CAUTION
●CVT models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
●Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be damaged.
WARNING
●Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
●To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant reser-
voir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.
●Do not open the hood if steam is com-
ing out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading and
the illumination of the engine oil pressure/engine
coolant temperature high indicator light) , or if you
feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc. take the following steps.
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply
the parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Park) .
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the
windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed.3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool-
ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
6-12In case of emergency
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheelCheck for changes in the steer-
ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimesMake sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield wiper and washer*Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Windshield defrosterCheck that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Ve-
hicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations that
can lead to potential battery discharge and
potential no-start conditions such as: 1. In-
stallation or extended use of electronic ac-
cessories that consume battery power when
the engine is not running (Phone chargers,
GPS, DVD players, etc.) 2. Vehicle is not
driven regularly and/or only driven short dis-
tances. In these cases, the battery may need
to be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*Make sure that the brake fluid
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir.
Engine coolant level*Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
Exhaust systemMake sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by an INFINITI retailer. See the
carbon monoxide warning in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.Fluid leaksCheck under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Power steering fluid level* and linesCheck
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hosesCheck the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
UnderbodyThe underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
where mud and dirt may have accumulated. See
the “Appearance and care” section of this
manual.
Windshield-washer fluid*Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the engine is cold.If the coolant level is below
the MIN level, add coolant to the MAX level. If the
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiatorwhen the engine is cold.If there is
insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and also add
it to the reservoir up to the MAX level.
This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) . The life expectancy of
the factory-fill coolant is 168,000 km (105,000
mi) or 7 years. Mixing any other type of coolant orthe use of non-distilled water will reduce the life
expectancy of the factory-fill coolant. Refer to the
INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide for
more details.
The engine coolant reservoir is a pressur-
ized tank. When installing the cap, tighten
it until a clicking sound is heard.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by an INFINITI
retailer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
An INFINITI retailer can change the engine cool-
ant. The service procedure can be found in the
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 en-
gine is hot.
●Never remove the radiator or engine
coolant reservoir 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 the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
LDI2086
8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Control panel buttons..............4-11
Brightness/contrast button......4-10,4-21
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-11
Without navigation system..........4-4
Controls
Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-94
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-48
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-51
Cupholders...................2-45
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-33
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-30
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player.......4-79
Dimensionsandweights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-34
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons) ........4-4,4-11
Door locks.....................3-4
Drive belt.....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-31Driving
Cold weather driving............5-100
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Precautions when starting and driving....5-4
E
Economy - fuel..................5-90
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-29
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-16
Block heater................5-101
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine.............5-16
Enterbutton.................4-4,4-11
Eventdatarecorders ..............9-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-4
Extended storage switch............8-23
Eyeglass case..................2-44F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-11
Engine coolant.................8-7
Engine oil
...................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-10
Foglightswitch .................2-34
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-61
Front seats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-90
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-24
Fuelgauge...................2-6
Fuel octane rating...............9-4
Fuel recommendation.............9-3
Loose fuel cap warning...........2-24
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-21
10-2
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver....................2-57
Gascap .....................3-24
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge...................2-6
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-46
Gloveboxlock..................2-46
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4-109, 4-123
Hazard warning flasher switch..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-30
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-31
Headlights....................8-25
Headlights,aimingcontrol............2-33
Heated seats............2-35,2-36,2-38
Heated steering wheel.............2-39
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-48
Heater operation...............4-48
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.......2-57
Hood release...................3-20
Hook
Luggage hook................2-48Horn .......................2-35
I
Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch........5-12
Image viewer...................4-22
Immobilizer system.............3-4,5-15
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter................8-18
Increasing fuel economy.............5-90
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-7
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system................2-25,3-4,5-15
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-29
Instrument brightness control..........2-34
Instrument panel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-34
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system
Brake assist.................5-53
Intelligent Key system
Key operating range..............3-9
Key operation................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide............3-17
Warning signals...............3-17
Interiorlight....................2-55
iPod® Player...................4-87
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-34J
Jump starting...................6-10
K
Keyfob battery replacement...........8-23
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system).........3-13
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.......3-2,3-7
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number
............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-68
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-34
License plate
Installing the license plate..........9-12
Liftgate......................3-20
Lift gate release.................3-23
Light
Airbagwarninglight.........1-69, 2-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel.........2-7
Bulbreplacement..............8-26
10-3