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8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Y51D-V-E01-662E477D-FA0C-4DA9-8B55-B58B05C7E362The engine cooling system is filled at the
factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-
ant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-
round anti-freeze and coolant protection.
The anti-freeze solution contains rust and
corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine
cooling system additives are not neces-
sary.
WARNING
.Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Wait until the engine and
radiator cool down. Serious burns could
be caused by high pressure fluid escap-
ing from the radiator. See precautions in
“If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-12).
. The radiator is equipped with a pressure
type radiator cap. To prevent engine
damage, use only a genuine NISSAN
radiator cap.
CAUTION
.Never use any cooling system additives
such as radiator sealer. Additives may
clog the cooling system and cause damage to the engine, transmission
and/or cooling system.
. When adding or replacing coolant, be
sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equiva-
lent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-
freeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to
provide antifreeze protection to −348F
(−378C). If additional freeze protection is
needed due to weather where you
operate your vehicle, add Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) concentrate following the direc-
tions on the container. If an equivalent
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used,
follow the coolant manufacture’s instruc-
tions to maintain minimum antifreeze
protection to −348F (−378C). The use of
other types of coolant solutions other
than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-
freeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent may
damage the engine cooling system.
. The life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
or 7 years. Mixing any other type of
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) , including
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant (green), or the use of non-
distilled water will reduce the life
expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
Refer to the INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide for more details.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself
engine. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature. Add coolant
up to the MAX level
*1. Tighten the cap
securely after adding engine coolant.
If the cooling system requires coolant
frequently, have it checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTY51D-V-E01-A426F257-7E1C-4FDD-BCE7-CC70502D59EAMajor cooling system repairs should be
performed by an INFINITI retailer. The
service procedures can be found in the
appropriate INFINITI Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
. To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.
. Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
. Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of children and
pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of
properly. Check your local regulations.
Y51D-V-E01-A7C453B1-918A-4063-9B01-B06D637810DF
SDI2541
VK56VD engine
SDI2045
VQ37VHR engine
ENGINE OIL
Condition:
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15%.)
. E-15 fuel contains more than 10%
oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely
affect the emission control devices
and systems of the vehicle and should
not be used. Damage caused by such
fuel is not covered by the INFINITI New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in INFINITI
vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems
such as engine stalling or hard hot starting
are experienced after using oxygenate-
blend fuels, immediately change to a
non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low
blend of MTBE. Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E-15 fuelGUID-55AA3E5D-B4B7-4387-A6C1-514DB0C16738E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately
15% fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded
gasoline. E-15 can only be used in vehicles
designed to run on E-15 fuel. Do not use E-
15 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified with small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
E-85 fuelY51D-V-E01-019B5956-3FF3-4BF6-B50B-B0FD9BE1DD27E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately
85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-
85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
Aftermarket fuel additivesY51D-V-E01-0241A1D6-50DD-4735-AB1B-1BF6D3FF4840INFINITI does not recommend the use of
any aftermarket fuel additives (Example:
fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are
sold commercially. Many of these additives
intended for gum, varnish or deposit
removal may contain active solvent or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to
the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tipsY51D-V-E01-0C94128B-44FC-407D-B5D4-1374AB611F20Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have an INFINITI retailer
correct the condition. Failure to correct the
condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This in
turn may cause excessive fuel consumption
or damage to the engine. If any of the
Technical and consumer information9-5
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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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