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 snowdrifts.
• 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.
• Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases
under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of
the exhaust pipe and from around your
vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with
cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or
lower.
WARNING
• Do not use your engine block heater with
an ungrounded electrical system or a
2-pronged adapter. You can be seriously
injured by an electrical shock if you use
an ungrounded connection.
• Disconnect and properly store the engine
block heater cord before starting the en-
gine. Damage to the cord could result in
an electrical shock and can cause serious
injury.
• Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged ex-
tension cord rated for at least 10 A. Plug
the extension cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the
proper extension cord or a grounded
outlet can result in a fire or electrical
shock and cause serious personal injury.
To use the engine block heater:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
5-166Starting and driving
Chassis control................5-156Check tire pressure..............2-24Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-26Child restraints.........1-20, 1-22, 1-24LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-24Precautions on child
restraints.......1-22, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-27Child safety rear door lock...........3-6Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2, 7-4Climate control seat switch.........2-42Cold weather driving........... .5-165Console box................. .2-53Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)..................... .5-18Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-35CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Changing engine coolant..........8-5Checking engine coolant level.......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control.............5-75, 5-76Cup holders................. .2-54
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Dimensions and weights...........10-9Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . . .2-41Distance Control Assist (DCA) system. .5-106Door locks................... .3-4Drive belt....................8-15Driving
Cold weather driving.......... .5-165Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)........... .5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................ .5-4, 5-10Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual power moonroof............2-66
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E-call (SOS) Button............. .2-48Economy - fuel............... .5-145Electronic parking brake...........5-23Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15, 6-3Emission control information label. . . .10-11Emission control system warranty. . . .10-30Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.............. .10-2Changing engine coolant..........8-5Changing engine oil.............8-6Changing engine oil filter..........8-6Checking engine coolant level.......8-5Checking engine oil level..........8-6
Engine compartment check locations. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..............10-6Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Engine serial number...........10-11Engine specifications...........10-8Starting the engine............ .5-16Engine Block Heater............5-166Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . . .2-6Event Data recorders............10-32Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).......5-4Explanation of maintenance items......9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch...........2-49
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F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-11Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)..................... .6-2Flat tire......................6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid................ .8-10Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.................... .8-10
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Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid.........8-11Fog light switch................2-42Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system. . .2-13, 5-123Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . . .1-48Front and rear sonar system........5-160Front and rear sonar system switch. . . .2-45Front power seat adjustment.........1-3Front seats................... .1-2Front-door pocket..............2-50Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Fuel economy...............5-145Fuel gauge................. .2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-5Fuel recommendation...........10-3Fuel-filler door and cap..........3-28Loose fuel cap warning..........2-22Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-144Fuel gauge................... .2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-28Fuses..................... .8-20Fusible links..................8-21
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.......2-70, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74Gas cap.................... .3-28
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Fuel gauge................. .2-7Odometer.................. .2-5Speedometer.................2-5Tachometer................. .2-6Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance..............9-2Glove box................... .2-52Glove box lock.................2-52Grocery hooks.................2-56
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Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-7Head Up Display (HUD)...........2-46Headlight aiming control...........2-40Headlight and turn signal switch......2-36Headlight switch.............. .2-36Headlights.................. .8-24Headlights, aiming control..........2-40Heated seats..................2-43Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
.............. .4-34Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-35Heater operation..............4-36Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-34Heater and air conditioner settings.....4-41Hill start assist system...........5-159HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.......2-70, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74
Hood..................... .3-21Hook
Luggage hook.............. .2-55Horn...................... .2-42
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Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system............. .5-16Important vehicle information label. . . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-16Increasing fuel economy..........5-145Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
............... .2-9, 2-10INFINITI Drive Mode Selector.......5-28INFINITI Intelligent Key System. . . .3-2, 3-6INFINITI InTouch™ Owner's Manual. . . .4-2INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System..............2-30, 3-4, 5-16Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . . .3-34Instrument brightness control........2-41Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch......2-41Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD). . . .5-146Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist). . . .5-87Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............ .3-8Key operation............... .3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation.....3-13
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