10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants...... 10-2
Fuel information (for VR30DDTT
engine model)............................................................... 10-3
Fuel information (for 2.0L turbo gasoline
engine model)............................................................... 10-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation............ 10-8
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................................. 10-10
Specifications.................................................................. 10-11
Engine.......................................................................... 10-11
Wheels and tires ...................................................... 10-12
Dimensions ................................................................ 10-13
When traveling or registering in
another country............................................................. 10-14
Vehicle identification.................................................... 10-14
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 10-14
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...................................................... 10-14
Engine serial number .............................................. 10-15
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......... 10-15
Emission control information label..................... 10-16
Tire and loading information label...................... 10-16
Air conditioner specification label ...................... 10-16Installing front license plate....................................... 10-17
Removing air deflectors............................................... 10-17
Vehicle loading information....................................... 10-18
Terms ........................................................................ 10-18
Vehicle load capacity............................................ 10-19
Loading tips ............................................................ 10-20
Measurement of weights.................................... 10-20
Towing a trailer............................................................. 10-21
Flat towing.............................................................. 10-21
Uniform tire quality grading...................................... 10-22
Treadwear ............................................................... 10-22
Traction AA, A, B and C...................................... 10-22
Temperature A, B and C...................................... 10-22
Emission control system warranty.......................... 10-23
Reporting safety defects............................................ 10-23
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test (US only)................................................................. 10-24
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................... 10-25
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 10-25
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
MeasureUS
MeasureImperial
Measure
Fuel 76 L 20 gal 16-5/8 gal ÂSee “Fuel information (for VR30DDTT engine model)” (P.10-3) or “Fuel information (for
2.0L turbo gasoline engine model)” (P.10-5).
Engine oil
*1Drain and refill*1: For additional
information, see
“Engine oil” (P.8-
10).VR30DDTT
engine modelTwo-Wheel
Drive (2WD)
modelWith oil filter
change4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt ÂGenuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
ÂIf the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that matches the above
grade and viscosity. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P.10-8). Without oil fil-
ter change4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt
All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)
modelWith oil filter
change5.4 L 5-3/4 qt 4-3/4 qt
Without oil fil-
ter change5.2 L 5-1/2 qt 4-5/8 qt
2.0L turbo
gasoline en-
gine modelTwo-Wheel
Drive (2WD)
modelWith oil filter
change6.3 L 6-5/8 qt 5-1/2 qt ÂEngine oil meeting specification MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-30 or equivalent.
ÂAs an alternative to this recommended oil, engine oils meeting specification MB229.5,
viscosity SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40 may be used and meet all specifications and
requirements necessary to maintain the new vehicle limited warranty.
ÂFor additional information, refer to “Selecting the correct oil” (P.10-9) and “Oil viscosity”
(P.10-9) under “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.10-8) of this manual. Without oil fil-
ter change5.8 L 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt
All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)
modelWith oil filter
change6.6 L 7 qt 5-7/8 qt
Without oil fil-
ter change6.1 L 6-1/2 qt 5-3/8 qt
Engine coolant VR30DDTT
engine modelStandard and
premium
gradeTotal (with re-
servoir)8.8 L 9-1/4 qt 7-3/4 qt ÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 0.6 L 5/8 qt 1/2 qt
Sport grade Total (with re-
servoir)10.3 L 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt
Reservoir 0.6 L 5/8 qt 1/2 qt
2.0L turbo
gasoline en-
gine modelTotal (with reservoir) 9.0 L 9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt ÂBASF Glysantin
®G48® ÂUse BASF Glysantin®G48®or equivalent in its quality. Any damage to the vehicle or
within the engine cooling system caused by the use of engine coolant other than as
recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty.
Reservoir 0.9 L 1 qt 3/4 qt
Intercooler coolant Total (with reservoir) 3.2 L 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt ÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 0.4 L 3/8 qt 3/8 qt
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS
10-8Technical and consumer information
hicle checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
JVT0342X
API certification mark
API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
VR30DDTT engine model
Selecting the correct oil:
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in order
to improve fuel economy.Select only engine oils that meet the Amer-
ican Petroleum Institute (API) certification
or International Lubricant Standardization
and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certifica-
tion and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification mark on the front
of the container. Oils which do not have the
specified quality label should not be used as
they could cause engine damage.
Oil additives:
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity:
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is
important that the engine oil viscosity be
selected based on the temperatures at which
the vehicle will be operated before the next
oil change. Choosing an oil viscosity other
than that recommended could cause serious
engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter:
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.
Change intervals:
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other
than the specified quality, or oil and filter
change intervals longer than recommended
could reduce engine life. Damage to engines
caused by improper maintenance or use of
incorrect oil and filter quality and/or vis-
cosity is not covered by the new INFINITI
vehicle limited warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filterchange intervals depend upon how you use
your vehicle.
2.0L turbo gasoline engine model
Selecting the correct oil:
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2).
Select only engine oils that meet the
MB229.5 and SAE viscosity standard. These
oils have the MB229.5 on the container. Oils
which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause
engine damage.
Oil additives:
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity:
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is
important that the engine oil viscosity be
selected based on the temperatures at which
the vehicle will be operated before the next
oil change. Choosing an oil viscosity otherthan that recommended could cause serious
engine damage.
