• Crosswinds and rough roads will adverselyaffect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly
causing vehicle sway. When being passed
by larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect
vehicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions al-
low. This combination will help stabilize
the vehicle.
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road
in a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced. For additional information, see
“Pre-towing tips” (P. 10-28).
• Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes. • Downshift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down
steep or long hills. This will help slow the
vehicle without applying the brakes.
• Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
• Increase your following distance to allow for greater stopping distances while tow-
ing a trailer. Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
• INFINITI recommends that the cruise con- trol not be used while towing a trailer.
• Some states or provinces have specific regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
• Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts af-
ter 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break.
• When launching a boat, don't allow the water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe
or rear bumper.
• Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out. When towing a trailer, differential gear oil,
transfer fluid and transmission oil/fluid
should be changed more frequently. For ad-
ditional information, see the “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
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 re-
sult in severe transmission damage.
• Never flat tow your All-wheel drive
(AWD) vehicle.
• DO NOT tow your All-wheel drive
(AWD) vehicle with any wheels on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious and
expensive damage to the powertrain.
• For emergency towing procedures, see
“Towing recommended by INFINITI”
(P. 6-16).
10-30Technical and consumer information
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing), or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer. Us-
ing the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in seri-
ous vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready con-
dition” 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 pat-
terns. Usually, the ready condition can be
obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle. If a powertrain system component is repaired
or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle
may be reset to a “not ready” condition. Be-
fore taking the I/M test, check the vehicle's
inspection/maintenance test readiness con-
dition. 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 that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer to set the “ready condition” or to pre-
pare the vehicle for testing.
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle's systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety sys-
tems for a short period of time, typically 30
seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-
trivial crash situation occurs; no data are re-
corded by the EDR under normal driving con-
ditions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, could combine the EDR data with the
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
10-34Technical and consumer information
11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system....................5-167Active Ride Control.............5-171Active Trace Control............5-170Aiming control, headlights.........2-82Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).................... .1-54Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
............... .1-62Air bag warning labels............1-74Air bag warning light.........1-75, 2-16Air bag warning light,
supplemental............ .1-75, 2-16Air cleaner.................. .8-17Air cleaner housing filter..........8-17Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation........4-30Air conditioner specification label. .10-12Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............ .10-7Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations.............10-7Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)............. .4-29Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-30Servicing air conditioner.........4-36Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).................... .2-71
Anchor point locations...........1-36Antenna................... .4-36Anti-lock brake warning light........2-17Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-166Antifreeze..................5-184Armrests.................... .1-8Around View® Monitor...........4-10Autolight switch.............. .2-78Automatic
Automatic power window switch. .2-110Driving with automatic transmission. .5-18Automatic anti-glare inside
mirror................ .3-33, 3-34Automatic brake hold............5-27Automatic door locks............ .3-6
B
Battery............... .5-184, 8-13Charge warning light...........2-15Battery replacement............ .8-24INFINITI Intelligent Key.........8-24Key fob.................. .8-24Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt).............8-15Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI).......5-61Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-49Booster seats................ .1-51Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . .5-166
Brake fluid................ .8-11Brake light (See stop light).......8-26Brake system...............5-165Brake warning light............2-14Brake wear indicators......2-22, 8-20Parking brake operation.........5-25Self-adjusting brakes..........8-20Brake Assist................ .5-167Brake fluid.................. .8-11Brake system................5-165Brakes.................... .8-20Break-in schedule..............5-159Brightness control
Instrument panel............ .2-83Bulb check/instrument panel........2-14Bulb replacement............. .8-26
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-11Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants............... .10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-37Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-15Cargo area storage bin..........2-106Cargo light................. .2-115Chassis control...............5-170Check tire pressure..........2-41, 2-67Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-35
Child restraints.....1-25, 1-26, 1-28, 1-30LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System.............1-30Precautions on child
restraints...........1-39, 1-45, 1-51Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-36Child safety rear door lock...........3-6Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2, 7-4Climate-controlled seat switches......2-84Cold weather driving........... .5-184Console box................ .2-102Console light.................2-114Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-30CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Changing engine coolant..........8-5Checking engine coolant level.......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-9Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-83Cup holders.................2-104
