INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System will
not allow the engine to start without the use
of the registered key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
key, it may be due to interference caused by
another registered key, an automated toll
road device or automated payment device on
the key ring. Restart the engine using the
following procedures:1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately
5 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the de- vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, INFINITI
recommends placing the registered key on a
separate key ring to avoid interference from
other devices. ∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
∙ Check that all windows and lights are clean.
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
∙ Check that all doors are closed.
∙ Position seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise.
∙ Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift lever is in any of the driving
positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion. Depress the brake pedal and push
the ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while de-
pressing the brake pedal with the ignition
switch in any position.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator pedal
a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor)
and while holding, crank the engine.
Release the accelerator pedal when
the engine starts.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start be- cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Push the ignition switch to
the ON position to start cranking the
engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop
cranking by pushing the ignition switch
to the LOCK position. After cranking
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting and driving5-17
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high
relative humidity, especially those areas
where the temperatures stay above freezing
and where atmospheric pollution exists and
road salt is used.
Temperature
High temperatures accelerate the rate of cor-
rosion to those parts which are not well ven-
tilated.
Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the
air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use
accelerates the corrosion process. Road salt
also accelerates the disintegration of paint
surfaces.
PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION
∙ Wash and wax your vehicle often to keepthe vehicle clean.
∙ Always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible.
∙ Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors open to avoid water accumulation. ∙ Check the underbody for accumulation
of sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash with
water as soon as possible.
CAUTION
∙ NEVER remove dirt, sand or other debrisfrom the passenger compartment by
washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt
with a vacuum cleaner or broom.
∙ Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as this may dam-
age them.
Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are
extremely corrosive. They accelerate corro-
sion and deterioration of underbody compo-
nents such as the exhaust system, fuel and
brake lines, brake cables, floor pan and fend-
ers.
In winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.
For additional protection against rust and
corrosion, which may be required in some
areas, it is recommended that you consult an
INFINITI retailer.
7-8Appearance and care
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform
to federal safety requirements in addition to
these grades.
Quality grades can be found where appli-
cable 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 govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The rela-
tive performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of as-
phalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat, and its ability to dis-
sipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive tempera-
ture can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause
heat build-up and possible tire failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
10-30Technical and consumer information
Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system (See
Intelligent Key system) ..........3-13
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) .........1-68
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . .5-27, 5-32
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
forCHildren)System.............1-30
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system......................2-43
License plate Installing the license plate ........10-12
Liftgate.....................3-22
Liftgaterelease ................3-27
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-69,2-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-8
Bulb replacement .............8-24
Charge warning light ............2-9
Console light ................2-71 ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-24
Foglights..................8-24
Fog light switch
..............2-45
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-39
Headlight control switch .........2-39
Headlights .................8-24
Interiorlight.................2-71
Lightbulbs.................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight................2-28
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-60
Personal lights ...............2-72
Security indicator light ..........2-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-8,2-9,2-13
Lights......................8-24 Maplights..................2-72
Lock Child safety rear door lock .........3-7
Door locks ..................3-5
Gloveboxlock...............2-58
Liftgaterelease ..............3-27
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-28
Lowfuelwarninglight.........2-11,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight..................2-28
Luggage hook .................2-62
Luggage rack (see roof rack) .........2-62
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-13 M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance............9-2
Inside the vehicle ..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outside the vehicle .............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-25
Under the hood and vehicle ........9-4
Maintenance log ................9-11
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules .............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-10
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-13
Maplights.................... 2-72
Memory Seat ..............3-37,3-39
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control ......2-44
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-33
Outside mirrors .............. 3-35
Vanity mirror ................3-33
Mirrors .....................3-33
Moonroof .............2-66, 2-67, 7-4
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......
4
-28
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . . .10-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine oil .............8-6
11-4