8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant ........................8-8
Inverter cooling system .............................8-9
Checking inverter coolant level ..................8-10
Changing inverter coolant ......................8-10
Engine oil ........................................ 8-10
Checking engine oil level .......................8-10
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-12
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-13
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-14
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-15
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-15
12-Volt Battery ................................... 8-16
Jump starting ................................. 8-17
Drive belt ........................................ 8-17Spark plugs
...................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-19
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-20
Cleaning ..................................... 8-20
Replacing .................................... 8-20
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-23
Battery replacement .............................. 8-24
INFINITI Intelligent Key ......................... 8-25
Lights ........................................... 8-26
Headlights .................................... 8-26
Fog lights ..................................... 8-26
Exterior and
interior lights ....................... 8-27
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-31
Tire pressure .................................. 8-31
Tire labeling ................................... 8-34
Types of tires .................................. 8-37
Tire chains .................................... 8-38
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-38
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s au-
thority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the xenon headlight bulb
If replacement is required, see your INFINITI re-
tailer.
WARNING
cHIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they pro-
duce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disas-
semble. Always have your xenon head-
lights replaced at an INFINITI retailer. For
additional information, refer to “Headlight
and turn signal switch” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual.
FOG LIGHTS
Replacing the fog light bulb
If replacement is required, see your INFINITI re-
tailer.
CAUTION
●High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
● When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
● Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed as shown in the
chart.
● Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light
for a long period of time as dust, mois-
ture and smoke may enter the fog light
body and affect the performance of the
fog light.
LIGHTS
8-26Maintenance and do-it-yourself
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight assembly* High/Low 35HB3
Park 5W5W
Turn 21WY21W
Sidemarker 5WY5W
Front fog lights 55H11
Daytime running lights (Canada only) 19PS19W
Map light* ——
Footwell light 3.4158
Personal lights 8P1Y
Glove box light* 3.4158
Step light 3.4194
Courtesy light* ——
Vanity mirror light 2—
Cargo light —AL1X
High-mounted stop light* ——
Rear combination light Tail/Stop* ——
Turn 21WY21W
Rear sidemarker* ——
Backup (reversing)* 16W16W
License plate light* 5W5W
* See an INFINITI retailer for replacement.
Always check with the Parts Department at an INFINITI retailer for the latest parts information.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-27
1. Headlight assembly
2 Map light
3 Personal light
4. Cargo light
5. License plate light
6. Rear combination light
7. Courtesy light
8. Fog light/daytime running light(Canada only)
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp
and/or cover using a cloth and suitable tool.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installationLDI2496
WDI0263
8-28Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-24
Eyeglass case ..................2-51
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-6
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-10
Invertercoolant ................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-14
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-40
Forward Collision Warning system . . .5-84, 5-85
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-55
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-93
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-26
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5 Loose fuel cap warning
...........2-29
Fuelgauge.....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusiblelinks ...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-64,2-65,2-66,2-67
Gascap .....................3-26
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Power meter ..................2-4
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-53
Gloveboxlock..................2-53
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4- 107, 4-121
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight aiming control ............2-38
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-35
Headlight control switch ............2-36
Headlights ....................8-26
Headlights, aiming control ............2-38
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated seats ............2-41,2-42,2-43 Heated steering wheel
.............2-45
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-43
Heater operation ...............4-43
High voltage components ..........HEV-11
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-64,2-65,2-66,2-67
Hoodrelease...................3-21
Hook Luggage hook ................2-55
Horn .......................2-40
Hybrid System Stops operating while driving ........6-10
V ehicle does
not start ............6-10
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ........HEV-13
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-12
Imageviewer...................4-18
Immobilizer system ................5-15
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-19
Increasing fuel economy .............5-93
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-8
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-30, 5-15
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-31
Instrument brightness control ..........2-39
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-39
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system ......5-88
10-3
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) systemBrake assist .................5-54
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....................2-62
Inverter Checking inverter coolant level .......8-10
Inverter cooling system ............8-9
iPod®Player ...............4-82,4-85
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-27
J
Jump starting ...................6-11
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
Keys, For Intelligent Key system .........3-7
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12C.M.V.S.S. certification label
........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-66
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system . . .5-25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system ....5-25
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-27
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-13
Liftgate ......................3-22
Liftgaterelease.................3-25
Light Air bag warning light .........1-66,2-13
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-9
Bulbreplacement..............8-27
Charge warning light .............2-9
Foglights...................8-26
Foglightswitch ...............2-40
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-35
Headlight control switch ..........2-36
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..................2-62
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-12,2-28
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-57
Security indicator light ............2-15
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-8 Lights
Maplights ..................2-63
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-4
Gloveboxlock................2-53
Lift gate release ...............3-25
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-29
Low fuel warning light .......2-10,2-12,2-27
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-12,2-28
Luggage hook.................. 2
-55
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-56
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) ........2-55
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-14
Maplights ....................2-63
Mappocket....................2-50
Memory Seat ...................3-33
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-39
10-4
Seat beltChildsafety..................1-23
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-18
Largerchildren................1-24
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-15
Pregnant women ...............1-18
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-65
Seat belt extenders .............1-22
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Seat belts ...................1-15
Three-point type with retractor .......1-19
Seat belt extenders ...............1-22
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-18,2-13
Seats 2nd row bench seat adjustment ....1-5,1-7
Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-8
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-33
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats..........2-41,2-42,2-43
Security indicator light ..............2-15
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
enginestart..............2-30,5-15
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-29
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-21
Service manual order form ...........9-33
Servicing air conditioner .............4-49
Spark plug replacement .............8-18
Spark plugs ...................8-18
Specifications ...................9-8
Speedometer ...................2-5
SRS warning label ................1-66
Stability control .................5-99 Starting
Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Jump starting .................6-11
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Push starting .................6-14
Starting the engine .............5-16
Starting the engine ...............5-16
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-45
Power steering fluid .............8-14
Power steering system ...........5-97
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-92
Stoplight.....................8-27
Storage......................2-50
Storagebin....................2-55
Sunglassescase.................2-51
Sunglassesholder................2-51
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-59
Sun visors ....................3-30
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-66, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-55
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-48
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-48
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-37
Automatic power window switch ......2-58
Foglightswitch ...............2-40
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ..........2-38
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-35
Headlight control switch ..........2-36 Instrument brightness control
........2-39
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Power inverter switch ............2-45
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch .......2-35
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-34
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System ....................
4-
92
Tow mode switch ..............2-47
Turnsignalswitch..............2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-46
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-32
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ..............2-30,5-15
Three-way catalyst ................5-4
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-5,8-41
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-38
Tire placard ..................9-12
Tire pressure .................8-31
Tire rotation..................8-38
Types of tires .................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-29
Wheels and tires ...............8-31
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
10-6