VQ35DD engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir(P. 8-10)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
3. Drive belt location (P. 8-15)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-19)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
8. Fuse box (P. 8-19)
9. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-19)
10. Battery (P. 8-13)
11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
12. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
13. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LDI3238
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents
2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel.................................2-2
Meters and gauges ...............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...................2-4
Tachometer ...................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) ......................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................2-8
Checking lights ................................2-8
Warning lights ................................2-9
Indicator lights .............................. 2-13
Audible reminders ............................ 2-15
Vehicle information display .....................2-16
How to use the vehicle information
display ....................................... 2-17
Startup display ............................... 2-17
Resetting the trip computer ...................2-17
Settings ...................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ................................... 2-26
Security systems ............................... 2-32
Vehicle security system ......................2-32
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-34 Wiper and washer switch
.......................2-35
Switch operation ............................ 2-35
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-37
Rear switch operation ....................... 2-38
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ......................................... 2-39
Headlight and turn signal switch ................2-39
Headlight control switch .....................2-39
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-43
Instrument brightness control ................2-44
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-44
Fog light switch ............................. 2-45
Horn ........................................... 2-45
Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-45
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ...........2-46
Heated 2nd
row seat switches (if so equipped) . . 2-47
Heated steering wheel switch Type A
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-48
Heated steering wheel Type B (if so equipped). . . 2-49
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ........2-50
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......2-51
1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge6. Odometer
Twin trip odometer
7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND
ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer
and odometer. The speedometer is located
on the right side of the meter cluster. The
odometer is located below the vehicle infor-
mation display.
LIC2254
METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev the
engine into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, reduce engine speed. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature. The engine coolant temperature is
within the normal range
1when the gauge
needle points within the zone shown in the
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving con-
ditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant temperature
near the hot (H) end of the normal range,
reduce vehicle speed to decrease tempera-
ture. If the gauge is over the normal range,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If
the engine is overheated, continued opera-
tion of the vehicle may seriously damage
the engine. For additional information, re-
fer to “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of emergency” section of this manual
for immediate action required.
LIC2219LIC2220
2-6Instruments and controls
∙ When the climate system is in automaticoperation and the engine coolant tem-
perature and outside air temperature are
low, the air flow outlet may default to
defroster mode for a maximum of 2 min-
utes 30 seconds. This is not a malfunc-
tion. After the engine coolant tempera-
ture warms up, the air flow outlet will
return to foot mode and operation will
continue normally.
∙ When the outside and interior cabin tem- peratures are moderate to high, the in-
take setting may default to turn off air
recirculation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. You may notice
air flow from the foot mode, bi-level
mode, or side demist vent outlets for a
maximum of 15 seconds. This may occur
when the previous climate setting was
turned off. This is not a malfunction. Af-
ter the initial warm air is expelled, the
intake will return to automatic control,
the air flow outlet will return to previous
settings, and operation will continue nor-
mally. To exit, press any climate control
button.
∙ Keep the moonroof closed while the air conditioner is in operation. ∙ If you feel that the air flow mode you
have selected and the outlets the air is
coming out do not match, select the
mode.
∙ When you change the air flow mode, you may feel air flow from the foot outlets for
just a moment. This is not a malfunction.
CLIMATE SETTING SCREEN
Climate control settings can be changed on
the screen.
Press the CLIMATE button on the control
panel and turn the display to the Climate
mode.
Heating (A/C off)
The air conditioner does not activate in this
mode. When you need to heat only, use this
mode.
1. Press the CLIMATE button.
LHA4927
4-38Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system..................5-111
System operation .......................... 5-112
Turning the FEB with Pedestrian
Detection system on/off ...................5-114
FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations ................................. 5-115
System temporarily unavailable .............5-117
System malfunction ........................ 5-118
System maintenance ....................... 5-118
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) . . 5-119 PFCW system operation ...................5-122
Turning the PFCW system on/off ..........5-123
PFCW system limitations ...................5-125
System temporarily unavailable .............5-129
System malfunction ........................ 5-130
System maintenance ....................... 5-130
Break-in schedule ............................. 5-131
Fuel efficient driving tips .......................5-131
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-133
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
(if so equipped) ................................ 5-133
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-136
Power steering ................................ 5-137Brake system
................................. 5-138
Brake precautions .......................... 5-138
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-138
Brake Assist ............................... 5-139
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-140
Active Trace Control (if so equipped) ........5-141
Brake force distribution .....................5-141
Hill start assist system ......................... 5-142
Front and rear sonar system (if so equipped) ....5-143
System operation .......................... 5-144
How to enable/disable the sonar system ....5-146
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-146
System temporarily unavailable .............5-146
System maintenance ....................... 5-147
Cold weather
driving.......................... 5-147
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-147
Antifreeze ................................. 5-147
Battery .................................... 5-147
Draining of coolant water ..................5-148
Tire equipment ............................. 5-148
Special winter equipment ...................5-148
Driving on snow or ice ......................5-148
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .........5-149
NOTE:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by unau-
thorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modifications could void the user’s au-
thority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
Applicable law: Canada 310
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
Frequency bands: 24.05 — 24.25GHz
Output power: less than 20 milliwatts
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. ON/OFF switch
∙ If the cruise control system malfunctions, it will cancel automatically. The SET indi-
cator in the vehicle information display
will blink to warn the driver. ∙ If the engine coolant temperature be-
comes excessively high, the cruise control
system will be canceled automatically.
∙ If the SET indicator blinks, turn the ON/OFF switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
∙ The SET indicator may sometimes blink when the ON/OFF switch is turned on
while pushing the ACCEL/RES,
COAST/SET or CANCEL switch. To
properly set the cruise control system,
perform the steps below.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
∙ When it is not possible to keep the vehicleat a set speed
∙ In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed
∙ On winding or hilly roads
∙ On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
∙ In very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle con-
trol and result in an accident.
SSD0941
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
5-78Starting and driving
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For additional information, refer to
“Changing engine coolant” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance of
these tires will be substantially reduced
in snowy and icy conditions. If you oper-
ate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,
INFINITI recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES on all
four wheels. It is recommended that you
visit an INFINITI retailer for the tire type,
size, speed rating and availability infor-
mation.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However,
some U.S. states and Canadian prov-
inces prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before install-
ing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
3. Tire chains may be used. For additional information, refer to “Tire chains” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
∙ A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re- move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
∙ A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
∙ A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow- drifts.
∙ Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
∙ Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),very cold snow or ice can be slick and very
hard to drive on. The vehicle will have
much less traction or “grip” under these
conditions. Try to avoid driving on wet
ice until the road is salted or sanded.
∙ Whatever the condition, drive with cau- tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even more
traction.
∙ Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
∙ Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.
∙ Watch for slippery spots (glare ice). These may appear on an otherwise clear
road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is
seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try
not to brake while on the ice, and avoid
any sudden steering maneuvers.
∙ Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads.
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