CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
A.
4. Loosen the oil filter
Awith an oil filter
wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then
remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with
a clean rag.
CAUTION
●Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the sealing
surface of the engine. Failure to do
so could lead to an oil leak and en-
gine damage.
●The dipstick must be inserted in
place to prevent oil spillage from the
dipstick hole when filling the engine
with oil.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance
is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
8. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary.
CAUTION
●Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3. Do not mix with other fluids.
●Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered
by the warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, we recommend your INFINITI retailer for
servicing.
LDI2143
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11
CAUTION
●Do not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will by-
pass the variable voltage control sys-
tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely.
●Use electrical accessories with the en-
gine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage
control system. This system measures the
amount of electrical discharge from the battery
and controls voltage generated by the generator.The current sensor is located near the battery
along the negative battery cable. If you add elec-
trical accessories to your vehicle, be sure to
ground them to a suitable body ground such as
the frame or engine block area.
1. Drive belt automatic tensioner
2. Alternator
3. A/C compressor
4 Crankshaft pulley
WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual
wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is
in poor condition or is loose, have it replaced
or adjusted by an INFINITI retailer.
LDI2132LDI2099
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEMDRIVE BELT
8-16Maintenance and do-it-yourself
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood.3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the fuse block in the
passenger compartment.5. If the fuse is open
A, replace it with a new
fuse
B.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a INFINITI
retailer.
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace with only Genuine NISSAN parts.
LDI2267LDI0456
FUSES
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-21
Extended storage switch
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
remove the extended storage switch and check
for an open fuse.
NOTE:
The extended storage switch is used for
long term vehicle storage. Even if the ex-
tended storage switch is broken it is not
necessary to replace it. Replace only the
open fuse in the switch with a new fuse.How to replace the extended storage switch:
1. To remove the extended storage switch, be
sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or
LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF
position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabs
1found on each
side of the storage switch.
5. Pull the storage switch straight out from the
fuse box
2.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery or removed parts.
LDI2035
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-23
ENGINE
ModelVQ35DE
TypeGasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60°
Bore x Strokein (mm) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4)
Displacementcu in (cm
3) 213.45 (3,498)
Firing order1–2–3–4–5–6
Idle speed
No adjustment is necessary. CVT (in “N” position)
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)
CO%atidle
Spark plugFXE22HR-11
Spark plug gap (Nominal)in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operationTiming chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical and consumer information9-7
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than the
weight rating of the hitch components.
Never exceed the weight rating of the
hitch components. Doing so can cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:
●The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
●Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
●The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.
●The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and
the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver.
Choose a proper class ball mount based on the
trailer weight. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball mount is
one that is designed to carry the whole amount of
tongue weight and gross weight directly on the
ball mount and on the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-leveling” or
“equalizing” hitch. A set of bars attach to the ball
mount and to the trailer to distribute the tongue
weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. Many ve-
hicles can’t carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue weight
transferred through the frame and pushing down
on the front wheels. This gives stability to the tow
vehicle.
A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV) is
recommended if you plan to tow trailers with a
maximum weight over 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) .
Check with the trailer and towing equipmentmanufacturers to determine if they recommend
the use of a weight-distributing hitch system.
NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may af-
fect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If
you are considering use of a weight-
distributing hitch system with a surge
brake-equipped trailer, check with the
surge brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer
to determine if and how this can be done.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufac-
turer for installing and using the weight-
distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface.
With the ignition on and the doors closed,
allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes
so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on
the front and rear bumpers at the center of
the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust
the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper
height is within0-.5inches (0 – 13 mm) of
the reference height measured in step 2. The
rear bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.
9-22Technical and consumer information
●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
●Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
●Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
●Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
●Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
●Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
●Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
●Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
●When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill
side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly
release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
9-26Technical and consumer information
10 Index
A
Aiming control, headlights...........2-33
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-53
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-61
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-68
Airbagwarninglight...........1-69,2-11
Air cleaner housing filter............8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service...........4-53
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls....4-48
Servicing air conditioner..........4-53
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-24
Anchor point locations.............1-37
Antenna.....................4-96
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-7
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-95
Audible reminders...............2-13
Audio system..................4-54
Bluetooth®audio..............4-91
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-75
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD)player.................4-70
Audio System
iPod®Player................4-87Audio system
Radio ....................4-54
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-94
USB interface................4-82
Autolight switch.................2-31
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-31
Automatic power window switch.....2-51
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-29
Automatic door locks..............3-6
B
Battery......................8-14
Charge warning light.............2-8
Before starting the engine...........5-16
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-16
Block heater
Engine...................5-101
Bluetooth®audio................4-91
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................4-109, 4-123
Boosterseats..................1-49
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-95
Brake fluid..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Brake system................5-94
Brake warning light..............2-8
Brake wear indicators........2-13,8-20
Parking brake operation..........5-21
Self-adjusting brakes............8-20Brakes......................8-20
Break-inschedule ...............5-89
Brightness/contrast button.......4-10,4-21
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-34
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-7
Bulbreplacement................8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Cargolight ...................2-56
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio............4-109
CD care and cleaning.............4-94
CD player (See audio system).........4-75
Check tire pressure...............2-23
Child restraints.......1-31,1-31,1-32,1-34
Precautions on child
restraints........1-32,1-40,1-44,1-49
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-37
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-37
Child safety rear door lock............3-7
Chimes,audiblereminders...........2-13
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving.............5-100
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-75
Consolebox...................2-47
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . .5-17