D
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-77Dimensions and weights...........10-9Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . . .2-83Door locks................... .3-4
Drive belt....................8-15Driver Attention Alert............5-156Driving
Cold weather driving..........5-184Driving with automatic transmission. .5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................ .5-4, 5-10Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual panel moonroof............2-111
E
E-call (SOS) Button............. .2-92Eco Drive Report.............. .5-33Economy - fuel............... .5-161Emergency engine shutoff.......5-14, 6-3Emission control information label. . . .10-12Emission control system warranty. . . .10-32Engine
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..........8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-9Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..............10-6Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15
Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number...........10-11Engine specifications...........10-8Starting the engine............ .5-16Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . . .2-9Event Data recorders.......10-34, 10-35Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).......5-4Explanation of maintenance items......9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch...........2-99
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-11Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)..................... .6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid................. .8-11Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant............... .8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid.........8-11Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system. . .2-17, 5-128Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . . .1-62Front and rear sonar system........5-172Front power seat adjustment.........1-3Front seats................... .1-2
11-2
Front-door pocket.............2-100Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Fuel economy...............5-161Fuel gauge................ .2-10Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation...........10-4Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-160Fuel gauge.................. .2-10Fuel-filler door.................3-27Fuses..................... .8-20Fusible links..................8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. . . .2-116, 2-120, 2-121, 2-122Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-9Fuel gauge................ .2-10Odometer.................. .2-8Speedometer..............2-6, 2-7Tachometer................. .2-8Trip odometer................2-8General maintenance..............9-2Glove box.................. .2-101Glove box lock................2-101
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints................ .1-12
Head Up Display (HUD)...........2-89Headlight aiming control...........2-82Headlight and turn signal switch......2-77Headlight control switch...........2-77Headlights.................. .8-26Headlights, aiming control..........2-82Heated 2nd row seat switches.......2-86Heated mirrors................3-42Heated seat switches............2-85Heated seats................. .2-84Heated steering wheel switch........2-87Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
.............. .4-29Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-30Heater operation..............4-31Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-29Hill start assist system...........5-171HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. . . .2-116, 2-120, 2-121, 2-122Hood..................... .3-21Hook
Luggage hook............. .2-106Horn...................... .2-84
I
Idling Stop System..............5-178Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system............. .5-15Important vehicle information label. . . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-17
Increasing fuel economy..........5-161Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
.................. .2-12INFINITI Drive Mode Selector.......5-29INFINITI Intelligent Key
System..............3-2, 3-6, 10-36INFINITI InTouch™ Owner's Manual. . . .4-2INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System..............2-72, 3-3, 5-15Inside automatic anti-glare
mirror................. .3-33, 3-34Instrument brightness control........2-83Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-4Instrument panel dimmer switch......2-83Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD).....5-161Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist). . . .5-97Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............ .3-8Key operation............... .3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation.....3-14Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals..............3-16Interior light................. .2-114ISOFIX child restraints............1-30
J
Jump starting............ .6-12, 8-14
11-3
K
Key........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-24Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-14
L
LabelTire and Loading Information label. .10-12LabelsAir conditioner specification label. . .10-12C.M.V.S.S. certification label......10-11Emission control information label. .10-12Engine serial number.......... .10-11F.M.V.S.S. certification label......10-11Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate................... .10-10Warning labels (for SRS).........1-74Lane Departure Prevention (LDP).....5-43Lane Departure Warning (LDW)......5-36LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-30LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system.................... .2-82License plate
Installing the license plate........10-13Liftgate.................... .3-21Liftgate release................3-25
Light
Air bag warning light........1-75, 2-16Brake light (See stop light)........8-26Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-14Bulb replacement............ .8-26Charge warning light...........2-15Console light.............. .2-114Exterior and Interior lights........8-26Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-77Headlight control switch.........2-77Headlights................ .8-26Interior light................2-114Light bulbs................ .8-26Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.................2-39, 2-62Personal lights..............2-115Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................. .2-12Lights..................... .8-26Map lights.................2-115Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4Glove box lock..............2-101Liftgate release..............3-25Power door locks..............3-5Low fuel warning light........2-38, 2-62Low tire pressure warning light.......2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.................. .2-39, 2-62Luggage (See vehicle loading
