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
Engine oil .........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-12
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-12
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-14
Battery .......................................... 8-14
Jump starting ................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system .....................8-16
Drive belt ........................................ 8-17
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-18Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-18
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Cleaning ..................................... 8-19
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
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace iridium-tippedA
spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol-
low the maintenance log shown in the “INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regap-
ping.● Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket
can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required see your INFINITI re-
tailer for assistance.
Clean and replace the air cleaner filter according
to the maintenance log shown in the “INFINITI
Service and Maintenance Guide.” When replac-
ing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter
housing and the cover with a damp cloth.
To remove the air cleaner filter:
1Unlatch the clips and move the air cleaner
cover upward.
Remove the air cleaner filter and wipe the inside
of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with
a damp cloth.
SDI1895LDI2090
SPARK PLUGS AIR CLEANER
8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Heatedseats..........2-37,2-38,2-40
Security indicator light ..............2-14
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
enginestart..............2-26,5-15
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-25
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-21
Service manual order form ...........9-33
Servicing air conditioner .............4-53
Spark plug replacement .............8-18
Spark plugs ...................8-18
Specifications ...................9-8
Speedometer ...................2-5
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
SRS warning label ................1-66
Stability control .................5-98
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Jump starting .............6-10,8-16
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Push starting .................6-12
Starting the engine .............5-16
Starting the engine ...............5-16
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-41
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-94
Steering wheel ..................3-29
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-95
Stoplight.....................8-27
Storage......................2-47
Storagebin....................2-52
Sunglassescase.................2-47
Sunglassesholder................2-47 Sunroof...................2-55,7-4
Sun visors
....................3-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-66, 2-12
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...............2-33
Automatic power window switch ......2-55
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ..........2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-31
Headlight control switch ..........2-32
Instrument brightness control ........2-35
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Power inverter switch ............2-44
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-42
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-31
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-30
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System ....................4-95
Turn signal switch ..............2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-43
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27 T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ..............2-26,5-15
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 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
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-30
Towing Flattowing..................9-29
Towing load/specification ..........9-22
Towtrucktowing...............6-13
Trailer towing .................9-18
Towing a trailer ..................9-18
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-60,2-61,2-62,2-63,
2-63, 2-64
10-6