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JVT0428X
Selecting the correct oil filter:
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.Change intervals:
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other
than the specified quality, or oil and filter
change intervals longer than recommended
could reduce engine life. Damage to engines
caused by improper maintenance or use of
incorrect oil and filter quality and/or vis-
cosity is not covered by the new INFINITI
vehicle limited warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your INFINITI
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the lubricant,
NISSAN A/C system oil PAG or the exact
equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or
lubricant may cause severe damage to
the air conditioning system and mayrequire the replacement of all air condi-
tioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
governmental regulations require the recov-
ery and recycling of any refrigerant during
automotive air conditioning system service.
Your INFINITI retailer has the trained tech-
nicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioning system
refrigerant.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer when servicing your air conditioning
system.
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Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ...................................................................... 2-31
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-51
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-143
Compact spare tire ............................................ 8-44
Compass .................................................................... 2-9
Console box ........................................................... 2-50
Coolant
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-7, 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-7, 8-8
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-8
Courtesy light ....................................................... 2-59
Cruise control ........................................................ 5-71
Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .................................................... 5-90
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-73
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-25
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-48
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-30
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-42
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-37
Dimensions .......................................................... 10-13
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................ 5-130
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-94Distance to empty ............................................... 2-29
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-20
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-32
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-26
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-143
Driving with Automatic
Transmission (AT) .......................................... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-18
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-23
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-23
Economy
Fuel .................................................................. 5-126
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-29
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-29
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................... 6-9
Emission control information label ............... 10-16
Emission control system maintenance ............ 9-8
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-23
Engine
Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ....................................... 5-124
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-7, 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-7, 8-8
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-13
Engine block heater ................................... 5-144
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-4
Engine cooling system (2.0L turbo
gasoline engine models) ................................. 8-8
Engine cooling system (VR30DDTT
engine models) ................................................. 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10
Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-27
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ................................. 10-8
Engine serial number ................................. 10-15
Engine specifications .................................. 10-11
Engine start operation indicator ............... 2-23
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-21
Intercooler cooling system ............................ 8-9
Remote engine start ..................................... 3-19
Remote engine start
operation indicator ........................................ 2-23
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........................ 10-25
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-15
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-21
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .......................................... 6-9
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-24
Flat towing .......................................................... 10-21
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-6
Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-6
Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-13
Brake fluid ....................................................... 8-14
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant (2.0L turbo gasoline
engine models) ................................................. 8-8
Engine coolant (VR30DDTT
engine models) ................................................. 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10
Intercooler coolant .......................................... 8-9
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-15
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-44
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-13
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system ......................... 5-105
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-46Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy ............................................... 5-126
Fuel information ................................ 10-3, 10-5
Fuel octane rating ............................. 10-3, 10-5
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-25
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-25
Gauge .................................................................. 2-9
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .............................. 5-125
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-23
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-25
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-59
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-25
Gauge ......................................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Odometer ............................................................ 2-7
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-29
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2
Glove box ............................................................... 2-50
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-7
Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................. 2-42
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-38
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-45
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-47
Heater
Engine block heater ................................... 5-144
High beam assist ................................................. 2-39
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-138
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-59
Hood release ......................................................... 3-22
Hook
Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-51
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-51
Horn ......................................................................... 2-44
Hydraulic pump electric power steering ..... 5-129
I
Idling Stop System ............................................ 5-139
Idling Stop System indicator light .................. 2-18
Idling Stop System reminder buzzer .............. 2-20
Ignition switch
(Push-button) ................................................. 5-11
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-33
Indicator
Lights ................................................................ 2-18
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M
Maintenance
Battery .............................................................. 8-16
General maintenance ...................................... 9-2
Indicators for maintenance (vehicle
information display) ...................................... 2-27
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3
Maintenance log ............................................ 9-17
Maintenance precautions .............................. 8-3
Maintenance requirements ........................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ................................. 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .......................................... 9-16
Outside the vehicle ......................................... 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Standard maintenance .................................... 9-7
Under the hood and vehicle ......................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................... 2-19
Map lights .............................................................. 2-56
Master warning light .......................................... 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .......... 3-3
Memory storage
Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-32
Meter
Trip computer ................................................. 2-29
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6
Instrument brightness control ................... 2-43
Mirror
Inside mirror .................................................... 3-29
Outside mirrors ............................................. 3-30Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-32
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-54N
NAVI Shift Control .............................................. 5-20
New vehicle break-in ........................................ 5-124
O
Odometer .................................................................. 2-7
Off-road recovery .................................................. 5-9
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10
One touch unlock sensor (See Intelligent
Key system) .............................................................. 3-9
Operation
Indicators for operation ............................... 2-23
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-31
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-30
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ............................................. 10-25
P
Panic alarm ............................................................ 3-17Parking
Parking brake operation .............................. 5-21
Parking on hills ............................................ 5-128
Parking brake break-in .................................... 5-132
PERSONAL mode ............................................... 5-25
Phone
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-3
Power
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Power outlet ................................................... 2-47
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Power steering system .............................. 5-129
Power windows ............................................. 2-52
Power moonroof ................................................. 2-55
Power steering warning light ........................... 2-16
Precautions
Braking precautions .................................... 5-132
Child restraints ............................................... 1-19
Cruise control ................................................. 5-71
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-3
Seat belt usage ............................................... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system .................. 1-38
When starting and driving ............................ 5-4
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ................................................... 1-13
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ............................................... 5-115
Push starting ......................................................... 6-21
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-11
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