information).................10-15Luggage hook................2-106
Luggage rack (see roof rack).......2-107
M
Maintenance
General maintenance........... .9-2Inside the vehicle.............. .9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance...........1-25Under the hood and vehicle........9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules........... .9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-19Map lights.................. .2-115Memory seat.............3-43, 3-44Meters and gauges.............. .2-6Instrument brightness control......2-83Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside
mirror
............... .3-33, 3-34Heated mirrors...............3-42Outside mirrors...............3-41Vanity mirror............... .3-33Mirror defroster................2-77Mirrors.................... .3-33Moonroof................2-112, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-23
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-6Odometer................... .2-8
11-4
OilCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
.............. .10-2Changing engine oil.............8-6Changing engine oil filter..........8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..............10-6Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirrors............... .3-41Overhead sunglasses holder........2-103Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-14Owner's manual order form........10-36Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-36
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-25Parking/parking on hills.........5-163Parking brake......2-15, 2-17, 2-21, 5-25Personal lights............... .2-115Power
Power door locks............. .3-5Power outlet............2-94, 2-95Power rear windows..........2-109Power steering system.........5-164Power windows............ .2-108Rear power windows..........2-109Power outlet............. .2-94, 2-95
Power steering............... .5-164Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-8Precautions on booster
seats.............1-39, 1-45, 1-51Precautions on child
restraints...........1-39, 1-45, 1-51Precautions on seat belt usage......1-17Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-54Precautions when starting and
driving.................5-4, 5-10Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW)................... .5-140ProPILOT Assist...............5-84Push starting................. .6-14
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-37Rain sensor.................. .2-75Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test..................... .10-34Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-121Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-72Rear Door Alert........2-38, 2-61, 2-92Rear power sunshade............2-111Rear power windows............2-109Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-77
Rear window wiper and washer
switches....................2-76RearView Monitor...............4-3Recommended Fluids.............10-2Recorders
Event Data.......... .10-34, 10-35Refrigerant recommendation........10-7Registering a vehicle in another
country................... .10-10Remote Engine Start.........3-18, 5-17Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-33Roadside assistance program.........6-2Roof rack...................2-107
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts. . .1-28, 1-39, 1-45, 1-51Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-33SeatMemory seat........... .3-43, 3-44Seat adjustment
2nd row seat adjustment..........1-53rd row seat adjustment..........1-7Front power seat adjustment.......1-3Seat beltChild safety................ .1-25Infants and small children.........1-26Injured person...............1-20Larger children...............1-27Precautions on seat belt usage......1-17Pregnant women.............1-20
11-5
Seat belt extenders............1-24Seat belt maintenance...........1-25Seat belts.............. .1-17, 7-7Three-point type with retractor.....1-21Seat belt extenders..............1-24Seat belt warning light........1-20, 2-16Seat massage switch.............2-88Seatback pockets............. .2-101Seats
Adjustment................. .1-2Armrests.................. .1-8Front seats..................1-2Heated seats................2-84Seats/floor mats.............7-5, 7-7Security system
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start
..........2-72, 3-3, 5-15Security systemsVehicle security system..........2-71Self-adjusting brakes............ .8-20Service manual order form.........10-36Servicing air conditioner...........4-36Smart Rear View Mirror...........3-34Spark plug replacement...........8-16Spark plugs.................. .8-16Specifications.................10-8Speedometer...............2-6, 2-7SRS warning label...............1-74Stability control...............5-168Standard maintenance.............9-9Starting
Before starting the engine........5-16Jump starting........... .6-12, 8-14
Precautions when starting and
driving................ .5-4, 5-10Push starting................6-14Starting the engine.............5-16Starting the engine............. .5-16Steering
Power steering system.........5-164Steering Assist switch
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist). . . .2-88Steering wheel............... .3-30Stop light................... .8-26Storage....................2-100Sun visors....................3-32Sunglasses case...............2-103Sunglasses holder..............2-103Sunroof................ .2-112, 7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . . .1-74Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-75, 2-16Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-62Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-74Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-54Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-54Switch
Autolight switch............. .2-78Automatic power window switch. . .2-110Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight aiming control.........2-82Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-77Headlight control switch.........2-77
Instrument brightness control......2-83Power door lock switch...........3-5Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch................... .2-77Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-76Turn signal switch.............2-83
T
Tachometer.................. .2-8Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-9Theft(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start
..........2-72, 3-3, 5-15Three-way catalyst.............. .5-4Tire
Flat tire................ .6-3, 6-4Spare tire...............6-5, 8-41Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12Tire chains................ .8-38Tire pressure................8-28Tire rotation................8-39Types of tires................8-37Uniform tire quality grading. . . . . .10-31Wheel/tire size...............10-9Wheels and tires..........8-28, 10-9Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). .5-5Top tether strap child restraint.......1-35
11-6