CAUTION
•Always connect positive+to positive+and negative-to body ground (for ex-
ample, strut mounting bolt, engine lift
bracket, etc.) – not to the battery’s negative
-.
•Be sure that the jumper cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compartment
and that the cable clamps do not contact
any other metal.
9. Start the engine of the other vehicle
Aand
let it run for a few minutes. Keep the engine
speed at about 2,000 rpm.
10. Start the engine of your vehicle
Bin the
normal way.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not
start right away, place the ignition switch in
the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before
trying again.
11. After starting the engine of your vehicle, carefully disconnect the negative lead and
then the positive lead (
4→3→2→
1). 12. Remove and dispose of the cloth that was
used to cover the ventilator holes as it may
be contaminated with corrosive acid.
13. Install the ventilator caps (if equipped).
14. Close the hood.
NOTE
For models which incorporate the Idle Stop/
Start System:
•Ensure that the battery fitted is the special
battery that is enhanced with regard to the
charge-discharge capacity and life perfor-
mance. Avoid using any other battery for the
Idle Stop/Start System, as this may cause
early deterioration of the battery or a mal-
function of the Idle Stop/Start System. It is
recommended that a Genuine INFINITI bat-
tery is fitted. For more information, it is
recommended you contact an INFINITI re-
tailer.
•If the battery terminal is disconnected (for
battery replacement, etc.) and then recon-
nected, there may be some delay before the
Idle top/Start System reactivates. Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
CAUTION
•Automatic Transmission (AT) model cannot
be push-started or tow-started. Attempting
to do so may cause damage to the transmis-
sion.
•Three-way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing. Attempt-
ing to do so may cause damage to the three-
way catalyst.
•Never try to start the vehicle by towing it;
when the engine starts, the forward surge
could cause the vehicle to collide with the
tow vehicle.
PUSH STARTING
6-12In case of emergency
WARNING
•Do not continue to drive if your vehicle over-
heats. Doing so could cause engine damage
or a vehicle fire.
•To avoid the danger of being scalded, never
remove the radiator or coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is hot. When the radiator or
coolant reservoir cap is removed, pressur-
ized hot water will spurt out, possibly caus-
ing serious injury.
•Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
If the engine of your vehicle is overheating
(indicated by the engine coolant temperature
gauge) or if you feel a lack of engine power,
detect unusual noise, etc., proceed as follows:
1. Move and park the vehicle safely off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher lights.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Press the P (Park) button. DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE.
5. Open all windows. 6. Switch off the air conditioner system (if
equipped).
7. Set the heater or air conditioner temperature control to maximum “HOT” and fan speed
control to maximum speed.
8. Exit the vehicle.
9. Visually inspect and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before
opening the hood.WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the engine,
stand clear to prevent getting burned.
10. Open the hood. For details, see Hoodin
the 3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments
section.
11. Visually check if the cooling fan is running.
12. Visually check the radiator and radiator hoses for leakage.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jew-
elry or clothing to come into contact with, or
get caught in, engine belts or the engine cool-
ing fan. The engine cooling fan can start at any
time.
13. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir
with the engine running. Do not open the
radiator cap (if equipped).
14. If the level is low, remove the engine cool- ant reservoir cap and add coolant slowly
into the reservoir. After refilling the reser-
voir to the MAX level, install the reservoir
cap.
15. Close the hood.
Have your vehicle inspected or repaired. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer.
