WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and ob-
scure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the window with the de-
froster before you wash the window.
CAUTION
●Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir
with washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol based
washer fluid concentrates may perma-
nently stain the grille if spilled while
filling the window washer reservoir.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir. Do
not use the window washer reservoir to
mix the washer fluid concentrate and
water. If the windshield wiper operation is interrupted by
snow or ice, the wiper may stop moving to protect
its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper switch to
the OFF position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In approximately
1 minute, turn the switch on again to operate the
wiper.
SWITCH OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward
A(Slower) orB(Faster) . Also, the inter-
mittent operation speed varies in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed. (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the intermit-
tent operation speed will be faster.)
LIC2897
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
2-32Instruments and controls
●The rain-sensing auto wipers may not
operate if rain does not hit the rain
sensor even if it is raining.
● Using genuine wiper blades is recom-
mended for proper operation of the
rain-sensing auto wiper system. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Wind-
shield wiper blades” in “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” regarding wiper
blade replacement.WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and ob-
scure your vision. Warm the rear window
with the defroster before you wash the
rear window.
CAUTION
●Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir is empty.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer fluid reser-
voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water. If the rear window wiper operation is interrupted
by snow, etc., the wiper may stop moving to
protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper
switch to OFF and remove the snow, etc. on and
around the wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn
the switch ON again to operate the wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer operate when
the ignition switch is in the ON position. Turn the
switch clockwise from the OFF position to oper-
ate the wiper.
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
2Low (ON) — continuous low speed opera-
tion
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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
2-34Instruments and controls
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 additional information, refer to “Changing
engine coolant” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide 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 4 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 additional in-
formation, refer to “Tire chains” in the “Main-
tenance 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.
● Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
● Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) .
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of
ice is seen ahead, brake before reach-
ing it. Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
● Do not use the cruise control on slip-
pery roads.
● Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.
5-106Starting and driving
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
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 chimes Make 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 defroster Check 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) .
12–volt Battery* Except for maintenance-free
battery, check the fluid level in each cell. It should
be between the MAX and MIN lines. Vehicles
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. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) .
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. 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. Make sure that the
coolant level is between the MAXandMIN
lines on the reservoir.
Inverter coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the inverter is cold. Make sure the coolant
level is between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the
reservoir.
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 system Make 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. Refer to
the carbon monoxide warning in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Fluid leaks Check 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 lines Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses Check 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.
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-31
Outside mirror control ............3-31
Outside mirrors ...............3-31
Vanity mirror .................3-30
Moonroof .....................2-59
N
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-134
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-13
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Oneshotcall..............4- 111, 4-123
Outside mirror control ..............3-31
Outside mirrors .................3-31
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-33
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-33 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-96
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . . .4-107, 4-121
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet ..............2-48,2-50
Power rear windows .............2-58
Power steering fluid .............8-14
Power steering system ...........5-97
Power windows ...............2-57
Rear power windows ............2-58
Power inverter switch ..............2-45
Power meter ....................2-4
Power outlet ................2-48,2-50
Power steering ..................5-97
Power steering fluid ...............8-14
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-8
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-45
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-45
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-48
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-65
Push starting ...................6-14 R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-106
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-65
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-92
Rainsensor....................2-33
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................9-32
Rear power windows ..............2-58
RearView Monitor .............
4-
20,4-22
Rear window defroster switch .........2-35
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-34
Recorders Eventdata..................9-32
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote Start ...............3-19,5-16
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-31
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Roof rack .....................2-56
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-25,1-32,1-39,1-45
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-31
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Secondrowbenchseats........1-5,1-7
Seatbackpockets................2-51
10-5
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
Tire pressureLow tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-29
Towing Flattowing..................9-28
Towing load/specification ..........9-22
Towtrucktowing...............6-15
Trailer towing .................9-18
Towing a trailer ..................9-18
Tow mode switch ................2-47
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-64,2-65,2-66,2-67
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Turn signal switch ................2-39
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-29
USB interface ...............4-77,4-79
Audio file operation ..........4-78,4-79
Video file operation .............4-81
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-30 Vehicle dimensions and weights
.........9-9
Vehicle does not start ..............6-10
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-46
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-99
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-99
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .......9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ...........5-15
Vehicle loading information ...........9-14
Vehicle recovery ..............6-17,6-18
Vehicle security system .............2-29
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ..............2-30,5-15
Ventilators ....................4-41
Visors.......................3-30
Voice Prompt Interrupt ........4-111, 4-123
Voice recognition system ...........4-134
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-66,2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-9
Battery charge warning light .........2-9
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) warning
light......................5-32
Brake warning light ..............2-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) .......5-74
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Lane Departure Prevention .........5-25
Lane Departure Warning light ........5-25Loose 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
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-57
Seat belt warning light ........1-18,2-13
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-66,2-13
V ehicle security
system...........2-29
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-8
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-66
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .....................2-8 Audiblereminders...............2-8
Indicatorlights.................2-8
Warning lights .................2-8
Warning lights ...................2-8
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-32
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-9
Wheels and tires .................8-31
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................9-10
Windows Locking passengers’ windows .......2-57
Power rear windows .............2-58
Power windows ...............2-57
Rear power windows ............2-58
Windshield-washerfluid.............8-15
Windshieldwiperandwasherswitch .....2-32
Windshieldwiperblades............8-20
10-7