Your INFINITI has been designed to have mini-
mum maintenance requirements with long ser-
vice intervals to save you both time and money.
However, some day-to-day and regular mainte-
nance is essential to maintain your INFINITI’s
good mechanical condition, as well as its emis-
sions and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper
maintenance. You are a vital link in the mainte-
nance chain.
Scheduled maintenance
For your convenience, both required and optional
scheduled maintenance items are described and
listed in your “INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide”. You must refer to that guide to ensure
that necessary maintenance is performed on your
INFINITI at regular intervals.
General maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked during normal day-to-day op-
eration. They are essential for proper vehicle op-
eration. It is your responsibility to perform these
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed.Performing general maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and only a few general
automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by you,
a qualified technician, or, if you prefer, an INFINITI
retailer.
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and corrected. It is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
INFINITI technicians are well-trained specialists
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-retailer training programs. They are
completely qualified to work on INFINITI vehicles
before
they work on your vehicle, rather than
after they have worked on it.
You can be confident that an INFINITI retailer’s
service department performs the best job to meet
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
in a reliable and economical way. During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smell, be sure to check for the cause, or it is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI retailer to
do it promptly. In addition, it is recommended that
you visit an INFINITI retailer if you think that re-
pairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-
tions” in this section.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with“*”isfound in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood
Check that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
8-2Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-32
Instrument brightness control ..........2-40
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-40
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-76
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-8
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-17
Warning signals ...............3-17
Interiorlight....................2-65
iPod®Player ...............4-88,4-90
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-29
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-17
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12C.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) ..........1-67
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system ...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system ...............5-26,5-31,5-34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-29
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-13
Liftgate ......................3-22
Liftgate release ..................3-26
Light Air bag warning light .........1-67,2-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-8
Bulbreplacement..............8-26
Charge warning light .............2-9
Consolelight.................2-65
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-26
Foglights...................8-26
Foglightswitch ...............2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-36
Headlight control switch ..........2-37
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..................2-65
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27 Passenger air bag and status light
.....1-58
Personal lights ................2-66
Security indicator light ............2-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-8,2-9,2-13
Lights.......................8-26 Maplights ..................2-66
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Gloveboxlock................2-52
Liftgate release ................3-26
Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............
2-30
Low fuel warning light ..........2-11,2-27
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-27
Luggage hook ..................2-56
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-57
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-13
Maplights ....................2-66
Mappocket....................2-51
Memory Seat ...................3-34
Meters and gauges ................2-4
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