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.
LDI3632
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents
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.
When a rear passenger’s seat belt has been
securely fastened, the color of the corre-
sponding seat belt icon will change. The
warning will automatically turn off after ap-
proximately 65 seconds.
After the initial reminder is turned off (by 65
second timer or dismissing the warning in
vehicle information display) and the vehicle
speed is less than 10 mph (15 km/h), if any
rear seat belt is unfastened, the rear seat belt
reminder will display. The warning will auto-
matically turn off after approximately 95
seconds.
After the initial reminder is turned off (by 65
second timer or dismissing the warning in
vehicle information display) and the vehicle
speed is greater than 10 mph (15 km/h), if
any rear seat belt is unfastened, the rear seat
belt reminder will display and a warning
chime will sound every two seconds until the
corresponding seat belt is fastened. The
chime will automatically turn off after ap-
proximately 95 seconds. The rear seat belt
reminder will be displayed until it is dismissed
in the vehicle information display.
Reminder: Turn OFF
headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF
or AUTO position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-77).
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended stor-
age switch to turn off the warning. For addi-
tional information, see “Extended storage
switch” (P. 2-99).
Steep Slope Apply foot brake
This indicator appears, and chime sounds if
the “Caution Steep slope” has appeared over
about 3 minutes. Then the parking brake will
automatically be applied and the brake force
of the automatic brake hold will be released,
and the vehicle may move or roll away unex-
pectedly. Apply the foot brake to stop the
vehicle moving.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-27).
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When a rear passenger’s seat belt has been
securely fastened, the color of the corre-
sponding seat belt icon will change. The
warning will automatically turn off after ap-
proximately 65 seconds.
After the initial reminder is turned off (by 65
second timer or dismissing the warning in
vehicle information display) and the vehicle
speed is less than 10 mph (15 km/h), if any
rear seat belt is unfastened, the rear seat belt
reminder will display. The warning will auto-
matically turn off after approximately 95
seconds.
After the initial reminder is turned off (by 65
second timer or dismissing the warning in
vehicle information display) and the vehicle
speed is greater than 10 mph (15 km/h), if
any rear seat belt is unfastened, the rear seat
belt reminder will display and a warning
chime will sound every two seconds until the
corresponding seat belt is fastened. The
chime will automatically turn off after ap-
proximately 95 seconds. The rear seat belt
reminder will be displayed until it is dismissed
in the vehicle information display.Reminder: Turn OFF
headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF
or AUTO position. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-77).
Seat belt indicator and chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten the
driver and front passenger seat belts.
The 2nd and 3rd row seats may also be
equipped with a seat belt indicator.
For additional information, see “Seat belts”
(P. 1-17).
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended stor-
age switch to turn off the warning. For addi-
tional information, see “Extended storage
switch” (P. 2-99).
Side light and headlight
indicator (green)
The side indicator and headlight indicator ap-
pears when the side light or headlights are on
(not including the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) system or signature lights). If the head-
light switch is in the AUTO position, the side
indicator and headlight indicator will appear
when the headlights turn on. For additional
information, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” (P. 2-77).
Steep Slope Apply foot brake
This indicator appears, and chime sounds if
the “Caution Steep slope” has appeared over
about 3 minutes. Then the parking brake will
automatically be applied and the brake force
of the automatic brake hold will be released,
and the vehicle may move or roll away unex-
pectedly. Apply the foot brake to stop the
vehicle moving.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-27).
Timer Alert — Have a break?
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to six hours.
For additional information, see “Driver Assis-
tance” (P. 2-51).
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12V OUTLETS
The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The console power outlets are powered only
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
The power outlet in the cargo area is pow-
ered directly by the vehicle’s battery.
CAUTION
• The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
• Only certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. It is recommended
that you visit an INFINITI retailer for ad-
ditional information.
• Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
• Do not use double adapters or more than
one electrical accessory. •
Use power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
• Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good
contact is not made, the plug may over-
heat or the internal temperature fuse
may open.
LIC4823
Center Console
LIC4811
2nd Row (if so equipped)
LIC4705
Cargo Area
POWER OUTLETS
2-94Instruments and controls
•When not in use, be sure to close the cap.
