(2,268 kg). Check with the trailer and towing
equipment manufacturers to determine if
they recommend the use of a weight-
distributing hitch system.
NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may af-
fect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If
you are considering use of a weight-
distributing hitch system with a surge
brake-equipped trailer, check with the surge
brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer to de-
termine if and how this can be done.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the
weight-distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and the doors
closed, allow the vehicle to stand for
several minutes so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the
center of the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and ad- just the hitch equalizers so that the front
bumper height is within0-.5inches (0 –
13 mm) of the reference height mea- sured in step 2. The rear bumper should
be no higher than the reference height
measured in step 2.
WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no higher
than the measured reference height when
the trailer is attached. If the rear bumper is
higher than the measured reference height
when loaded, the vehicle may handle unpre-
dictably which could cause a loss of vehicle
control and cause serious personal injury or
property damage.
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffet-
ing caused by other vehicles can affect trailer
handling. Sway control devices may be used
to help control these affects. If you choose to
use one, contact a reputable trailer hitch sup-
plier to make sure the sway control device will
work with the vehicle, hitch, trailer and the
trailer’s brake system. Follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer for installing
and using the sway control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow
trailers of a maximum weight of 2,000 lbs.
(907 kg).
Class II hitch
Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow
trailers of a maximum weight of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg).
Tire pressures
∙ When towing a trailer, inflate the
vehicle tires to the recommended
cold tire pressure indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
∙ Trailer tire condition, size, load rat- ing and proper inflation pressure
should be in accordance with the
trailer and tire manufacturer’s
specifications.
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Technical and consumer information
∙ Load the trailer so approximately 60% ofthe trailer load is in the front half and
40% is in the back half. Also make sure
the load is balanced side to side.
∙ Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve- hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
∙ Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to all federal, state or local regulations. If
not, install any mirrors required for tow-
ing before driving the vehicle.
∙ Determine the overall height of the ve- hicle and trailer so the required clearance
is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of
the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
which is free from traffic. Steering stability
and braking performance will be somewhat
different than under normal driving condi-
tions.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shift while driving. ∙ Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
∙ Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
∙ Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
∙ Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
∙ When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want
the trailer to go. Make small corrections
and back up slowly. If possible, have
someone guide you when you are back-
ing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, transmis-
sion damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Have someone place blocks on the
downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
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11 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment.......1-4
A
Active noise cancellation Active sound enhancement . .5-193, 5-193
Aiming control, headlights .........2-44
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-43
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system) ................1-50
Air bag warning labels ............1-62
Airbagwarninglight.........1-62,2-15
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-62,2-15
Air cleaner ...................8-15
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-37
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-36
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-37
Servicing air conditioner .........4-43
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) ........2-32
Anchor point locations ............1-26
Antenna ....................4-44
Antifreeze ..................5-191 Anti-lock brake warning light
........2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-180
Armrests.....................1-5
Around View® Monitor ...........4-11
Audible reminders ..............2-18
Autolight switch ...............2-40
Automatic Automatic drive positioner . . .3-38, 3-41
Automatic power window switch . . .2-67
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .....3-36
Automaticbrakehold ............5-26
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic drive positioner .....3-38,3-41
B
Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) ....5-65
Battery.................5- 191, 8-11
Charge warning light ...........2-11
Battery replacement .............8-21
INFINITI Intelligent Key .........8-22
Keyfob...................8-21
Before starting the engine ..........5-17
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-13
Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) .......5-53
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) .........5-44
Boosterseats.................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . .5-180
Brakefluid.................8-10
Brakelight(Seestoplight) .......8-24
Brake system ...............5-179 Brakewarninglight ...........2-10
Brake wear indicators
......2-18,8-18
Self-adjusting brakes ..........8-18
Brakeassist .................5-181
Brakefluid...................8-10
Brakes.....................8-18
Brake system ................. 5-179
Break-in schedule ..............5-170
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-45
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulb replacement ............... 8-24
C
Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor) . .4-24
