air conditioner after use is normal. If you
should notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes
are evident, check for the cause and have it
corrected immediately.
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 connec-
tions.
Underbody:
The underbody is frequently exposed to cor-
rosive substances such as those used on icy
roads or to control dust. It is very important to
remove these substances, otherwise rust will
form on the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and
around the exhaust system. At the end of
winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to
clean those areas where mud and dirt may
accumulate. For additional information, see
"Cleaning exterior".
Windshield washer fluid*:
Check that there is adequate fluid in the res-
ervoir.The following descriptions are provided to
give you a better understanding of the sched-
uled maintenance items that should be regu-
larly checked or replaced. The maintenance
schedule indicates at which mileage/time in-
tervals 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" in this section.
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 required.
When applicable, additional information can
be found in the “Do-it-yourself” section in
Chapter 8.
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 vali-
dated by INFINITI.For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,
grease, and refrigerant, refer to "Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities".
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 INFINITI Engine Coolant or
equivalent in its quality (BASF Glysantin®
G40®). (For additional information, refer to
"Engine cooling system".)
NOTE
Mixing any other type of coolant or the use
of non-distilled water may reduce the rec-
ommended service interval of the coolant.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Maintenance and Schedules9-5
To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe and
economical driving, INFINITI provides two
maintenance schedules that may be used,
depending upon the conditions in which you
usually drive. These schedules contain both
distance and time intervals, up to 120,000
miles (192,000 km)/144 months. For most
people, the odometer reading will indicate
when service is needed. However, if you drive
very little, your vehicle should be serviced at
the regular time intervals shown in the sched-
ule.
After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144
months, continue maintenance at the same
mileage/time intervals.
OIL CHANGE MONITOR
This vehicle is equipped with oil change moni-
tor. It calculates engine oil and filter change
interval base on driving conditions. When the
Engine Oil – Service Due Now warning ap-
pears in the vehicle information display, the
engine oil and filter need to be replaced.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
MESSAGES
The maintenance service interval display in-
forms you of the next service due date.
NOTE
The maintenance service interval display
does not show any information on the engine
oil level.
The vehicle information display shows a ser-
vice message for a few seconds, for example:
•[Service A In .. days]
•[Service A Due]
•[Service A Exceeded by .. days]
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until
the next service due date is displayed.
The letter indicates which service is due. A
stands for a minor service and B for a major
service. A number or another letter may be
displayed after the letter.
Only for certain countries: the position after
the letter A or B indicates any necessary ad-
ditional maintenance work. If you notify an
INFINITI retailer of this display, you will re-
ceive a statement on the associated costs.
The maintenance service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time dur-
ing which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
Note down the service due date displayed in
the vehicle information display before dis-
connecting the battery.
or
After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the ser-
vice date shown on the display.
Hiding service messages
Press the
ing wheel.
Displaying service messages
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Serv.] menu.
3. Press the
orbutton to select
[Maintenance] submenu and confirm by
pressing the OK button.
The service due date appears in the vehicle
information display.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Maintenance and Schedules9-7
The following tables show the standard maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric conditions, varying road surfaces,
individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent maintenance may be required. After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144
months, continue maintenance at the same mileage/time intervals.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (FOR 2.0L TURBO GASOLINE ENGINE)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x 1,000MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.51015202530354045505560
(km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Engine compartment See NOTE (1)
V-belt See NOTE (2) I* I* I*
Replace every 155,000 miles or 180 months
Air cleaner filterReplace every 45,000 miles or 48 months
Fuel linesI* I* I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant*Replace every 155,000 miles or 180 months
Engine oil R R R R R R
Engine oil filter R R R R R R
Spark plugsReplace every 45,000 miles or 48 months
NOTE:
(1) All visible parts checked for leaks and damage.
(2) In visible area only.
(3) Maintenance-free item.
* Maintenance items and intervals with ”*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are required
STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Schedules9-9
5,000 Miles or 6 Months 10,000 Miles or 12 Months 15,000 Miles or 18 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:
20,000 Miles or 24 Months 25,000 Miles or 30 Months 30,000 Miles or 36 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:
35,000 Miles or 42 Months 40,000 Miles or 48 Months 45,000 Miles or 54 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:
MAINTENANCE LOG
Maintenance and Schedules9-13
50,000 Miles or 60 Months 55,000 Miles or 66 Months 60,000 Miles or 72 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:
65,000 Miles or 78 Months 70,000 Miles or 84 Months 75,000 Miles or 90 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:
80,000 Miles or 96 Months 85,000 Miles or 102 Months 90,000 Miles or 108 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:
9-14Maintenance and Schedules
95,000 Miles or 114 Months 100,000 Miles or 120 Months 105,000 Miles or 126 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:
110,000 Miles or 132 Months 115,000 Miles or 138 Months 120,000 Miles or 144 Months
Retailer Name: Retailer Name: Retailer Name:
Date: Date: Date:
Mileage: Mileage: Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:Retailer
Stamp:
Maintenance and Schedules9-15