Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) .
COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
and loading information label affixed to the
driver side center pillar.5. Securely store the flat tire, tools and jacking equipment in the vehicle.
6. Close the liftgate.
WARNING
● Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly se-
cured after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
● The spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use. For additional information,
refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-
it-yourself” section of this manual.
WARNING
● If the hybrid system stops operating
while driving, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work. Brak-
ing and steering will be harder.
● If the hybrid system stops operating
while driving, do not open any door until
the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Opening a door will lock the steering
wheel. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
The hybrid system may stop operating while driv-
ing if the high-voltage battery becomes dis-
charged, the 12-volt battery becomes dis-
charged or the fuel tank is empty. If the hybrid
system stops operating while driving, perform the
following: 1. Reduce your speed gradually. Pull to the side of the road to a safe area.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Set the push-button ignition switch at ACC or OFF, and try to start the hybrid system.
4. If the hybrid system will not start, refer to the “If the vehicle does not start” section of this
manual. Before attempting to jump start the vehicle, make
sure the fuel tank is not empty and the correct
starting procedure is followed. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Starting the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid System” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual. Do not drive the
vehicle on battery power only if the fuel tank is
empty. The Li-ion battery will become discharged
and the hybrid system will turn off.
CONFIRM BATTERY IS
DISCHARGED
Confirm the battery is discharged by pushing the
ignition switch to the ON position. Confirm the
instrument cluster or head lights come on at the
normal brightness levels or that other accesso-
ries such as the audio system come on. Push the
ignition switch to turn the hybrid system on.
If any of the following conditions occurs, the
12-volt battery might discharged:
● The instrument cluster and/or headlights are
not normal brightness.
● Audio accessories cannot be turned on.
● The hybrid system does not become READY
to drive mode.
● The ignition switch cannot be placed in the
ON position.
HYBRID SYSTEM STOPS OPERATING
WHILE DRIVING IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START
6-10In case of emergency
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
●Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-
ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving. Move the shift lever to P
(Park) .
● Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
● If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
● Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle. ●
Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even if
the ignition switch is in the OFF posi-
tion and the engine is not running. To
avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before working
near the fan.
● If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
●
Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from the fuel tank and battery.
●Because the fuel lines on gasoline engine
models are under high pressure even
when the engine is off, it is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for ser-
vice of the fuel filter or fuel lines.
CAUTION
● Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down. ●
Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
● Never leave the engine or Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) related
component harnesses disconnected
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
● Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
This “Do-it-yourself” section gives instructions
regarding only those items which are relatively
easy for an owner to perform.
A Genuine INFINITI service manual is also avail-
able. For additional information, refer to “Owner’s
Manual/Service Manual order information” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
servicing may result in operating difficulties or
excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
coverage. If in doubt about any servicing, it
is recommended that you have it done by
an INFINITI retailer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-2Do-it-yourself
Brake system..................5-134
Break-in schedule ...............5-128
Brightness/contrastbutton............4-5
Brightness control Instrument panel ...............2-45
Bulb check/instrument panel ...........2-8
Bulb replacement ................8-24
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-61
Cargolight....................2-72
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-115
CD care and cleaning ..............4-95
CD player (See audio system) .........4-79
Check tire pressure ...............2-30
Child restraints .......1-25,1-25,1-27,1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-28,1-34,1-40,1-46
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-32
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-15
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrolseatswitch...........2-48
Clock set/adjustment ..............4-16
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Cold weather driving ..............5-144
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-79
Consolebox...................2-58 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-18
Control panel buttons Back button ..................4-5
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-5
Clockset...................4-16
Setting button .................4-5
Controls Audio controls ................4-71
Audio controls (steering wheel) ....4-7,4-72
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-51
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking inverter coolant level ........8-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol...............5-75,5-76
Cupholders...................2-59
D
Daytime Running Light System .........2-45
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-39
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player .......4-89
Dimensionsandweights............10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-45
Display...................2-16,2-17
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons).........4-5,4-8 Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
.....5-97
Doors ........................3-4
Drive belt .....................8-15
Drive positioner, Automatic ........3-36,3-38
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-144
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Driving the vehicle ................5-18
Dual panel moonroof ..............2-67
Dual
power moonroof ...........2-67,2-67
E
Economy-fuel.................5-130
Efficient use of your vehicle .........HEV-11
