Underbody:The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances, other-
wise rust may 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 accumulate.
For additional information, refer to the “Appear-
ance and care” section of this manual.
Windshield-washer fluid*: Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir. 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 ve-
hicle requires that some items be checked during
normal day-to-day operation. For additional infor-
mation, 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 INFINITI. Other maintenance items and
intervals are required.
When applicable, additional information can be
found in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this
manual. NOTE:
INFINITI does not advocate the use of non-
OEM approved aftermarket flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against perform-
ing these services on an INFINITI product.
Many of the aftermarket flushing systems
use non-OEM approved chemicals or sol-
vents, the use of which has not been vali-
dated by INFINITI.
For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,
grease, and refrigerant, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE:
Drive belts*:
Check engine drive belts for wear, fraying or
cracking and for proper tension. Replace any
damaged drive belts.
Engine air filter:
Replace at specified intervals. When driving for
prolonged periods in dusty conditions,
check/replace the filter more frequently.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Maintenance and schedules9-5
Fluid typeCapacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US Measure
Imperial Measure
Differential gear oil —— —• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super
Semi-synthetic API GL-5, Viscosity SAE
75W-90
• The use of differential gear oil other than the
specified may cause vehicle malfunctions and
result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
Transfer oil —— —• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super
GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-
synthetic) oil
Brake fluid —— —• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid*2 or equivalent DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland USA through an
INFINITI retailer.
Multi-purpose grease —— —• NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air condi-
tioner system refrigerant and oil recommenda-
tions” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil —— —• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG
or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air condi-
tioner system refrigerant and oil recommenda-
tions” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 5 L1-3/8 gal 1-1/8 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Con-
centrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
Technical and consumer information10-3
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than the
weight rating of the hitch components.
Never exceed the weight rating of the
hitch components. Doing so can cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:● The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
● The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole
in the ball mount. ●
The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and
the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver.
Choose a proper class ball mount based on the
trailer weight. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball mount is
one that is designed to carry the whole amount of
tongue weight and gross weight directly on the
ball mount and on the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-leveling” or
“equalizing” hitch. A set of bars attach to the ball
mount and to the trailer to distribute the tongue
weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. Many ve-
hicles can’t carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue weight
transferred through the frame and pushing down
on the front wheels. This gives stability to the tow
vehicle. A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV) is
recommended if you plan to tow trailers with a
maximum weight over 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).
Check with the trailer and towing equipment
manufacturers to determine if they recommend
the use of a weight-distributing hitch system.
NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may af-
fect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If
you are considering use of a weight-
distributing hitch system with a surge
brake-equipped trailer, check with the
surge brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer
to determine if and how this can be done.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufac-
turer for installing and using the weight-
distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and the doors closed,
allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes
so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of
the vehicle.
10-22Technical and consumer information
Extendedstorageswitch ............2-52F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-9
Engine coolant .................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch .................2-43
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-10
Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system) .................1-58
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-138
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-128
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-29
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-27
Fuel efficient driving tips ............5-126 Fuel-filler door
..................3-29
Fuelgauge.....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-18
Fusiblelinks ...................8-18
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .............2-69,2-71,2-72
Gascap .....................3-29
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-54
Gloveboxlock..................2-54
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-37
Headlight control switch ............2-37
Headlights ....................8-22
Headphones (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .............4-107
Head restraints ..................1-12
Heated rear seats ................2-46
Heated seats ...................2-45
Heated steering wheel .............2-47 Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-48
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-49
Heater operation ...............4-50
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-48
Hill start assist system .............5-137
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.............2-69,2-71,2-72
H o
od.......................3-21
Hook Luggage hook ................2-58
Horn .......................2-43
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-13
Immobilizer system ................5-16
Important vehicle information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-15
Increasing fuel economy ............5-128
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)...............2-8,2-9,2-13
INFINITI Drive mode selector ..........5-23
INFINITI Intelligent Key System .......3-2,3-7
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-31,3-4,5-16
Information display ................2-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-33
Instrument brightness control ..........2-42
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-42
11-3
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) systemBrake 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....................2-67
iPod®Player ...............4-62,4-82
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-30
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-13
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-20
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel ....10-11 Engine serial number
............10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-68
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system ...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system ...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Language setting ................4-16
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-30
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-12
Liftgate ......................3-22
Liftgate release ..................3-27
Light Air bag warning light .........1-69,2-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-22
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-8
Bulbreplacement..............8-22
Charge warning light ............2-10
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-22
Foglights...................8-22
Foglightswitch ...............2-43
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-37
Headlight control switch ..........2-37
Headlights..................8-22
Interiorlight..................2-67
Lightbulbs..................8-22
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-60Personal lights
................2-68
Security indicator light ............2-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-8,2-9,2-13
Lights.......................8-22 Maplights ..................2-68
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Gloveboxlock................2-54
Liftgate release ................3-27
Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-27
Low fuel warning light ..........2-12,2-27
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10