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
In case of emergency6-13
8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions..................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
2.0L Gasoline engine .................. .8-3
Engine cooling system ................... .8-3
Checking engine coolant level .............8-4
Changing engine coolant ................8-4
Engine oil ........................... .8-5
Checking engine oil level ................8-5
Changing engine oil .................. .8-5
Changing engine oil filter ................8-6
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ............8-7
Brake fluid .......................... .8-7
Window washer fluid .................... .8-8
Battery ............................ .8-9
Accessing Vehicle battery ...............8-10
Maintenance free battery ................8-10
Models with Idle Stop/Start System .........8-10
Battery replacement .................. .8-11
Reinitialisation procedure after battery
reconnection ...................... .8-12
Jump-starting ...................... .8-12
Drive belt .......................... .8-12
Spark plugs ..........................8-13
Air cleaner filter ...................... .8-13
Wiper blades .........................8-13 Cleaning
..........................8-13
Replacing front window wiper blades ........8-14
Replacing rear window wiper blade ..........8-15
Brakes ............................ .8-17
Self-adjusting brakes ..................8-17
Fuses ............................. .8-17
Before replacing a fuse .................8-17
Engine compartment .................. .8-17
Passenger compartment ................8-18
Intelligent key battery replacement ..........
.8-20
Checking the
battery ..................8-20
Replacing the battery ..................8-20
Lights ............................ .8-22
Exterior and interior lights ...............8-22
Replacement procedures ................8-24
Wheels and tires ..................... .8-26
Tire Pressure ...................... .8-26
Tire inflation pressure .................8-28
Tire labeling ...................... .8-28
Types of tires ..................... .8-30
Tire chains ....................... .8-31
Tire wear and damage .................8-31
Tire rotation ...................... .8-32
Replacing wheels and tires ..............8-32
Wheel balance ..................... .8-34
5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface witha clean rag.
CAUTION
•Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the en-
gine. Failure to do so could lead to an oil
leak and engine damage.
•The dipstick must be inserted in place to
prevent oil spillage from the dipstick hole
when filling the engine with oil.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis- tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn. Engine oil filter tightening torque:
19 ft-lb, 25 N•m
8. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil
if necessary. It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer if checking or replacement is required.
CAUTION
•Use only Shell DCT-M1 or equivalent. Do not
mix with other fluids.
•Using automatic transmission fluid other
than Shell DCT-M1 may cause deterioration
in driveability and automatic transmission
durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission. Damage caused by the use of
fluids other than as recommended is not
covered by the warranty.
WARNING
•Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake systems.
The use of improper fluids can damage the
brake system and affect the vehicle’s stop-
ping ability.
•Clean the filler cap before removing.
•Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out of
the reach of children.
CAUTION
•Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces.
This will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled,
wash with water.
NDI1599
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) BRAKE FLUID
Do-it-yourself8-7
ACCESSING VEHICLE BATTERY
The vehicle battery is stored under a cover. To
remove the cover to gain access to the battery:
1. Disconnect the hood release cable
1and
any other cables from the battery cover. 2. Hold the battery top cover firmly and slide it
towards the front of the car
2and upwards
3.
3. Lift the cover up and away from the battery.
NOTE
When installing the battery cover, remember to
replace cables in their original position.
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
For a maintenance free battery it is not required
to check the fluid level. However, INFINITI rec-
ommends to visually check the status of the
green indicator
A(if so equipped) periodically.
If it is not visible, replace the battery as soon as
possible.
MODELS WITH IDLE STOP/START
SYSTEM
•Ensure that the battery fitted is the special
battery that is enhanced with regard to the
charge-discharge capacity and life perfor-
mance. Avoid using any other battery for the
Idle Stop/Start System, as this may cause
early deterioration of the battery or a mal-
function of the Idle Stop/Start System. It isNDI1590
NDI920Z
8-10Do-it-yourself
recommended that a Genuine INFINITI bat-
tery is fitted. For more information, it is
recommended that you contact an INFINITI
retailer.
•If the battery terminal is disconnected (for
battery replacement, etc.) and then recon-
nected, there may be some delay before the
Stop/Start System reactivates.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
It is recommended that a Genuine INFINITI
battery is fitted. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Protective plate for battery
WARNING
Whenever the battery is replaced, always have
the protective plate underneath the battery
also reinstalled or replaced. If this plate is not
reinstalled/replaced, in the event of a collision
a thermal incident could occur, causing vehicle
damage and potentially causing serious injury
of death.
