(GAWR). The total of the axle loads
should not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR). These ratings
are given on the vehicle certification
label. If weight ratings are exceeded,
move or remove items to bring all
weights below the ratings.Do not tow a trailer with your
vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when towing
a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such
as a motor home.
CAUTION
.
Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any Automatic Trans-
mission (AT) vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing).
Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow any All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any of the wheels
on the ground. Doing so may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by INFINITI” (P.6-23).
Automatic Transmission
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly
MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly man-
ufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product.
Technical and consumer information10-21
TOWING A TRAILER
11-2
Circuit breakerFusible link ....................................................... 8-25
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ...................................................................... 2-31
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-51
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-143
Compact spare tire ............................................ 8-44
Compass .................................................................... 2-9
Console box ........................................................... 2-50
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-7, 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-7, 8-8
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-8
Courtesy light ....................................................... 2-59
Cruise control ........................................................ 5-71 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .................................................... 5-90
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-73
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-25
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-48
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-30
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-42
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-37
Dimensions .......................................................... 10-13 Direct Adaptive Steering ................................ 5-130
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-94
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-29
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-20
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-33
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-26
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-143
Driving with Automatic
Transmission (AT) .......................................... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-18
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-23
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-23
Economy Fuel .................................................................. 5-125
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-29
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-29
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................... 6-9
Emission control information label ............... 10-16
Emission control system maintenance ............ 9-8
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-23
Engine Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ....................................... 5-124
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-7, 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11 Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-7, 8-8
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-13
Engine block heater ................................... 5-144
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-4
Engine cooling system (2.0L turbo
gasoline engine models) ................................. 8-8
Engine cooling system (VR30DDTT
engine models) ................................................. 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10
Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-27
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ................................. 10-8
Engine serial number ................................. 10-15
Engine specifications .................................. 10-11
Engine start operation indicator ............... 2-23
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-21
Intercooler cooling system ............................ 8-9
Remote engine start .................................... 3-20
Remote engine start
operation indicator ........................................ 2-23
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
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
FilterAir cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-22
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3 Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .......................................... 6-9
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ....................... 2-24
Flat towing .......................................................... 10-21
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-6
Floor mat installation ............................................ 7-6
Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-14
Brake fluid ....................................................... 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant (2.0L turbo gasoline
engine models) ................................................. 8-8
Engine coolant (VR30DDTT
engine models) ................................................. 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10
Intercooler coolant .......................................... 8-9
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-15
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-44
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-13 Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system ......................... 5-105
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-46
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy ............................................... 5-125
Fuel information ............................... 10-4, 10-6
Fuel octane rating ............................ 10-4, 10-6
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-26
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-26
Gauge .................................................................. 2-9
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .............................. 5-124
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-24
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-25
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ............ 2-59
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-26
Gauge ........................................................................\
. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Odometer ............................................................ 2-7
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-29
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2 Glove box ............................................................... 2-50
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .................................. 1-7
Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS)) ................................. 2-42
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-38
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-46
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-47
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-144
High beam assist ................................................. 2-40
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-138
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................. 2-59
Hood release ......................................................... 3-23
Hook
Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-51
Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-52
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-45
Hydraulic pump electric power steering ..... 5-129
I
Idling Stop System ............................................ 5-139
Idling Stop System indicator light .................. 2-18
Idling Stop System reminder buzzer .............. 2-20
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-11
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-33
11-3
M
MaintenanceBattery .............................................................. 8-16
General maintenance ...................................... 9-2
Indicators for maintenance (vehicle
information display) ...................................... 2-27
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3
Maintenance log ............................................ 9-17
Maintenance precautions .............................. 8-3
Maintenance requirements ........................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ................................. 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .......................................... 9-16
Outside the vehicle ......................................... 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Standard maintenance .................................... 9-7
Under the hood and vehicle ......................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................... 2-19
Map lights .............................................................. 2-57
Master warning light .......................................... 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .......... 3-3
Memory storage Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-34
Meter
