FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole, or use the INFINITI Intelligent Key.
ANTI-FREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For details, see “Battery” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.For details, see “Changing engine coolant” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry pave-
ment. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your ve-
hicle on snowy or icy roads, INFINITI recom-
mends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL
SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. Please
consult an INFINITI retailer for the tire type,
size, speed rating and availability informa-
tion.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
use. Check local, state and provincial laws
before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
3. Tire chains may be used. For details see
“Tire chains” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
●A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
●A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
●A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
●Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
●Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
●Whatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
5-100Starting and driving
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-29
Turnsignalswitch..............2-34
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-40
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Theft
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start...........2-25,3-4,5-15
Three-way catalyst................5-4
Tire
Flat tire.....................6-3
Spare tire...................6-5
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-11
Tire chains..................8-37
Tireplacard..................9-11
Tirepressure.................8-30
Tire rotation..................8-37
Types of tires.................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-28
Wheels and tires...............8-30
Wheel/tire size.................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light........2-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....5-5
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-37
Towing
Flattowing..................9-28
Towingload/specification..........9-21Towtrucktowing...............6-13
Trailer towing.................9-17
Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.....2-57
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-34
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-28
USB interface
Audio file operation.............4-83
Video file operation.............4-85
V
Vanity mirror...................3-29
Variable voltage control system.........8-16
Vehicle dimensions and weights.........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-40
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system.....5-96
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate....9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-13
Vehicle recovery..............6-15,6-16Vehicle security system.............2-24
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
enginestart ...........2-25,3-4,5-15
Ventilators....................4-46
Visors.......................3-28
Voice recognition system...........4-134
W
Warning
Airbagwarninglight.........1-69, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light.........2-7
Battery charge warning light
.........2-8
Brake warning light..............2-8
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Low fuel warning light........2-10, 2-22
Low tire pressure warning light........2-8
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-23
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-62
Seatbeltwarninglight............2-11
Vehicle security system...........2-24
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-7
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-68
Warninglights...................2-7
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
Weights (See dimensions and weights).....9-8
Wheels and tires.................8-30
Wheel/tire size...................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country.................9-9
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