The following descriptions are provided to
give you a better understanding of the
scheduled maintenance items that should
be regularly checked or replaced. The main-
tenance schedule indicates at which mile-
age/time intervals each item requires
service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance, your
vehicle requires that some items be checked
during normal day-to-day operation. Refer
to “General maintenance” (P.9-2).
Items marked with “*” are recommended by
INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. You
are not required to perform maintenance on
these items in order to maintain the warran-
ties which come with your vehicle. Other
maintenance items and intervals are re-
quired.
When applicable, additional information can
be found in the “8. Do-it yourself” section of
this manual.
NOTE:
INFINITI does not advocate the use of non-
OEM approved aftermarket flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against perform-
ing these services on an INFINITI product.
Many of the aftermarket flushing systems
use non-OEM approved chemicals or sol-
vents, the use of which has not been
validated by INFINITI.
For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,grease, and refrigerant, refer to “Capacities
and recommended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-
2) of this manual.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
Drive belts*:
Check engine drive belts for wear, fraying or
cracking and for proper tension. Replace any
damaged drive belts.
Engine air filter:
Replace at specified intervals. When driving
for prolonged periods in dusty conditions,
check/replace the filter more frequently.
Engine coolant*:
Replace coolant at the specified interval.
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to
use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-
freeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with the
proper mixture. (Refer to “Engine cooling
system” (P.8-8) to determine the proper
mixture for your area.)
NOTE:
Mixing any other type of coolant or the use
of non-distilled water may reduce the
recommended service interval of the cool-
ant.
Engine oil and oil filter:
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For recommended oil
grade and viscosity refer to “Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2).
Engine valve clearance*:
Inspect only if valve noise increases. Adjust
valve clearance if necessary.
Evaporative emissions control vapor lines*:
Check vapor lines for leaks or looseness.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Fuel lines*:
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections
for leaks, looseness, or deterioration. Tight-
en connections or replace parts as necessary.
Spark plugs:
Replace at specified intervals. Install new
plugs of the type as originally equipped.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTE-
NANCE
Brake lines and cables:
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration,
and signs of leaking. Replace any deterio-
rated or damaged parts immediately.
Maintenance and schedules9-5
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
9-8Maintenance and schedules
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at number 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
Drive belts See NOTE (1) I*I* I*
Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) RR
EVAP vapor lines I*I* I*
Fuel lines I*I* I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* See NOTE (4) (5)
Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
Spark plugs Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Intake and exhaust valve
clearance* See NOTE (6)
MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at number of
miles, kilometers 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
Drive belts See NOTE (1) I*I*I*I* I* I*
Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) RR
EVAP vapor lines I*I* I*
Fuel lines I*I* I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* See NOTE (4) (5)
Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
Spark plugs Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Intake and exhaust valve
clearance* See NOTE (6)
NOTE:
(1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48
months, inspect every 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the
drive belts if found damaged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions,
more frequent maintenance may be re-
quired.
(3) Periodic maintenance is not required.
(4) First replacement interval is 105,000
miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000
miles (120,000 km) or 60 months.
(5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
with proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-
freeze and 50% demineralized or distilled
water. Mixing any other type of coolant or
the use of non-distilled water may reduce
the life expectancy of the factory fill cool-
ant.
(6) Periodic maintenance is not required.
However, if valve noise increases, inspectvalve clearance.
*: Maintenance items and intervals with “*”
are recommended by INFINITI for reliable
vehicle operation. The owner need not to
perform such maintenance in order to
maintain the emission warranty or manu-
facturer recall liability. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.
Maintenance and schedules9-9
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 HYPOID FLUID·S1 GL-5 75W-80 or equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS
11-2
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 .............................................. 2-30
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 ............ 2-30
Engine start .................................................... 2-30
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
11-3
Power door lock switch ................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-34
Turn signal switch ......................................... 2-39
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ........................................................ 2-44
Warning systems switch ............................ 2-44
T
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-8
Temperature gaugeEngine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System) Engine start .................................................... 2-30
Three-way catalyst ................................................ 5-5
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-24
“TIMER” indicator ............................................... 2-23
Tire
Tire replacement indicator .......................... 2-25
Tire rotation .................................................... 8-37
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light ................ 2-14
Tires Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure
warning system ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-30
Spare tire ........................................................ 8-40
Tire and Loading
information label ............................. 8-32, 10-16
Tire chains ........................................................ 8-36
Tire dressing ...................................................... 7-4 Tire pressure .................................................. 8-30
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-30
Types of tires .................................................. 8-36
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-22
Wheel/tire size ............................................ 10-12
Wheels and tires ........................................... 8-30
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 10-22
Tow truck towing .......................................... 6-13
Towing a trailer ........................................... 10-22
TPMS
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System .................... 5-5, 6-3, 8-30
Trailer towing .................................................... 10-22
Transceiver
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ........... 2-60
Transmission
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ....... 8-13
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-15
Transmission shift lever lock release ....... 5-18
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ........................................................ 3-14
Traveling or registering in
another country ................................................ 10-14
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-27
Trip odometer ....................................................... 2-27
Trunk
Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-21
Light .................................................................. 2-59
Pass-through ..................................................... 1-5 Trunk hooks .................................................... 2-51
Trunk lid ........................................................... 3-18
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-18
Trunk open request switch ......................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ......... 3-20
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-39
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .......................... 10-22
V
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-28
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-59
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-18
Vehicle
Dimensions ................................................... 10-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-15
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off switch ........................................................ 2-44
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ................................................ 5-123
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ................................................... 2-16
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............ 10-14
Vehicle information display .............................. 2-20
Vehicle loading information ........................... 10-18
Vehicle security system ...................................... 2-29
Ventilators ............................................................. 4-32
11-7