Occasionally remove loose dust from the
interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a
vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe
the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean,
soft cloth dampened in mild soap solution,
then wipe clean with a dry soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order
to maintain the appearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some
fabric protectors contain chemicals that
may stain or bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water, to
clean the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classifica-
tion sensors. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION
.Never use benzine, thinner, or any
similar material. .
For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dam-
pened with water. Never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or cause discoloration to the
lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as water
on the meter lens. Spraying liquid
may cause the system to malfunction.
. Small dirt particles can be abrasive
and damaging to the leather surfaces
and should be removed promptly. Do
not use saddle soap, car waxes,
polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, sol-
vents, detergents or ammonia-based
cleaners as they may damage the
leather’s natural finish.
. Only use fabric protectors approved
by INFINITI.
. Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may
damage the lens cover.
AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could
affect the vehicle interior. If you use an air
freshener, take the following precautions:
.Hanging-type air fresheners can cause
permanent discoloration when they con-
tact vehicle interior surfaces. Place the
air freshener in a location that allows it
to hang free and not contact an interior
surface.
. Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip
on the vents. These products can cause
immediate damage and discoloration
when spilled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions before using air fresh-
eners.
SUEDE MATERIAL (LIMITED
models)
The ceiling, moonroof sunshade and pillar
trim are made from a suede material.
Clean the suede material as follows:
CAUTION
To help prevent damaging the suede
material parts while cleaning:
Appearance and care7-5
CLEANING INTERIOR
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrication
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.
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.
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/headrests move up
and down smoothly and that the locks (if so
equipped) hold securely in all latched posi-
tions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Maintenance and schedules9-3
10-14Technical and consumer information
WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside the
vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
.Do not allow people to ride in
any area of vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
.Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself
with the following terms before load-
ing your vehicle:
.Curb Weight (actual weight of
your vehicle) - vehicle weight in-
cluding: standard and optional
equipment, fluids, emergency
tools, and spare tire assembly. This
weight does not include passen- gers and cargo.
. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) -
curb weight plus the combined
weight of passengers and cargo.
. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other op-
tional equipment. This information
is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.
V.S.S. label.
. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
- maximum weight (load) limit
specified for the front or rear axle.
This information is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating) - The maximum total
weight rating of the vehicle, pas-
sengers, cargo, and trailer.
. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load
limit, Total load capacity - max-
imum total weight limit specified
of the load (passengers and cargo)
for the vehicle. This is the max-
imum combined weight of occu- pants and cargo that can be
loaded into the vehicle. If the
vehicle is used to tow a trailer,
the trailer tongue weight must be
included as part of the cargo load.
This information is located on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
. Cargo capacity - permissible
weight of cargo, the weight of
total occupants weight subtracted
from the load limit.
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ................... 5-132
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) ............ 2-42
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-58
Aiming controlAdaptive front lighting system (AFS) ...... 2-42
Headlights ........................................................ 2-41
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system ............................ 1-58
Front passenger air bag and
status light ....................................................... 1-60
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ..................... 1-65
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ...... 1-65
Air bag warning labels ....................................... 1-68
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-69, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Advanced Climate Control System ......... 4-29
Air conditioner service ................................. 4-35
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............ 4-35, 10-7
Automatic climate control ............. 4-26, 4-28
In-cabin microfilter ........................................ 4-35
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ................................................... 2-32
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-10 Antenna .................................................................. 4-36
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................... 5-132
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ......................................................... 2-12
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-5
Armrest ................................................................... 1-10
Around View
®Monitor ........................................ 4-3
Audible reminders ................................................ 2-21
Auto closure .......................................................... 3-25
Autolight system .................................................. 2-37
Automatic
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Climate control .................................. 4-26, 4-28
Door locks .......................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner .............................................. 3-39
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-18
Seat positioner ............................................... 3-39
Average fuel consumption and speed ........... 2-29
Avoiding collision and rollover ........................... 5-8
B
Back door (See liftgate) ..................................... 3-22
Back-up Collision Intervention
(BCI) system .......................................................... 5-55
Battery .................................................................... 8-11 Battery saver system ........................ 2-41, 2-66
Intelligent Key ................................................. 8-21 Variable voltage control system ............... 8-13
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-15
Belts (See drive belts) ......................................... 8-13
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ........................................................ 2-18
Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI) system .......... 5-42
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ................ 5-32
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light ....... 2-13
Booster seats ........................................................ 1-48
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............. 5-132
Brake booster ................................................. 8-17
Brake fluid ............................................. 8-9, 8-10
Brake system ................................................ 5-131
Parking brake operation .............................. 5-22
Warning light .................................................. 2-13
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-119
Brightness control Instrument panel ............................................ 2-43
Bulb check/instrument panel ........................... 2-12
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-23
C
Cabin air filter ....................................................... 4-35
Camera aiding sonar function ......................... 4-16
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ....................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ....................................... 4-36
11-2
Cargo floor box .................................................... 2-60
Cargo light ............................................................. 2-68
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ......... 5-4
Center ventilators ................................................ 4-25
Chassis and body maintenance ....................... 9-10
Child restraints ...................................................... 1-31Booster seats .................................................. 1-48
LATCH system ............................................... 1-33
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-31
Top tether strap ............................................. 1-36
Child safety ........................................................... 1-29
Child safety rear door lock .................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders .......................................... 2-21
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-17
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .............................. 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Climate control Automatic climate control ............. 4-26, 4-28
Clock ........................................................................\
2-51
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-59
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-136
Console box ........................................................... 2-57
Console light ......................................................... 2-67
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-5
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-5
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-8 Cruise control ....................................................... 5-65
Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .................................................... 5-84
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .... 5-66
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-54
D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-42
Dimensions ......................................................... 10-10
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system .......... 5-87
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light ......................................................... 2-14
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-13
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-39
Driving Cold weather driving ................................. 5-136