Low windshield-washer
fluid warning light . . .2-27
Luggage hook ..................2-58
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-59
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-25
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-13
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-14
Maplights ....................2-68
11-4
Map pocket....................2-53
Memory Seat ...............3-36,3-38
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-42
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-33
Outside mirrors ...............3-34
Vanity mirror .................3-33
Mirrors ......................3-33
Mobile Entertainment System (MES) ......4-95
Moonroof ......................7-4
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-43
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Outside mirrors .................3-34
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-33
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-33 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parking on hills ..........5-132
Parking brake ...................5-22
Personallights..................2-68
Power Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet ..............2-50,2-51
Power rear windows .............2-61
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
Power steering system ...........5-132
Power windows ...............2-60
Rear power windows ............2-61
Power inverter switch ..............2-49
Power outlet ................2-50,2-51
Power steering .................5-132
Power steering fluid ................8-9
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-8
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-17
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-50
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) .....................5-115
Push starting ...................6-12 R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-115
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-70
Steering wheel audio control switch .4-7, 4-71
Rainsensor....................2-34
Readiness for
inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-31
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-66
Rear power windows ..............2-61
RearView Monitor ................4-20
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-36
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-35
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-32
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote controller (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) .............4-105
Remote Start ...............3-19,5-17
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-30
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Roof rack .....................2-59
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-30
11-5
Seat adjustmentFront power seat adjustment .........1-3
Second row bench seats ........1-5,1-8
Seatback pockets ................2-53
Seat belt Childsafety..................1-26
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-26
Injured Person ................1-20
Largerchildren................1-27
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-17
Pregnant women ...............1-20
Seat belt extenders .............1-25
Seat belt maintenance ............1-25
Seat belts ................1-17,7-6
Three-point type with retractor .......1-21
Seat belt extenders ...............1-25
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-20,2-12
Seats 2nd row bench seat adjustment ....1-5,1-8
Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-8
Automatic drive positioner ......3-36,3-38
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-45
Seats/floor mats ..................7-5
Security indicator light ..............2-14
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
enginestart ...........2-31,3-4,5-16
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-30
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-17
Service manual order form ...........10-33
Servicing air conditioner .............4-56
Setting button ...................4-5
Spark plug replacement .............8-14 Sparkplugs ...................8-14
Specifications
..................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-5
SRSwarninglabel................1-68
Stability control .................5-134
Standard maintenance ..............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Jump starting .............6-10,8-13
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Push starting .................6-12
Starting the engine .............5-16
Starting the engine ...............5-16
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-47
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
Power steering system ...........5-132
Steeringwheel..................3-31
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-7, 4-71
Stoplight.....................8-22
Storage......................2-53
Storagebin....................2-58
Storage tray ...................2-54
Sunglassescase.................2-55
Sunglassesholder................2-55
Sunroof.......................7-4
Sun visors ....................3-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-68
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-69, 2-12
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-58
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-68
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-50
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-50Switch
Autolightswitch...............2-38
Automatic power window switch ......2-62
Fog light switch ...............2-43
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-37
Headlight control switch ..........2-37
Instrument brightness control ........
2
-42
Power door lock switch .........3-5,3-6
Power inverter switch ............2-49
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-36
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-35
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System ....................4-71
Turnsignalswitch..............2-42
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-48
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) , engine
start ................2-31,3-4,5-16
Three-way catalyst ................5-4
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-5,8-34
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Tire chains ..................8-31
11-6
Tirepressure .............8-24,8-24
Tire rotation..................8-32
Types of tires.................8-30
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-29
Wheels and tires ...............8-24
Wheel/tire size ................10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-33
Towing Flattowing.................10-28
Towing load/specification .........10-21
Towtrucktowing...............6-13
Trailer towing ................10-17
Towing a trailer .................10-17
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver...........2-69,2-71,2-72
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Turn signal switch ................2-42
U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-29
USB interface ...............4-62,4-79
USB/iPod®ChargingPorts ..........4-85 V
Vanity mirror ...................3-33
Vehicle dimensions and weights ........10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-48
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ....5-134
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . .5-134
Vehicle identification ..............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ...........5-16
Vehicle Information Display ...........2-17
Vehicle loading information ..........10-13
Vehicle recovery ..............6-15,6-16
Vehicle security system .............2-30
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ...........2-31,3-4,5-16
Vents.......................4-47
Visors.......................3-32
Voice Recognition System ...........4-140
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-69,2-12
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-9
Battery charge warning light ........2-10
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) warning
light......................5-46
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
light......................5-37
Brake warning light ..............2-9 Distance Control Assist (DCA)
.......5-96
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 ...........2-27
Low fuel warning light ........2-12,2-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-60
Seat belt warning light ........1-20,2-12
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-69,2-12
Vehicle security system ...........2-30
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-8,2-9,2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-68
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...............2-8, 2-9, 2-13 Audiblereminders.........2-8,2-9,2-13
Indicatorlights...........2-8,2-9,2-13
Warning lights ...........2-8,2-9,2-13
Warning lights .............
2
-8,2-9,2-13
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .....................2-8
Warning systems switch ............2-47
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-35
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ....10-9
Wheels and tires .................8-24
Wheel/tire size ..................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows .....................2-60
11-7