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin...........2-60
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-45
Chassis control ............... 5
-184
Check tire pressure .............. 2-26
Child restraints .....1-19,1-20, 1-22, 1-24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System .............1-24
Precautions on child
restraints ......1-22,1-29,1 -35, 1-40
Top tether strap anchor point
locations..................1-26
Child restraint with top tether strap ....1-26
Child safety rear door lock...........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ..........2-18
Cleaning exterior and interior ......7-2,7-4
Climate control seat switch .........2-47
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Cold weather driving .............5-191
Console box ..................2-57
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-19
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-37
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-5
Checking engine coolant level .......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Corrosion protection ..............7-7
Cruisecontrol..............5-82,5-83
Cupholders...................2-58
D
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ....................2-39
Dimensionsandweights...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ....2-45
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system . .5-138
Door locks .................3-4,3-5
Drivebelt....................8-13 Drive positioner, Automatic
.....3-38,3-41
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-191
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Precautions when starting and
driving .................5-4,5-11
Driving the vehicle ...............5-19
Dual panel moonroof .............2-68
Dual power moonroof ........2-68,2-68
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH ...........2-52
Economy - fuel ................5-172
Electronic parking brake ...........5-24
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-16,6-3
Emission control information label ....10-11
Emission control system warranty ....10-30
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-17
Block heater ................5-192
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-5
Changing engine oil .............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level .......8-5
Checking engine oil level ..........8-6
Engine compartment check locations . .8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Engine cooling system ...........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............10-6 Engine oil pressure warning light
....2-14
Engine oil viscosity ............10-6
Engine serial number ..........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-17
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......
2-
6
Event Data recorders ............10-32
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ......9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items........................9-5
Extended storage switch ...........2-54
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) .....6-2
Flat tire ......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid ............7-6
Fluid Brakefluid .................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants............... 10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Engine coolant ................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Windshield-washerfluid.........8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Fog light switch ................2-46
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system ....2-11,5-149
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ....1-50
Front and rear sonar system ........5-187
11-2
Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-15
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ..........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ......10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-62
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) .....5-38
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ......5-33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System ...............1-24
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system......................2-44
License plate Installing the license plate ........10-12
Liftgate.....................3-24
Liftgaterelease ................3-29
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-62,2-15
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-10
Bulb replacement .............8-24
Charge warning light ...........2-11 ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-24
Foglights..................8-23
Fog light switch
..............2-46
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-39
Headlights .................8-23
Interiorlight.................2-71
Lightbulbs.................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .....................2-26
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-53
Personal lights ...............2-72
Security indicator light ..........2-17
Trunklight..................2-72
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...........2-9,2-10,2-15
Lights......................8-23 Maplights..................2-71
Lock Child safety rear door lock .........3-7
Door locks ...............3-4,3-5
Gloveboxlock...............2-57
Liftgaterelease ..............3-29
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-26
Lowfuelwarninglight ........2-13,2-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .......................2-26
Luggage hook .................2-60
Luggage rack (see roof rack) .....2-61,2-62
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14 M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance............9-2
Inside the vehicle ..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outside the vehicle .............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Under the hood and vehicle ........9-4
Maintenance log ................ 9-14
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ..........9-7, 9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-13
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-16
Maplights.................... 2-71
Memory Seat ..............3-38,3-41
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control ......2-45
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-36
Outside mirrors ...............3-37
Rearview ..................3-36
Vanity mirror ................3-35
Mirrors .....................3-36
Moonroof .....................
