9-6Maintenance and schedules
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid
leaks. Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Exhaust system:
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler
and hangers for leaks, cracks, deterioration,
and damage. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary.
In-cabin microfilter:
Replace at specified intervals. When driving
for prolonged periods in dusty conditions,
replace the filter more frequently.
Propeller shaft(s):
Check for damage, looseness, and grease
leakage. (4WD/AWD/RWD)
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts, drive shaft boots:
Check for damage, looseness, and leakage
of oil or grease. Under severe driving condi-
tions, inspect more frequently.
Tire rotation:
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) according to the instructions
under “Explanation of general maintenance
items” (P.9-2). When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if neces-
sary.Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil and
transfer case oil:
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals.
To help ensure smooth, 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 peo-
ple, 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 schedule.
After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144
months, continue maintenance at the same
mileage/time intervals.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE
ITEMS FOR SEVERE OPERATING
CONDITIONS
Additional maintenance items for severe
operating conditions;
should be performed
on vehicles that are driven under especially
demanding conditions. Additional mainte-
nance items should be performed if you
primarily operate your vehicle under the
following conditions:
. Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles
(8 km).
. Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles
(16 km) with outside temperatures re-
maining below freezing.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
10-6Technical and consumer information
may cause excessive fuel consumption or
damage to the engine. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
JVT0342X
API certification mark
API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in order
to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the Amer-
ican Petroleum Institute (API) certificationor International Lubricant Standardization
and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certifica-
tion and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification mark on the front
of the container. Oils which do not have the
specified quality label should not be used as
they could cause engine damage.
Oil additives:
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
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ChimesAudible reminders .......................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-17
Circuit breaker
Fusible link ....................................................... 8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-5
Climate control
Automatic air conditioner ........................... 4-36
Clock ...................................................................... 2-31
Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-51
Cockpit ...................................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-135
Compass .................................................................... 2-9
Console box ........................................................... 2-50
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-5
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-4
Corrosion protection ............................................. 7-8
Courtesy light ....................................................... 2-59
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-66 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) ..................................................... 5-85
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-68
Cruise indicator .................................................... 2-25
Cup holders ........................................................... 2-48
Current fuel consumption ................................. 2-29D
Daytime running light system .......................... 2-42
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ............................................. 2-37
Dimensions ......................................................... 10-10
Direct Adaptive Steering ................................. 5-124
Distance Control Assist (DCA) ........................ 5-89
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-29
Drive belts .............................................................. 8-13
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-33
Driver assist system indicator .......................... 2-25
Driving Cold weather driving .................................. 5-135
Driving with Automatic
Transmission (AT) .......................................... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ..... 5-4
E
ECO drive indicator light ................................... 2-18
ECO mode ............................................................. 5-22
ECO pedal system ............................................... 5-22
Economy
Fuel ................................................................. 5-120
Elapsed time ......................................................... 2-29
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................... 2-29
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................... 6-5
Emission control information label ............... 10-12
Emission control system warranty ............... 10-19 Engine
Before starting the engine .......................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-119
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................... 8-4
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge ......................... 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ......................... 5-13
Engine block heater ................................... 5-136
Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-3
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-3
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-6
Engine oil and filter
replacement indicator ................................... 2-27
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation .................................. 10-6
Engine serial number ................................. 10-12
Engine specifications ................................... 10-8
Engine start operation indicator ............... 2-23
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-13
Intercooler cooling system ............................ 8-5
Remote engine start ..................................... 3-19
Remote engine start
operation indicator ........................................ 2-23
Starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-8
Entry/exit function Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-33
General maintenance ...................................... 9-2
Indicators for maintenance (vehicle
information display) ...................................... 2-26
Inside the vehicle ............................................. 9-3
Maintenance log ............................................ 9-11
Maintenance precautions .............................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ........................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ................................. 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .......................................... 9-10
Outside the vehicle ......................................... 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-17
Standard maintenance .................................... 9-7
Under the hood and vehicle ......................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................... 2-18
Map lights .............................................................. 2-57
Master warning light .......................................... 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) .......... 3-3
Memory storage
Automatic drive positioner ......................... 3-33
Meter Trip computer ................................................. 2-29
Meters and gauges ................................................ 2-6 Instrument brightness control ................... 2-43
Mirror
Inside mirror .................................................... 3-29
Outside mirrors .............................................. 3-31
Vanity mirror ................................................... 3-32
Monitor Around View
®Monitor ................................ 4-11
RearView Monitor ........................................... 4-3 Moonroof ............................................................... 2-55
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ................... 4-29
N
New vehicle break-in ........................................ 5-119
O
Odometer .................................................................. 2-7
Off-road recovery .................................................. 5-9
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ................. 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-7
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-6
Engine oil ........................................................... 8-6
One touch unlock sensor (See Intelligent
Key system) .............................................................. 3-9
Operation Indicators for operation ............................... 2-23
Outside air temperature .................................... 2-31
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-31
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-13
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ............................................. 10-22
P
Panic alarm ............................................................ 3-17
Parking
Parking brake operation ............................. 5-20 Parking on hills ............................................. 5-123
Parking brake break-in .................................... 5-127
PERSONAL mode ............................................... 5-24
Phone Car phone or CB radio ................................ 4-42
Power
Power door lock ............................................... 3-4
Power outlet ................................................... 2-47
Power steering system ............................. 5-124
Power windows ............................................. 2-52
Power moonroof ................................................. 2-55
Power steering warning light ........................... 2-16
Pre-crash seat belts with
comfort function ................................................... 1-13
Precautions Braking precautions .................................... 5-126
Child restraints ............................................... 1-19
Cruise control ................................................. 5-66
Maintenance ..................................................... 8-2
Seat belt usage ............................................... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system .................. 1-38
When starting and driving ............................ 5-4
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) ............................................... 5-110
Push starting ......................................................... 6-12
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-11R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ................................ 4-42
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ..................... 2-36
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