Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more that
15 milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that
exceeds these power requirements may
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
See a reputable trailer retailer to obtain
the proper equipment and to have it
installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, it is recommended that you contact
an INFINITI retailer or reputable trailer retailer.
Vehicles equipped with the optional trailer tow
package are equipped with a 7-pin trailer har-
ness connector. If your trailer is equipped with a
flat 4-pin connector, an adapter will be needed to
connect the trailer lights to the vehicle. Adapters
are available at auto parts stores and hitch retail-
ers.
Trailer brakes
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used. However, most states
require a separate braking system on trailers with
a loaded weight above a specific amount. Make
sure the trailer meets the local regulations and
the regulations where you plan to tow.
Several types of braking systems are available.
Surge Brakes - The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic line
running to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes are
activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch
ball when the tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic
surge brakes are common on rental trailers and
some boat trailers. In this type of system, there is
no hydraulic or electric connection for brake op-
eration between the tow vehicle and the trailer.
Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking sys-
tems are activated by an electronic signal sent
from a trailer brake controller (special brake-
sensing module) . For additional information, refer
to “Electric trailer brake controller” in this section.
Have a professional supplier of towing equip-
ment make sure the trailer brakes are properly
installed and demonstrate proper brake function
testing.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
9-24Technical and consumer information
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
To tow a vehicle equipped with a CVT, an appro-
priate vehicle dollyMUSTbe placed under the
towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the
dolly manufacturer’s recommendations when us-
ing their product. DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-
inflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible tire failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Technical and consumer information9-29
You may notify INFINITI by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-662-6200.
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada in addition
to notifying INFINITI.
If Transport Canada receives complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may request that INFINITI con-
duct a recall campaign. However, Trans-
port Canada cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your re-
tailer, or INFINITI.You may contact Transport Canada’s De-
fect Investigations and Recalls Division
toll free at 1-800-333-0510. You may
also report safety defects online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=eng
(English speakers) or
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers)
Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from Trans-
port Canada’s Road Safety Information
Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers) .
To notify INFINITI of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing) , or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in transmission damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could re-
sult in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
Technical and consumer information9-31
10 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-5, 1-7
A
Active noise control ..............5-147
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-41
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-48
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-55
Air bag warning labels .............1-65
Air bag warning light ...........1-66, 2-12
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-66, 2-12
Air Cleaner ...................8-20
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-49
Heater and air conditioner controls . . . .4-50
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-57
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-32
Anchor point locations .............1-31
Antenna .....................4-99
Antifreeze ...................5-145
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .......5-136
Armrests .....................1-8 Around View® Monitor
.............4-31
Audible reminders ...............2-15
Audio system ..................4-57
AM radio reception .............4-58
Bluetooth® audio ..............4-94
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-94
Compact disc (CD) player .........4-76
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player
Operation ..................4-80
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-72
FM radio reception .............4-57
iPod® Player .............4-88, 4-90
iPod® player operation .......4-88, 4-90
Radio ....................4-57
Steering wheelaudio
control switch . . .4-98
Autolight switch .................2-39
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-34
Automatic power window switch .....2-61
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-32
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic drive positioner ...........3-34
B
Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) system. .5-56
Backup Collision Warning (BCW) system . .5-56
Battery .................5-145, 8-17
Charge warning light .............2-8
Battery replacement ..............8-25
INFINITI Intelligent Key ...........8-25 Keyfob ...................8-25
Before starting the engine ...........5-16
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-19
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system .....5-45
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system ......................5-36
Block heater Engine ...................5-146
Bluetooth® audio ................4-94
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system .................4-112, 4-126
Booster seats ..................1-45
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-136
Brake fluid ..................8-15
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-27
Brake system ...............5-135
Brake warning light ...........2-8, 2-9
Brake wear indicators ........2-15, 8-22
Parking brake operation ..........5-22
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-22
Brake fluid ....................8-15
Brakes ......................8-22
Brake system .................5-135
Break-in schedule ...............5-129
Brightness/contrast button .......4-11, 4-21
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-42
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-7
Bulb replacement ................8-27
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-6
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-14
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-11
Inverter coolant ............8-10, 8-11
Power steering fluid .............8-15
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-43
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-9
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-55
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-131
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-27
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-30
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tire pressure .................8-29
Fuel-filler door ..................3-27 Fuel gauge
.....................2-6
Fuses .......................8-23
Fusible links ...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-68, 2-69, 2-71, 2-72
Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-5
P ower meter .................
.2-6
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glove box .....................2-54
Glove box lock ..................2-54
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth® ...............4-112, 4-126
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight aiming control ............2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-38
Headlight control switch ............2-39
Headlights ....................8-27
Headlights, aiming control ............2-41
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated rear seats ................2-45
Heated seats ...............2-44, 2-46
Heated steering wheel .............2-47 Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-49
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-50
Heater operation ...............4-50
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-49
High voltage components ..........HEV-11
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-68, 2-69, 2-71, 2-72
Hood .......................3-21
Hook Luggage hook ................2-58
Horn .......................2-43
Hybrid System Stops operating while driving .........6-9
Vehicle does not start ............6-10
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ........HEV-12
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-13
Image viewer .................. .4-22
Immobilizer
system ................5-16
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-20
Increasing fuel economy ............5-131
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ..................2-7, 2-8
INFINITI Drive mode selector ..........5-23
INFINITI Intelligent Key System .......3-2, 3-7
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-34, 3-4, 5-16
INFINITI voice recognition system .......4-138
10-3
Information display................2-16
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-32
Instrument brightness control ..........2-42
Instrument panel ...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-42
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-75
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-8
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-17
Warning signals ...............3-17
Interior light ....................2-66
Inverter Checking inverter coolant level .......8-10
Inverter cooling system ...........8-10
iPod® Player ...............4-88, 4-90
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...............6-11, 8-18
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-25
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.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) ..........1-65
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system ...............5-25, 5-30, 5-33
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system ...............5-25, 5-30, 5-33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28
License plate
Installing the
license plate..........9-13
Liftgate ......................3-22
Liftgate release ..................3-26
Light Air bag warning light .........1-66, 2-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-7
Bulb replacement ..............8-27
Charge warning light .............2-8
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-27
Fog lights ...................8-27
Fog light switch ...............2-43
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-38
Headlight control switch ..........2-39
Headlights ..................8-27
Interior light ..................2-66 Light bulbs
..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-29
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-57
Personal lights ................2-67
Security indicator light ............2-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2-7, 2-8
Lights .......................8-27
Map lights ..................2-67
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Glove box lock ................2-54
Liftgate release ................3-26
Power door locks ............3-5, 3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-30
Low fuel warning light ........2-9, 2-11, 2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-29
Luggage hook ..................2-58
Luggage rack (see
roof rack) ..........2-58
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............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 ............2-13
10-4
Map lights....................2-67
Map pocket ....................2-52
Memory Seat ...................3-34
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-42
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-32
Outside mirrors ...............3-32
Vanity mirror .................3-31
Mirrors ......................3-32
Moonroof ..................2-62, 7-5
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-44
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......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 ..........8-11
Engine oil ...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
One shot call ..............4-115, 4-128
Outside mirrors .................3-32
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-33
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-33 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parking on hills ..........5-135
Parking brake ...................5-22
Personal lights ..................2-67
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system .................4-112, 4-126
Power Power door locks ............3-5, 3-6
Power outlet ..............2-49, 2-50
Power rear windows .............2-61
Power steering fluid ............ .8-15
P ower steering
system ...........5-135
Power windows ...............2-59
Rear power windows ............2-61
Power inverter switch ..............2-48
Power meter ....................2-6
Power outlet ................2-49, 2-50
Power steering .................5-135
Power steering fluid ...............8-15
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-8
Precautions on booster
seats ...........1-27, 1-34, 1-39, 1-45
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-27, 1-34, 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 Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)
.....................5-118
Push starting ...................6-13
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-111
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-72
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-98
Rain sensor ....................2-36
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................9-31
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-65
Rear power windows ..............2-61
RearView Monitor ................4-24
Rear window defroster switch .........2-38
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-37
Recommended Fluids ...............9-2
Recorders Event Data ..................9-32
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . . .9-10
Remote Start ...............3-19, 5-17
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-30
Roof rack .....................2-58
S
Safety Child safety rear
door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....1-27, 1-34, 1-39, 1-45
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-30
10-5
Seat adjustmentFront power seat adjustment .........1-3
Second row bench seats ........1-5, 1-7
Seatback pockets ................2-52
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-24
Infants and small children ..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-18
Larger children ................1-25
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Pregnant women ...............1-18
Seat belt extenders .............1-23
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Seat belts ................1-15, 7-6
Three-point type with retractor .......1-19
Seat belt extenders ...............1-23
Seat belt warning light ..........1-18, 2-12
Seats 2nd row bench seat adjustment . . . .1-5, 1-7
Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests ....................1-8
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-34
Front seats ...................1-2
Heated seats .............2-44, 2-46
Seats/floor mats ..................7-5
Security indicator light ..............2-14
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ...........2-34, 3-4, 5-16
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-32
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-22
Service manual order form ...........9-33
Servicing air conditioner .............4-57
Spark plug replacement .............8-19
Spark plugs ...................8-19 Specifications
...................9-8
Speedometer ...................2-5
SRS warning label ................1-65
Stability control.................5-137
Starting Before
starting the engine ..........5-16
Jump starting .............6-11, 8-18
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-4
Push starting .................6-13
Starting the engine .............5-16
Starting the engine ...............5-16
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-47
Power steering fluid .............8-15
Power steering system ...........5-135
Steering wheel ..................3-29
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-98
Stop light .....................8-27
Storage ......................2-52
Storage bin ....................2-57
Storage tray ...................2-53
Sunglasses case .................2-55
Sunglasses holder ................2-55
Sunroof .......................7-5
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-62
Sun visors ....................3-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-65
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-66, 2-12
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-55
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-65
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-48
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-48Switch
Autolight switch ...............2-39
Automatic power window switch ......2-61
Fog light switch ...............2-43
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight aiming control ..........2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-38
Headlight control switch ..........2-39
Instrument brightness control ........2-42
P ower door
lock switch.........3-5, 3-6
Power inverter switch ............2-48
Rear window defroster switch .......2-38
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-37
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System ....................4-98
Turn signal switch ..............2-42
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-47
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Theft (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ...........2-34, 3-4, 5-16
Three-way catalyst ................5-4
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-4, 8-39
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-36
Tire pressure .................8-29
Tire rotation ..................8-37
10-6