frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and installed
securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel nuts.
Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance trips.
If necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure speci-
fied. Check carefully for damage, cuts or
excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and
cap when the tires are replaced due to wear
or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect
uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be
a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other damage.
Have a damaged windshield repaired by a
qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing periodic maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) mechan-
ism: On a fairly steep hill, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position without applying any
brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to stop, have your vehicle checked immediately.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brakes:
Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjusted, 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 securely in all latched positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjuster 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 conditions, 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.
Maintenance and schedules9-3
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
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