3.5L 6 cylinder (VQ35DD engine model)
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-15)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
6. Fuse box (P. 8-20)
7. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-20)8. Battery (P. 8-13)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
Refer to the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with an
engine cover.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
Operating tips
• The power seat motor has an auto-resetoverload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds
then reactivate the switch.
• Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
For additional information, see “Memory
seats” (P. 3-43).
Forward and backward
Moving the switch as shown will slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch as shown until the
desired angle is obtained.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different sizes
for added comfort and to help obtain proper
seat belt fit. For additional information, see
“Precautions on seat belt usage” (P. 1-17).
Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow
occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION
DISPLAY WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in your
vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the Intel-
ligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake
pedal. For additional information, see “Bat-
tery replacement” (P. 8-24).
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key.
For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key system” (P. 3-6).
I-Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period of
time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.
If the warning appears while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
Key low battery
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information,
see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-24).
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position. Make sure the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key system” (P. 3-6).
AFS System Error: See Owner’s Manual
This message may appear when the Adaptive
Front Lighting System (AFS) encounters an
error. For additional information, see “Adap-
tive Front Lighting System (AFS)” (P. 2-82).
Brightness indicator
This indicator shows the brightness adjust-
ment of the instrument panel. For additional
information, see “Instrument brightness con-
trol” (P. 2-83).
Caution Steep slope
This indicator appears, and a chime sounds
when the automatic brake hold function is
activated while the vehicle is on a steep hill.
Apply the foot brake to stop the vehicle mov-
ing. For additional information, see “Auto-
matic brake hold” (P. 5-27).
Chassis Control System Error See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if the chassis control
module detects a malfunction in the chassis
control system. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
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Low Oil Pressure: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears in the message area of
the vehicle information display if low oil pres-
sure is detected. This gauge is not designed
to indicate low oil level.The low oil pressure
warning is not designed to indicate a low oil
level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level.
For additional information, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-6).
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside tempera-
ture is below 37°F (3°C). The temperature
can be changed to display in Celsius or Fahr-
enheit. For additional information, see “Driver
Assistance” (P. 2-28).
Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional in-
formation, see “Windshield-washer fluid”
(P. 8-11).
Neutral Hold Mode activated indicator
This indicator appears when the Neutral hold
mode is activated. To exit the Neutral hold
mode, place the vehicle in any other shift
position other than N (Neutral). For addi-
tional information, see “Neutral hold mode
function” (P. 5-21).
Neutral Hold Mode guidance indicator
This indicator appears after approximately
5 seconds when the shift position is in the N
(Neutral) position (Neutral hold mode is avail-
able). For additional information, see “Neu-
tral hold mode function” (P. 5-21).
Neutral Hold Mode was not activated
indicator
This indicator appears when the Neutral hold
mode is unavailable. To activate the Neutral
hold mode, wait for a while without shifting
and then perform the operations again. For
additional information, see “Neutral hold
mode function” (P. 5-21).
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an error
with the system. For additional information,
see “Front and rear sonar system” (P. 5-172).
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display after a period of time if the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position and if the
vehicle is in P (Park). For additional informa-
tion, see “Push-button ignition switch posi-
tions” (P. 5-14).
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button ignition
switch positions” (P. 5-14).
Press brake pedal to prevent
rolling
This warning appears in the following situa-
tions:
• The driver tries to release the electronic parking brake manually without depressing
the brake pedal.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill and there is a possibility of moving backward,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• This warning appears and chime sounds if the vehicle moves while the automatic
brake hold function is activated. Apply the
foot brake to stop the vehicle moving.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION
DISPLAY WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in your
vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the Intel-
ligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake
pedal. For additional information, see “Bat-
tery replacement” (P. 8-24).
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key.
For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key system” (P. 3-6).
I-Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period of
time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.
If the warning appears while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit an INFINITI re-
tailer for this service.
Key low battery
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information,
see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-24).
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position. Make sure the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.For additional information, see “INFINITI In-
telligent Key system” (P. 3-6).
AFS System Error: See Owner’s Manual
This message may appear when the Adaptive
Front Lighting System (AFS) encounters an
error. For additional information, see “Adap-
tive Front Lighting System (AFS)” (P. 2-82).
Automatic brake hold
indicator (white/green)
The automatic brake hold indicator (white)
appears when the automatic brake hold sys-
tem is on standby.
The automatic brake hold indicator (green)
appears when the automatic brake hold sys-
tem is operating.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-27).
Brightness indicator
This indicator shows the brightness adjust-
ment of the instrument panel. For additional
information, see “Instrument brightness con-
trol” (P. 2-83).
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Neutral Hold Mode activated indicator
This indicator appears when the Neutral hold
mode is activated. To exit the Neutral hold
mode, place the vehicle in any other shift
position other than N (Neutral). For addi-
tional information, see “Neutral hold mode
function” (P. 5-21).
Neutral Hold Mode guidance indicator
This indicator appears after approximately 5
seconds when the shift position is in the N
(Neutral) position (Neutral hold mode is avail-
able). For additional information, see “Neu-
tral hold mode function” (P. 5-21).
Neutral Hold Mode was not activated
indicator
This indicator appears when the Neutral hold
mode is unavailable. To activate the Neutral
hold mode, wait for a while without shifting
and then perform the operations again. For
additional information, see “Neutral hold
mode function” (P. 5-21).
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an error
with the system. For additional information,
see “Front and rear sonar system” (P. 5-172).
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display after a period of time if the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position and if the
vehicle is in P (Park). For additional informa-
tion, see “Push-button ignition switch posi-
tions” (P. 5-14).
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button ignition
switch positions” (P. 5-14).
Press brake pedal to prevent
rolling
This warning appears in the following situa-
tions:
• The driver tries to release the electronicparking brake manually without depressing
the brake pedal.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill and there is a possibility of moving backward,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• This warning appears and chime sounds if the vehicle moves while the automatic
brake hold function is activated. Apply the
foot brake to stop the vehicle moving.
Press brake to operate switch
This indicator appears if the automatic brake
hold switch is pushed without depressing the
brake pedal while the automatic brake hold
function is activated. Depress the brake pedal
and push the switch to deactivate the auto-
matic brake hold function.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-27).
Push brake and start switch
to drive
This indicator appears when the shift position
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the vehicle
has been started using the Remote Engine
Start (if so equipped) function.
This indicator means that the engine will start
by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.
Rear seat belt reminder
This rear seat belt reminder appears after
placing the ignition switch in the ON position.
If any of the rear passenger seat belts are not
fastened, the seat belt icon illuminates in red
to show which seat belt is not fastened.
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CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to
turn on and off automatically. The autolight
system can:
• Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.
• Turn off all the lights (except Daytime Run- ning Lights) when it is light.
• Keep all the lights on for a period of time after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed.
NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity (if so
equipped) and the time delay for autolight
shutoff can be adjusted. For additional
information, see “Vehicle information
display-7 inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-22)
or “Vehicle information display-12.3 inch
(31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-44).
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position
O1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
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Type B (if so equipped)
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Type A (if so equipped)
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Type B (if so equipped)
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3. The autolight system automatically turnsthe headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and left
open, the headlights remain on for a period of
time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF (if so equipped),
,orposition.
Be sure you do not put anything on top of the
autolight sensor located in the top side
O1of
the instrument panel. The autolight sensor
controls the autolight; if it is covered, the
autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and
the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs
while parked with the engine off and the ig-
nition switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle's battery could become discharged.Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, push
the lever forward. The high beam lights
come on and the
light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
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