Emergency hybrid system shut off .......5-15
Emission control information label ......10-12
Emission control system warranty .......10-30
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-17
Blockheater ................5-145
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Changingengineoil..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine cooling system ............8-4
Engineoil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
11-2
In-cabin microfilter................8-16
Increasing fuel economy ............5-130
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)...............2-7,2-8,2-13
INFINITI Drive mode selector ..........5-24
INFINITI Intelligent Key System .......3-2,3-7
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system................2-34,3-4,5-16
Informationdisplay............2-16,2-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-33
Instrument brightness control ..........2-45
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-45
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-77
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....................2-70
Inverter Checking inverter coolant level ........8-6
Inverter cooling system ............8-6
iPod®Player ...............4-64,4-83
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-29
J
Jump starting ...............6-11,8-14 K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfobbatteryreplacement ..........8-21
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label ....10-13
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Emission control information label ....10-12
Engine serial number ............10-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-12
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .10-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-66
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system ...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system ...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Language setting ................4-17
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-29
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-13
Liftgate ......................3-22
Liftgate release ..................3-27 Light
Air bag warning light .........1-67,2-13
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-8
Bulbreplacement..............8-24
Charge warning light .............2-8
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-24
Foglights...................8-23
Fog light switch ...............2-46
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-40
Headlight control switch ..........2-40
Headlights..................8-23
Interiorlight..................2-70
Lightbulbs..................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-29
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-58
Personal lights ................2-71
Security
indicator light ............2-15
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-7,2-8,2-13
Lights.......................8-23 Maplights ..................2-71
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Gloveboxlock................2-57
Liftgate release ................3-27
Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-29
Low fuel warning light ........2-9,2-12,2-29
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-29
Luggage hook ..................2-61
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-62
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-14
11-4
Turnsignalswitch..............2-45
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-50T
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 ................6-4,8-36
TireandLoadingInformationlabel ....10-13
Tire chains ..................8-33
Tirepressure .............8-26,8-26
Tire rotation..................8-34
Types of tires .................8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-29
Wheels and tires ...............8-26
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-32
Towing Flattowing.............10-28,10-29
Towing load/specification .........10-22
Towtrucktowing...............6-15
Trailer towing ................10-18
Towing a trailer .................10-18 Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-72,2-73,2-74,2-75,
2-75, 2-76
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-11
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Turn signal switch ................2-45
U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-29
USB interface ...............4-64,4-80
USB/iPod®ChargingPorts ..........4-86
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-33
Vehicle dimensions and weights .......10-10
Vehicle does not start ..............6-10
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-50
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ....5-136
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . .5-136
Vehicle identification ..............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-11
Vehicle immobilizer system ...........5-16Vehicle Information Display
........2-16,2-17
Vehicle loading information ..........10-14
Vehicle recovery ..............6-17,6-18
Vehicle security system .............2-33
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) , engine
start ................2-34,3-4,5-16
Vents.......................4-49
Visors.......................3-32
Voice Recognition System ...........4-140
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-67,2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-8
Battery charge warning light .........2-8
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) warning
light......................5-46
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
light......................5-37
Brake warning light ...........2-8,2-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) .......5-97
Hazard warning flasher switch ........
6-2
Lane Departure Prevention . .5-26, 5-31, 5-34
Lane Departure Warning
light...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-29
Low fuel warning light ......2-9,2-12,2-29
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-29
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-58
Seat belt warning light ........1-19,2-12
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-67,2-13
11-7
FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the INFINITI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. ●
Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT) . Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la-
beled to indicate MMT content, so you
may have to consult your gasoline re-
tailer for more details. Note that Fed-
eral and California laws prohibit the use
of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN”
For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
For additional information, refer to “Tire and
Loading Information label” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the break-in procedure recommenda-
tions for the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle. For additional information, refer to
“Break-in schedule” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in vehicle damage
or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION