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 ................8-7
Engine cooling system .............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-9
Changing engine coolant ........................8-9
Inverter cooling system ............................ 8-10
Checking inverter coolant level ..................8-10
Changing inverter coolant ......................8-11
Engine oil ........................................ 8-11
Checking engine oil level .......................8-11
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-12
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-14
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-15
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-15
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-16
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-16
12-Volt Battery ................................... 8-17
Jump starting ................................. 8-18
Drive belt ........................................ 8-19Spark plugs
...................................... 8-19
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-19
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-20
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 8-20
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-21
Cleaning ..................................... 8-21
Replacing .................................... 8-21
Brakes .......................................... 8-22
Fuses ........................................... 8-23
Engine compartment ........................... 8-23
Passenger compartment .......................8-24
Battery replacement .............................. 8-25
INFINITI Intelligent Key ......................... 8-25
Lights ........................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................... 8-27
Fog lights ..................................... 8-27
Exterior and
interior lights ....................... 8-27
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-29
Tire pressure .................................. 8-29
Tire labeling ................................... 8-32
Types of tires .................................. 8-35
Tire chains .................................... 8-36
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-37
1. Super charger pulley
2. Idler pulley
3. Water pump pulley
4 Air conditioner compressor pulley
5. Drive belt automatic tensioner pulley
6. Crankshaft pulley
WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual
wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is
in poor condition or is loose, have it replaced
or adjusted. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule found in your
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”.
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.
LDI2493SDI1895
DRIVE BELT SPARK PLUGS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-19
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, it is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
WARNING
● Operating the engine with the air
cleaner filter off can cause you or others
to be burned. The air cleaner filter not
only cleans the intake air, it also stops
the flame if the engine backfires. If the
air cleaner is not installed and the en-
gine backfires, you could be burned.
Never drive with the air cleaner filter off.
Be cautious working on the engine
when the air cleaner is off. ●
Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.
To remove the filter from the air cleaner, push the
tabs
Aand pull the cover upward.
The viscous paper type filter element should not
be cleaned and reused. Replace the air filter
according to the maintenance log shown in the
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide.”
When replacing the air filter, wipe the inside of
the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp
cloth.
NOTE:
After installing a new air cleaner, make
sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the
housing and latch the clips
A.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-
borne dust and pollen particles and reduces
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. Refer to the
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide” for
change intervals.
If replacement is required, it is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
LDI2730
AIR CLEANER
8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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
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