
................................ 5-13
Belts (See drive belts) ...
....................................... 8-22
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ...
................................................... 2-16
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
....................... 4-85 Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
.................. 4-95
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ...
............................. 4-74
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
.................. 5-101
Brake fluid ...
................................................... 8-19
Brake force distribution ...
............................. 5-103
Brake system ...
............................................... 5-98
Parking brake operation ...
............................... 5-19
Brake warning light ...
........................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ...
............................................. 5-91
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...
................................ 4-10
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
............................ 2-10
Bulb replacement ...
.............................................. 8-33
C
Cabin air filter ...
................................................... 4-48
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-84
Card holder ...
....................................................... 2-50
Catalytic converter
Three way catalyst ...
......................................... 5-4
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
............. 4-81
Center multi-function control panel ...
..................... 4-4
Check tire pressure warning ...
.............................. 2-23
Child restraints ...
................................................. 1-20
LATCH system ...
.............................................. 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ...
..................... 1-20
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Engine start operation indicator...
................... 2-22
If your vehicle overheats ...
.............................. 6-12
Starting the engine ...
...................................... 5-13
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
...................... 2-8
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ...
........................... 3-27
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
............................... 9-23
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 ...
.............................. 8-24
Changing engine oil and filter ...
...................... 8-15
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
...... 6-2
Flat tire ...
............................................................... 6-3
Flat towing ...
........................................................ 9-19
Floor mat cleaning ...
.............................................. 7-6
Floor mat positioning aid ...
.................................... 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
............... 8-18
Brake fluid ...
................................................... 8-19
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ...
............................................. 8-12
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-14
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-18
Window washer fluid ...
................................... 8-19
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
........................................................ 4-62
Fog light switch ...
................................................ 2-40 Forest Air
®...
........................................................ 4-43
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system ...
........... 5-83
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
........... 1-45
Front power seat adjustment ...
............................... 1-3
Front seat Front seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ...
......................... 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Fuel economy ...
............................................... 5-92
Fuel economy information (display) ...
.............. 4-12
Fuel Information ...
............................................. 9-4
Fuel octane rating ...
.......................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ...
............................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ...
............................................. 3-21
Gauge ...
............................................................ 2-9
Fuel efficient driving tips ...
................................... 5-91
Fuses ...
................................................................ 8-28
Fusible links ...
..................................................... 8-28
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ...
................. 2-60
Gas cap ...
............................................................ 3-21
Gauge ...
................................................................. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ...
..................................................... 2-9
Odometer ...
....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ...
................................................. 2-7
Tachometer ...
.................................................... 2-8 Trip computer
...
.............................................. 2-26
General maintenance ...
.......................................... 8-2
Glove box ...
......................................................... 2-49
H
Hands-free phone system
Bluetooth®(models with
navigation system) ...
....................................... 4-85
Bluetooth
®(models without
navigation system) ...
....................................... 4-95
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests ...
................................... 1-5
Headlights Aiming control (See adaptive front lighting
system (AFS)) ...
............................................... 2-37
Bulb replacement ...
......................................... 8-33
Headlight switch ...
.......................................... 2-35
Xenon headlights ...
......................................... 2-34
Heated seats ...
.................................................... 2-41
Heated steering wheel ...
...................................... 2-40
Heater
Automatic climate control ...
............................ 4-34
Engine block heater ...
................................... 5-106
Hill start assist system ...
................................... 5-104
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...
...................... 2-60
Hood release ...
.................................................... 3-17
Hook
Coat hooks ...
.................................................. 2-51
Horn ...
................................................................. 2-41
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Loading information (See vehicle
loading information)...
......................................... 9-15
Lock Automatic door locks ...
..................................... 3-5
Door locks ...
..................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-4
Trunk lid ...
...................................................... 3-17
Locking with mechanical key ...
............................... 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...
............................ 2-23, 3-22
Low outside temperature warning ...
..................... 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light ...
......................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)) ...
................................... 5-4, 6-3, 8-36
M
Maintenance
Battery ...
......................................................... 8-20
General maintenance ...
..................................... 8-2
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix) ...
........ 2-25
Inside the vehicle ...
.......................................... 8-3
Maintenance information (display) ...
............... 4-14
Maintenance precautions ...
............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...
............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ...
........................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...
................................. 1-17
Under the hood and vehicle ...
........................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
....................... 2-18
Map lights ...
........................................................ 2-58
Master warning light ...
......................................... 2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
.............. 3-3 Memory function
...
............................................... 3-30
Memory storage Automatic drive positioner ...
........................... 3-29
Meter
Trip computer ...
.............................................. 2-26
Meters and gauges ...
............................................. 2-6
Instrument brightness control ...
...................... 2-39
Mirror Inside mirror ...
................................................ 3-25
Outside mirrors ...
............................................ 3-25
Vanity mirror ...
................................................ 3-27
Monitor RearView monitor ...
......................................... 4-26
Moonroof ...
.......................................................... 2-54
N
New vehicle break-in ...
......................................... 5-91
O
Odometer ...
............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ...
................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
...................... 8-15
Checking engine oil level ...
............................. 8-15
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-14
Engine oil viscosity ...
........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
..................... 2-25 Operation
Indicators for operation ...
............................... 2-22
Outside mirrors ...
................................................. 3-25
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
................... 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
.............................................. 9-23
P
Panic alarm ...
...................................................... 3-14
Parking Parking brake operation ...
............................... 5-19
Parking on hills ...
........................................... 5-94
Parking brake break-in ...
...................................... 5-98
Personal lights ...
.................................................. 2-58
Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
.................. 4-85
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
............. 4-95
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-84
Power
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ...
................................................ 2-46
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-18
Power steering system ...
................................. 5-97
Power windows ...
............................................ 2-52
Power moonroof ... ............................................... 2-54
Precautions Audio operation ...
........................................... 4-49
Braking precautions ...
..................................... 5-98
Child restraints ...
............................................ 1-20
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