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6. Put trunk floor coveragainst in the
trunk room and store the damaged tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING
. Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an
accident or sudden stop.
. The T-type spare tire and small size
spare tire are designed for emergency
use. See specific instructions under
the heading “Wheels and tires” (P.8- 26).
Before attempting to jump start the vehicle,
make sure the fuel tank is not empty and the
correct starting procedure is followed. See
“Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System” (P.5-13). Do not drive the
vehicle on battery power only if the fuel tank
is empty. The Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery will
become discharged and the INFINITI Direct
Response Hybrid
®System will turn off.
CONFIRM BATTERY IS DIS-
CHARGED
If any of the following conditions occurs, the
12-volt battery might discharged:
. The instrument cluster and/or headlights
are not normal brightness.
. Audio accessories cannot be turned on.
. The hybrid system does not become
READY to drive mode.
. The ignition switch cannot be placed in
the ON position.
Check the following if you notice above
conditions.
1. Check that the 12-volt battery terminals are tight and clean. See “12-volt battery”
(P.8-13). The battery is located on the
left hand side of the trunk behind an
access panel. If the 12-volt battery
terminals are loose, it is recommended
you contact your INFINITI retailer.
In case of emergency6-9
IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START
8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions ................................................ 8-2
Engine compartment check locations .......................... 8-3VQ35HR engine............................................................ 8-3
Engine cooling system...................................................... 8-5 Checking engine coolant level................................... 8-6
Changing engine coolant............................................ 8-6
Inverter cooling system.................................................... 8-7 Checking inverter coolant level ................................ 8-8
Changing inverter coolant.......................................... 8-8
Engine oil.....................................................................\
......... 8-8
Checking engine oil level ............................................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter................................... 8-9
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).......................... 8-11
Power steering fluid........................................................ 8-11
Brake fluid...................................................................\
....... 8-12 Brake fluid .................................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid...................................................... 8-12
12-volt battery ................................................................. 8-13 Checking battery fluid level..................................... 8-14
Jump starting............................................................... 8-15
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
8-15 Replacing spark plugs................................................ 8-15 Air cleaner........................................................................\
.. 8-16
Windshield wiper blades ............................................... 8-17
Cleaning....................................................................... 8-17
Replacing..................................................................... 8-17
Brakes..................................................................\
............... 8-18 Self-adjusting brakes............................................... 8-18
Brake pad wear warning........................................ 8-18
Fuses...................................................................\
................ 8-19 Engine compartment or trunk room ................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ....................................... 8-20
Intelligent Key battery replacement........................... 8-21
Lights........................................................................\
.......... 8-23 Headlights.................................................................. 8-24
Exterior and interior lights.................................... 8-24
Wheels and tires.............................................................. 8-26 Tire pressure .............................................................. 8-26
Tire labeling............................................................... 8-30
Types of tires............................................................. 8-32
Tire chains................................................................... 8-32
Changing wheels and tires..................................... 8-33
other corrosive materials, check lubrication
frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and installed
securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel nuts.
Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance trips.
If necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure speci-
fied. Check carefully for damage, cuts or
excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and
cap when the tires are replaced due to wear
or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect
uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be
a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other damage.
Have a damaged windshield repaired by a
qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing periodic maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) mechan-
ism: On a fairly steep hill, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position without applying any
brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, have your vehicle checked immediately.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brakes:
Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjusted, it is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjuster and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
ensure they operate smoothly and that all
latches lock securely in every position. Check
that the head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks (if so equipped)
hold securely in all latched positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
Maintenance and schedules9-3
11-4
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-5
HeadlightsAiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................ 2-40
Bulb replacement .......................................... 8-24
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-38
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-44
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-43
Heater Engine block heater .................................... 5-126
Heater and air conditioner .......................... 4-32
High temperature warning light ...................... 2-14
High voltage cautions ................. Hybrid System-2
High voltage components .......... Hybrid System-9
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-124
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-62
Hood release ......................................................... 3-17
Hook Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-53
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-44
Hybrid EPS (Electrical Power Steering)
warning light ......................................................... 2-14
Hybrid system over heat warning .................. 2-24
Hybrid system start operation indicator ....... 2-23
Hybrid
vehicle characteristics .............. Hybrid System-10
Hybrid vehicle precautions ......... Hybrid System-9
I
If the vehicle does not start ................................ 6-9
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................... 5-9
Automatic transmission models ................ 5-14
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-34
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-37
Indicator Lights ................................................................ 2-18
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-21
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-18
INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ............................. Hybrid System-2
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ......................... 5-19
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual ...................... 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-34
Engine start ..................................................... 2-34
Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-25
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .............. 10-19
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-42
Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-5
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ....................... 5-66
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system MAIN
switch indicator .................................................... 2-26
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-15
Intelligent Key .......................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................... 5-12
Intelligent Key ignition indicator ..................... 2-24 Intelligent Key system ........................................... 3-7
Battery replacement ..................................... 8-21
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation ................................................. 3-10
Warning signals .............................................. 3-12
Interior light control switch .............................. 2-61
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-24
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-60
Interior trunk lid release .................................... 3-21
Inverter cooling system ......................................... 8-7
ISOFIX child restraint .......................................... 1-21J
Jump starting ........................................................ 6-10
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-14
Keys ........................................................................\
.... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system ............................. 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-50
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-10
Emission control information label ........ 10-10
Engine serial number .................................... 10-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label ........................................... 10-9