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-18
On-pavement and off-road driving ........... 5-8
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Safety precautions ........................................ 5-10
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-120
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-29
Emission control information label ............... 10-12
Emission control system maintenance ............ 9-8
Emission control system warranty ............... 10-31
EngineBefore starting the engine .......................... 5-15
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-119 Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-14
Engine block heater .................................... 5-137
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-3
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-4
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-6
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation .................................. 10-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ............... 2-27
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 10-7
Engine serial number ................................. 10-12
Engine specifications ................................... 10-8
Engine start operation indicator ............... 2-24
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-14
Oil pressure gauge .......................................... 2-9
Protection mode ............................................ 5-17
Remote engine start
operation indicator ........................................ 2-24
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Entry/exit function, Automatic
drive positioner .................................................... 3-39
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........................ 10-34
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ................................................. 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning ...................... 2-25
Extended storage switch .................................. 8-20
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 10-12
FilterAir cleaner housing filter ............................. 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch) ......................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Flat towing ......................................................... 10-30
Flexible seating ..................................................... 1-11
Floor mat cleaning ................................................. 7-6
Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Brake fluid ............................................. 8-9, 8-10
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Engine coolant .................................................. 8-4
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-6
Power steering fluid ....................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .................................. 8-10
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-44
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system ......................... 5-100
Forward Emergency Braking system
warning light ......................................................... 2-15
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-60
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-4 Front seat
Front seat adjustment ........................ 1-4, 1-10
Front-seat active head restraint ...................... 1-17
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Fuel economy .............................................. 5-120
Fuel information ........................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ........................................ 10-4
Fuel-filler cap .................................................. 3-26
Fuel-filler door ............................................... 3-26
Gauge .................................................................. 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ...................... 3-28
Fuel efficient driving tips ................................. 5-119
Fuses ....................................................................... 8-18
Fusible links ........................................................... 8-19
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ....................... 2-69, 2-73
Gas cap ................................................................... 3-26
Gauge ........................................................................\
. 2-6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ............ 2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge ............................. 2-9
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-9
Odometer ............................................................ 2-7
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................. 2-28
General maintenance ............................................. 9-2 Glove box ............................................................... 2-56
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests ................................ 1-13
Headlight washer ................................................ 2-42
Headlights
Aiming control ................................................ 2-41
Aiming control (See adaptive front
lighting system (AFS)) .................................. 2-42
Bulb replacement .......................................... 8-24
Headlight switch ............................................ 2-37
Heated seats ......................................................... 2-46
Heated steering wheel ....................................... 2-45
Heater Automatic climate control ............. 4-26, 4-28
Engine block heater .................................... 5-137
High beam assist ................................................. 2-39
Hill start assist system ..................................... 5-128
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...... 2-69, 2-73
Hood release ......................................................... 3-21
Hook Coat hooks ...................................................... 2-59
Luggage hook ................................................. 2-59
Horn ........................................................................\
. 2-45
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) .......................... 5-12
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-32
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-35
11-3
11-6
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ............................................... 5-110
Push starting ......................................................... 6-13
Push-button ignition switch ............................. 5-12
R
RadioCar phone or CB radio ................................. 4-36
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ..................... 2-35
Rapid air pressure loss .......................................... 5-9
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ............................................................ 10-33
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock .... 3-6
Rear personal lights ............................................ 2-68
Rear ventilators .................................................... 4-25
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....... 2-36
Rear window wiper blades ............................... 8-17
Recorders, Event data .................................... 10-34
Registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................. 10-11
Remote engine start ................................ 3-17, 3-19
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 3-15
Reporting safety defects ................................ 10-32
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .................................................................... 5-8
Roof Moonroof ......................................................... 2-64
Roof rack ........................................................ 2-60
S
Safety
Child seat belts ............................................... 1-29
Towing safety .............................................. 10-22
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-4
Front seats ............................................. 1-4, 1-10
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ..................................................... 1-29
Infants ............................................................... 1-30
Injured persons ............................................... 1-21
Larger children ............................................... 1-30
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-18
Pregnant women ........................................... 1-21
Seat belt cleaning ............................................. 7-7
Seat belt extenders ....................................... 1-28
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-28
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-17
Seat belts ......................................................... 1-18
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-67
Small children .................................................. 1-30
Three-point type ............................................ 1-21
Seat(s)
Climate controlled seats ............................. 2-48
Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-39
Heated seats ................................................... 2-46
Seats .................................................................... 1-3
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start .................. 2-32
Security system, Vehicle security system ..... 2-31 Servicing climate control ................................... 4-35
Setting memory function, Automatic
drive positioner .................................................... 3-41
Shift lever, Shift lock release ............................ 5-21
Shift lock release
Transmission ................................................... 5-21
Shifting, Automatic transmission .................... 5-18
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-25
Smart Rearview Mirror ...................................... 3-31
SNOW mode ...................................................... 5-130
Snow mode switch .............................................. 2-49
Spare tire ................................................... 8-37, 10-9
Spark plugs ............................................................ 8-14
Speedometer ............................................................ 2-7
Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7
Starting
Before starting the engine .......................... 5-15
Jump starting .................................................. 6-11
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
Push starting ................................................... 6-13
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-60
Steering
Heated steering wheel ................................. 2-45
Power steering fluid ....................................... 8-8
Power steering system .............................. 5-131
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................ 3-29
Storage ................................................................... 2-54
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-30
Sunglasses holder ................................................ 2-56
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-68