9 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.......9-2
Recommended fuel: ............................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ..............................9-7
Specifications .....................................9-8
Engine ........................................9-8
Wheels and tires ...............................9-9
Dimensions and weights ........................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................................. 9-10
Vehicle identification .............................. 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .........9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) .............................. 9-10
Engine serial number ........................... 9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-11
Tire and loading information label ................9-12Air conditioner specification label
................9-12
Installing front license plate ........................9-13
Vehicle loading information ........................9-14
Terms ........................................ 9-14
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 9-15
Securing the load .............................. 9-17
Loading tips .................................. 9-18
Measurement of weights .......................9-18
Towing a trailer ................................... 9-18
Maximum load limits ........................... 9-19
Towing load/specification .......................9-22
Towing safety ................................. 9-22
Flat towing .................................... 9-28
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-29
Emission control system warranty ..................9-30
Reporting safety defects .......................... 9-31
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-32
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .......................9-32
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-33
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal16-1/4 gal74 L• For additional information, refer to “Recommended Fuel” in
this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
QR25DER With oil filter
change 6-1/8 qt
5-1/8 qt5.8 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE
0W-20
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations” in this section.
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE conven-
tional petroleum oils may be used and meet all specifications
and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Without oil filter
change 5-7/8 qt
4-7/8 qt5.5 L
Cooling system With reservoir 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal9.6 L • Pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water or equivalent •
Pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water or equivalent
Inverter cooling system
———
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. • Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3 ONLY in INFINITI CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT
Fluid NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered un-
der INFINITI’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. For additional infor-
mation, refer toRecommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities in this section. INFINITI recom-
mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil ad-
ditives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary
when the proper oil type is used and maintenance
intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new INFINITI vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals”.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
LTI2051
9-6Technical and consumer information
Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your INFINITI
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, Com-
pressor oil ND-OIL8 or the exact equiva-
lents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. An INFINITI retailer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing your
air conditioner system.
Technical and consumer information9-7
●When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway: 1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal- anced as described in this section. ●
Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Downshift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
● INFINITI recommends that the cruise control
not be used while towing a trailer.
● Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits. ●
Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
9-28Technical and consumer information
10 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-5,1-7
A
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-38
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-48
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-55
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-66
Airbagwarninglight...........1-66,2-13
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-66, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-49
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-43
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-49
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-29
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Antenna .....................4-94
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-98
Armrests .....................1-8
Around View™ Monitor .............4-26
Audible reminders ...............2-16
Audio system ..................4-49 Audio System
AMradioreception.............4-50
Audio system Bluetooth®audio..............4-88
Compact disc (CD) player .........4-70
Audio System Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player
Operation ..................4-73
Audio system FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-65
Audio System FMradioreception.............4-50
iPod® Player .............4-82,4-85
iPod® player operation .......4-82,4-85
Audio system Radio ....................4-49
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-92
USB interface ............4-77,4-79
Audio System USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-77,4-79
Autolight switch .................2-37
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-33
Automatic power window switch .....2-58
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-31
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic drive positioner ...........3-33 B
Backup Collision Intervention (BCI)
system......................5-44
Backup Collision Warning (BCW) system . .5-44
Battery .................5- 105, 8-16
Charge warning light .............2-9
Battery replacement Keyfob ...................8-24
Before starting the engine ...........5-16
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system .....5-32
Block heater Engine ...................5-107
Bluetooth® audio ................4-88
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . . .4-107, 4-121
Boosterseats..................1-45
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-98
Brake assist (for Intelligent cruise control
system) ...................5-99
Brake fluid ..................8-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Brake system ................5-97
Brakewarninglight..............2-9
B ra
kewearindicators........2-16,8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-21
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brake fluid ....................8-14
Brakes ......................8-21
Brake system ..................5-97
Break-in schedule................5-91
Brightness/contrastbutton ........4-9,4-18
Brightness control Instrument panel ...............2-39
Bulb check/instrument panel ...........2-9
Bulb replacement ................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargolight....................2-63
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-106
CD care and cleaning ..............4-92
CD player (See audio system) .........4-70
Check tire pressure ...............2-28
Child restraints .......1-23,1-24,1-25,1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-27
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-45
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-29
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-16
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ..........2-47
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock set/adjustment ...........4-8,4-16
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-105
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-70
Consolebox...................2-54
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
.............5-17
Control panel buttons ..............4-10
Brightness/contrast button ......4-9,4-18
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-10
Without navigation system ..........4-4
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-92
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-43
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking inverter coolant level .......8-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-52
Cupholders...................2-52
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-38
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-35
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player .......4-73
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-39
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons) ........4-4,4-10
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system .....5-74
Door locks .....................3-4
Drive belt .....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic ...........3-33
Drive Sport Mode Selector ...........5-22Driving
Cold weather driving ............5-105
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Dual head restraint DVD system ........4-94
E
Economy-fuel..................5-93
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......
9-
30
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Blockheater ................5-107
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-13
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-10
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-16
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
Enter button .................4-4,4-10
Event data recorders ..............9-32
10-2
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