Black plate (439,1)
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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
VK56VD engine ...
............................................... 8-7
VQ37VHR engine ...
............................................. 8-9
Engine cooling system ...
....................................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ...
....................... 8-13
Changing engine coolant ...
............................... 8-14
Engine oil ...
.......................................................... 8-14
Checking engine oil level ...
............................... 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...
....................... 8-15
Automatic transmission fluid ...
............................. 8-18
Power steering fluid ...
........................................... 8-18
Brake fluid ...
......................................................... 8-19
Brake fluid ...
.................................................... 8-19
Window washer fluid ...
......................................... 8-19
Battery ...
.............................................................. 8-20
Jump starting ...
................................................ 8-22
Variable voltage control system ...
......................... 8-22 Drive belts
...
........................................................ 8-22
Spark plugs ...
...................................................... 8-23
Replacing spark plugs ...
................................. 8-23
Air cleaner ...
........................................................ 8-24
Windshield wiper blades ...
................................... 8-25
Cleaning ...
...................................................... 8-25
Replacing ...
..................................................... 8-26
Brakes ...
.............................................................. 8-27
Self-adjusting brakes ...
................................... 8-27
Brake pad wear warning ...
.............................. 8-27
Fuses ...
................................................................ 8-28
Engine compartment ...
.................................... 8-28
Passenger compartment ...
............................... 8-29
Intelligent Key battery replacement ...
................... 8-30
Lights ...
................................................................ 8-33
Headlights ...
................................................... 8-33
Exterior and interior lights ...
........................... 8-34
Wheels and tires ...
............................................... 8-36
Tire pressure ...
............................................... 8-36
Tire labeling ...
................................................ 8-40
Types of tires ...
............................................... 8-42
Tire chains ...
................................................... 8-43
Changing wheels and tires ...
........................... 8-43
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Black plate (466,1)
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8-28Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Y51D-V-E01-29097B28-1FE0-4182-A485-A2047D0C5A2D
SDI2584
SDI2566
ENGINE COMPARTMENTY51D-V-E01-AFE79579-EF18-4DDE-B356-BDC18538EFB0
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed tothe OFF or LOCK position and the
headlight switch is turned to OFF.
2. Open the engine hood and remove the cover on the battery and the fuse/
fusible link holder.
3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder
cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
SDI1754
5. If the fuse is open*A, replace it with a
new fuse
*B. Spare fuses are stored in
the passenger compartment fuse box.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired
by an INFINITI retailer.
The holder
*1also contains the fuses. For
checking and/or replacing, see an INFINITI
retailer.
Fusible linksY51D-V-E01-3E721E86-CD62-4D57-8D17-0637DAF969EFIf any electrical equipment does not
operate and fuses are in good condition,
check the fusible links. If any of these
fusible links are melted, replace only with
FUSES
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Black plate (467,1)
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genuine INFINITI parts.
SDI2034
PASSENGER COMPARTMENTY51D-V-E01-D27C130D-9311-435F-AE5F-9BAD54FDFC82
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed tothe OFF or LOCK position and the
headlight switch is turned to OFF. 2. Open the fuse box lid.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
*A.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new fuse.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired
by an INFINITI retailer. Spare fuses are
stored in the fuse box.
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Condition:
Black plate (513,1)
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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
10-3
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