9-10Maintenance and schedules
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors$ II I I I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
Automatic transmission
fluid See NOTE (1)
Transfer fluid and dif-
ferential gear oil See NOTE (2)
II I I I I
Steering gear and link-
age, axle and suspension
parts$ II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft and drive
shaft boots (AWD mod-
els)$ II I I I I
Exhaust system$ II I
In-cabin microfilter RR R R
Intelligent Key battery RR R R
MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at of miles, kilo-
meters or months,
whichever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Brake lines & cables II II I I
Brake pads & rotors$ II II I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
Automatic transmission
fluid See NOTE (1)
Transfer fluid & differen-
tial gear oil See NOTE (2)
II II I I
Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension parts$ II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft & drive
shaft boots (AWD mod-
els)$ II II I I
Exhaust system$ II I
In-cabin microfilter RRR R
Intelligent Key battery RRR R
Maintenance and schedules9-11
10-2Technical and consumer information
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
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 76 L 20-1/8 gal 16-3/4 gal ÂSee “Fuel information (for VK56VD engine model)” (P.10-6).
Engine oil
*1VQ37VHR With oil filter
change 4.9 L 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt
ÂGenuine “Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN” is recommended.
 If 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.10-9).
Drain and refill
*1: For additional in-
formation, see “En-
gine oil” (P.8-10) for
changing engine oil. Without oil filter
change
4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4.0 qt
VK56VD 2WD With oil filter change6.0 L 6-3/8 qt 5-1/4 qt
Without oil filter
change 5.7 L 6.0 qt 5.0 qt
AWD With oil filter change 6.1 L 6-1/2 qt 5-3/8 qt
Without oil filter
change 5.8 L 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt
Engine coolant VQ37VHR Reservoir0.8 L 7/8 qt 3/4 qt ÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
VK56VD
VQ37VHR Non-pressur- ized radiator
reservoir tank With reservoir 8.7 L 9-1/4 qt 7-5/8 qt
Pressurized ra-
diator reservoir
tank 9.3 L 9-7/8 qt 8-1/8 qt
VK56VD 10.9 L 11-1/2 qt 9-5/8 qt
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ——— ÂGenuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
 INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF ONLY in INFINITI
automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not
equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may damage the automatic
transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended
is not covered under the INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty.
Differential gear oil Front ——— ÂGenuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W- 90 or equivalent
conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Rear ——— ÂGenuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic 75W-90 or
equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS
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Climate controlAutomatic climate control .......................... 4-32
Clock ........................................................................\
2-45
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-50
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-126
Compact spare tire ............................................ 8-40
Console box ........................................................... 2-49
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-9
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-7
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-65 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) ..................................................... 5-85
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-67
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-24
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-47
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-27
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-36
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-34
Dimensions .......................................................... 10-13
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-88
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator .................................................... 2-24 Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-13
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-27
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-18
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-28
Driving
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-126
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-15
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
E
ECO drive indicator light .................................... 2-17
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-21
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-21
Economy
Fuel .................................................................. 5-117
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-27
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-27
Emission control information label ............... 10-16
Emission control system maintenance ............ 9-8
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-23
Engine Before starting the engine .......................... 5-13
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-116
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8 Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-12
Engine block heater .................................... 5-127
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-3
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-8
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation .................................. 10-9
Engine oil replacement indicator ............... 2-25
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 10-9
Engine serial number ................................. 10-15
Engine specifications .................................. 10-11
Engine start operation indicator ............... 2-22
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-12
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Entry/exit function
Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-28
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 ............................. 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Flat towing ......................................................... 10-22
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-5
Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-6
FluidAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-13
Brake fluid ........................................... 8-14, 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-8
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-15
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-39
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) ............. 5-101
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-13
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-46
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ...................... 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy ............................................... 5-117
Fuel Information ............................... 10-4, 10-6
Fuel octane rating ............................ 10-4, 10-6
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-22
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-22
Gauge .................................................................. 2-9
Fuel efficient driving tips ................................. 5-116
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-23 Fusible links ........................................................... 8-24
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ........... 2-60
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-22
Gauge ........................................................................\
. 2-6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Odometer ............................................................ 2-7
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-27
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2
Glove box ............................................................... 2-48
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-5
Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................. 2-36
Bulb replacement .......................................... 8-28
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-41
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-40
Heater Automatic climate control .......................... 4-32
Engine block heater .................................... 5-127
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-125 HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-60
Hood release ......................................................... 3-17
Hook Coat hooks ..................................................... 2-50
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-40
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-10
Automatic transmission models ................ 5-15
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-31
Indicator
Lights ................................................................ 2-16
Vehicle information display ........................ 2-20
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-16
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ......................... 5-20
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual ...................... 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-31
Engine start ..................................................... 2-31
Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-25
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............. 10-25
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-38
Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-5
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............... 5-118
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ....................... 5-67
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
MAIN switch indicator ....................................... 2-24
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-13
Intelligent Key .......................................................... 3-2
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