If the vehicle battery is replaced, the protective
plate underneath the battery must also be
replaced. This protective plate must be fixed to
the underside of the replacement battery using
the adhesive tape supplied with the replace-
ment plate. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI dealer to purchase and replace the
protective plate underneath the battery.
1. Make sure the underside of the replacementbattery is dry and free of dust.
2. Remove the backing strips
1from the
adhesive strips.
NDI1634
Do-it-yourself8-11
Replace the spark plugs according to the main-
tenance schedule shown in a separate mainte-
nance booklet.
If replacement is required, it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer.
Always replace spark plugs with recommended
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 remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can
cause damage to the spark plugs.It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer if checking or replacement is required.
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 engine 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.
CLEANING
If the windshield or rear window is not clear
after using the window washer or if a wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or other
material may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield or rear
window with a washer solution or a mild deter-
gent. The windshield or rear window is clean if
beads do not form when rinsing with clear
water.
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked
in a washer solution or a mild detergent. Then
rinse the blade with clear water. If the wind-
shield or rear window is still not clear after
cleaning the blades and using the wiper, re-
place the blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can damage the
windshield and impair driver vision.
SPARK PLUGS
AIR CLEANER FILTERWIPER BLADES
Do-it-yourself8-13
Precautions ..................1-20
Child safety ....................1-18
Rear door locks .................3-7
Cleaning ......................7-3
Alloy wheels ..................7-3
Chrome parts ..................7-3
Exterior .....................7-2
Glass ......................7-3
Interior .....................7-4
Leatherseatcovers ..............7-6
Removingspots ................7-3
Seatbelts....................7-5
Underbody ...................7-3
Washing.....................7-2
Waxing .....................7-2
Clock .......................2-76 Adjusting time ................2-76
Coat hooks ....................2-80
Cockpit.......................0-6 Overview ..................0-6,2-2
Cold weather ...................5-93
Battery .....................5-93
Driving on snow or ice ............5-94
Engine coolant ................5-93
Precautions..................5-93
Special equipment ..............5-94
Tire equipment ................5-94
Compact Disc (CD) ................4-70
Player .................4-70,4-126
Compartment ...................2-86 Connecting
....................4-88
Bluetooth® device ..............4-88
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone .......4-85
Coolant ......................10-2
Capacities ...................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-4
Checking coolant level ............8-4
Coldweather .................5-93
Engine cooling system .............8-3
Temperature gauge ..............2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Environmental factors .............7-6
Cruisecontrol ..................5-44 Canceling ...................5-46
Operation ...................5-45
Cupholders....................2-79
Customer assistance ..............4-122
Defroster .....................2-61
Switch .....................2-61
D i
mensions....................10-8 Engine.....................10-7
Tires ......................10-8
Display ......................2-69 Brightness...................2-69
Vehicle information display .........2-15
Warningsandindicators...........2-29
Doors ........................3-7
Lift gate .....................3-7
Lockingkey...................3-5
Locks ......................3-4 Map pocket
..................2-82
Drive belts ....................8-12
Driving .......................5-18
Automatic Transmission ...........5-18
Cold weather .................5-93
Idle Stop/Start System ............5-27
Onsnoworice................5-94
Precautions ...................5-4
Emergency key ...................3-2
Engine.......................5-16 Before starting ................5-16
Changingenginecoolant...........8-4
Changingengineoil..............8-5
Changing oil filter ...............8-6
Checking coolant level ............8-4
Checking engine oil level ...........8-5
Cold weather .................5-93
Compartment ...............0-9,8-3
Cooling system .................8-3
Data ......................10-7
Oil........................8-5
Serial number ................10-10
Spark plugs ..................8-13
Starting ....................5-16
Event data recorders (EDR) ...........10-19
Exhaustgas ....................5-4 Precautions ...................5-4
Exterior .......................7-2
Cleaning.....................7-2
Lights .....................8-22
11-2Index