CAUTION
∙ Do not operate the washer continuouslyfor more than 30 seconds.
∙ Do not operate the washer if the windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty. ∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with windshield-washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based windshield-washer
fluid concentrates may permanently
stain the grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid concen- trates with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir. Do not use the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir to mix the
windshield-washer fluid concentrate and
water.
NOTE:
If the windshield wiper operation is inter-
rupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow or ice that is on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately
1 minute, turn the switch on again to operate
the wiper.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at
the following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent opera-
tion can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward
A(Slower) orB(Faster). Also,
the intermittent operation speed varies in
accordance with the vehicle speed. (For
example, when the vehicle speed is high,
the intermittent operation speed will be
faster.) Further, if so equipped, the rain-
sensing feature will adjust the speed of
the intermittent operation. For additional
information, refer to “Rain-sensing auto
wiper system” in this section.
2Low (LO) — continuous low speed op-
eration
3High (HI) — continuous high speed opera-
tion
Push the lever up
4to have one sweep
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.
Type B (if so equipped)
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The rain-sensing auto wiper system can au-
tomatically turn on the wipers and adjust the
wiper speed depending on the rainfall and the
vehicle speed by using the rain sensor located
on the upper part of the windshield.
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system,
place the lever in the AUTO position
1. The
wiper will sweep once while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be ad-
justed by turning the knob toward the front
2(High) or toward the rear3(Low).
– High — High sensitive operation
– Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system
off, rotate the lever to the OFF position, or
rotate the lever to the LO or HI position.
For additional information on disabling the
rain-sensing feature, refer to “How to use the
vehicle information display” in “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
REAR SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the rear window and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the rear window with the
defroster before you wash the rear
window.
CAUTION
∙ Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 30 seconds.
∙ Do not operate the washer if the windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir with windshield-washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based windshield-washer
fluid concentrates may permanently
stain the grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid concen- trates with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir. Do not use the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir to mix the
windshield-washer fluid concentrate and
water.
If the rear window wiper operation is inter-
rupted by snow, etc., the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to OFF and remove the
snow, etc. on and around the wiper arms.
After about 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.
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Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.3. Tire chains may be used. For additional information, refer to “Tire chains” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
∙ A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re- move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
∙ A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
∙ A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow- drifts. ∙ Extra washer fluid to refill the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
∙ Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),very cold snow or ice can be slick and very
hard to drive on. The vehicle will have
much less traction or “grip” under these
conditions. Try to avoid driving on wet
ice until the road is salted or sanded.
∙ Whatever the condition, drive with cau- tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even more
traction.
∙ Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
∙ Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.
∙ Watch for slippery spots (glare ice). These may appear on an otherwise clear
road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is
seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try
not to brake while on the ice, and avoid
any sudden steering maneuvers. ∙ Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads.
∙ Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of
the exhaust pipe and from around your
vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with
cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or
lower.
WARNING
∙ Do not use your engine block heater withan ungrounded electrical system or a
2-pronged adapter. You can be seriously
injured by an electrical shock if you use an
ungrounded connection.
∙ Disconnect and properly store the engine block heater cord before starting the en-
gine. Damage to the cord could result in
an electrical shock and can cause serious
injury.
Starting and driving5-145
8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.........................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ..............8-3
Engine cooling system ........................... 8-4
Checking engine coolant level ..................8-5
Changing engine coolant ......................8-5
Engine oil ........................................8-6
Checking engine oil level .......................8-6
Changing engine oil ...........................8-7
Changing engine oil filter ..................... 8-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ....8-9
Power steering fluid ..............................8-9
Brake fluid ..................................... 8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ......................... 8-11
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir .............8-11
Battery ........................................ 8-12
Jump starting ............................... 8-14
Drive belt ...................................... 8-15
Spark plugs .................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-15
Air cleaner ..................................... 8-16In-cabin microfilter
.......................... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades ........................ 8-17
Cleaning .................................... 8-17
Replacing ................................... 8-17
Brakes ......................................... 8-19
Fuses .......................................... 8-20
Engine compartment ........................ 8-20
Passenger compartment .....................8-21
Battery replacement ............................ 8-22
INFINITI Intelligent Key ......................8-22
Lights ......................................... 8-24
Headlights .................................. 8-24
Fog lights ................................... 8-24
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-25
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-28
Tire pressure ................................ 8-28
Tire labeling ................................. 8-32
Types of tires ............................... 8-34
Tire
chains .................................. 8-35
Changing wheels and tires ...................8-36
Seats:Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to en-
sure they operate smoothly and all latches
lock securely in every position. Check that the
head restraints/headrests move up and
down smoothly and the locks (if so equipped)
hold securely in all latched positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
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.
The fluid should be at the bottom of the filler
opening. Vehicles operated in high tempera-
tures or under severe conditions require fre-
quent 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 elec-
tronic 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 belt*: Make sure the drive belt is
not 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
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. For additional information, refer to
“Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
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 fuel 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 en-
gine off. Check the lines for proper attach-
ment, 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, deformation, rot or
loose connections.
