Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-
ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
dry, soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the manu-
facturer’s recommendations. Some fabric pro-
tectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can dam-
age the seat or occupant classification
sensor. This can also affect the operation
of the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION
●Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-
lar material.
● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to leather surfaces and
should be removed promptly. Do not
use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes,
oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents or ammonia-based cleaners as
they may damage the leather’s natural
finish.
● Never use fabric protectors unless rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
● Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may dam-
age the lens cover.
AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect
the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener,
take the following precautions:
● Hanging-type air fresheners can cause per-
manent discoloration when they contact ve-
hicle interior surfaces. Place the air fresh-
ener in a location that allows it to hang free
and not contact an interior surface. ●
Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on
the vents. These products can cause imme-
diate damage and discoloration when
spilled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions before using the air fresheners.
MOONROOF
The moonroof is made from a suede material.
Clean the moonroof material as follows:
CAUTION
To help prevent damaging the moonroof
while cleaning:
● Do not rub the material with a cloth.
Doing so can damage the surface of the
material or cause a stain to spread.
● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-
lar chemical to clean the suede. This
may discolor the moonroof and damage
the surface.
● Clean water based stains by patting the
surface with a clean soft cloth damp-
ened in warm water. Press a clean dry
cloth onto the surface to remove as
much dampness as possible and then
let air dry.
CLEANING INTERIOR
7-4Appearance and care
Genuine INFINITI floor mats have been specially
designed for your vehicle model. The floor mats
have grommet holes incorporated in them. Posi-
tion each mat by placing the floor mat bracket
hook through the floor mat grommet holes while
centering the mat in the floorwell.
Periodically check to make certain the mats are
properly positioned.
SEAT BELTS
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them
with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade
before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance”
in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.
WARNING
Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the
retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye or
chemical solvents to clean the seat belts,
since these materials may severely
weaken the seat belt webbing.
CLEANING THE SEAT TRACKS
CAUTION
Periodically clean the seat tracks to pre-
vent reduction of ability to move the seats.
Clean periodically with a high-powered vacuum
cleaner. Dirt and debris may reduce the ability to
adjust the seat. A wet cleansing agent may be
used if necessary.
MOST COMMON FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE
CORROSION
● The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
● Damage to paint and other protective coat-
ings caused by gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
INFLUENCE THE RATE OF
CORROSION
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the ve-
hicle body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside
the vehicle and should be removed for drying to
avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high
relative humidity, especially those areas where
the temperatures stay above freezing and where
atmospheric pollution exists and road salt is
used.
CORROSION PROTECTION
7-6Appearance and care
When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
● For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.
Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or
wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve-
hicle, etc.
Additional information on the following
items with an “*” is found later in this sec-
tion.
Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal. Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth opera-
tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur-
ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see an
INFINITI retailer immediately. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism On a fairly
steep hill check that your vehicle is held securely
with the shift lever in the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.
Parking brake Check the parking brake opera-
tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,
see an INFINITI retailer.
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
every position. Check that the head restraints and
headrests move up and down smoothly and the
locks (if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
5. Insert the grommets into the holes in thebumper fascia.
6. Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the grommet hole to turn the threaded part of
the grommet 90°
E.
Mark the center of the hole
Fon both sides with
a felt-tip pen. Remove the bracket from the bum-
per, and then open 0.79 in (20 mm) diameter
holes on the bumper using the marks
Fas a
center.
7. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on
the fascia.
8. Install the license plate bracket with screws.
9. Install the license plate with bolts that are no longer than 0.55 in (14 mm) .
WARNING
● It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In
a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself with
the following terms before loading your
vehicle:
● Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment, flu-
ids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does notin-
clude passengers and cargo.
LTI2033
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
Technical and consumer information9-13
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................4-87 Audio 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 ............8-20 Brakes
......................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 ..................2-44 F
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
P
ower 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 ................2-48 Horn .......................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 .............1-34 J
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
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-53
Precautions when starting and driving....5-4
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-67
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio...........4-109
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-70
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-94
Rainsensor....................2-28
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-31
Rear power windows ..............2-51
RearViewMonitor................4-24
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-29
Recorders Eventdata..................9-31
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country . . .9-9
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-30
Roof rack .....................2-49
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Childseatbelts.....1-32,1-40,1-44,1-49
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-30Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Second row bench seats ........1-5,1-7
Seatback pockets ................2-44
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-31
Infants and small children ..........1-31
Injured Person ................1-26
Largerchildren................1-32
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-23
Pregnant women ...............1-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-67
Seatbeltextenders .............1-30
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-30
Seatbelts...................1-23
Three-point type with retractor .......1-26
Seat belt warning light ..............2-11
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-31
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats..........2-35,2-36,2-38
Security indicator light ..............2-13
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ...........2-25,3-4,5-15
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-20
Service manual order form ...........9-32
Servicing air conditioner .............4-53
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-17
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRSwarninglabel................1-68
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Jump starting .................6-10
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4Push starting
.................6-12
Starting the engine .............5-16
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-39
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-94
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-94
Stoplight.....................8-26
Storage......................2-43
Storagebin....................2-48
Sunglasses case .................2-44
Sunglasses holder ................
2-44
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-52
Sun visors ....................3-28
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-68
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-69, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-61
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-68
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-53
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-53
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-31
Automatic power window switch ......2-51
Fog light switch ...............2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ..........2-33
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-31
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Power inverter switch ............2-41
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-30
10-5