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
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information regard-
ing brake inspections, refer to the appropriate
maintenance schedule information in the
“INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide”.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amper-
age rating than that specified on the fuse
box cover. This could damage the electri-
cal system or electronic control units or
cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the fuse block in the
passenger compartment.
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FUSES
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5. If the fuse is openA, replace it with a new
fuse
B.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace with only Genuine NISSAN parts.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amper-
age rating than that specified on the fuse box
cover. This could damage the electrical sys-
tem or electronic control units or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF.
2. Pull the fuse box cover to remove.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. 4. If the fuse is open
A, replace it with an
equivalent good fuse
B.
5. Push the fuse box cover to install.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for
this service.
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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
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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