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malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable
fuel containers:
— Always place the container on the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage. .
Insert the cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube, then tighten the fuel-filler
cap until a single click is heard. Failure
to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
may cause the
Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. If
the
light illuminates because the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and con-
tinue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few
driving trips. If thelight does
not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
. The Loose Fuel Cap warning will
appear if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the warning to be
displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the Loose
Fuel Cap warning appears may cause
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to illuminate.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-
17).
JVP0204X
To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise
to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-27
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System malfunction ................................................. 5-121
System maintenance................................................ 5-121
Break-in schedule........................................................... 5-122
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips........................................... 5-122
Increasing fuel economy .............................................. 5-123
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if
so equipped) ................................................................... 5-124
Parking/parking on hills............................................... 5-126
Power steering................................................................ 5-127 Electric power steering type ................................. 5-127
Hydraulic pump electric power
steering type.............................................................. 5-127
Direct Adaptive Steering type ............................. 5-128
Brake system.................................................................. 5-130
Braking precautions................................................ 5-130
Parking brake break-in .......................................... 5-130
Brake assist...................................................................... 5-131 Brake assist................................................................ 5-131
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .......................... 5-131
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.................. 5-132 Brake force distribution.......................................... 5-133 Active trace control ..................................................... 5-134
Hill Start Assist system............................................... 5-136
Chassis control.............................................................. 5-136
Idling Stop System (if so equipped) ......................... 5-137
Retrograde movement control function ......... 5-138
Idling Stop System display.................................. 5-138
Idling Stop OFF switch........................................ 5-140
Cold weather driving.................................................... 5-141
Freeing a frozen door lock................................... 5-141
Antifreeze ................................................................. 5-141
Battery....................................................................... 5-141
Draining of coolant water.................................... 5-141
Tire equipment ........................................................ 5-141
Special winter equipment.................................... 5-142
Driving on snow or ice ......................................... 5-142
Engine block heater (if so equipped)................ 5-142
Active noise cancellation/Active
sound enhancement..................................................... 5-143
Active noise cancellation..................................... 5-144
Active sound enhancement ................................ 5-144
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8-14Do-it-yourself
JVM0332X
WARNING
Power steering fluid is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked
containers out of the reach of children.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. The
fluid level should be checked when the fluid
is cold at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30°C (32
to 86°F). The fluid level can be checked with
the level gauge which is attached to the cap.
To check the fluid level, remove the cap. The
fluid level should be between the MAX
and MINlines. If the fluid is below the MIN
line, add
Genuine NISSAN E-PSF. Remove the cap
and fill through the opening.
CAUTION
. Do not overfill.
. Use Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or
equivalent. For further brake fluid information, see
“Capacities and recommended fluids/lubri-
cants” (P.10-2) of this manual.
WARNING
.
Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake
system. The use of improper fluids
can damage the brake system and
affect the vehicle’s stopping ability.
. Clean the filler cap before removing.
. Brake fluid is poisonous and should
be stored carefully in marked con-
tainers 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 the surface with water.
POWER STEERING FLUID (models with
hydraulic pump electric power steering)BRAKE FLUID
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CAUTION
.Do not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.
. Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
The variable voltage control system mea-
sures the amount of electrical discharge
from the battery and controls voltage gen-
erated by the generator.
JVM0655X
VR30DDTT engine
1. Water pump
2. Alternator
3. Drive belt auto-tensioner
4. Crankshaft pulley
5. Air conditioner compressor
JVM0433X
2.0L turbo gasoline engine
1. Water pump
2. Crankshaft pulley
3. Drive belt auto-tensioner
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Alternator
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position before servicing drive
belts. The engine could rotate unexpect-
edly.
Do-it-yourself8-19
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEMDRIVE BELTS