Exhaust system:
Make sure there are no loose supports, cracks
or holes. If the sound of the exhaust seems
unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes,
immediately have the exhaust system in-
spected. It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. SeePrecautions when
starting and driving in the5. Starting and
driving section.
Fluid leaks
:
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or
other fluid leaks after the vehicle has been
parked for a while. Water dripping from the air
conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evi-
dent, check for the cause and have it corrected
immediately.
Radiator and hoses
:
Check the front of the radiator and clean off any
dirt, insects, leaves, etc., that may have accu-
mulated. Make sure the hoses have no cracks,
deformation, rot or loose connections. Underbody
:
The underbody is frequently exposed to corro-
sive substances such as those used on icy
roads or to control dust. It is very important to
remove these substances, otherwise rust will
form on the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and
around the exhaust system. At the end of
winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean
those areas where mud and dirt may accumu-
late. For additional information, see
Cleaning
exterior in the7. Appearance and care sec-
tion.
Windshield washer fluid*
:
Check that there is adequate fluid in the reser-
voir. The following descriptions are provided to give
you a better understanding of the scheduled
maintenance items that should be regularly
checked or replaced. The maintenance schedule
indicates at which mileage/time intervals each
item requires service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance, your
vehicle requires that some items be checked
during normal day-to-day operation. Refer to
General maintenance
in this section.
Items marked with “*” are recommended by
INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. You are
not required to perform maintenance on these
items in order to maintain the warranties which
come with your vehicle. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.
When applicable, additional information can be
found in the “Do-it-yourself” section in Chap-
ter 8.
NOTE
INFINITI does not advocate the use of non-OEM
approved aftermarket flushing systems and
strongly advises against performing these ser-
vices on an INFINITI product. Many of the after-
market flushing systems use non-OEM approved
chemicals or solvents, the use of which has not
been validated by INFINITI.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
Maintenance and Schedules9-5
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
parts, drive shaft boots:
Check for damage, looseness, and leakage of
oil or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently
Tire rotation:
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles
(10,000 km) for 2WD, every 3000 miles (5000
km) for 4WD/AWD according to the instructions
underTire rotation* earlier in this section“Ge-
neral maintenance” in this section. When rotat-
ing tires, check for damage and uneven wear.
Replace if necessary.
Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil, transfer
case oil:
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at specified
intervals. To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe and eco-
nomical driving, INFINITI provides two mainte-
nance schedules that may be used, depending
upon the conditions in which you usually drive.
These schedules contain both distance and
time intervals, up to 120,000 miles (192,000
km)/144 months. For most people, the odom-
eter reading will indicate when service is
needed. However, if you drive very little, your
vehicle should be serviced at the regular time
intervals shown in the schedule.
After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144 months,
continue maintenance at the same mileage/time
intervals.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS
FOR SEVERE OPERATING SYSTEMS
Additional maintenance items for severe oper-
ating conditions; should be performed on ve-
hicles that are driven under especially demand-
ing conditions. Additional maintenance items
should be performed if you primarily operate
your vehicle under the following conditions:
•Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles in
normal temperatures or less than 10 miles in
freezing temperatures.
•Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather or low
speed driving for long distances.
•Driving in dusty conditions or on rough,
muddy or salt-spread roads.
•Towing a trailer, or using a camper or car-top
carrier.
OIL CHANGE MONITOR
This vehicle is equipped with oil change moni-
tor. It calculates engine oil and filter change
interval base on driving conditions. Driving in
severe conditions will shorten the engine oil
and filter change interval. When the Engine Oil
– Service Due Now warning appears in the
vehicle information display, the engine oil and
filter need to be replaced.
NOTE
For vehicles operated in Canada, both standard
and severe maintenance items should be per-
formed at every interval.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE MESSAGES
The maintenance service interval display in-
forms you of the next service due date.
NOTE
The maintenance service interval display does
not show any information on the engine oil level.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Maintenance and Schedules9-7
The following tables show the standard maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric conditions, varying road surfaces, individual
driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent maintenance may be required. After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144 months, continue
maintenance at the same mileage/time intervals.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (FOR 2.0L TURBO GASOLINE ENGINE)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x 1,000 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever comes first. 51015202530354045505560
(km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96) months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Engine compartment See NOTE (1) V-belt See NOTE (2) I*I*I*
Replace every 155,000 miles or 180 months
Air cleaner filter Replace every 45,000 miles or 48 months
Fuel lines I*I*I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* Replace every 155,000 miles or 180 months
Engine oil RR RRRR
Engine oil filter RR RRRR
Spark plugs Replace every 45,000 miles or 48 months
NOTE:
(1) All visible parts checked for leaks and damage.
(2) In visible area only.
(3) Maintenance-free item. * Maintenance items and intervals with ”*” are
recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle
operation. The owner need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the emission
warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other
maintenance items and intervals are required
STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Schedules9-9
5,000 Miles or 6 Months10,000 Miles or 12 Months 15,000 Miles or 18 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp:
20,000 Miles or 24 Months 25,000 Miles or 30 Months 30,000 Miles or 36 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp:
35,000 Miles or 42 Months 40,000 Miles or 48 Months 45,000 Miles or 54 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp:
MAINTENANCE LOG
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50,000 Miles or 60 Months55,000 Miles or 66 Months 60,000 Miles or 72 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp:
65,000 Miles or 78 Months 70,000 Miles or 84 Months 75,000 Miles or 90 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp:
80,000 Miles or 96 Months 85,000 Miles or 102 Months 90,000 Miles or 108 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp:
Maintenance and Schedules9-15
95,000 Miles or 114 Months100,000 Miles or 120 Months 105,000 Miles or 126 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp:
110,000 Miles or 132 Months 115,000 Miles or 138 Months 120,000 Miles or 144 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp: Retailer
Stamp:
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