Trip computer ................................................. 2-29
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6 Instrument brightness control ................... 2-43
Mirror Inside mirror ................................................... 3-30
Outside mirrors .............................................. 3-31 Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-33
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-55N
NAVI Shift Control .............................................. 5-20
New vehicle break-in ........................................ 5-124
O
Odometer .................................................................. 2-7
Off-road recovery .................................................. 5-9
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-11
Engine oil ........................................................ 8-10
One touch unlock sensor (See Intelligent
Key system) .............................................................. 3-9
Operation Indicators for operation ............................... 2-23
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-31
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-31
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ............................................. 10-26
P
Panic alarm ............................................................ 3-17 Parking
Parking brake operation .............................. 5-21
Parking on hills ............................................ 5-128
Parking brake break-in .................................... 5-132
PERSONAL mode ............................................... 5-25
Phone Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-3
Power Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Power outlet .................................................. 2-48
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Power steering system .............................. 5-129
Power windows ............................................. 2-52
Power moonroof ................................................. 2-55
Power steering warning light ........................... 2-16
Precautions Braking precautions .................................... 5-132
Child restraints ............................................... 1-19
Cruise control ................................................. 5-71
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-3
Seat belt usage ............................................... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system .................. 1-38
When starting and driving ............................ 5-4
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ................................................... 1-13
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ............................................... 5-115
Push starting ......................................................... 6-21
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-11
11-5
11-6
R
RadioCar phone or CB radio ................................... 4-3
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ..................... 2-36
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-10
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test (US only) .......................................... 10-24
Rear seats ................................................................. 1-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-37
Recorders Event data .................................................... 10-25
Registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................ 10-14
Remote engine start ........................................... 3-20
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-15
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................. 6-9
Reporting safety defects ................................ 10-23
Request switch (See Intelligent
Key system) .............................................................. 3-9
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover ..................................................................... 5-9
Roof Moonroof ......................................................... 2-55
Run-flat tires .......................................................... 6-4
S
Safety
Child seat belts ............................................... 1-17 Reporting safety defects .......................... 10-23
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seats ......................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................................... 1-17
Infants ............................................................... 1-18
Injured persons ............................................... 1-13
Larger children ............................................... 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage .................. 1-11
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ............................................ 1-13
Pregnant women ........................................... 1-13
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-7
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-17
Seat belts .......................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-54
Small children .................................................. 1-18
Three-point type ............................................ 1-14
Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-33
Heated seats ................................................... 2-46
Seats .................................................................... 1-2
Security system Vehicle security system ................................ 2-32
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System)
Engine start ..................................................... 2-33 Shift lever
Shift lock release ........................................... 5-19
Shift lock release, Transmission ...................... 5-19
Shifting
Automatic Transmission (AT) ..................... 5-16
Side ventilators ...................................................... 4-2
SNOW mode ......................................................... 5-23
Spare tire ............................................................. 10-12
Spark plugs ............................................................ 8-21
Speedometer ............................................................ 2-7
SPORT mode ........................................................ 5-23
SPORT+ mode ...................................................... 5-23
Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7
STANDARD mode ............................................... 5-22
Starting Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Jump starting .................................................. 8-19
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Push starting ................................................... 6-21
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-46
Steering
Direct Adaptive Steering .......................... 5-130
Heated steering wheel ................................. 2-47
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-14
Power steering system .............................. 5-129
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................ 3-28
Storage ................................................................... 2-48
Storage box ........................................................... 2-51
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-29
Sunglasses holder ................................................ 2-49
FUEL INFORMATION (for
VR30DDTT engine model)
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number 96).
INFINITI recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with 93 AKI number
(Research octane number 98) to obtain the
maximum vehicle performance and the best
driveability.
If unleaded premium gasoline is not avail-
able, unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI number
(Research octane number 91) may be tem-
porarily used, but only under the following
precautions:
.Have the fuel tank filled only partially
with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill
up with unleaded premium gasoline as
soon as possible.
. Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
Use unleaded premium gasoline for max-
imum vehicle performance.
CAUTION
. Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect
warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
. Do not use a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol. Your vehicle is not
designed to run on a fuel containing
more than 15% ethanol. Using a fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol in
a vehicle not specifically designed for
a fuel containing more than 15%
ethanol can adversely affect the
emission control devices and systems
of the vehicle. Damage caused by
such fuel is not covered by the
INFINITI new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
. Do not use fuel that contains the
octane booster methylcyclopentadie-
nyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Using fuel containing MMT may
adversely affect vehicle performance
and vehicle emissions. Not all fuel
dispensers are labeled to indicate MMT content, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for
more details. Note that Federal and
California laws prohibit the use of
MMT in reformulated gasoline.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
tified by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percen-
tage for that region.
FUEL INFORMATION (for 2.0L
turbo gasoline engine model)
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not avail-
able, unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI number
(Research octane number 91) may be tem-
porarily used, but only under the following
precautions:
.Have the fuel tank filled only partially
with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill
up with unleaded premium gasoline as
soon as possible.
GAS STATION INFORMATION