Do not allow water or any other liquid to
contact the outlet.
120V OUTLET (if so equipped)
CAUTION
• The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
• Use power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
• Do not use accessories that exceed a
120V, 150W power draw. Do not use
double adaptors or more than one elec-
trical accessory. •
Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a plug,
be sure the electrical accessory being
used is turned OFF.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good
contact is not made, the plug may over-
heat or the internal temperature fuse
may open.
• When not in use, be sure to close the cap.
Do not allow water or any other liquid to
contact the outlet.
LIC4822
2nd Row
Instruments and controls2-95
• Close the sunshade (if so equipped) whenthe Smart Rear View Mirror display screen
is unclear due to the strong external light.
• When LED headlights are viewed on the Smart Rear View Mirror display, the im-
ages may flicker. This is normal.
• Due to diffuse reflection from external en- vironment, images on the screen may
flicker. This is not a malfunction.
• A quick movement of an object may not be able to display on the camera view screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• Turn on the headlights at twilight or in a tunnel, etc.
• The Smart Rear View Mirror mode (cam- era view mode) display is different from
the conventional rearview mirror. Objects
in the display may differ from actual dis-
tance. Do not solely rely on the Smart Rear
View Mirror. Always rely on your own op-
eration to avoid accidents.
• Eyestrain may occur if he brightness of the camera view display is adjusted to an ex-
cessively bright level. Adjust the bright-
ness properly to avoid eyestrain. • Use the rear window wiper when it rains. If
the camera view image is still unclear when
the rear window wiper is in operation,
check the deterioration of the rear win-
dow wiper blade.
• When using the rear window wiper, image on the screen may flicker. This is not a
malfunction.
• Defog rear window with defroster when rear window is fogged. Use the conven-
tional rearview mirror mode until the rear
window is fully defogged.
• The display of the Smart Rear View Mirror may become hot. This is not a malfunction.
• The color of an object in the distance or in the dark may be difficult to recognize. This
is not a malfunction.
System maintenance (Smart Rear View Mir-
ror):
• Always keep the mirror and camera area of the rear window clean.
• Clean the mirror and the camera lens with dry soft cloth.
• When cleaning the camera area of the rear window, use a soft cloth dampened with a
little neutral detergent. Dry with a soft
cloth. • If the image on the Smart Rear View Mirror
display screen is still unclear even after
cleaning the camera area of the rear win-
dow, an oil film may be adhering to the rear
window glass. Clean the rear window glass
with an oil film remover.
• Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, or any similar material to clean the mirror or cam-
era lens. It will cause a discoloration, dete-
rioration or a system malfunction.
• Do not attach a sticker (including transpar- ent material) on the camera area of the rear
window.
3-40Pre-driving checks and adjustments
8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions........................8-2
Engine compartment check locations .............8-3
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-4
Checking engine coolant level .................8-5
Changing engine coolant ......................8-5
Engine oil ........................................8-6
Checking engine oil level .......................8-6
Changing engine oil and oil filter ...............8-6
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ............8-10
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-11
Windshield-washer fluid ......................... 8-11
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir .............8-11
Battery ........................................ 8-13
Jump starting ............................... 8-14
Variable voltage control system ................8-15
Drive belt ...................................... 8-15
Spark plugs .................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-16
Air cleaner ..................................... 8-17
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-17Windshield wiper blades
........................ 8-18
Cleaning .................................... 8-18
Replacing ................................... 8-18
Brakes ......................................... 8-20
Fuses .......................................... 8-20
Engine compartment ........................ 8-21
Passenger compartment ....................8-22
Battery replacement ........................... 8-24
INFINITI Intelligent Key .....................8-24
Lights ......................................... 8-26
Headlights .................................. 8-26
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-26
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-28
Tire pressure ................................ 8-28
Tire labeling ................................ 8-33
Types of tires ............................... 8-37
Tire chains .................................. 8-38
Changing
wheels and tires ................... 8-39
3.5L 6 cylinder (VQ35DD engine model)
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Drive belt location
3. Engine oil filler cap4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Fuse box
7. Fuse/Fusible link box8. Battery
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Radiator cap
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with an
engine cover.
LDI3632
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
Do-it-yourself8-3