9-4Maintenance and schedules
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..............10-6
Engine oil viscosity ............10-6
Outside mirrors .................3-37
Overheat If your vehicle overheats .........6-13
Owner's manual order form ........10-34
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-34
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-23
Parking/parking on hills .........5-134
Parkingbrake..................5-23
Personal lights .................2-73
Power Power door locks ...........3-5,3-6
Power outlet ............2-54,2-55
Power rear windows ...........2-66
Power steering fluid ............8-9
Power steering system .........5-134
Power windows ..............2-64
Rear power windows ...........2-66
Power inverter switch .............2-53
Power outlet ..............2-54,2-55
Power steering ................5-134
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-9
Precautions on booster
seats..........1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47 Precautions on child
restraints
.......1-29,1-36,1-42,1-47
Precautionsonseatbeltusage .....1-17
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-50
Precautions when starting and
driving .................5-4,5-11
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) ....................5-117
Push starting ..................6-13
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-44
Rainsensor...................2-37
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test.......................10-32
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) .......5-68
Rear Door Alert .........2-31,2-32,2-52
Rear power windows .............2-66
RearView Monitor ...............4-3
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-39
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-38
Recommended Fluids .............10-2
Recorders Event Data ................10-33
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country ....................10-10
Remote Engine Start .........3-20,5-18
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-31
Roadside assistance program .........6-2Roof rack
....................2-63
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock .........3-6
Childseatbelts....1-29,1-36, 1-42, 1-47
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-31
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......1-3
Second row bench seats .......1-5,1-8
Seatback pockets ............... 2-57
Seat belt C
hildsafety.................1-26
Infantsandsmallchildren ........1-26
Injured Person ...............1-20
Largerchildren...............1-27
Precautionsonseatbeltusage .....1-17
Pregnant women .............1-20
Seat belt extenders ............1-25
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-25
Seat belts ...............1-17, 7-6
Three-point type with retractor .....1-21
Seat belt extenders ..............1-25
Seat belt warning light ........1-20,2-12
Seats 2nd row bench seat adjustment . . .1-5, 1-8
Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests ...................1-8
Automatic drive positioner ....3-39,3-41
Front seats ..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-47
Seats/floor mats ..............7-5,7-6
Security indicator light ............2-14
11-5
Security system(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-34,3-4,5-17
Security systems Vehicle security system ..........2-32
Self-adjusting brakes .............8-19
Service manual order form .........10-34
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-43
Spark plug replacement ............8-15
Spark plugs ...................8-15
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-5
SRS warning label ...............1-68
Stability control ................5-136
Standard maintenance .............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-17
Jump starting ............6-11,8-14
Precautions when starting and
driving .................5-4,5-11
Push starting ................6-13
Starting the engine ............5-17
Starting the engine ..............5-17
Steering Heated steering wheel ..........2-49
Power steering fluid ............8-9
Power steering system .........5-134
Steering wheel .................3-33
Stoplight....................8-25
Storage.....................2-57
Storagebin...................2-62
Storagetray ..................2-58
Sunglasses case ................2-60
Sunglasses holder ...............2-60
Sunroof (see Moonroof) ...........2-67
Sunvisors....................3-34 Supplemental air bag warning labels
....1-68
Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-68,2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-57
Supplemental restraint system Informationandwarninglabels.....1-68
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-50
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........1-50
Switch Autolight switch ..............2-41
Automatic power window switch ....2-66
Fog light switch ..............2-46
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-40
Headlight control switch .........2-40
Instrument brightness control ......2-45
Power door lock switch .......3-5,3-6
Power inverter switch ...........2-53
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-39
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-38
Turn signal switch .............2-45
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-51
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6Theft
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-34, 3-4, 5-17
Three-way catalyst ...............5-4
Tire Flat tire ....................6-3
Spare tire ...............
6-5,8-39
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains .................8-35
Tirepressure............8-28, 8-28
Tirerotation ................8-36
Types of tires ................8-34
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-30
Wheels and tires ..............8-28
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .......1-33
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-16
Flattowing................10-29
Towing load/specification .......10-21
Towtrucktowing............. 6-14
Trailertowing...............10-17
Towing a trailer ................10-17
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-74,2-75,2-76, 2-77, 2-77, 2-78
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
11-6
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)....................10-10
Trip odometer ..................2-5
Turn signal switch ...............2-45
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-30
USB/iPod® Charging Ports .........4-43
V
Vanity mirror ..................3-35
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch......................2-51
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-136
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-136
Vehicle identification ............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ..........5-17
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehicle recovery ............6-16,6-17
Vehicle security system ............2-32
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-34,3-4,5-17
Vents ......................4-33
Visors......................3-34 W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-68,2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-9
Batterychargewarninglight ......2-10
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) warning
light .....................5-47
Brakewarninglight.............2-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ......5-98
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Lane Departure
Prevention .........5-27,5-32,5-35
Lane Departure Warning
light..............5-27,5-32,5-35
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-28
Lowfuelwarninglight ......2-12,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .....................2-28
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-60
Seat belt warning light ......1-20,2-12
Supplemental air bag warning
light..................1-68,2-13
Vehicle security system ..........2-32
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-8,2-9,2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-68
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..............2-8,2-9,2-13
Audible reminders .......2-8,2-9,2-13
Indicatorlights.........2-8,2-9,2-13
Warninglights.........2-8,2-9,2-13
Warninglights...........2-8,2-9,2-13 Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders.....................2-8
Warning systems switch
...........2-50
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... 2-38
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ................8-28
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .................... 10-10
Windows ....................2-64
Locking passengers' windows ......2-65
Power rear windows ...........2-66
Power windows .............. 2-64
Rear power windows ...........2-66
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-11
Windshieldwiperblades...........8-17
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches................... 2-38
Wiperblades................8-17
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-35
11-7