VQ35DD engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-9)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
3. Drive belt location (P. 8-13)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-18)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-14)
8. Fuse box (P. 8-18)
9. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-18)
10. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-18)
11. Battery (P. 8-11)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
13. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-10)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI3012
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents
2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .........................................2-8
Checking lights ................................2-8
Warning lights .................................2-9
Indicator lights ................................ 2-13
Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Vehicle information display ......................... 2-16
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-17
Startup display ................................ 2-17
Resetting the trip computer .....................2-17
Settings ...................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-25
Security systems ................................. 2-30
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-30
INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system ..............2-31
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-33Switch operation
.............................. 2-33
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-34
Rear switch operation .......................... 2-35
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .....2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-37
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-37
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-37
Daytime running light system ....................2-41
Instrument brightness control ...................2-42
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-42
Fog light switch ............................... 2-43
Horn ............................................ 2-43
Climate controlled seat switches (if so equipped) ....2-44
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-45
Heated 2nd row seat switches (if so equipped) ......2-46
Heated
steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .......2-47
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-48
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-49
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-49
Power outlets .................................... 2-50
12v outlets ................................... 2-50
1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge6. Odometer
Twin trip odometer
7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and
odometer. The speedometer is located on the
right side of the meter cluster. The odometer is
located below the vehicle information display.
LIC2254
METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (RPM) . Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
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2-6Instruments and controls
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Press thefan speed control buttons to
manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Temperature control
Press the temperature control buttons up or
down to set the desired temperature.
The temperature can be set within the following
range:
● For U.S.: 60 to 90ºF (16 to 32ºC)
● For Canada: 64 to 90ºF (18 to 32ºC)
Air recirculation
Press theair recirculation button to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the
front defrosting
mode.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. To manually control the in-
take air, press the
air recirculation button. To return to the automatic control mode, press
and hold the
air recirculation button for
about 2 seconds. The indicator light will flash
twice, and then the intake air will be controlled
automatically.
Air flow control
Press thebutton to manually control air
flow. Pressing the button repeatedly will cycle
through the available modes and display the cor-
responding icon on the center display:
— Air flows from center and side
vents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and footoutlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets.
To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear window
and outside mirror defroster switch” in the “In-
struments and controls” section of this manual.
OPERATING TIPS
●When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
4-50Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
System operation............................. 5-108
Turning the FEB with Pedestrian Detection
system ON/OFF .............................. 5-110
FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations .................................... 5-111
System temporarily unavailable .................5-113
System malfunction ........................... 5-114
System maintenance .......................... 5-114
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-115
PFCW system operation ......................5-117
Turning the PFCW system on/off ...............5-118
PFCW system limitations ......................5-119
System temporarily unavailable .................5-124
System malfunction ........................... 5-125
System maintenance .......................... 5-125
Break-in schedule ............................... 5-126
Fuel efficient driving tips .......................... 5-126
Increasing fuel economy .......................... 5-128
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) . .5-128
Parking/parking on hills ........................... 5-131
Power steering . . ................................ 5-132
Brake system ................................... 5-132Brake precautions
............................ 5-132
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................5-133
Brake assist ................................. 5-134
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............5-134
Active Trace Control (if so equipped) ...........5-136
Brake force distribution ....................... 5-136
Hill start assist system ........................... 5-137
Front and Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) ......5-138
System operation ............................. 5-138
How to enable/disable the sonar system . .......5-140
Sonar limitations .............................. 5-141
System temporarily unavailable .................5-141
System maintenance .......................... 5-141
Cold weather driving ............................. 5-142
Freeing
a frozen door lock ..................... 5-142
Antifreeze .................................... 5-142
Battery ...................................... 5-142
Draining of coolant water ......................5-142
Tire equipment . . ............................. 5-142
Special winter equipment ......................5-143
Driving on snow or ice ........................ 5-143
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............5-143
●If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will be canceled automatically.
● If the SET indicator blinks, turn the cruise
control main switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
● The SET indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned on while pushing the ACCEL/RES,
COAST/SET or CANCEL switch. To prop-
erly set the cruise control system, perform
the steps below.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
● When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed
● In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
● On winding or hilly roads
● On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
● In very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-
tween 25 - 89 mph (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
ON/OFF switch on. The CRUISE indicator light
in the vehicle information display will illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. The SET indicator light in the
vehicle information display will illuminate. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle
maintains the set speed.
● To pass another vehicle, depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.
● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following three methods:
● Push the CANCEL switch; the SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display goes
out.
● Tap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
goes out. ●
Push the ON/OFF switch off. Both the
CRUISE indicator light and SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display go out.
The cruise control is automatically canceled and
the SET light in the vehicle information display
goes out if: ● You depress the brake pedal while pushing
the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST switch.
The preset speed is deleted from memory.
● The vehicle slows down more than 8 mph
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
● You move the shift lever to N (Neutral) .
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of
the following three methods:
● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you de-
sire, release the switch.
● Push and release the ACCEL/RES switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed in-
creases by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Starting and driving5-75
Do not attach stickers (including transparent ma-
terial) , install accessories or apply additional
paint near the sonar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
sonar sensors. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer if the area around the sonar
sensors is damaged due to a collision.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole, or use the INFINITI Intelligent Key.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For
additional information, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For additional information, refer to “Bat-
tery” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “Changing
engine coolant” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry pave-
ment. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your ve-
hicle on snowy or icy roads, INFINITI recom-
mends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL
SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for the tire type, size, speed rating and
availability information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
use. Check local, state and provincial laws
before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. 3. Tire chains may be used. For additional in- formation, refer to “Tire chains” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
5-142Starting and driving