•Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
•Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
•If the vehicle is not used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the
-negative battery
terminal cable to prevent discharge.
NOTE
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
•Installation or extended use of electronic
accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone
chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc).
•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.
WARNING
•Do not expose the battery to flames, an
electrical spark or a cigarette. Hydrogen
gas generated by the battery is explo-
sive. Explosive gases can cause blind-
ness or injury. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics or
painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can cause
blindness or injury. After touching a bat-
tery or battery cap, do not touch or rub
your eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands.
If the acid contacts your eyes, skin or
clothing, immediately flush with water
for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.
•Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery which
can generate heat, reduce battery life,
and in some cases lead to an explosion.
•When working on or near a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protection and
remove all jewelry.
•Battery posts, terminals and related ac-
cessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
•Keep battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
•Do not tip the battery. Keep the vent
caps tight and the battery level.
BATTERY
Do-it-yourself8-9
Parking brake*:
Check the parking brake operation regularly.
Also make sure that the vehicle is held se-
curely on a fairly steep hill when only the
parking brake is applied. If the parking brake
needs adjustment, it is recommended you
visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
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 se-
curely in all latched positions.
Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt system
(for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and
retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel:
Check for changes in the steering condition,
such as excessive free play, hard steering or
strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:
Make sure that all warning lights and chimes
are operating properly.Windshield defroster:
Check that the air comes out of the defroster
outlets properly and in good 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*:
Except for maintenance free battery, check
the fluid level in each cell. It should be be-
tween the “UPPER” and “LOWER” lines. Ve-
hicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions 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 electronic
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 be-
tween the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the res-
ervoir.
Coolant level*:
Check the coolant level when the engine is
cold.
Engine drive belt(s)*:
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 recommended you visit an
9-4Maintenance and Schedules
Checking.....................8-4
Coolant level .................8-4
Engine oil level ................8-5
Child restraints .................1-19
Anchorage ..................1-23
ISOFIX installation .............1-24
Precautions .................1-20
Childsafety...................1-17 Rear door locks ................3-7
Cleaning ......................7-3
Alloy wheels ..................7-3
Chromeparts.................7-3
Exterior ....................7-2
Glass......................7-3
Interior.....................7-4
Leatherseatcovers.............7-6
Removing spots ...............7-3
Seat belts ...................7-5
Underbody ..................7-3
Washing ....................7-2
Waxing .....................7-2
Clock.......................2-77 Adjusting time ................2-77
Coat hooks ...................2-81
Cockpit......................0-6 Overview ................0-6,2-2
Cold weather ..................5-97
Battery....................5-97
Drivingonsnoworice...........5-98
Engine coolant ...............5-97
Precautions .................5-97 Special equipment
.............5-98
Tire equipment ...............5-97
Compact Disc (CD) ..............4-71
Player ................4-71,4-127
Compartment .................2-87
Connecting ...................4-90
Bluetooth® device .............4-90
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone .....4-88
Coolant .....................10-2
Capacities ..................10-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-4
Checking coolant level ...........8-4
Cold weather ................5-97
Engine cooling system ...........8-3
Temperature gauge .............2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7 Environmental factors ............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-46 Canceling ..................5-48
Operation ..................5-47
Cupholders ..................2-80
Customer assistance ............4-124
D
Defroster....................2-63
Switch ....................2-63
Dimensions...................10-9 Engine ....................10-7
Tires.....................10-8 Display .....................
2-70
Brightness.................. 2-70
Vehicle information display ........2-15
Warningsandindicators ......... 2-29
Doors .......................3-7
Liftgate....................3-7
Locking key ..................3-5
Locks .....................3-4
Map pocket ................. 2-83
Drive belts ....................8-12
Driving ......................5-20
Automatic Transmission .........5-20
Coldweather................5-97
Idle Stop/Start System ..........5-29
Onsnoworice...............5-98
Precautions..................5-4
E
Emergency key ..................3-2
Engine ......................5-18
Before starting ............... 5-18
Changing engine coolant ..........8-4
Changing engine oil .............8-5
Changing oil filter ..............8-6
Checking coolant level ...........8-4
Checking engine oil level ..........8-5
Coldweather................5-97
Compartment .............0-9,8-3
Coolingsystem................8-3
11-2Index
Hooks......................2-81
Horn.......................2-71
I
Idle Stop/Start System ............5-29
Ignition .....................5-15
Switch .................5-15,5-16
Switch positions ..............5-15
Indicatorlights.................0-10 Overview ...............0-10,2-8
Indicators....................2-29 Vehicle information display ........2-29
INFINITI ....................4-98 InTouch Apps overview ..........4-98
INFINITIController...............4-2
Information menu ..............4-117
Settings...................4-122
Injuredpersons.................1-13
Inspection ...................10-19
Test.....................10-19
Instrument panel ................0-7
Overview ................0-7,2-3
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system . . .5-49
Intelligent Key .................8-20
Battery replacement ............8-20
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) ........5-71
Precautions .................5-71 Interior ......................7-4
Cleaning ....................7-4
Lights — Operation .............2-86
Overview...................0-5
Interior rear view mirror ...........3-18
Interior rear view mirrors ...........3-18
iPod player ..................4-129
ISOFIX ......................1-24
Installation..................1-24
J
Jump starting .................6-10
K
Keys.....................3-2,3-8
Emergency key ................3-2
Intelligent Key battery replacement . . .8-20
Locking ....................3-5
L
Labels .....................10-12
Air conditioner ...............10-12
Battery.....................8-9
Chassis number ..............10-11
Tires.....................10-12 Lane Departure
................ 5-33
Limitations ................. 5-33
Warning(LDW)...............5-31
Lights......................8-22 Adaptive Front lighting System .....2-67
Bulbinformation.............. 8-22
Fog light switch ..............2-70
Frontfoglights...............2-70
Headlights .............. 2-64, 8-24
Interior.................... 2-86
LED headlight ...............8-24
Locations.................. 8-22
Luggage compartment ..........2-87
Maplights.................. 2-86
Rearfoglights ...............2-71
Rear personal lights ............2-87
Rearroomlight...............2-87
Vanity mirror lights ............. 2-87
Warning/Indicatorlights......0-10,2-8
Loading information .............10-14
Locks .......................3-7
Childsafety..................3-7
Door locks ...................3-4
Liftgate....................3-7
Locking inside lock knob ..........3-6
Locking key ..................3-5
Locking power door lock switch ......3-6
Steeringlock.................5-15
Unlocking inside door handle ........3-6
11-4Index