7-
5
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-29
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . . .10-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants............... 10-2
11-4
Seats/floor mats................7-5
Security indicator light ............2-17
Security system (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-33,3-4,5-17
Security systems Vehicle security system ..........2-32
Self-adjusting brakes .............8-18
Service manual order form .........10-33
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-43
Spark plug replacement ............8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
Speedometer and odometer ..........2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-62
Stability control ................5-181
Standard maintenance .............9-9
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-17
Jump starting .............6-5,8-12
Precautions when starting and
driving .................5-4,5-11
Push starting .................6-7
Starting the engine ............5-17
Starting the engine ..............5-17
Steering Power steering system .....5-176, 5-176
Steering wheel .................3-34
Stoplight....................8-24
Storage.....................2-55
Storagebin...................2-60
Storagetray ..................2-56
Sunglasses case ................2-57
Sunglasses holder ...............2-57
Sunroof ......................7-5 Sun visors
....................3-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....1-62
Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-62,2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-50
Supplemental restraint system Informationandwarninglabels.....1-62
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-43
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........1-43
Switch Autolight switch ..............2-40
Automatic power window switch ....2-67
Fog light switch ..............2-46
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight aiming control .........2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-39
Instrument brightness control ......2-45
Power door lock switch ..........3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-39
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-37
Turn signal switch .............2-45
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Theft (INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-33,3-4,5-17 Three-way catalyst
...............5-4
Tire Flat tire ....................6-3
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains ................. 8
-35
Tirepressure................8-26
Tirerotation ................8-36
Types of tires ................8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-29
Wheels and tires .............. 8-26
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .......1-26
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-10
Flattowing................10-28
Towing load/specification .......10-22
Towtrucktowing..............6-8
Trailertowing...............10-18
Towing a trailer ...............10-18
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver......... 2-72, 2-73, 2-74,
2-75, 2-75, 2-76
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) ....................10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-4,2-5
Trunklight.................... 2-72
Turn signal switch ............... 2-45
11-6
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-29
USB/iPod® Charging Ports .........4-44
V
Vanity mirror ..................3-35
Variable voltage control system .......8-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-181
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-181
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 ........10-14
Vehicle recovery ................6-11
Vehicle security system ............2-32
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start ..........2-33,3-4,5-17
Vents ......................4-35
Visors......................3-35
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-62,2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-10
Batterychargewarninglight.......2-11 Brakewarninglight............2-10
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
.....5-138
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-26
Lowfuelwarninglight ......2-13,2-26
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .....................2-26
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-53
Seat belt warning light .......1-14,2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light..................1-62,2-15
TPMS .....................2-4
Vehicle security system ..........2-32
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...........2-9,2-10,2-15
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-9,2-10,2-15
Audible reminders ......2-9,2-10,2-15
Indicatorlights........2-9,2-10,2-15
Warninglights ........2-9,2-10,2-15
Warninglights ..........2-9,2-10,2-15
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .....................2-9
Warning systems switch .......2-49,2-50
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-37
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ................8-26
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country ....................10-10
Windows ....................2-66 Locking passengers' windows
......2-66
Power rear windows ...........2-67
Power windows .............. 2-66
Rear power windows ...........2-67
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-10
Windshieldwiperblades...........8-16
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-37
Wiperblades................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-35
11-7
FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available,
unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 87 AKI number (Research oc-
tane number 91) may be temporarily 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 ac- celeration.
Use unleaded premium gasoline for maxi-
mum vehicle performance.
CAUTION
∙ Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission con-
trol system, and may also affect the war-
ranty coverage.
∙ Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will dam-
age the three-way catalyst. ∙ Do not use a fuel containing more than
15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your vehicle
is not designed to run on a fuel containing
more than 15% ethanol. Using a fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol in a ve-
hicle not specifically designed for a fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol can
adversely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Damage
caused by such fuel is not covered by the
INFINITI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
∙
Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using fuel con-
taining 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 etha-
nol dispensing pumps to be identified by a
small, square, orange and black label with
the common abbreviation or the appropri-
ate percentage for that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in
the “Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.
ENGINE OIL
RECOMMENDATION:
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30
SN” is recommended.
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
label.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Wheels and tires”
in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the break-in procedure
recommendations for the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Break-in sched-
ule” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual. Failure to follow these recom-
mendations may result in vehicle damage or
shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION