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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
3. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
8. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
9. Fuse box/fusible links (P. 8-22)
10. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
13. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-14)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2498
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-8
Checking bulbs ................................2-8
Warning lights .................................2-9
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-16
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-16
Startup display ................................ 2-16
Settings ...................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-22
Security systems ................................. 2-25
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-25
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ..............2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-27
Switch operation .............................. 2-28Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped)
............................... 2-29
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .....2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-31
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-31
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-32
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-35
Instrument brightness control ...................2-35
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-36
Fog light switch ............................... 2-36
Horn ............................................ 2-37
Heated front seats ................................ 2-37
Heated rear seats (if so equipped) ..................2-38
Climate control seat switch (if so equipped) .........2-40
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-41
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-42
W
arning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-43
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-44
Power outlets .................................... 2-44
12v outlets ................................... 2-44
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1. Tachometer
2. Warning/indicator lights
3. Vehicle Information Display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
The vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and
odometer. The speedometer is located on the
right side of the meter cluster. The odometer is
located within the Vehicle Information Display.
LIC2217
METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls
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TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (RPM) . Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
LIC2219LIC2220
2-6Instruments and controls
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Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. To manually control the in-
take air, press the
air recirculation button.
To return to the automatic control mode, press
and hold the
air recirculation button for
about 2 seconds. The indicator light will flash
twice, and then the intake air will be controlled
automatically.
Air flow control
Press thebutton to manually control air
flow. Pressing the button repeatedly will cycle
through the available modes and display the cor-
responding icon on the center display:
— Air flows from center and side
vents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and footoutlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets.
To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
OPERATING TIPS
●When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
The sunload sensor, located on the top driver’s
side of the instrument panel, helps the system
maintain a constant temperature. Do not put any-
thing on or around this sensor.
LHA2173
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-47
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Cold weather driving............................. 5-104
Freeing a frozen door lock .....................5-104
Antifreeze .................................... 5-104
Battery ...................................... 5-104
Draining of coolant water ......................5-105Tire equipment . .
............................. 5-105
Special winter equipment ......................5-105
Driving on snow or ice ........................ 5-105
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............5-106
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PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. ON·OFF switch● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The SET indicator
in the vehicle information display will blink to
warn the driver. ●
If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will be canceled automatically.
● If the SET indicator blinks, turn the cruise
control main switch off and have the system
checked by your INFINITI retailer.
● The SET indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned on while pushing the ACCEL/RES,
COAST/SET or CANCEL switch. To prop-
erly set the cruise control system, perform
the steps below.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
● when it is not possible to keep the ve-
hicle at a set speed
● in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
● on winding or hilly roads
● on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
● in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-
tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
ON·OFF switch on. The CRUISE indicator light in
the vehicle information display will illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. The SET indicator light in the
vehicle information display will illuminate. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle
maintains the set speed.
● To pass another vehicle, depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.
● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following three methods:
● Push the CANCEL button; the SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display goes
out.
● Tap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
goes out.
LSD2202
CRUISE CONTROL
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When the corner of the vehicle moves closer to
an object, the corner sonar indicators
Aap-
pears. When the center of the vehicle moves
close to an object, the center sonar indicator
B
appears. The system indicators
Awill appear when the
vehicle moves closer to an object.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole, or use the INFINITI Intelligent Key.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For
additional information, refer to “Checking engine
coolant level” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For additional information, refer to “Bat-
tery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
LSD2136LSD2137
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
5-104Starting and driving