9-4Maintenance and schedules
properly.
Windshield defroster:Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and
that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time
you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or
under severe condition require frequent
checks of the battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances. In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure that no belt is
frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after
parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the sound
of the exhaust seems unusual or there is a
smell of exhaust fumes, immediately have
the exhaust system inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. (See “Precautions when starting and
driving” (P.5-4) for exhaust gas (Carbon
monoxide).)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel,
oil, water or other fluid leaks after the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner after use is
normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
gasoline fumes are evident, check for the
cause and have it corrected immediately. Power steering fluid level* and lines:
Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the
engine off. Check the lines for proper
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects,
leaves, etc., that may have accumulated.
Make sure the hoses have no cracks, defor-
mation, rot or loose connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control dust. It
is very important to remove these sub-
stances, otherwise rust will form on the
floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around the
exhaust system. At the end of winter, the
underbody should be thoroughly flushed
with plain water, being careful to clean
those areas where mud and dirt may accu-
mulate. For additional information, see
“Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2).
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there
is adequate fluid in the reservoir.
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
A vehicle equipped with Intelligent All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) should never be tested
using a two wheel dynamometer (such as the
dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equipment.
Make sure you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using
the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be in
what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the “ready condition” can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready condi-
tion”. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test readi-
ness condition. Place the ignition switch in
the ON position without starting the engine.
If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition
is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
.
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was depres-
sing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and
crash location) are recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of
Technical and consumer information10-25
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ................... 5-122
Active noise cancellation ................................. 5-128
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ..................... 1-49
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ...... 1-49
Air bag warning labels ........................................ 1-51
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-52, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-16
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 10-10
Automatic climate control .......................... 4-32
Alarm
How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ............................................ 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................... 5-9
Antenna .................................................................. 4-38
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................... 5-122
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................... 7-4
Armrest ...................................................................... 1-4
Around View
®Monitor ...................................... 4-10
Ashtrays ................................................................. 2-45
Audible reminders ................................................ 2-19 Auto closure .......................................................... 3-20
Autolight system .................................................. 2-35
Automatic
Automatic climate control ......................... 4-34
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-13
Climate control ............................................... 4-32
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-15
Automatic door locks ............................................ 3-6
Automatic drive positioner ............................... 3-28
Automatic seat positioner ................................ 3-28
Average fuel consumption and speed ........... 2-27
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-7
B
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) .............. 5-54
Battery .................................................................... 8-16
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ......... 3-2
Battery saver system .................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key ................................................. 8-25
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-18
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-13
Belts (See drive belts) ......................................... 8-18
Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI) ......................... 5-42
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ......................................................... 2-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ............................... 5-32
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............. 5-122
Brake fluid ....................................................... 8-14 Brake force distribution ............................ 5-124
Brake system ................................................ 5-121
Parking brake operation .............................. 5-19
Brake warning light ............................................. 2-12
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-116
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-11
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-27
C
Camera aiding sonar function ......................... 4-23
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ....................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ....................................... 4-38
Card holder ............................................................ 2-49
Catalytic converter Three way catalyst .......................................... 5-5
Chassis and body maintenance ....................... 9-10
Check tire pressure warning ............................. 2-23
Child restraints ...................................................... 1-19 LATCH system ............................................... 1-21
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-19
Child safety ............................................................ 1-17
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders .......................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-15
Circuit breaker Fusible link ...................................................... 8-24
Cleaning exterior and interior ................... 7-2, 7-4
11-4
Intelligent Key system ........................................... 3-7Battery replacement ..................................... 8-25
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation ................................................. 3-10
Warning signals .............................................. 3-12
Interior light control switch .............................. 2-58
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-28
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-57
Interior trunk lid release .................................... 3-21
ISOFIX child restraint .......................................... 1-21
J
Jump starting ........................................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-14
Keys ........................................................................\
.... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system ............................. 3-7
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ................................. 1-51
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-16
Emission control information label ........ 10-16
Engine serial number ................................. 10-15
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label ........................................ 10-15 Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-32, 10-16
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...... 10-14
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON
indicator light (green) ......................................... 2-18
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) /
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) .................. 5-22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (orange) ......................................................... 2-14
LATCH system ...................................................... 1-21
License plate Installing front license plate ..................... 10-17
Light
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-52
Bulb replacement ........................................... 8-27
Fog light switch ............................................. 2-39
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-34
Headlights bulb replacement .................... 8-28
Indicator lights ................................................ 2-16
Interior light control switch ........................ 2-58
Interior lights ................................................... 2-57
Map lights ........................................................ 2-57
Personal lights ................................................ 2-57
Rear spot lights .............................................. 2-58
Replacement ................................................... 8-27
Trunk light ....................................................... 2-59
Vanity mirror lights ....................................... 2-59
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .......................................... 2-11
Lights Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-28 Linking Intelligent Key ........................................ 4-37
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ........................................ 10-18
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 ......................... 2-23, 3-23
Low outside temperature warning ................. 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See Tire
Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)) ................................ 5-5, 6-3, 8-30
M
Maintenance
Battery .............................................................. 8-16
General maintenance ...................................... 9-2
Indicators for maintenance (vehicle
information display) ...................................... 2-25
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3
Maintenance log ............................................ 9-14
Maintenance precautions .............................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ........................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ................................. 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .......................................... 9-13
Outside the vehicle ......................................... 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-16