.Do not use a wax containing any abra-
sives, cutting compounds or cleaners
that may damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polish-
ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish
may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting
damage or staining. Special cleaning pro-
ducts are available at an INFINITI retailer or
any automotive accessory stores.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned regularly. This
will prevent dirt and salt from building up
and causing the acceleration of corrosion on
the underbody and suspension. Before the
winter period and again in the spring, the
underseal must be checked and, if necessary,
re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust
film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for
glass to become coated with a film after the
vehicle is parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner
and a soft cloth will easily remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based dis-
infectant cleaners. They could damage
the electrical conductors, radio antenna
elements or rear window defroster ele-
ments.
WHEELS
Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
. Clean the inner side of the wheels when
the wheel is changed or the underside of
the vehicle is washed.
. Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss
of pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
. INFINITI recommends that the road
wheels be waxed to protect against road
salt in areas where it is used during winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not removed.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
.
Do not use a cleaner that uses strong
acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely re-
move the cleaner within 15 minutes
after the cleaner is applied.
Appearance and care7-3
11-2
Parking brake operation .............................. 5-18
Brake assist ......................................................... 5-121
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-116
Brightness control Instrument panel ............................................ 2-42
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-11
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-23
C
Cabin air filter ....................................................... 4-37
Camera aiding sonar function ......................... 4-23
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ....................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ....................................... 4-38
Card holder ............................................................ 2-52
Catalytic converter Three way catalyst .......................................... 5-5
Changing inverter coolant .................................. 8-8
Chassis and body maintenance ....................... 9-10
Check tire pressure warning ............................. 2-24
Checking battery fluid level .............................. 8-14
Checking inverter coolant level ......................... 8-8
Child restraints ...................................................... 1-19 Booster seats .................................................. 1-34
LATCH system ............................................... 1-21
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-19
Child safety ............................................................ 1-16
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders .......................................... 2-20
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-17 Circuit breaker
Fusible link ....................................................... 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior ................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ........................................................................\
2-48
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-53
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-125
Compact spare tire ............................................. 8-35
Console box ........................................................... 2-51
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fluids/ lubricants ............................................ 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-6
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-8
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-64
Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .................................................... 5-84
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-66
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-25
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-49
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-30
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-40
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-37
Dimensions ............................................................ 10-8
Direct Response Hybrid
®System warning
light ........................................................................\
2-13 Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-88
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator .................................................... 2-26
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-13
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-31
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-28
Driving
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-125
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-14
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Driving the vehicle ............................................... 5-14
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-18
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-19
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-20
Economy
Fuel .................................................................. 5-117
Efficient use of your vehicle ...... Hybrid System-8
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-30
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-30
Emergency hybrid system shut off ................... 6-3
Emergency shut-off system ...... Hybrid System-4
Emission control information label .............. 10-10
Emission control system maintenance ............ 9-8
Emission control system warranty ............... 10-17
Energy flow .................................... Hybrid System-6
Energy monitor .................................................... 2-29
Energy monitors ........................... Hybrid System-5
11-6
N
New vehicle break-in ........................................ 5-116
Noise and vibration .................... Hybrid System-12
O
Odometer .................................................................. 2-7
Off-road recovery ................................................. 5-8
OilCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-8
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 10-6
Oil filter replacement indicator .................. 2-27
Operation
Indicators for operation (vehicle
information display) ...................................... 2-23
Operation of the
hybrid system ................................. Hybrid System-4
“OTHER” indicator .............................................. 2-27
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-31
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-26
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ............................................. 10-20
P
Panic alarm ............................................................ 3-15
Parking Brake break-in ............................................. 5-120
Parking brake operation .............................. 5-18
Parking on hills ............................................. 5-118
Parking brake break-in ................................... 5-120
Personal lights ...................................................... 2-60
Phone Car phone or CB radio ................................ 4-38
Power
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Power outlet .................................................. 2-48
Power steering ............................................. 5-119
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-11
Power windows ............................................. 2-54
Power moonroof ................................................. 2-57
Precautions Braking precautions ................................... 5-120
Child restraints ............................................... 1-19
Cruise control ................................................. 5-64
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-2
Seat belt usage ................................................. 1-9
Supplemental restraint system .................. 1-37
When starting and driving ............................ 5-4
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ................................................... 1-12
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) system ................................................. 5-108 Push starting ......................................................... 6-12
Push-button ignition switch .................... 5-9, 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions ........... 5-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ................................ 4-38
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ..................... 2-36
Rapid air pressure loss ......................................... 5-8
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test (US only) ........................................... 10-19
Rear door lock
Child safety rear door lock ........................... 3-6
Rear pocket ........................................................... 2-53
Rear sunshade ...................................................... 2-58
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-37
RearView Monitor ................................................. 4-3
Recorders Event data .................................................... 10-19
Regenerative brake ...................... Hybrid System-8
Registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................... 10-8
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................ 10-18
Rise-up and build-up ........................................ 5-123
Road accident cautions .............. Hybrid System-3
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover ..................................................................... 5-7
Roof
Moonroof ......................................................... 2-57