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-28, 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ........ 10-8
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (green) ........................................................... 2-19
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (orange) ......................................................... 2-15
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system .............. 5-21
LATCH system ...................................................... 1-21
License plate
Installing front license plate ..................... 10-11
Light
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-51
Bulb replacement ........................................... 8-23
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-43
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-38
Headlights bulb replacement .................... 8-24
Indicator lights ................................................ 2-18
Interior light control switch ........................ 2-61
Interior lights .................................................. 2-60
Map lights ....................................................... 2-60
Personal lights ............................................... 2-60
Replacement ................................................... 8-23
Trunk light ....................................................... 2-62
Vanity mirror lights ....................................... 2-62
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-11
Lights Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-24 Li-ion battery state of charge and
acceleration guide ............................................... 2-29
Linking Intelligent Key ........................................ 4-37
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery ....... Hybrid System-2
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 10-12
Lock
Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-6
Door locks .......................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ............................. 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ......................... 2-24, 3-23
Low outside temperature warning ................. 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system (See Tire
Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)) ................................ 5-5, 6-3, 8-26
M
Maintenance
Battery .............................................................. 8-13
General maintenance ...................................... 9-2
HEV Li-ion battery
replacement record ....................................... 9-13
Indicators for maintenance (vehicle
information display) ...................................... 2-27
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3
Maintenance log ............................................ 9-15
Maintenance precautions .............................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ........................... 9-2 Maintenance schedules ................................. 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .......................................... 9-12
Outside the vehicle ......................................... 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-16
Standard maintenance .................................... 9-7
Under the hood and vehicle ......................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................... 2-19
Manual shift mode .............................................. 5-15
Map lights .............................................................. 2-60
Master warning light .......................................... 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .......... 3-3
Memory function ................................................. 3-29
Memory storage Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-28
Meter
Trip computer ................................................. 2-28
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6 Instrument brightness control ................... 2-42
Mirror Inside mirror .................................................... 3-25
Outside mirrors .............................................. 3-26
Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-27
Monitor Around View
®Monitor ............................... 4-10
RearView Monitor ........................................... 4-3
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-56
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ................... 4-27
11-5
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
11-8
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-37
Turn signal switch ......................................... 2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-47
Warning systems switch ............................. 2-46
T
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System)Engine start ..................................................... 2-34
Three-way catalyst ................................................ 5-5
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-24
“TIMER” indicator ............................................... 2-24
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-15
Tires Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure
warning system ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-26
Spare tire ......................................................... 8-35
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-28, 10-10
Tire chains ........................................................ 8-32
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................................... 8-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-26
Tire replacement indicator .......................... 2-27
Tire rotation .................................................... 8-33
Types of tires .................................................. 8-32 Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-16
Wheel/tire size ............................................... 10-7
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-26
Towing
Flat towing ................................................... 10-16
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-13
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-16
TPMS Tire Pressure
Monitoring System .................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-26
Trailer towing ..................................................... 10-16
Transceiver HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-62
Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-11
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-14
Transmission shift lever lock release ....... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................... 10-8
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-28
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-30
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-21
Light .................................................................. 2-62
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-53
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-18
Trunk open request switch ......................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ......... 3-20 Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-42
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ........................... 10-16
V
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-27
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-62
Vehicle
Dimensions ..................................................... 10-8
Identification number (VIN) ....................... 10-8
Loading information .................................. 10-12
Security system .............................................. 2-32
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ......................................................... 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system ................................................ 5-122
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ................................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display .............................. 2-21
Vehicle recovery ................................................... 6-15
Ventilators ............................................................. 4-32
VQ35HR engine ..................................................... 8-3
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Lights ................................................................ 2-11
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) system ........................................... 5-108
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-26
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-21
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-10
Warning labels Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-50
Warning light
Air bag warning light ......................... 1-51, 2-17
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ................................................... 2-11
Brake system warning light (yellow) ........ 2-12
Brake warning light (red) ............................. 2-12
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
system warning light .................................... 2-14
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
indicator light .................................................. 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-15
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-17
Warning lights ....................................................... 2-11
Warranty
Emission control system warranty ......... 10-17
Washer switch
Wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-35
Washing .................................................................... 7-2
Waxing ....................................................................... 7-2
Welcome light ....................................................... 2-59
Welcome light and farewell light function .... 3-10
Wheel/tire size ..................................................... 10-7 Wheels and tires .................................................. 8-26
Care of wheels .................................................. 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels .................. 7-3
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-12
Window(s)
Cleaning ............................................................... 7-3
Power windows ............................................. 2-54
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system ............... 2-36
Wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-35
Wiper blades ................................................... 8-17
Wiper and washer switch ................................. 2-35
11-9