ranty Information Booklet.
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
models
CAUTION
.Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial), and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Failure to do so
may result in a circumference differ-
ence between tires on the front and
rear axles which will cause excessive
tire wear and may damage the trans-
mission, transfer case and differential
gears.
. ONLY use spare tires specified for
the Intelligent AWD model.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recom-
mended that all four tires be replaced with
tires of the same size, brand, construction
and tread pattern. The tire pressure and
wheel alignment should also be checked and
corrected as necessary. It is recommended
you visit an INFINITI retailer for this service.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle hand-
ling and tire life. Even with regular use,
wheels can get out of balance. Therefore,
they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be performed
with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin
balancing the wheels on the vehicle could
lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details
about care of the wheels.
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
(if so equipped)
The emergency tire puncture repair kit
(Emergency Tire Sealant) is supplied with
the vehicle instead of a spare tire. It can be
used to temporarily repair minor tire punc-
tures. If possible, have the vehicle towed to a
facility that can repair or replace the flat tire.
Using the emergency tire puncture repair kit
may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensor and cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. See “Flat tire” (P.6-3) for more details.
JACKING UP THE VEHICLE AND
REPLACING TIRES
This section contains the information about
the vehicle jack-up procedures and the tire
replacement.
NOTE:
Jacking tools are not equipped as standard
with this vehicle. It is recommended you
contact an INFINITI retailer about acquiring
the tools.
For models with run-flat tires, you can
continue driving to a safe location even if
they are punctured. (See “Run-flat tires”
(P.6-4) and “Run-flat tires” (P.8-31).)
For models with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit, you can temporarily fix a
minor tire puncture using it. (See “Repairing
a flat tire (for models with emergency tire
puncture repair kit)” (P.6-5).)
WARNING
.
Make sure the parking brake is
securely applied and the transmission
into the P (Park) position.
. Never change tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
Do-it-yourself8-37
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). If your vehicle is
equipped with different sized tires in the
front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
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. It is recommended
that you have a damaged windshield re-
paired by an INFINITI retailer, or an INFINITI
Certified Collision Center. To locate a colli-
sion center in your area, refer to http://
collision.infinitiusa.com.
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 scheduled 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,
Maintenance and schedules9-3
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
9-8Maintenance and schedules
STANDARD MAINTENANCEAbbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERA-
TION
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first. Miles ×
1,000 (km ×
1,000)
Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72 65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Air cleaner filter NOTE (1) RR R R
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (2)
Brake fluid$ RR R R R R
Brake lines and cables IIII II I I II I I
Brake pads and rotors$ IIIIII I I I I I I
Drive belts NOTE (3) I* I* I*I*I* I*I* I* I*
Engine coolant* NOTE (4)
(5)
Engine oil & oil filter$ NOTE (6) R R R R R R RR RR R R
EVAP vapor lines & Fuel lines I*I* I* I* I* I*
Exhaust system$ II I I I I
Fuel filter NOTE (2)
In-cabin microfilter RRR R R RR R
Intake
& exhaust valve clear-
ance NOTE (7)
Intelligent Key battery IR R R R RR R
Propeller shaft & drive shaft
boots (AWD models)$ IIIIII I I I I I I
Spark plugs NOTE (8) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Steering gear and linkage, axle
and suspension parts$ II I I I I
Stop lamp switch and brake
pedal position switch NOTE (9) I
III II I I II I I
Tire rotation NOTE
(10)
Transfer fluid & differential
gear oil NOTE
(11) IIIIII I I I I I I
10-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid type Capacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 76 L 20 gal 16-5/8 galSee “Fuel information” (P.10-4).
Engine oil
*1Drain and refill*1: For additional
information, see
“Engine oil” (P.8-
6). Two-Wheel
Drive (2WD)
model
With oil filter
change
5.3 L 5-5/8 qt 4-5/8 qt
Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is recommended.
If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or
engine oil) may be used. Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as
recommended is not covered under INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty. For additional
information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.10-6).
Without oil fil-
ter change
5.1 L 5-3/8 qt 4–1/2 qt
All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)
model With oil filter
change
5.9 L 6-1/4 qt 5-1/4 qt
Without oil fil-
ter change 5.7 L 6 qt 5 qt
Engine coolant Standard and premium
gradeTotal (with re-
servoir)
9.3 L 9-7/8 qt 8-1/8 qt
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 0.5 L 1/2 qt 1/2 qt
Sport grade Total (with re- servoir) 10.4 L 11 qt 9-1/8 qt
Reservoir 0.5 L 1/2 qt 1/2 qt
Intercooler coolant Total (with reservoir) 3.2 L 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt
Reservoir 0.4 L 3/8 qt 3/8 qt
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ———Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or equivalent
INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF (or equivalent) ONLY in INFINITI
automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s new vehicle limited
warranty.
Differential gear
oil Front
———Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-
synthetic) oil
Rear ———Genuine NISSAN HYPOID FLUID·S1 GL-5 75W-80 or equivalent
Transfer fluid ———Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF or equivalent
INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF (or equivalent) ONLY in INFINITI
transfers. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN
Matic J ATF may damage the transfer. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as
recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to
the instructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section.
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
*4or equivalent DOT 3*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through an INFINITI retailer.
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS
10-18Technical and consumer information
Do not tow a trailer with your
vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when towing
a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such
as a motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any Automatic Trans-
mission (AT) vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing).
Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow any All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any of the wheels
on the ground. Doing so may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by INFINITI” (P.6-15).
Automatic Transmission
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly
MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly man-
ufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applic-
able on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road character-
istics and climate.
TOWING A TRAILERUNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers).
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be obtained
from Transport Canada’s Road
Safety Information Centre at 1-
800-333-0371 or online at www.tc.
gc.ca/ roadsafety (English speakers)
or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers).
To notify INFINITI of any safety
concerns please contact our Consu-
mer Information Centre toll free at 1-
800- 361-4792.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Intelligent All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) should never be
tested using a two wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing), or
similar equipment. Make sure you inform
test facility personnel that your vehicle
is equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in transmission
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be in
what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the “ready condition” can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready condi-
tion”. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test readi- ness condition. Place the ignition switch in
the ON position without starting the engine.
If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition
is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after
20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.
Technical and consumer information10-21
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)
11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ................... 5-127
Active Lane Control ............................................ 5-25
Active noise cancellation ................................. 5-138
Active sound enhancement ............................ 5-138
Active trace control ......................................... 5-130
Air bag systemFront-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ..................... 1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ...... 1-52
Air bag warning labels ....................................... 1-55
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-55, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-15
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................... 4-34
Air conditioner service ................................. 4-41
Air conditioner specification label ......... 10-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations .... 4-41, 10-7
Automatic air conditioner ........................... 4-36
Heater and air conditioner ......................... 4-34
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-41
Sync mode setting ......................................... 4-39
Air deflectors ..................................................... 10-14
Alarm How to stop alarm (see vehicle security
system) ............................................................. 2-33
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-10 Antenna .................................................................. 4-42
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................... 5-127
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ................................ 7-5
Around View
®Monitor ...................................... 4-11
Audible reminders ................................................ 2-19
Autolight system .................................................. 2-38
Automatic
Automatic adjusting function
(power windows) ........................................... 2-54
Automatic air conditioner ........................... 4-36
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-9
Driving with Automatic
Transmission (AT) .......................................... 5-16
Automatic door locks ............................................ 3-5
Automatic drive positioner ............................... 3-33
Automatic seat positioner ................................ 3-33
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................ 5-9
B
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) .............. 5-57
Battery .................................................................... 8-11 Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ......... 3-2
Battery saver system .................................... 2-41
Intelligent Key ................................................. 8-19
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-13
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-14
Belts (See drive belts) ......................................... 8-13 Blind Spot Intervention
®(BSI) ......................... 5-45
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ............................... 5-37
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............. 5-127
Brake fluid ......................................................... 8-9
Brake force distribution ............................. 5-129
Brake system ................................................ 5-126
Parking brake operation ............................. 5-20
Brake warning light ............................................. 2-13
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-119
Bulb check/instrument panel ........................... 2-12
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-22
C
Camera aiding sonar function ......................... 4-24
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ....................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ....................................... 4-42
Card holder ............................................................ 2-51
Catalytic converter Three-way catalyst ......................................... 5-5
Center ventilators ................................................ 4-34
Chassis control ................................................... 5-132
Check tire pressure warning ............................. 2-24
Checking intercooler coolant level .................... 8-6
Child restraints ...................................................... 1-19 LATCH system ............................................... 1-21
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-19
Child safety ............................................................ 1-17